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Victoria Book 2 A
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Products @ a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4
A
B
Introduction
Control Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7
Mortar Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8
Designer Block
Contemporary Colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2
Textures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4
Engineered Blocks
Core-Fill Block
Ash Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
Engineered Bricks
Omega Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5
The information presented herein is supplied in good faith and to the best of our knowledge was accurate at the time of preparation. No responsibility can be accepted by
Boral or its staff for any errors or omissions. Users are advised to make their own determination as to the suitability of this information in relation to their particular purpose
and specific circumstances. Since the information contained in this document may be applied under conditions beyond our control, no responsibility can be accepted by us
for any loss or damage caused by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of this information.
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D8 D8
D8 D8 D8 D8
D2
D2
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Acousticell
D13
D13
Core-Fill Block
E3
E3
E3
E3
E3
E3
E3
E3
E3
E3
F2
F2
F2
F2
F2
F2
F3
F3
F3
F4
Omega Brick
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F5
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intersection of product
rows and application
columns (e.g. Section D,
Page D2 in this example)
For technical support and sales office details please refer to the outside back cover
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Designer Block
7 Contemporary Colours.
4 Innovative Textures Smooth, Honed, Polished
or Split Face
Pre-Sealing Technology to reduce water absorption,
and hence reduce the possibility of efflorescence,
mould or mildew staining.
Suitable for loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls.
Back-up Block
Ash Grey Concrete Block in 162mm height
(equivalent to 2 courses of standard brick). Designed
for cost effective construction of the back-up leaf
in face brick veneer walls.
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Core-Fill Block
Ash Grey Concrete Block or Designer Block coloured
and textured finishes for reinforced retaining
walls and loadbearing walls requiring increased
robustness.
Acousticell
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PAGE
Victoria Book 2 C
BOOK
Book, Page
and Section
Identification
C10
Designer Block
Series
Block
Series 200
200
Smooth, Honed
Honed and
and Polished
Polished Face
Face
Product information
relating to features,
applications,
texture finishes and
accessories
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Series
Series 200
200 Designer
Designer Block
Block (190mm
(190mm thickness)
thickness)
is
is suitable
suitable for
for internal
internal and
and external
external walls
walls in
in
loadbearing
loadbearing and
and non-loadbearing
non-loadbearing applications.
applications.
9090
390
390
190
190
FACE
FACE TEXTURES
TEXTURES
Series
Series 200
200 Designer
Designer Block
Block units
units are
are available
available
with
with the
the following
following face
face texture
texture finishes:
finishes:
190
190
20.01
20.01
Full
Full
Smooth
Smooth Face
Face
Honed
Honed Face
Face
Polished
Polished Face
Face
390
390
20.71
20.71
Half
HalfHeight
Height
190
190
190
190
290
290
190
190
Ends
Ends Honed
Honed or
or Polished
Polished finishes.
finishes.
190
190
20.02
20.02
Three Quarters
Three Quarters
COLOURS
COLOURS
Designer Block units are available in 7 colours.
Designer Block units are available in 10
Please refer to page C5 for additional information.
colours. Please refer to page C5 for additional
information. colours and textures are also
Customised
390
390
190
190
190
190
20.03
20.03
Half
Half
40
40
190
190
190
190
190
190
90
90
20.04
20.04
Quarter
Quarter
390
390
50.31
50.31
Capping/Sill
Capping/Sill
NOTE: Designer Block units for reinforcement are detailed on page E3.
NOTE: Designer Block units for reinforcement are detailed on page E3.
Specifications
Specifications
Availability
Availability
Lead times apply to all coloured blocks.
Leadsize
times
applyare
to best
all coloured
blocks.
Part
blocks
cut/bolstered
on-site to maintain
colour
Part size
blocks arePart
bestsize
cut/bolstered
to maintain
consistency.
blocks canon-site
be made-to-order.
Contact
Boral Masonry
forsize
further
details.
colour consistency.
Part
blocks
can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
C10
A6
Product Icons
with dimensions
for products
available in your
region/state
20.12
20.12
Bond Beam or Lintel
Bond Beam or Lintel
190
190
Availability
information for
products distributed
in your region/state
190
190
Code
Code
20.01
20.01
20.02
20.02
20.03
20.03
20.04
20.04
20.71
20.71
20.12
20.12
50.31
50.31
Product Description
Product Description
Full
Full
Three Quarters
Three Quarters
Half
Half
Quarter
Quarter
Half Height (cut/made-to-order)
Half Height (cut/made-to-order)
Lintel or Bond Beam
Lintel or Bond Beam
Capping
Capping
MPa
MPa
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Wt kg
Wt kg
15.9
15.9
12.0
12.0
7.5
7.5
5.6
5.6
8.0
8.0
18.0
18.0
6.0
6.0
N/Pallet
N/Pallet
90
90
96
96
144
144
252
252
162
162
72
72
216
216
Product
Specifications
BORAL MASONRY
Victoria Book 2 B
Blockwork
Design Considerations
Sizes
Blocks have a face dimension (nominal) of 400mm long x
200mm high. Because an allowance is made for 10mm wide
mortar joints, the actual face size of the block is 390mm x
190mm. There are 12.5 blocks per m2.
Modular Planning
The concrete block was one of the first building components to
be designed with modular construction in mind. Originally it was
based on a 4 inch module (as it remains in the USA) but when the
metric system was adopted in Australia during the 1970s, this
was changed to a 100mm module.
1 metre
1 metre
Module Selection
For greatest ease and efficiency when constructing with masonry
blockwork, it is recommended to plan a building using a 200mm
module, as a significant reduction in the number of special or cut
blocks can be achieved.
