Technical
LayGo™ blocks are built in Australia, to Australian standards.
Our Range
Blocks are modular, 300 by 100 by 86 mm high (1 brick course), with 200 by 100, and 100 by 100 mm also supplied.
Flat topped blocks are supplied so you can finish window sills and the top of the wall, ready for the carpenter to follow.
The Building Kit
Delivery on site includes the blocks, special blocks such as finishing and lintel support blocks, wall ties and the tile adhesive. You only need to supply the measuring tape, a builder's level, a bucket and mixer to mis the adhesive and a water jug. The laying instructions and your build drawing are all you need to get started.
Built to Australian Standards
LayGo™ bricks are built and tested to the following exacting Australian Standards:
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AS4455.1: 2008 Masonry Units
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AS3700: 2018 Masonry Structures
Specifications
LayGo™ Blocks are made from 50% recycled materials. When laid to approved drawings adhering to LayGo™ laying guidelines, they satisfy Australian Building Codes & Standards for residential 1 and 2 storey builds.
Block Dimensions | 300x100x85mm, 200x100x85mm, 100x100x85mm |
Dimensional Class AS/NZS 4455.1 | DW 1 |
Compressive Strength, f'uc, AS/NZS 4455.1 | 6 MPa |
Water Absorption | 7.5% |
Fire rating FRL, AS/NZS 3700 | 60/60/60 |
Fire rating FRL, AS/NZS 3700, when rendered | 90/90/90 |
Salt Attack Rating | GP (General Purpose) |
Mortar Class Required, using tile adhesive | GP (General Purpose) |
Mortar Class Required, using tile adhesive | Thin bed mortar, 0.5 mm |
Max pier spacing, single leaf wall/fence to 1.8 m high | 1.8 m, up to Wind Zone N3 |
Cyclone and Earthquake region vertical bars | To approved design drawing |
Double leaf wall, wall tie type | 0.8 mm by 20 mm gal. strip |
Clay Site Use | Lay blocks as normal, no horizontal bars required |
Weep holes at first course of step-down slab | Lay blocks without adhesive in perp. joints |
Roof tie down strip | Insert into joint as per laying guidelines and approved drawing |
Need help with your house plans?
Bill Clark
Bill is an Australian architect with many years experience and an in depth knowledge of the LayGo™ product.
Simon Vanyai
Need design assistance? Contact Simon at 'little a design'. From conceptual advice to 3D visualisation, for all size renovations and new home designs.
