Rendering aggregate concrete blocks: application guidance
Data Sheets 19
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Data Sheets
Abstract
Provides guidance for the use of renders on aggregate blocks, looking at block types and surface textures, pre-treatments and recommendations, movement joints, good practice.
History
First published 2012, updated November 2017
Subjects
- Materials
- Bricks/blocks
- Walls/masonry/cavity walls
- Special subject areas
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Building structure
- Concrete blocks
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
In 1999, the Concrete Block Association replaced the Aggregate Concrete Block Association as the trade body for manufacturers of aggregate concrete building block in Great Britain. The CBA publish data sheets and technical guidance on many typical block applications.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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