Laterlite expanded clay is a lightweight aggregate made by expanding special natural clays at high temperature (1200°C). It’s supplied either as granules in a range of sizes or as a crushed version, with a peculiar set of characteristics.
Advantages
- Lightweight, insulating, strong
- Non-combustible and fire resistant
- Extremely stable and durable
- A natural material for sustainable construction
- Versatility
- High drainage capacity
- CE-marked
Uses:
- Flat and sloping roofs
- As a base layer for a floor finish
- Lightweight insulating backfill, including for refractory purposes
- Insulation for foundations and earth retaining walls
- Roof voids
- Lightweight structural cast concrete
- Landscaping and roof gardens
- Blocks and small precast elements, including refractory products
- Geotechnical engineering and road construction