{"product_id":"besser-block-100-half-height","title":"Besser Block 100 Half Height","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor optimal results when working with \u003cstrong\u003emasonry blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is crucial to follow best practices. One important guideline is to ensure that the blocks are dry when laid in the wall to minimize subsequent shrinkage. Additionally, keeping mortar off the face of the blocks and cleaning off droppings as work progresses, before the mortar sets, is essential. Whenever possible, avoid cleaning down with acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to color consistency, care should be taken to order enough product to complete the project at the same time to avoid batch variations. Concrete masonry blocks behave differently from clay bricks in terms of moisture movement and temperature changes. Assuming sound foundations are provided, cracks in walls can be avoided by the correct use of control joints, bond beams, and\/or joint reinforcement. The rules for using these elements are detailed in Australian Standard 3700-2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor useful estimating data, blocks with a 390x190mm face equate to 12.5 units per square meter and 2.5 units per linear meter. To fill 200mm bond beams, allow 0.013m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e of concrete per linear meter of beam. For core filling, the following estimates apply: 0.65m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e of concrete per 100 blocks for 150mm 'H' blocks, 0.8m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e of concrete per 100 blocks for 200mm blocks, 0.84m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e of concrete per 100 blocks for 200mm 'H' blocks, 1.1m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e of concrete per 100 blocks for 300mm blocks, and 1.32m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e of concrete per 100 blocks for 300mm 'H' blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure blocks are dry to minimize shrinkage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrder enough product to avoid batch variations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow Australian Standard 3700-2011 for control joints and reinforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Austral Masonry (Brickworks)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45164855066761,"sku":"A0238A","price":2.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/7870\/7081\/files\/Besser_Block_100_Half_Height.webp?v=1770276479","url":"https:\/\/builderscentre.com.au\/products\/besser-block-100-half-height","provider":"Builders Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}