Designer Block™

Creating a modern home | Victoria | Season 2008/09

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Designer Block™ Smooth FaceWith the sophistication of stone.

Designer Block™ Alabaster is usedin this stunning composite residence. Architect: Clendonvale Team of Designers and Builders, Another Henley Company

Entrance to residence utilises Designer Block™

Pearl Grey on the retaining wall and BoralStylestone pavers.Architect: Knowlman McDonald McMillan

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Designer Block™ Honed FaceSubtle elegance with a washed, river stone finish.

Designer Block™ in Almond is used in this formal living area.

Architect: Michael Fountain Architects

Designer Block™ in Charcoal is featured externally in this residence. Architect: T.J. Antiohos and Associates

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Designer Block™ Polished FaceContemporary granite design for striking feature walls.

Designer Block™ in Alabaster is an internalfeature of this contemporary residence. Architect: Mackenzie Pronk Architects

This contemporary home utilises Designer Block™

Alabaster both internally and externally. It createsa stunning effect by continuing one exterior wallinto the foyer as shown on left.Architect: Wilson Davis Series

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Infuse architectural design into your home with the unique textures of Designer Block™.

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Designer Block™ Split FaceBring the weathered look of nature indoors.

Designer Block™ in Charcoal creates a timelessappearance in this modern architectural residencewhich is also low-maintenance. Architect: Suters Architects

Harry Seidler and Associates have usedAlmond both internally and externally.

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Designer Block™ colours and texturesDurable and low-maintenance, Designer Block™ is creative and versatile to meet the individual needs of colour themes, both internally and externally.

Essential Colours

Accent Colours (minimum quantities or a surcharge may apply*)

Sandune

Sandstone Blend

Alabaster

Almond

Pearl Grey

Charcoal

Paperbark

Smooth Face Split Face

*See back page for product lead times and additional information. Colours may vary and are indicative only.

Smooth Face Split Face Polished Face Honed Face

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Smooth Face A finely texturedfinish created through the standardmoulding process.

Honed Face The honing process grinds2-3mm from the block surface, producinga matt exposed-aggregate finish.

Polished Face This involves producing a denser block which is honed and thenbuffed. 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.

Four Innovative Textures

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Designer Block™ component rangeIdeal for retaining and feature walls or facades, Designer Block™ can add a unique finish toyour home when integrated with other building materials, from timber to metal and glass.

Split Face Designer Block™

Component RangeFor the full range contact your Boral Masonry Representative.

Corner Bonding Detail

Series 100 Corner

20.101

20.101

20.101

20.101

20.10120.101

20.192 Split End

20.192 Split End

Series 200 Corner

90390

190

10.01 Full Height*

90390

90

10.71 Half Height*

190

190

390

20.01 Full Height*

190

40

390

50.31 Capping

90390

40

10.117 Quarter Height

140390

190

15.01 Full Height*

190 390

190

9090

10.26 Corner Return

15

50

108

190110

100

10.39 Sill

* These products areavailable in Honed, or Polished finish.

Approximate Material Quantities for 1m3 of Mortar

M3

General

Purpose

M4

Exposure

Grade

Mix in 1: 5 Proportions

Cement 16 Bags (20kg each)Additive 8 LitresSand 1.2m3

Mix in 1:4 Proportions

Cement 20 Bags (20kg each)Additive 10 LitresSand 1.2m3

Notes

• 20 Litres of the Designer Block™ Mortar Additivewill lay approximately 1500-1800 blocks.

• Use clean, sharp sand and allow 20% for bulking.

Masonry Units

Boral Designer Block™ is manufactured in accordance with the provisions of Australian StandardAS/NZS4455:1997.

Mortar Additive

For the Boral Designer Block™ pre-sealing technology to be effective, the mortar specification MUST include Boral Designer Block™ Mortar Additive. Use off white cement and appropriate oxide to match selected block colour.

Block Laying

When core filling Designer Block™ walls, some seepage may occur due to high hydrostatic pressure.Ensure it is cleaned off before it dries, otherwise staining will occur. It is essential that the blockwork is kept clean from mortar smears. This will eliminate the need for aggressive acid basedcleaning solutions which can damage the face or change the colour of the concrete blocks.

