Tag: Insulation

Do I need to coat Mannok’s Aircrete blocks in Bitumen?

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In the latest “Your Questions, Answered” video, we explore a common enquiry into our technical department relating to the use of our Mannok Aircrete Thermal Blocks  below DPC, and if there is a requirement for tanking the blocks in the bitumous type substance for use in this application Full certification Firstly,...

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What is SIMS by Mannok and what are the benefits?

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A look at the benefits of SIMS by Mannok, our Super Insulated Masonry Solution with our Technical by Mannok team. What is SIMS by Mannok? The term SIMS stands for Super Insulated Masonry Solution. Quite simply, it consists of a single leaf Mannok aircrete block built using thin joint mortar, with...

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Mannok NBG Awards 2020

Fantastic Four: Mannok Sweep the Board at NBG Awards 2020

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Mannok have swept the board at this year’s National Buying Group (NBG) Awards picking up four awards at the 2020 virtual ceremony, recognising their products and their service to the merchant industry. The four awards are: Product of the Year: Mannok Master Grade Cement General Building Supplier...

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Mannok Product Names – A Customer Guide

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With the name change from Quinn to Mannok completed on 16th November, customers can expect to see sweeping visual changes to all Quinn branded materials in the coming weeks and months. The full rebrand is expected to take up to 12 months to complete, but many changes will happen sooner. What’s changed...

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Thermal Bridging: Which Blocks are Best?

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 Thermal bridging occurs where there are breaks in the insulation in the fabric of a building and can account for up to 35% of a building’s total heat loss. Architects and designers often specify aircrete blocks, such as Mannok aircrete thermal blocks, to effectively combat this heat loss. Mannok...

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