Traditional beam and block flooring involves laying precast and prestressed concrete beams across or between walls at carefully calculated distances. The gaps are then infilled with concrete blocks.

There are many benefits of using beam and block flooring for your construction project. One of the main advantages is, that because they are laid using pre-prepared concrete T-beams, they are installed quickly, especially when compared to wet poured concrete floors. As all the materials supplied are dry, once the floor has been laid and grouted, it can be used straight away, if preferred, minimising disruption to business. Due to its speedy installation, this type of flooring is a highly cost-effective choice.

Insulation is usually positioned on top of the laid beam and block floor; a concrete screed is then laid onto the insulation. In addition, beam and block flooring is extremely durable and hard wearing, perfect for busy warehouses and industrial units where heavy machinery and traffic are constant challenges. It is also unaffected by cold or wet weather, so it will continue to perform well even in sweltering heat or excessive cold and will not develop any mould or rot.

As a bonus, beam and block concrete floors have an elevated level of sound and thermal insulation and fire resistance. So not only will it help keep your building environmentally friendly and quiet, it also helps improve safety.