12.5 blocks/m2
Victoria Book 2 B
Mortar Selection
Less staining and more aesthetically pleasing walls are achieved
by ensuring the mortar colour is similar to the masonry unit.
The colour of mortar is determined by the colour of the cement
and sand used, and by the use or not of different iron oxides.
For colours other than greys, off-white cement and clean sand
will assist colour matching.
Construction of sample walls is recommended to determine
the appropriate mortar colour.
Staining on light coloured units can be reduced by the use of
off-white cements.
In-built Elements
Where there are in-built elements (e.g. signage support frames
etc.) they should slope away from the masonry. The soffit of
major elements, such as balconies, should be provided with a
drip mould.
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B3
Victoria Book 2 B
Flush Joint
Where a plaster or textured coating is to be applied to the
blockwork, a flush joint may be used. Rub surface with a piece
of block when the mortar is firm to provide a flat surface for
the coating.
Raked Joint
Joint Finishing
Ironed Joint
The preferred finish for mortar joints in face blockwork is
an ironed finish which provides the following benefits:
Joint Reinforcement
B4
Victoria Book 2 B
Brickwork
Design Considerations
Sizes
The dimensions of standard brick are: 76mm high x 230mm
long x 110mm thick.
Boral Masonry Victoria manufactures a range of Concrete
Bricks and Back-Up Series Blocks in various modular sizes to
complement standard blockwork and brickwork construction.
The Boral Quick Brick is 162mm high x 230mm long x 110mm
wide. This height matches two standard size brick courses, with
mortar. These are very popular for more cost effective laying.
Refer to Section F of this guide for product details.
Boral Back-Up Series Blocks are also 162mm high to match two
standard size brick courses, with mortar. They are generally
Bricks per m2
76 x 230
48.5
119 x 230
32.3
162 x 230
24.3
162 x 390
14.6
Brickwork Opening
Brick Length (mm)
230
230
250
470
490
710
730
950
970
1190
1210
1430
1450
1670
1690
1910
1930
2150
2170
2390
2410
2630
2650
2870
2890
3110
3130
3350
3370
3590
3610
3830
3850
4070
4090
4310
4330
4550
4570
4790
4810
5030
5050
5270
5290
5510
5530
5750
5770
5990
6010
11990
23990
Brickwork Opening
Brick Length (mm)
290
290
310
590
610
890
910
1190
1210
1490
1510
1790
1810
2090
2110
2390
2410
2690
2710
2990
3010
3290
3310
3590
3610
3890
3910
4190
4210
4490
4510
4790
4810
5090
5110
5390
5410
5690
5710
5990
6010
6290
6310
6590
6610
6890
6910
7190
7210
7490
7510
14990
29990
Brickwork Opening
Brick Length (mm)
390
390
410
790
810
1190
1210
1590
1610
1990
2010
2390
2410
2790
2810
3190
3210
3590
3610
3990
4010
4390
4410
4790
4810
5190
5210
5590
5610
5990
6010
6390
6410
6790
6810
7190
7210
7590
7610
7990
8010
8390
8410
8790
8810
9190
9210
9590
9610
9990
10010
19990
39990
162
172
343
514
686
857
1028
1200
1372
1543
1714
1886
2057
2228
2400
2572
2744
2915
3086
3257
3428
3600
3772
3943
4114
4286
8572
17144
NOTE: To calculate a length dimension including a half-brick, add x mm to Length or Opening figure. Where (x=120 for 230mm bricks), (x=150 for
290mm bricks), (x=200 for 390mm bricks). For example, an opening of 11.5 x 230mm long bricks = 2650 + 120 = 2770mm
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Victoria Book 2 B
Modular Planning
Mortar Joints
600mm
Shallow
Ironed
Deep
Ironed
600mm
Weather
Struck
Struck
Flush
600mm
B6
Victoria Book 2 B
Control Joints
Articulation Joints
(Expansion Gaps)
Blocks and bricks (both concrete and clay) expand when heated
and contract as they cool. They both expand when they absorb
moisture and contract as they dry.
As they cure however, clay units expand and concrete units
contract. For this reason, they should not be banded in the
same wall.
Control joints are constructed and spaced to allow for these
movements and in some cases, movement due to foundation
settlement. Control joints should be used beside large
openings, at changes of level in footings and at other points
of potential cracking.
Spacing
8 metres
8 metres
6 metres
NOTES:
Joint width is 10mm for panels up to 6000mm long.
For panels over 6000mm and up to 8000mm, joint width
is 14mm.
Joint sealants should be applied towards the end of
construction to minimise the effect of panel movement.
Colour matched
or paintable
Articulation
joint
Joint width
(see note)
10mm
Sealant
Brush on primer
1 to 8 hours
before inserting
sealant
2010
Victoria Book 2 B
Other Admixtures
Additives may be used with products other than Designer
Block products, however caution should always be exercised
when using lime replacing additives such as plasticisers
or workability agents. They should be cellulose based,
and only be used if specified by the architect or engineer
and then strictly in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. Detergent and air entrainers should never
be used.
Sand
The sand used in making the mortar for concrete blocks and
bricks should not be the same as commonly used for clay
bricks. Brickies loam contains clay particles, which make
the mortar more workable, but also cause some additional
shrinkage in the mortar. As clay masonry units tend to expand,
this compensates for the mortar shrinkage. Concrete masonry
units, however, tend to shrink, thus, if used with a mortar with
high shrinkage, cracking of the joints may result.
