Concrete T-Beam and Block Flooring
T-beam and block flooring is used to create a suspended concrete flooring system. It involves laying precast, prestressed concrete floor beams across walls, and then infilling them with precast concrete blocks. Suitable for use in both ground and upper storeys, it is quick to install and useful for a variety of purposes.
Thanks to our heavy-duty concrete beam machine and T-beam bed, LGW are able to meet all your beam and block flooring requirements. Our premium-quality concrete and traditional craftsmanship result in strong, durable pieces that are perfectly suited to any project.
Get a quote online or by calling us on 0117 958 2090 - we’re happy to discuss your requirements and go more in depth on our design process.
What is beam and block flooring?
A beam and block floor consists of a series of pre-stressed concrete T-beams placed parallel at carefully calculated intervals (4.2m is the maximum distance that can be left unsupported). These concrete T-beams can be cut to different lengths, depending on the individual planning requirements of the construction project.
The concrete T-beams are laid inverted and perpendicular to the supporting blockwork walls, before the gaps between them are filled with either aircrete or aggregate blocks.
Our team of concreting experts will be able to help you determine exactly how many concrete T-beams you require for your construction project and supply them to you on site. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements.
Why choose beam and block flooring?
The biggest advantage of choosing concrete T-beam flooring is speed. Compared with other concrete flooring solutions, beam and block flooring is incredibly quick to install and, as a totally dry process, requires no curing time. As soon as the beam and block flooring has been laid, you’ll be able to immediately walk across a totally workable and load-bearing surface without issue.
What are the specifications of our concrete T-beams?
We use a 30m long, 168cm wide T-beam bed with 10 runs. Manufactured by MACFAB, it is capable of taking 4m of C60 concrete per trough and can produce up to 300m of concrete beam per batch. Click here for a cross-sectional look at the concrete T-beams we produce.
Why trust the LGW Group for your beam and block flooring?
The LGW Group is made up of some of the South’s most knowledgeable concreting specialists, each with decades of experience under their belts.
We offer a full start-to-end service, taking care of everything from design to delivery. Whether you need beams and block flooring for a small-scale residential build or a huge commercial project, we’ll work with you to supply high-quality pieces tailored to your requirements.
Get a quote
For high-quality concrete and a service you can rely on, turn to the LGW Group.
Get a quote online or by calling us on 0117 958 2090. We’re happy to talk you through our beam and block options and their load-bearing capabilities, as well as offer expert recommendations on what option is best for your project.
Beam and block flooring FAQs
Constructing beam and block flooring is relatively simple. It involves laying precast beams in rows with the ends supported by the inner leaf of a cavity wall. To prevent rising damp, a damp proof course should be applied between the beams and supporting blocks.
Aside from speed of installation, beam and block flooring comes with a number of benefits:
- High durability
- Fire resistance
- Draught elimination
- Minimal shrinkage
- No bouncing or creaking
- Exceptional thermal performance and works well with underfloor heating
- Can be constructed in any weather condition
Suspended beam and block flooring has been used in construction projects since the late 1970s. It now holds an estimated market share of 40%.
The specific weight of a concrete beam depends on how it has been manufactured; however, the standard section weight for residential construction is 34 kg/m.
