Is Lightweight Concrete All Wet?
Lightweight concrete is occasionally
thought to be the primary culprit
in moisture-related failures...Learn more!
Lightweight Concrete Masonry
The 20th century saw building professionals working hard to conceive and build technologically advanced buildings that are now taller, bigger, and stronger. Today, the design community enjoys the opportunity to select from a myriad of wall designs when selecting wall systems for those buildings.
Introducing the PyroTherm® Masonry Wall System that promises to let you build walls smarter and better than ever before – changing the way you build.
There is not a wall system that is more proven than that of masonry. Based on decades of use, the concrete block masonry system has provided durability and sustainability that has delivered value time and again. TXI has built on that reputation. The PyroTherm® Masonry Wall System utilizes a concrete mix design that exceeds the performance of ordinary concrete typically used in concrete block masonry. The result is masonry that is lighter, stronger, quickly delivered and may very well be the correct wall system for your next building.
Featured Projects
Sundial House - Highlands Ranch, CO
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White Papers
Recognizing Sustainable Virtues of Quality Lightweight Masonry
Best Practices for Keeping Single-Wythe Concrete Block Masonry Dry
Additional Resources
Guide Specifications For Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units with Requirements for the PyroTherm Masonry Wall System (PMWS)
TXI Expanded Shale and Clay (ES&C) for Concrete Masonry
Introducing ThermaTec Lightweight Grout
Environmental and Sustainability Information
Properties of Lightweight Block Made with TXI ES&C
NCMA Article Updates for Safe Room Construction
NCMA Fire, Energy & Sound Calculator
NCMA TEK Manual
Design & Construction Details for Concrete Masonry
Videos
Lightweight Concrete Masonry and the Benefits of Quality Assurance