For this reason, mortar for concrete blockwork and brickwork
should be prepared with clean sharp sand, such as pit sand, or
plasterers sand. Tests have shown that the sand can contain
up to 10% fines but it should not contain clay particles. Lime
or Methyl cellulose, such as Dynex, can be added to increase
workability. These additives or lime must not be used in mortar
used for laying Designer Block products. Refer to the section
detailing mortar mixes in this guide.
B8
Victoria Book 2 B
5
1
4
1
1
6
1
5
1
1
0.5
Designer Block
Additive
Methyl
Cellulose
Additive
Minimum
Mortar
Classification
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
M3
M4
M3
No
No
M4
4.5
No
Yes
NOTES: Methyl Cellulose water thickener is used to prevent the rapid drying out of the mortar thus improving its workability as well as increasing bond
strength. It does not have the detrimental effect of the plasticiser or detergent admixtures which generally reduce bond strength. Methyl Cellulose can
cause long delays in drying in moist basement environments. Dynex is one brand of methyl cellulose additive available.
Mortar
Classification
M3
Mix in 1 : 1 : 6 proportions
Mix in 1 : 5 proportions
Cement:
Cement:
Lime:
8 litres
Sand:
1.2m3
Sand:
1.2m3
M4
Mix in 1 : 4 proportions
Cement:
Cement:
Lime:
8 litres
Sand*:
1.2m3
Sand :
1.2m3
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B9
Victoria Book 2 B
Grout Filling
Grout Specification
The correct grout specification (mix design) is critical to
achieving the structural design of a reinforced wall. The grout
used to fill the cores of blockwork walls should be specified
as follows:
Characteristic Compressive Strength 20MPa;
Cement content not less than 300kg/m3;
Round aggregate (if any) not bigger than 10mm;
Clean sand (salts can leach through to the face); and
Grouting
Grout may be mixed on site and poured from buckets into
hoppers placed on top of the wall. Alternatively, for larger jobs,
the grout may be delivered by transit mixer and pumped into
the cores, using a small nozzle on the hose.
Before commencing placement of the grout, it is important that
the cores should be clean and free of mortar dags projecting
into the core. A steel rod is pushed down the core to knock off
these dags and to break up any mortar that has dropped onto the
footing. The cores are then hosed or swept out from the bottom
of each core through the clean-out space. The vertical steel
rods are tied to the starter bars, and then the clean-out blocks
are covered with formwork, ready for grouting (see Retaining
Wall Details). An alternative method, which may be used in low
height walls, is to leave a gap in the mortar bed at the bottom of
each core and to hose out the dropped mortar and dags before
the mortar has set.
In hot weather it may be necessary to hose the cores out with
water in order to cool the blocks and so prevent flash-setting
of the grout. If so, this hosing should be completed at least 30
minutes before the grout is placed.
Because of the high pressures developed at the bottom of the
cores when they are filled, grouting in lifts of more than 1.2
metres should not be attempted in one pour. Where the lift is
more than 1.2 metres, it is preferable to fill the cores in two
stages at least 30 minutes apart.
When grouting Series 150 blocks, lifts should be reduced to
800mm (4 courses) to ensure no voids are left in the wall.
Table B6
Blocks Filled per cubic metre of Grout
Block Type
15.42 Notch
190
15.01 Full
190
200
175
20.01 Full
120
20.42 Notch
120
125
100
65
Grout Pumping and Core Filling
B10
Victoria Book 2 B
Construction Considerations
Mortar Deposits
Block layers must exercise extra care when laying face concrete
masonry to minimise mortar staining.
Scaffolding
Concrete Droppings
Pressure Cleaning
Rain Interruption
Overnight, and when rain interrupts blocklaying, the top of
newly laid walls should be protected with plastic sheeting or
similar. This is essential with face blockwork. When newly laid
masonry is saturated by rain, lime is put into solution either from
portland cement, or from saline (unwashed) sands or hydrated
lime in the mortar. This solution takes in carbon dioxide from
the atmosphere and precipitates calcium carbonate. This whitish
stain is very disfiguring and not easily removed. Frequently,
new masonry is marred by bands of calcium carbonate stain
confined to three or four courses of masonry - the result of rain
saturating freshly laid work.
Essential Preliminaries:
Thoroughly remove mortar smears and dags back to a flat
surface with hand tools as outlined above. Hand cleaning
must not leave any thickness of mortar, otherwise pressure
cleaning will damage the masonry face and mortar joints before
removing the thickness of mortar.
Allow the mortar to harden for a minimum of seven days prior
to pressure cleaning;
Carry out a pressure cleaning trial on a typical but inconspicuous
area and allow it to dry to determine:
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B11
Victoria Book 2 B
Caution:
High pressure water blasting can cause personal injury and
damage masonry. Mortar joints can be blown out and face
blockwork marked and eroded;
Zero degree or needle jets, narrow fan jets and turbo jets should
not be used on blockwork because all concentrate the water
pressure on too small an area which can cause damage;
Other Stains
Timber (Tannin)
Acid Treatments
Only if hand cleaning and pressure washing methods have
failed to fully remove mortar stains, should acid treatments be
considered for cleaning of concrete blockwork.
NOTE: Acids react with and dissolve cement, lime and oxide
colourants in concrete blocks and mortar joints and are thus
capable of etching, fading and streaking the masonry finish.
When acid is applied to dry blockwork without pre-wetting, it
is drawn in below the surface it is intended to clean. Salts may
appear when the masonry dries out.
If it is considered necessary to use an acid for general cleaning,
it should only be used after trialling in an inconspicuous area
as outlined under Essential Preliminaries and strictly in
accordance with the following procedures.
