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Colinwell EchoCheck Block EC100

Colinwell Masonry Variant:
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A concrete acoustic masonry block, engineered to provide acoustic absorption.

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Application

Suitable for use in the construction of external and internal loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls, including the inner and outer leaves of cavity walls, party walls, partition walls and boundary walls. Can also be used as reinforced masonry walls through incorporation of bed joint reinforcement. Other applications include:

  • Plant rooms.
  • Classrooms.
  • Lecture theatres.
  • Gymnasiums.
  • Swimming pools.
  • Arenas.
  • Factories.

Description

Slotted face acoustic masonry blocks with enhanced acoustic properties, that are achieved through the use of Helmholtz resonating chambers. They have been developed to reduce sound reverberation in both internal and external applications, promoting clarity to speech or music and reducing overall noise levels.

Manufactured from cement, porous aggregates (65% recycled secondary aggregate content), an integral waterproofing and colour pigment.


Features and benefits:

  • Cost effective solution to controlling sound reverberation.
  • Creates a quieter space.
  • Satisfies the requirements of Building Bulletin 93 (BB93).
  • Delivers a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of: EC100: 0.55 αw; EC140: 0.75 αw; EC215: 0.65 αw.
  • Reduces reverberation time.
  • Designed to deal with difficult to control, low frequency sounds.
  • Robust and can withstand frequent impact.
  • Available in a variety of colours.
  • Can be roller painted – consult manufacturer for details.
  • Minimal maintenance required.
  • Fire-resistant and will not contribute to the spread of flame.
  • Loadbearing capacity.
  • Waterproof, and will retain a fresh, clean appearance.
  • Efflorescence-free.
  • When used to construct the internal leaf of the cavity wall of a building, this product adds to the overall airtightness, improving the thermal efficiency and contributing to the minimization of energy use.
  • A 1:1:6 cement:lime:sand mortar is suitable for use with this product.
  • CE-marked and manufactured in accordance with BS EN 771-3, BS 5628-1, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • Can be used in conjunction with other Colinwell products, including Acousta Tex.

General information

Color

Finish

Smooth

Material

Concrete

Shape

Rectangle

Length

440 mm

Width

100 mm

140 mm

215 mm

Height

215 mm

Uniclass

Pr_20_93_52_01 Aggregate concrete blocksPrimary

CAWS

F10/18 Concrete facing blockwork

F10/255 Concrete facing blockwork

Product range

Blocks

Specification data - Aggregate concrete blocks

Standard

To BS EN 771-3 and BS 5628-1.

Block description

Slotted face, porous aggregate, precast acoustic masonry blocks.

Guidance for specification option:

Enhanced acoustic properties are achieved through the use of Helmholtz resonating chambers. 

Compressive strength

-

Mean value

15 N/mm².

Thermal conductivity

1.28 W/m·K.

Recycled content

65%.

Guidance for specification option:

Secondary aggregate content.

Work sizes (length x width x height)

440 x 100 x 215 mm.

Accessory and special shape types

Not required.

Bond-beam blocks.

Cavity closers.

Cills.

Half blocks.

Lintels.

Quoins.

Squints.

Manufacturer guidance

  • Non-standard components and specials may be cut from standard units or, depending on quantity, manufactured to individual requirements.
  • Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Tolerance category

D2.

Guidance for specification option:

To BS EN 771-5.

Reaction to fire

-

Manufacturer guidance

Fire-resistant and will not contribute to the spread of flame.


Colour

Bracken.

Guidance for specification option:

Recommended mortar: Maroon U53.

Buff.

Guidance for specification option:

Recommended mortar: Beige E74.

Cream.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Recommended mortar: Cream G89.
  • White cement should be used in the mix.


Green.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Recommended mortar: Green N70.
  • White cement should be used in the mix.


Honey.

Guidance for specification option:

Recommended mortar: Tan C30.

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Mortar type

Manufacturer standard.

Maroon U53.

Beige E74.

Cream G89.

Green N70.

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Manufacturer guidance

Refer to manufacturer recommended mortar in colour specification guidance.

Mortar mix

Guidance for specification option:

See manufacturer's literature and insert requirements.

Joint

Guidance for specification option:

See manufacturer's literature and insert requirements.

Spacing

6–10 m.

Guidance for specification option:

Spacing between control joint interval.

Material/ Finish

Concrete, smooth.

Efflorescence

None.

Average density

2100 kg/m³.

Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)

0.55 αw.

Sound absorption coefficient

-

Manufacturer guidance

To BS EN ISO 354: 2003.

Shrinkage

<0.04% (drying).

Guidance for specification option:

To BS EN 772.4.

Water absorption

<5%.

MoistureContent

3% (internally).

Bond strength

0.15 N/mm² (in shear).

Guidance for specification option:

To BS EN 998.2, Annexure C.

Moisture movement

0.15 mm/m (maximum).

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

65 %

Guidance for specification option:

Secondary aggregate content.

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Platform Compatible Version
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Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

NSAI Agrément Certificate

NSAI Agrément Certificate

NSAI Certificate of Conformity

Case studies

St Bronaghs Primary School, Rostrevor

St Bronaghs Primary School, Rostrevor

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