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An advantage of our Clay Thermal Block is that it is lightweight. A block with dimensions of 5x5x16 weighs only 13 lbs which is considerably lighter than a concrete block of equal size. Thermal Blocks are easy to handle and create less strain on your masons back during installation. Made of 100% natural clay Thermal Blocks provide insulating to 109 °F. They are ready to stucco or leave as is, with beautiful coloring on both sides.
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Main Comparative Advantages
- Optional: same piece with two different decorations, for the exterior and interior wall of your home
- Thermal-Acoustic isolation, reducing costs of heating and air conditioning
- 40% lighter than any concrete block of the same dimensions
- Product for walls with thickness of 4", 5" and 8"
- Quick installation
- Coring (void areas) of the product facilitate hydraulic and electrical installation, eliminating the need to groove all the wall
- Coring (void areas) on the edges increase anchorage of mortar. Ideal for seismic zones
- Simultaneous product, structural and decorated finish
- Velour finish, does not require special treatment on its surface to add a decorative finish, such as plaster. Also increases adherence, allowing the application of a millimetric finish, therefore reducing the cost of materials
- Different color finish and fired engobes that represent additional savings for you, because it does not require additional decorative applications such as plaster
Sizes
Currently, the sizes of our blocks dictate the colors available. Our most popular is our largest block size which is why we carry it in a variety of colors. The sizes with their respective color choices are listed below:
- 4x8x16 Terracotta
- 5x8x16 Terracotta
- 5x5x16 Terracotta, Canella, Tobacco, Picasso, Colorado
- 8x8x16 Terracotta, Tobacco, Colorado
Colors
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An example of a building made with Picasso Thermal Block is provided below.
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