BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:35 AM
Page 1
Designer Block
™
Creating a modern home | Victoria | Season 2008/09
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:35 AM
Page 2
Designer Block Smooth Face
™
With the sophistication of stone.
Designer Block™ Alabaster is used
in this stunning composite residence.
Architect: Clendonvale Team of Designers
and Builders, Another Henley Company
2
Entrance to residence utilises Designer Block™
Pearl Grey on the retaining wall and Boral
Stylestone pavers.
Architect: Knowlman McDonald McMillan
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:35 AM
Page 3
Designer Block Honed Face
™
Subtle 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
3
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:35 AM
Page 4
Designer Block Polished Face
™
Contemporary granite design for striking feature walls.
Infuse architectural design into your home
with the unique textures of Designer Block™.
Designer Block™ in Alabaster is an internal
feature of this contemporary residence.
Architect: Mackenzie Pronk Architects
This contemporary home utilises Designer Block™
Alabaster both internally and externally. It creates
a stunning effect by continuing one exterior wall
into the foyer as shown on left.
Architect: Wilson Davis Series
4
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:35 AM
Page 5
Designer Block Split Face
™
Bring the weathered look of nature indoors.
Designer Block™ in Charcoal creates a timeless
appearance in this modern architectural residence
which is also low-maintenance.
Architect: Suters Architects
Harry Seidler and Associates have used
Almond both internally and externally.
Architect: Harry Seidler and Associates
5
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:35 AM
Page 6
Designer Block colours and textures
™
Durable and low-maintenance, Designer Block™ is creative and versatile
to meet the individual needs of colour themes, both internally and externally.
Essential Colours
Smooth Face
Split Face
Polished Face
Honed Face
Alabaster
Almond
Charcoal
Accent Colours (minimum quantities or a surcharge may apply*)
Smooth Face
Split Face
Sandune
Sandstone Blend
Four Innovative Textures
Paperbark
Smooth Face A finely textured
finish created through the standard
moulding process.
Honed Face The honing process grinds
2-3mm from the block surface, producing
a matt exposed-aggregate finish.
Pearl Grey
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.
6
*See back page for product lead times and additional information. Colours may vary and are indicative only.
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:36 AM
Page 7
Designer Block component range
™
Ideal for retaining and feature walls or facades, Designer Block™ can add a unique finish to
your home when integrated with other building materials, from timber to metal and glass.
Component Range
Corner Bonding Detail
For the full range contact your Boral Masonry Representative.
Smooth, Honed and Polished Designer Block™
Split Face Designer Block™
10.101
190
10.101
90
390
90
40
390
90
90
10.71 Half Height*
10.01 Full Height*
10.101
10.26
390
10.117 Quarter Height
10.101
10.101
10.101
190
190
10.26
40
390
140
390
190
15.01 Full Height*
50.31 Capping
20.01 Full Height*
90
15
90
* These products are
available in Honed,
or Polished finish.
108
190
100
390
190
50
Series 100 Corner
190
110
10.26 Corner Return
390
190
20.101
10.39 Sill
20.192
Split End 20.101
20.101
Split Face Designer Block™
190
190
20.101
90
20.101
20.101
390
95
95
10.101 Full
390
95
10.101 Full
390
20.192
Split End
10.109 Half Height
Series 200 Corner
190
190
40
390
95
145
10.117 Quarter Height
390
390
195
15.101 Full
20.101 Full
90
15
90
108
190
190
100
195
395
20.192 Split End
190
390
10.26 Corner Return
50
110
190
10.39 Sill
Approximate Material Quantities for 1m3 of Mortar
M3
General
Purpose
M4
Exposure
Grade
Mix in 1: 5 Proportions
Cement
Additive
Sand
16 Bags (20kg each)
8 Litres
1.2m3
Mix in 1:4 Proportions
Cement
Additive
Sand
20 Bags (20kg each)
10 Litres
1.2m3
Notes
• 20 Litres of the Designer Block™ Mortar Additive
will 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 Standard
AS/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 block
work is kept clean from mortar smears. This will eliminate the need for aggressive acid based
cleaning solutions which can damage the face or change the colour of the concrete blocks.
7
BOR13365 Des Block Victoria V14Revised.qxp
17/1/08
9:36 AM
Page 8
Designer Block
™
Designer Block™ Additional Information
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 to
order’ basis. Lead times apply as the product must be cured for four
weeks to harden sufficiently before processing.
Contact your nearest Boral Masonry office for approximate lead times
and premiums on special textured finishes. Designer Block™ is available
standard 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 indication
of the colours and textures available. Some variations in colour may
occur due to changes in raw materials. In addition variation can occur
between production batches.
Brochure Colours
The printed colours in this brochure are only a guide. Please ask to see
a sample of your chosen colour/texture before specifying or ordering.
Construction and General Cleaning Notes*
1. Blocks must be kept dry on site before use and when laid. Freshly
laid walls must be covered overnight and when rain interrupts
work 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 tight
sealed joint.
4. Ensure mortar smears are removed before mortar sets as acid
cleaning 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 be
trapped inside the blocks. Partially fill the bottom course blocks
with 20mm blue metal or similar drainage material to prevent
mortar droppings from blocking the weep holes.
7. Good Building Practice
Block layers must exercise extra care when laying face concrete
masonry 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 covered
during 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 mortar
dags and smears by rubbing the surface with a piece of ‘like
coloured’ 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 practice
cleaning methods. It should only be used after these procedures
have been carried out if further cleaning is required.
10. 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.
*Always refer to a cleaning professional.
Please see the Boral Masonry Brick and Block Product Guide for the full range of block sizes available. Boral Masonry reserves the right to change
the 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 of
this 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
Orders, product samples and sales enquiries
MELBOURNE
17- 47 Turner Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
(Plant: Riding Boundary Road, Deer Park. VIC 3023)
Sales
Tel (03) 9363 1944
Fax (03) 9363 6008
www.boral.com.au
Call Specifier Line 1300 360 255
Visit8www.boral.com.au/masonry
01/08