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A Porotherm solution to the concrete block crisis

There continues to be a lot of uncertainty and speculation in the construction industry with regards to the raw material availability for lightweight aggregate blocks. A concrete block manufacturer recently commented, “The Climate Change policy to de-carbonise the UK economy has resulted in the closure of many coal fired power stations in the last 2 years, 6 in the last 6 months.&n...

Porotherm: Not just another brick in the wall

As a complete building solution, the Porotherm system offers properties and efficiencies that can be favourably compared to virtually every building fabric on the market. Here are 5 reasons why Porotherm is the modern method of construction. Faster The laying speed of Porotherm is up to 4 times that of traditional concrete. A simple measure of productivity highlights the stark con...

Porotherm and Sustainability

In many ways Porotherm blocks are a natural progression from handmade concrete blocks to engineered blocks; one which is ideal for use on both domestic and commercial projects with single or multiple-storeys. The Porotherm walling system offers many benefits, and together they form a compelling argument for making it a quick and cost-effective choice for any builder or architect. ...

The Porotherm System

Porotherm is a precision-engineered modern clay block walling system – the ideal option for the UK construction industry. As a complete building solution, the Porotherm system offers properties and efficiencies that can be favourably compared to virtually every building fabric on the market. It is extremely fast, virtually dry, safe and simple to use, as well as being immensely str...

Porotherm: The UK’s latest building trend!

Porotherm, the clay block walling system, is revolutionising the UK's construction industry! So what exactly is Porotherm? Simply put, Porotherm is a clay block walling system that is a quick, cost-effective and highly sustainable alternative to traditional concrete blockwork. It truly is the future of building blocks; saving time and money, which in-turn is making modern...

EH Smith’s new Porotherm UK website is now live!

EH Smith is proud to introduce the brand new Porotherm website: www.porothermuk.co.uk Porotherm is a unique clay block walling system with an interlocking design that rules out the need for mortar in the vertical joints. Precision engineered and utilised in the same way as traditional block work, Porotherm brings cost and timesav...

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