The Alphalite 12-01 Brickblock, Alphalite 12-01 Chaser as well as the Alphalite Twinbrick have been designed as all purpose units to meet common brick site requirements. These masonry units are not only lightweight and loadbearing but also achieve high fire rating, sound and thermal insulation as well as having many other benefits.

These properties meet the major requirements of Australian Standard AS 3700 Masonry Structures, the Building Code of Australia and Local Government requirements.

This guide demonstrates the Alphalite 12-01 Brickblock, Alphalite 12-01 Chaser and Alphalite Twinbricks unique ability to
meet all these requirements with the one product.

The combination of the features listed below differentiate the Alphalite Masonry range from all products in the marketplac

• Lightweight
• Loadbearing
• High fire rating
• High thermal insulation
• Ease of rendering
• No efflorescence
• High durability with ‘Exposure Grade’ classification
• Low environmental footprint
• Ease of cutting and low cutting noise
• Improved site productivity

Further to these qualities, Brick & Block Company Pty Limited have specifically developed the Alphalite 12-01Brickblock, Alphalite 12-01 Chaser and Alphalite Twinbrick masonry units, not only to meet the BCA and Australian Standard requirements but also to provide:

1. High Fire Rating; particularly for the Alphalite 12-01 Chaser and the Alphalite 12-01 Twinbrick.

2. High Sound Insulation; particularly for the Alphalite 12-01 Chaser and the Alphalite Twinbrick.

3. High Thermal Insulation particularly for the Alphalite 12-01 Chaser and the Alphalite Twinbrick.

4. Improved productivity; up-to 100% improvement compared to single brick units.

5. The Alphalite 12-01 Brickblock provides ample vertical space for services on direct fix walls.