Description
Foilboard Spacer Blocks
Foilboard Spacer Blocks are specifically designed for double brick cavity walls, serving the purpose of creating a reflective airspace between the Foilboard® and the masonry. These spacer blocks are intended to be easily installed by slotting them onto the brick tie. By utilizing the spacer blocks in this manner, an effective reflective barrier is established, enhancing the overall insulation and thermal performance of the system.
Spacer Blocks for Double Brick Cavity Walls
Foilboard Australia Pty Ltd specializes in manufacturing a diverse range of fixing accessories that are tailored to meet the requirements of various construction applications. These include the Foilboard blank plate fasteners, which ensure proper installation and help maintain the thermal performance of the material throughout its lifespan. Whether it’s for timber or steel frame construction, underfloor applications, or even commercial systems, Foilboard® offers the appropriate fixings to suit all types of projects.
The Foilboard Insulation Panel is designed to facilitate easy installation during the construction of double brick walls. It is customary to extend the inner skin of brickwork to a minimum height of 1200mm. The process involves placing Foilboard Spacer Blocks over the protruding wall ties. Subsequently, the Foilboard Insulation Panel is pushed over the brick ties and positioned against the spacers. To secure the sheet in place, the holes around the ties are taped. It is also recommended to tape all joins to prevent the transfer of hot and cold air.
Method of calculating quantities of Foilboard
- Measure Floor or Wall area.
- Add 5% to area to allow for cutting and waste, deduct window and door openings.
- If using 2.44m sheets divide the area by 2.93 to give the number of sheets required.
- If using 2.70m sheets divide the area by 3.24 to give the number of sheets required.
- Round up to the next full sheet.
- Floor saddles should be on joists at approx 600mm centres and spaced at 200mm from sheet ends.
- For retro-fits Foilboard should span across the underside of joists and between bearers using three fastners per joist. Joins do not need to be made on a joist and you should tape all joins.
- Generally 1 bag of saddles is required for every 45-50m2 and 1 Role of Green Tape will be required for every 100m2. For retro-fits you will generally require 1 bag of Fastners and 1 roll of Green Tape for every 15-20 sheets, for Aluminium tape you will require one roll for every 10-12 sheets approx. Flexifastners should be used for all sheets 25mm or thicker and you will require 1 bag of 200 fastners for every 15-20 sheets. Or for sheets over 25mm in thickness you can order the plastic plates and supply your own fixing nails or screws. Spacers for brick work you will require 8-10 spacers per m2
Applications of Foilboard Spacer Blocks
Our versatile spacer blocks find extensive applications in various construction projects:
- Concrete Formwork: Achieve precise formwork alignment and ensure consistent concrete thickness with our spacer blocks. These blocks play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetics of your concrete structures.
- Masonry Construction: Whether you’re constructing walls, columns, or arches, our spacer blocks provide the necessary spacing and support for masonry work. They help ensure uniformity and stability throughout the construction process.
- Paving and Flooring: For projects involving paving and flooring, our spacer blocks prove invaluable. They facilitate accurate spacing between tiles, bricks, or other flooring materials, resulting in a professional finish.
- Reinforced Concrete Structures: Reinforced concrete structures require careful spacing and alignment of reinforcing bars. Our spacer blocks offer reliable support, helping you achieve the desired reinforcement configuration.
- Precast Concrete: In precast concrete applications, our spacer blocks aid in maintaining the desired spacing between precast elements, ensuring structural integrity and visual appeal.
