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Mannok Aircrete Thermal Blocks Do Not Require 13 N/mm² Compressive Strength for Durability

Written on 9th March 2023.

There is currently some confusion in the Irish market about the requirement for 13N thermal blocks for durability purposes. Recent advice note for durability and compliance of concrete blocks in Ireland In response to an industry issue relating to the durability and compliance of concrete blocks,...

Guide to Part L Changes: England’s New Regs Focus on Fabric First Route to Low Carbon Buildings

Written on 20th September 2022.

Changes to building regulations have come into effect in England which will help transition the building landscape to reaching the government’s target to half energy use in all new builds by 2030. The headline figures from the new Part L document for builders and specifiers are the requirement to...

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

Written on 10th June 2022.

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,...

What is SIMS by Mannok and what are the benefits?

Written on 25th March 2022.

Mannok Announced as One of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2023

Mannok Partners with FLSmidth on New Decarbonisation Research Project to Maximize SCMs in Cement Composition via Digitalisation

Mannok Wins Operational Excellence in Manufacturing Award

Tag: Technical

Mannok Aircrete Thermal Blocks Do Not Require 13 N/mm² Compressive Strength for Durability

Guide to Part L Changes: England’s New Regs Focus on Fabric First Route to Low Carbon Buildings

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

What is SIMS by Mannok and what are the benefits?