Hydrochloric acid (otherwise known as Muriatic Acid or Spirits
of Salts) can be tested at a strength of 1 part acid to 20 parts
water. A less aggressive alternative is powdered Citric Acid
which can be used at strengths up to 1 Part acid to 10 parts
water (by volume).
B12
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Efflorescence
The term efflorescence is given to a white powdery deposit
that forms on the surfaces of porous building materials such as
masonry units, mortar and concrete. The temporary appearance
of efflorescence is common on new masonry. For efflorescence
to occur, three conditions must be present:
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NOTES
B14
BORAL MASONRY
Victoria Book 2 C
Designer Block
Contemporary Colours
for External and Internal Walls
Architect: Michael Dore (Architect) in association with Castles, Stephenson and Turner Architects
C2
Victoria Book 2 C
Designer Block
Pre-sealing Technology
2010
C3
Victoria Book 2 C
Block Ends
Honed Face
Polished Face
This involves producing a denser block which is honed
and then buffed. Polishing enriches the colour of the
aggregates. The finely finished polished surface is ideal
for feature walls, trim and banding.
Split Face
The splitting process produces a bold textured, exposed
aggregate finish.
NSW Dept. of Commerce, Government Architects Office. Project Architect: Cathy Kubany
C4
Victoria Book 2 C
Essential Colours
Smooth Face
Split Face
Honed Face
Polished Face
Alabaster
Almond
Charcoal
Split Face
Sandune
Sandstone Blend
Paperbark
moulding process.
Pearl Grey
2010
C5
Victoria Book 2 C
FACE TEXTURES
Series 100 and 120 Designer Block are available
with the following face texture finishes:
Smooth Face
Specifications
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10.01
Full
10
11.6
149
10.02
Three Quarters
10
8.7
192
10.03
Half
10
5.5
252
10.04
Quarter
10
3.5
504
10.31
Full - Solid
10
14.3
139
10.32
10
10.6
192
10.33
Half - Solid
10
7.0
252
10.34
Quarter - Solid
10
3.5
504
Honed Face
10.71
Half Height
10
5.5
300
Polished Face
10.83
10
6.7
234
10
18.0
96
COLOURS
10.12
10
11.4
108
10.702
Squint
10
8.9
195
10.117
Quarter Height
10
3.0
432
10.39
Sill
6.8
440*
12.01
10
14.0
120
* Supplied as 220 double units. Bolster on-site to achieve 440 units per pallet.
Availability
Lead times apply to all coloured blocks.
Part size blocks are best cut/bolstered on-site to maintain
colour consistency. Part size blocks can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
C6
Victoria Book 2 C
90
390
90
10.01
Full
290
90
10.02
Three Quarter
190
90
190
390
90
10.03
Half
190
290
90
10.32
Three Quarter
90
10.04
Quarter
190
90
10.31
Full
190
190
190
190
90
10.33
Half
90
10.34
Quarter
90
190
390
10.71
Half Height
390
110
12.01
Full
(1 in every 5 blocks is
universal solid)
90
90
390
10.83
Half Height
90
90
15
190
190
190
390
10.26SM
Corner Return
390
90
10.12
Bond Beam or Lintel
190
90
10.702
Squint
190
40
90
390
10.117
Quarter Height
108
50
190
50
50
110
110
100
10.39
Sill
220 double units per pallet.
Bolster on site
2010
C7
Victoria Book 2 C
Specifications
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
15.01
Full
10
13.0
120
FACE TEXTURES
15.02
Three Quarters
10
9.4
128
15.03
Half
10
6.2
192
15.04
Quarter
10
3.3
384
Smooth Face
15.22
Corner (made-to-order)
10
11.3
108
Honed Face
15.71
Half Height
10
6.5
216
Polished Face
15.83
10
10.4
192
15.12
13.3
96
15.702
Squint (made-to-order)
10
12.0
84
50.31
Capping
6.0
216
COLOURS
Designer Block units are available in 7 colours.
Please refer to page C5 for additional information.
Customised colours and textures are also
possible. Please note that extended lead times
and minimum order quantities may apply.
Availability
Lead times apply to all coloured blocks.
Part size blocks are best cut/bolstered on-site to maintain
colour consistency. Part size blocks can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
C8
Victoria Book 2 C
190
190
190
390
140
290
140
15.01
Full
140
15.02
Three Quarter
190
190
140
15.03
Half
90
15.04
Quarter
140
340
15.22
Corner
90
140
390
15.71
Half Height
90
140
390
15.83
Half Height
190
190
40
140
390
130
350
190
390
15.12
Bond Beam or Lintel
15.702
Squint
50.31
Capping/Sill
*Made to order
(subject to quantity)
Made to order
(subject to quantity)
*Made to order
(subject to quantity)
Also refer to Core-Fill Blocks (Page E3 of this guide) for coloured retaining wall blocks.
*Made to order subject to quantity.
2010
C9
Victoria Book 2 C
190
90
390
190
20.01
Full
390
190
FACE TEXTURES
20.71
Half Height
Smooth Face
Honed Face
190
190
Polished Face
290
190
20.02
Three Quarters
COLOURS
390
190
20.12
Bond Beam or Lintel
190
190
190
20.03
Half
40
190
190
390
190
90
20.04
Quarter
50.31
Capping/Sill
NOTE: Designer Block units for reinforcement are detailed on page E3.
Specifications
Availability
Lead times apply to all coloured blocks.
Part size blocks are best cut/bolstered on-site to maintain
colour consistency. Part size blocks can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
C10
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
20.01
Full
10
15.9
90
20.02
Three Quarters
10
12.0
96
20.03
Half
10
7.5
144
20.04
Quarter
10
5.6
252
20.71
10
8.0
162
20.12
10
18.0
72
50.31
Capping
6.0
216
Victoria Book 2 C
190
390
95
390
95
390
145
10.109
10.101 Full
15.101 Full
190
40
FACE TEXTURES
Split Face - The splitting process produces a
bold textured surface resulting in characteristics
much like split natural stone.