Smooth, Honed and Polished Designer Block™

Split Face Designer Block™

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10.26

10.26

10.101

10.101

10.101

10.10110.101

10.101

10.101 Full

95390

90

10.109 Half Height

195

190

390

20.101 Full

195

190

395

20.192 Split End

95 390

40

10.117 Quarter Height

145390

190

15.101 Full

90

190390

190

90

10.26 Corner Return 10.39 Sill

95390

190

15

50

108

190110

100

10.101 Full

95390

190

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Block Laying

Masonry walls are to be constructed in accordance with AS3700:2001.

Stock Colours and Textures

Lead times apply to all coloured blocks. Accent colours are made to order. Minimum quantities required or a surcharge may apply. Ask your representative for details. Boral recommends part size blocks are cut/bolstered on-site to maintain colour consistency. Blocks can be cut-to-order.

Textures

Finishes including Honing and Polishing are produced on a ‘made toorder’ basis. Lead times apply as the product must be cured for fourweeks to harden sufficiently before processing.

Contact your nearest Boral Masonry office for approximate lead timesand premiums on special textured finishes. Designer Block™ is availablestandard with one face. Additional faces can be ‘made to order’.Minimum quantities required or a surcharge may apply.

Colour and Texture Variations

The colours shown in this brochure are provided as an indicationof the colours and textures available. Some variations in colour mayoccur due to changes in raw materials. In addition variation can occurbetween production batches.

Brochure Colours

The printed colours in this brochure are only a guide. Please ask to seea sample of your chosen colour/texture before specifying or ordering.

Designer Block™ Additional Information

1. Blocks must be kept dry on site before use and when laid. Freshlylaid walls must be covered overnight and when rain interruptswork in order to prevent moisture entering the cores of the blocks.

2. Do not put mortar on the web of the blocks.3. Ensure that perpends are butted on each side with a void in the

middle.The mortar joints should be well ironed to provide a tightsealed joint.

4. Ensure mortar smears are removed before mortar sets as acidcleaning later can discolour the masonry.

5. It is important that retaining walls have good drainage behind the wall.6. For non-grouted masonry, a horizontal weep hole at the floor joint

of each core should be provided to drain water that may betrapped inside the blocks. Partially fill the bottom course blockswith 20mm blue metal or similar drainage material to preventmortar droppings from blocking the weep holes.

7. Good Building Practice

Block layers must exercise extra care when laying face concretemasonry to minimise mortar staining.Block layers must:• Keep face blocks as clean as possible while laying and tooling;

• Keep unused pallets of blocks and tops of unfinished walls coveredduring rain to prevent water penetration and excessive efflorescence;

• Clean any dags and mortar smears before they set hard.Remaining stains could be removed following the procedures set out below.

8. Removal of Mortar Stains with Hand Tools

After using a bucket and brush, remove any remaining mortardags and smears by rubbing the surface with a piece of ‘likecoloured’ block or a piece of wood if cleaning polished masonry(to prevent scratching).

9. Pressure Cleaning

This cleaning method is not a substitute for good building practicecleaning methods. It should only be used after these procedureshave been carried out if further cleaning is required.

10. Acid Treatments

Only if hand cleaning and pressure washing methods have failedto fully remove mortar stains, should acid treatments be consideredfor cleaning of concrete blockwork.

*Always refer to a cleaning professional.

Construction and General Cleaning Notes*

Please see the Boral Masonry Brick and Block Product Guide for the full range of block sizes available. Boral Masonry reserves the right to changethe details in this publication without notice. For a full set of Terms and Conditions of Sale please contact your nearest Boral Masonry sales office.

Front Cover

The rugged Designer Block Split Face texture is used in the entry ofthis home in Almond. Architect: Michael Fountain Architects (MFA).

™ Designer Block™ is a trademark of Boral Masonry Limited.© Boral Masonry All Rights Reserved 2007. Boral Masonry Limited ABN 13 000 223 718

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