Insulating Bricks and Blocks from Timbercrete

Timbercretes Super Insulating Bricks and Blocks

Timbercrete has a range of premium super insulating blocks which are undoubtedly the best choice when looking for an environmentally friendly and energy efficient building material.

A great number of people are looking to find ways of building more environmentally friendly and energy efficient houses, and Timbercrete wants to help. Their super insulating bricks and blocks have

• Unique aesthetics
• Unique thermal performance and;
• Improved waterproofing qualities
• Lightweight
• Low maintenance

All this together makes a winning combination.

The colour and texture of the insulating building blocks is similar to the diamond cut sandstone. The blocks are of a larger size making it the biggest single skin block on the marketplace. This creates a sturdy and permanent feel in your home.

The thermal performance of these bricks and blocks is outstanding and will outperform any other brick or walling system in today's marketplace. These blocks have a total value of approximately R4 which means the block does not just provide outstanding and superior insulation value, it also adds usable thermal mass to the building structure. Thermal mass is the ability for the product to be able to store thermal energy and release it slowly into living areas. This thermal mass means your home will maintain a more stable internal climate.

The bricks have a 110mm wide high density styrene slab in the middle of the block which adds the ther thermal properties and also creates a waterproof barrier. The mortar joint also has a waterproofing agent and an anti-graffiti sealer allowing you to rest at ease in regards to water tightness.

To futher add to the benefits of these super insulating bricks and blocks Timbercrete has adopted a holistic approach to significantly reducing carbon gas emissions. They achieve this by selecting materials that are potentially high in CO2 emissions from timber waste and sequestering or trapping the carbon in a cementitious tomb making a ideal environmentally friendly building product.

Timbercrete blocks are lightweight making the process of building quicker and easier. You can also screw or nail into the bricks just like timber. The blocks have a cavity which will accommodate all types of vertical and horizontal running services including water, pipes, electrical conduits, fibre optic cables, tie down rods and TV cables, making it a simple product for many reasons.

Timbercrete super insulating blocks are durable and low maintenance. You do not need to worry about painting or repainting them and they are not fragile like plasterboard walls. They look great just as they are making them ideal for schools, commercial buildings, and investment or rental properties.

Overall, the super insulating block by Timbercrete is a great choice for anyone who is planning on building.