190
90
290
95
390
95
10.117 Quarter
Height
190
390
195
COLOURS
190
20.101 Full
190
95
10.103 Half
190
190
95
395
195
90
10.104 Quarter
15
95
95
190
108
50
190
50
50
110
40
110
100
195
395
10.39 Sill
190
390
50.31
Capping
Specifications
Availability
Lead times apply to all coloured blocks.
Part size blocks are best cut/bolstered on-site to maintain
colour consistency. Part size blocks can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
2010
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N /Pallet
10.101
Full
t10
15.0
108
10.102
Three Quarter
t10
11.0
144
10.103
Half
t10
7.4
216
10.104
Quarter
t10
3.5
432
t10
20
80
10.109
Half Height
t10
7.2
216
10.117
Quarter Height
t10
3.2
432
10.39
Sill
6.8
440*
50.31
Capping
6.0
216
15.101
Full (made-to-order)
15.5
96
20.101
Full
20.0
75
20.192
20.5
48
t10
* Supplied as 220 double units. Bolster on-site to achieve 440 units per pallet.
C11
Victoria Book 2 C
Tiled Face
INTRODUCTION
Boral Tiled Face Designer Block provides
a distinctive face pattern to create internal
and external walls with unique architectural
character.
FACE TEXTURES
Tiled Face is available in 90mm, 140mm or
190mm thickness blocks with a formed dummy
centre joint to form a 190 x 190mm tile face
pattern.
190
90
390
*10.01T
Tiled Face - Full
190
COLOURS
Designer Block units are available in 7 colours.
Please refer to page C5 for additional information.
140
390
*15.01T
Tiled Face - Full
190
190
390
*20.01T
Tiled Face - Full
*Minimum quantities apply as made to order
Availability
Lead times apply to all Formed Face blocks.
All Formed Face blocks are made-to-order. Minimum
quantities may apply.
Also made-to-order in Honed and Polished Face.
Part size blocks are best cut/bolstered on-site to maintain
colour consistency. Part size blocks can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
C12
Specifications
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10.01T
10
10.9
180
15.01T
10
13.0
120
20.01T
10
15.9
90
Victoria Book 2 C
10.101
10.101
10.26SP
BOLSTERED
ON
SITE
10.101
MM
10.101
10.101
MM
10.26SP
MM
BOLSTERED ON
SITE
MM
MM
10.01
10.01 cut
on-site
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.26SM
290mm
10.01 cut
on-site
10.01
Architect: Bzowy Architecture
10.01
10.01
290mm
90mm
2010
C13
Victoria Book 2 C
55mm
Cut 10.101
laid on cut
face
10.101 block
with 3 saw
cuts makes 2
sill blocks
10.39 Sill
10.101
Split face block
10.109
10.39 Sill
10.01
10.71
Flashing
10.01
10.01
538mm
390mm
14mm
134mm
95mm
10mm
Bolster
on-site
Cut on-site
47mm
338mm
ALTERNATE COURSES
10mm
338mm
267mm
47mm
ALTERNATE COURSES
Cut on-site
Bolster
on-site
538mm
267mm
10mm
67mm
C14
Victoria Book 2 C
95mm
15.01
10.101 split
on-site
145mm
15.22
15.01
15.01
15.101
15.101
15.101
240mm
340mm
15.01
15.101
15.101
15.22
15.01
15.101
340mm
240mm
A
Full block
3/4 block
3/4 block
Full block
1/2
block
1/2
block
Remove remainder
of centre web
Fig C13 Face Lintel Detail with 1800mm Opening for Series 150 or 200 Blocks
2010
C15
Victoria Book 2 C
20.101
20.192
Split End
20.101
20.101
20.101
20.101
20.101
20.192
Split End
Fig C14 Corner Bonding Details
Series 200 Split Face Designer Block
10.39
Sill
10.39
Sill
40mm
10.71
10.01
10.01
10.71
20.01
Flashing
Flashing
20.101
20.01
20.01
C16
BORAL MASONRY
Victoria Book 2 D
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10.331
Full - Solid
13.1
139
10.332
9.5
192
10.333
Half - Solid
6.2
252
10.334
Quarter - Solid
2.9
504
10.383
6.0
234
10.385
Half - Solid
2.9
504
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
12.5
120
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
Product Description
12.401
Code
15.01SC Full
11.1
120
15.301
Full
12.6
120
15.302
Three Quarters
9.6
128
15.303
Half
6.3
192
15.304
Quarter
4.0
384
15.322
Corner
11.0
108
15.401
Full
14.3
120
15.402
Three Quarters
11.0
128
15.403
Half
7.6
252
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
15.404
Quarter
5.0
336
15.422
Corner
13.6
108
15.483
9.3
192
15.485
Half - Solid
4.5
384
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
Product Description
20.401
Full
15.3
90
20.402
Three Quarters
11.3
96
20.403
Half
7.4
144
20.404
Quarter
3.4
252
Availability
No minimum order quantities apply.
Lead time 0-2 weeks.
