Earth block masonry

Compressed block 140

  • Compressed stabilised earth block

The Compressed Block is an earth mixture made up of clay, loam, cement, sand and aggregate.  The blocks are compressed through vibro compaction force exerted by specific machinery. The blocks are subsequently cured and air dried at ambient temperatures.

The Léém Compressed block range uses 3,85% (wt.) of cement as a stabiliser, and is more water-resistant, acoustic, fire-resistant and stronger. The aesthetics is more industrial through its aspect and colour.

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Please consult our masonry guide and CEB technical sheet for correct conception and execution guidelines. 

The BC materials team supports new contractors with advice.

Packaging

  • 128 blocks/pallet
  • 1190 kg/pallet

 

Distributors

  • In Belgium exclusively sold by Eurabo for orders <20 pallets
  • For other requests, please mail to sales@bcmaterials.org

Loess loam from excavated urban sites (mineral waste stream)
Crushed washed concrete (mineral waste stream)
Rhine sand
3,85 % cement CEM III 42,5

    • ±80% secondary resources
    • 100% closed loop recycling
    • 100% reusable
    • 14.9 kg CO2eq/m² (for a 14 cm thickness using Léém Additive for bastard mortar) (LCA analysis for B-EPD certificate)
    • 20.3 kg CO2eq/m² (for a 14 cm thickness using Léém Earth Adhesive Mortar) (LCA analysis for B-EPD certificate)
    • Emits 63% to 73% fewer greenhouse gases compared to conventional concrete blocks

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