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"All week, the temperature outside was around freezing, inside my Liteblok™ home it stayed between 63°F and 67°F without any heat" The method of determining equivalent R value comes from the IECC. The IECC are our Energy Codes, they are essentially what permit offices within the United States use in determining a structure’s compliance to energy efficiency requirements. The IECC recognizes than high thermal mass systems such as Liteblok™ contribute to energy efficiency not only by virtue of their thermal insulating performance but also by their ability to store energy. The IECC developed equivalency tables to equate the energy performance of high thermal mass systems with wood frame systems, hence the term equivalent R value. Equivalent R value varies by climate as per the IECC and is determined by comparing steady state R values with climate zone maps. The equivalent R value system serves the practical purpose of allowing one to size air conditioning equipment appropriately. Liteblok™ structures are very energy efficient; Liteblok™ reduces heating and cooling loads and the size of A/C systems. Wood frame and other traditional methods of construction tend to be very labor intensive with labor costs often being many times the cost of the materials themselves. Liteblok™ is designed to simplify and quicken construction. Labor costs to erect a wall are typically less than 10% of the material cost. Long lasting, durable and affordable structures can be built with Liteblok™. Its light weight means significantly less cement is consumed and reduced freight loads result in less energy consumption and pollution during transport. It does not rot, is not attacked by vermin, and does not absorb moisture into its core resulting in a lower maintenance requirement. Minimal job site waste is generated during construction. Lightweight concrete absorbs sound (while dense concrete reflects sound) and significantly reduces indoor noise."While building my Liteblok™ home, when the outside temperature exceeded 100°F, inside was still around 70°F without doors, windows or A/C installed" Liteblok™ 38 is a very healthy and environmentally friendly green building material. No ozone depleting or hazardous chemicals are used during manufacture. Heavy use of pesticide is not required prior to construction. Liteblok™ 38 is a breathable material that removes toxins from the air and naturally maintains a low relative humidity within the home. Mold growth is inhibited by the lack of moisture and organic material (such as wood or paper) combined with the alkaline environment of our cement based system. Because Liteblok™ is a clean breathable material it is ideal for those suffering from asthma, allergies and chemical sensitivities. Please Contact Us should you need a contractor, engineer, or architect, we would be happy to refer one to you. Block Types Style Full Block Size/Weight Liteblok™ Standard: 4.92" (125 mm) deep x 4.92" (125 mm) tall x 9.84" (250 mm) wide with two 1.97" (50 mm) diameter holes. 5 lbs nominal weight Liteblok™ Tall: 4.92" (125 mm) deep x 9.84" (250 mm) tall x 9.84" (250 mm) wide with two 1.97" (50 mm) diameter holes. 10 lbs nominal weight Liteblok™ Jumbo : 4.92" (125 mm)
deep x 9.84" (250 mm) tall x 19.68"
(500 mm) wide with four
1.97" (50 mm) diameter
holes. 20 lbs nominal weight
Liteblok™
Grande: 7.87" (200 mm) deep x 7.87" (200 mm) tall x 15.75"
(400 mm)
wide with two 3.15" (80 mm) diameter holes. 20 lbs nominal weight
Configurations
Regular
interlocking block
Flat top block for roof lines and windows
Flat bottom block for foundations, windows and doors
Style
Half Block
Size/Weight
Liteblok™ Standard: 4.92" (125 mm) deep
x 4.92" (125 mm) tall x 4.92"
(125 mm) wide with one 1.97" (50 mm) diameter
hole. 2.5 lbs nominal weight
Liteblok™
Grande: 7.87" (200 mm) deep x 7.87" (200 mm) tall x 7.87"
(200 mm)
wide with one 3.15" (80 mm) diameter hole. 10 lbs nominal weight
Configurations
Regular
interlocking block
Flat top block for roof lines and windows
Flat bottom block for foundations, windows and doors
Style
Custom Block
Electrical or
plumbing fixtures cast in place
Custom sizes, densities, or colors
Half blocks are usually
selected to fill openings around doors and windows and at ends
of walls.
Electrical boxes and plumbing fixtures can be cast in place.
Typical Block Properties
*Full size Liteblok™ **Australia (EBRS-Ryde) 4" panel ***12 to 100 lb/ft3 densities possible A bond beam is a continuous beam, usually constructed of concrete and reinforced horizontally with rebar, on top of supporting walls. The purpose of the bond beam is to tie walls together and distribute weight evenly to the walls below. Our bond beam blocks are interlocking and mortarless and allow for vertical and horizontal steel reinforcement (see photo). The vertical rebar from blocks below (and above) can be tied to the horizontal rebar running through the blocks creating a strong structure with evenly distributed loads. A lintel is a support beam above windows and doors. Lintel blocks are used in cases where flat bottom Liteblok™ blocks will not suffice. Our lintel blocks are similar in appearance to the bond beam block but have flat bottom surfaces Our bond beam and lintel blocks are made of the same material and have the same physical properties as Liteblok™ 69. Size/Weight Liteblok™ Standard/ Tall/ Jumbo: 4.92" (125 mm) deep x 4.92" (125 mm) tall x 9.84" (250 mm) wide with one 3" diameter horizontal hole and two 1.97" (50 mm) diameter vertical holes. 8 lb nominal weight Liteblok™ Grande: 7.87" (200 mm) deep x 7.87" (200 mm) tall x 15.75" (400 mm) wide with one 4" diameter horizontal hole and two 3.15" (80 mm) diameter vertical holes. 30 lbs nominal weight Configurations Flat top for bond beams (tops of walls) Flat bottom for lintels Regular interlocking top and bottom (for centers of tall walls) A pair of Liteblok™ 38 Standard blocks can be ordered for evaluation and mailed anywhere in the US for a charge of $30 (Order from our Ebay Store).Please Contact Us for pricing and additional details. Help us improve! Please complete our anonymous feedback form. You can also request information and price lists.
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