D2
Victoria Book 2 D
Series 120
190
90
190
190
390
290
90
10.331
Full
190
90
10.332
Three Quarter
190
190
90
10.333
Half
110
90
10.334
Quarter
390
12.401
Full (1 in every 5 blocks
is universal solid)
Series 150
90
90
90
390
90
10.383
Half Height
190
190
10.385
Half
140
390
15.01SC
Series 150
190
140
390
290
140
15.301
Full
190
190
140
15.302
Three Quarter
190
190
190
190
140
15.303
Half
140
90
15.304
Quarter
190
340
15.322
Corner
190
190
190
390
140
290
140
15.401
Full
140
15.402
Three Quarter
190
140
15.403
Half
140
90
15.404
Quarter
340
15.422
Corner
90
90
140
390
140
15.483
Half Height
190
15.485
Half
Series 200
190
190
190
190
20.401
Full
390
190
290
20.402
Three Quarters
2010
190
20.403
Half
190
190
190
90
20.404
Quarter
D3
Victoria Book 2 D
Product Description
uc MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10.01
Full
10
11.6
149
10.02
Three Quarters
10
8.7
192
10.03
Half
10
5.6
252
10.04
Quarter
10
3.5
504
10.31
Full - Solid
10
14.3
139
10.32
10
10.6
192
APPLICATIONS
10.33
Half - Solid
10
7.0
252
10.34
Quarter - Solid
10
3.5
504
10.71
Half Height
10
5.5
300
10.83
10
6.7
234
10.26
Corner Return
10
18.0
96
10.12
10
11.4
108
10.702
Squint
10
8.9
196
10.117
10
3.0
432
10.39
Sill
6.8
440*
* Supplied as 220 double units. Bolster on-site to achieve 440 units per pallet.
Product Description
12.01
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10
14.0
120
COLOURS
Ash Grey Block (AG) is available in Natural Grey
only. For coloured blocks, refer to the Designer
Block section of this guide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the Boral Masonry Design Guide
(MDG Book 1) for additional structural, fire and
acoustic performance information.
Also refer to Core-Fill Blocks (Section E of this
guide) for retaining wall blocks.
Availability
No minimum order quantities apply.
Lead time 0-2 weeks.
D4
Victoria Book 2 D
190
190
390
290
90
90
10.01
Full
10.02
Three Quarter
190
90
190
190
90
10.03
Half
390
190
90
10.04
Quarter
10.26
Corner Return
(made to order)
190
90
390
90
10.31
Full
190
190
290
190
90
10.32
Three Quarter
10.33
Half
190
190
90
390
90
90
10.34
Quarter
10.12
Bond Beam or Lintel
90
90
190
390
190
90
10.71
Half Height
10.702
Squint
90
90
40
390
390
90
10.83
Half Height
10.117
Quarter Height
15
108
50
190
50
50
110
110
100
10.39
Sill
220 double units per pallet.
Bolster on site
2010
D5
Victoria Book 2 D
140
390
140
15.01
Full
190
190
290
140
15.02
Three Quarter
90
190
190
190
140
15.03
Half
15.04 (15.485)
Quarter
140
140
15.71
Half Height
290
140
15.72
Three Quarter
90
140
350
15.702
Squint
40
190
390
15.83 (15.483)
Half Height Solid
190
130
90
140
90
15.74
Quarter
Specifications
390
15.12
Bond Beam or Lintel
190
15.73
Half
190
140
15.22
Corner
90
90
390
340
140
90
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
15.01
Full
10
13.0
120
15.02
Three Quarters
10
9.4
128
15.03
Half
10
6.2
192
15.04
Quarter (15.485)
10
3.3
384
15.22
Corner
10
11.3
108
15.71
Half Height
10
6.5
216
15.72
Three Quarter
10
4.4
288
15.73
Half
10
3.1
432
15.74
Quarter
10
2.4
768
15.83
10
9.0
192
15.12
10
13.3
96
15.702
Squint (made-to-order)
10
12.0
84
50.31
Capping
10
6.0
216
390
50.31
Capping
Availability
No minimum order quantities apply.
Lead time 0-2 weeks.
D6
Victoria Book 2 D
190
190
190
390
290
190
20.01
Full
20.02
Three Quarter
190
190
190
190
20.03
Half
20.04 (10.03)
Quarter
90
190
90
190
390
190
Note:
removable centre,
knock out on site.
390
190
390
20.12
Lintel Bond Beam
20.71
Half Height
40
50.31
Capping
18.0kg
72 per pallet
Availability
Specifications
2010
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
20.01
Full
10
15.9
90
20.02
Three Quarters
10
13.4
96
20.03
Half
10
8.9
144
20.04
Quarter (10.03)
10
5.7
252
20.71
Half Height
15
7.0
162
20.12
10
18.0
72
50.31
Capping
10
6.0
216
D7
Victoria Book 2 D
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10.201
Full
10
10.1
172
10.203
Half
10
4.8
294
10.231
Full - Solid
10
12.1
139
10.233
Half - Solid
10
6.0
294
Code
Product Description
15.201
APPLICATIONS
15.203
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
Full
10
11.0
120
Half
10
5.4
197
COLOURS
Ash Grey (AG) Back-up Block is available in
Natural Grey, and can also be made-to-order in
any of the Designer Block colours. For colour
information, refer to the Designer Block section
of this guide.
90
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10.201
Full
162
390
162
90
190
10.203
Half
162
162
390
90
90
10.231
Full
190
10.233
Half
Series 150
Back-up block
= 162mm
2 courses of
standard brick
+ mortar
= 162mm
162
162
140
390
15.201
Full
140
190
15.203
Half
Availability
Fig D1 Back-up Block Coursing
D8
Victoria Book 2 D
10.12
Steel reinforcing
and grout to project
specifications
or
Steel lintel
10.02
10.03
10.03
or 10.33
2100mm
OR
10.01 or
10.31
10.34
10.01
10.02
10.26
10.01 or
10.31
90 0m
10.71 or
10.83
10.74
10.72
or 10.84
10.73
or 10.85
10.26
10.01
10.02
10.01
10.01
10.03
10.01
10.03
10.01
10.26
10.02
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
10.01
2010
D9
Victoria Book 2 D
15.12
Steel reinforcing
and grout to project
specifications
or
Steel lintel
15.02
15.03
15.03
2100mm
OR
15.01
15.04
15.01
15.02
15.01
15.22
90 0m
15.71 or
15.83
15.74 or
15.86
15.71 or
15.83
15.98
15.73 or
15.85
15.22
15.01
15.01
15.01
15.01
15.03
15.22
15.01
D10
Victoria Book 2 D
20.12
Steel reinforcing
and grout to project
specifications
or
Steel lintel
20.03
20.03
20.02
2100mm
OR
20.01
20.04
20.01
20.02
20.01
20.01
90 0m
20.71
Cut from
20.04
20.71
20.01
Cut from 20.03
20.01
20.01
20.01
20.01
20.01
20.01
20.01
20.01
20.03
20.01
NOTE: Also suitable for Series 200 Designer Block.
2010
D11
Victoria Book 2 D
Acousticell
INTRODUCTION
Boral Acousticell is a purpose
designed block which combines
excellent acoustic absorption
and sound transmission loss
characteristics.
190
390
140
Acousticell
Full
as
1.1
1.0
Sound Absorption
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
16
31.5
63
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
8K
SOUND ABSORPTION
Boral Acousticell blocks combine the
high transmission loss characteristics
generally associated with a dense,
non-porous material (concrete block)
with efficient absorption of sound,
Availability
D12
Specifications
Code
Product Description
150mm
Acousticell Full
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
10
14.0
120
BORAL MASONRY
Victoria Book 2 E
Core-Fill Reinforced
Retaining Walls
Designer Block Colours and Textures or Ash Grey
Core-Fill Block
For construction of reinforced masonry retaining walls
and loadbearing walls requiring increased robustness
characteristics.
Available in Ash Grey or Designer Block colours.
Available with Smooth, Honed, Polished and Split Face
textured finishes.
E2
Victoria Book 2 E
190
390
140
190
15.48 H Block
Smooth
20.48 H Block
Smooth
190
190
390
140
INTRODUCTION
390
190
15.42 Notch
Boral Masonry Feature Face CoreFill Blocks are designed for the
construction of reinforced masonry
retaining walls and loadbearing
walls requiring increased robustness
characteristics and where a feature
face is required.
FACE TEXTURES
390
190
20.42 Notch
Smooth Face
Honed Face
140
Polished Face
190
190
Split Face
190
190
15.03 Half
190
20.03 Half
COLOURS
Designer Block products are available
in 7 colours. Please refer to page C5
for additional information.
190
140
340
15.22 Corner
190
145
190
390
15.142 Notch
Split Face
390
195
20.142 Notch
Split Face
Availability
Lead times apply to all coloured blocks.
Part size blocks are best cut/bolstered on-site to maintain
colour consistency. Part size blocks can be made-to-order.
Contact Boral Masonry for further details.
INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
2010
Specifications
Code
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
15.48
H Block
15
13.9
120
15.42
Notch
15
13.2
120
15.03
Half
15
6.2
192
15.22
Corner
15
11.3
108
20.48
H Block
15
14.7
90
20.42
Notch
15
14.3
90
20.03
Half End
15
7.5
144
15.142
15
15.5
120
20.142
15
17.6
90
E3
Victoria Book 2 E
CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
Before commencing placement of the grout, it
is important that the cores should be clean and
free of mortar dags projecting into the core. A
steel rod is pushed down the core to knock off
these dags and to break up any mortar that
has dropped onto the footing. The cores are then
hosed or swept out from the bottom of each core
through the clean-out space. The vertical steel
rods are tied to the starter bars, and then the
clean-out blocks are covered with formwork,
ready for grouting (see Retaining Wall Details
in Book 1). An alternative method, which may
be used in low height walls, is to leave a gap in
the mortar bed at the bottom of each core and
to hose out the dropped mortar and dags before
the mortar has set.
When grouting Series 150 blocks, lifts should
be reduced to 800mm (4 courses) to ensure no
voids are left in the wall.
Due to the high hydrostatic pressure at the
bottom of freshly grouted cores, water will seep
through the wall. This MUST be cleaned off. The
admixture used with Designer Block products
will increase the time for the grout to firm and
dry, therefore more care must be used inspecting
and cleaning any seepage on the surface of these
walls. Clean all grout spills before they set.
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
15.48
H Block
15
13.9
120
15.42
Notch
15
13.2
120
15.01
Full
15
13.0
120
15.03
Half
15
6.2
192
15.22
Corner
15
11.3
108
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
20.48
H Block
15
14.7
90
20.42
Notch
15
14.3
90
20.03
Half
15
7.5
144
20.12
15
18.0
72
20.01E
Clean-Out
15
15.0
72
Product Description
MPa
Wt kg
N/Pallet
30.48
H Block
15
18.3
6.0
20.02
15
12.0
96
20.01E
Clean-Out
15
15.0
72
10.03
10
5.6
252
10.32
End Closer
10
10.6
192
15.42 Notch
190
15.01 Full
190
200
175
20.01 Full
120
20.42 Notch
120
125
100
65
E4
m3
Victoria Book 2 E
Series 150
190
190
190
190
190
390
140
390
140
15.48
H Block
140
15.42
Notch
390
140
15.01
Full
340
140
190
15.03
Half
15.22
Corner
Series 200
190
190
190
190
190
390
190
390
190
20.48
Single Web H
190
20.42
Notch
390
190
20.12
Lintel
190
390
190
20.03
Half End
20.01E
Clean-Out
Series 300
190
290
190
290
390
190
290
190
20.02
Half and End
30.48
H Block
90
10.32
End closer
190
390 90
190
190
190
20.01E + 10.03
Clean-Out
2010
E5
Victoria Book 2 E
NOTES
E6
BORAL MASONRY
Victoria Book 2 F
76
110
230
Brick (B1)
(1 in every 7 bricks supplied
is solid for pier applications)
162
110
230
162
110
230
INTRODUCTION
Boral Masonry Victoria ConcreteBasalt Bricks have an uc of
12MPa, making them suitable for
most loadbearing or non-loadbearing
applications. They provide good
fire performance and acoustic
performance characteristics where
minimising weight is not a primary
consideration.
Concrete-Basalt Bricks are a
popular choice for walls in domestic
applications and high-rise units
where they are commonly used with
a rendered finish. They are also
commonly used for loadbearing walls
in 3-storey unit construction with
plasterboard or render finish.
BORAL CONCRETE-BASALT
QUICK BRICK
Boral Concrete-Basalt Quick Brick
(Victoria only) is 230mm long by
162mm high, equal to 2 courses of
standard brick with mortar, making
them a highly efficient and costeffective construction component.
FIRE DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
These products are manufactured
from a Concrete-Basalt blend which
provides good fire performance
characteristics in loadbearing
conditions.
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
The mass of the Concrete-Basalt
material is 7% heavier than Clay
therefore walls from Concrete-Basalt
products perform slightly better.
Its texture is coarser and its porosity
is higher than Clay, so it performs
better with plasterboard, particularly
when daub-fixed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the Boral Masonry
Design Guide (MDG Book 1) for
additional information.
Colour
No minimum order quantities apply.
Lead time 0-2 weeks.
Specifications
Product
Code
Nominal
TxLxH (mm)
Average
Unit
Wt
kg
B1
Brick
110x230x76
3.8
12
4.8
nil
Nil to slight
48.5
450
Quick Brick
Cored
110x230x162
7.9
12
6.0
25
Nil to slight
24.3
250
Quick Brick
Solid
110x230x162
8.9
12
6.0
nil
Nil to slight
24.3
200
F2
Unit
uc
MPa
m
w/M3
Mortar
MPa
Perforation
%
Liability
to
Effloresce
N
per
m2
N
per
Pallet
Victoria Book 2 F
162
110
230
INTRODUCTION
Boral Masonry Victoria is constantly
developing new and innovative
products. The Boral Scoria Quick
Brick utilises a unique low-density
blended concrete material which
provides high fire rated performance
together with medium weight.
FIRE DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the Boral Masonry
Design Guide (MDG Book 1)
for additional fire and acoustic
information.
Availability
Available 1st Quarter 2004
No minimum order quantities apply.
Lead time 0-2 weeks.
Specifications
Product
Code
Nominal
TxLxH (mm)
Average
Unit
Wt
kg
Scoria
Quick Brick
110x230x162
5.9
2010
Unit
uc
MPa
Perforation
%
Liability
to
Effloresce
N
per
m2
N
per
Pallet
<25
24.3
250
F3
Victoria Book 2 F
110
230
Availability
Available 1st Quarter 2004
No minimum order quantities apply.
Lead time 0-2 weeks.
INTRODUCTION
Boral Masonry Victoria is constantly
developing new and innovative
products. The Boral FireLight Quick
Brick utilises a unique low-density
blended concrete material which
provides high fire rated performance
together with minimum weight.
FIRE DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
ACOUSTIC DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the Boral Masonry
Design Guide (MDG Book 1)
for additional fire and acoustic
information.
Specifications
Average
Unit Unit
Liability N
N
Product Nominal
Wt
uc Perforation
to
per per
Code
TxLxH (mm) kg
MPa
%
Effloresce m2 Pallet
FireLight 110x230x162
Quick Brick
F4
4.5
<25
250
Victoria Book 2 F
Omega Brick
INTRODUCTION
The unique shape of the Omega Brick has been designed to reduce the weight
for ease of construction.
This unique shape offers considerable benefits:
Lightweight for high productivity
Easy two-at-a-time handling
Anti-float design
Omega Brick
Standard Unit
Specifications
Omega Brick
Solid Unit
Product
Code
Nominal
TxLxH (mm)
Average
Unit
Wt
kg
Unit
uc
MPa
N
per
m2
N
per
Pallet
Omega Brick:
Availability
Standard Unit
110x230x119
4.5
>10
33
300
Solid Unit
110x230x119
5.5
>10
33
300
2010
F5
Stock colours Colours other than stock colours are made to order. Not all colours displayed in this brochure are available in all states.
(Contact your nearest Boral Masonry office for your areas stock colours.)
A surcharge applies to orders less than the set minimum quantity.
2. Brochure colours The printed colours in this Masonry Design Guide are only a guide. Please ask to see a sample of your colour/texture
before specifying or ordering.
3. Colour and texture variation The supply of raw materials can vary over time. In addition, variation can occur between product types and
production batches.
4. We reserve the right to change the details in this publication without notice.
5. For a full set of Terms and Conditions of Sale please contact your nearest Boral Masonry sales office.
6. Important notice Please consult with your local council for design regulations prior to the construction of your wall. Councils in general
require those walls over 1m in height and/or where there is loading such as a car or house near the wall be designed and certified by a
suitably qualified engineer.
Technical Enquires
Specifier Line
Internet
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North Queensland:
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