BlockAid® is a ‘bar chair for block work’ proven to accurately locate the horizontal and vertical reinforcement and maintain steel alignment used in current core filling practices. Distributed by Baines Masonry Blocks, BlockAid® provides an advantage to builders as it saves money, eliminates risk and helps you achieve compliance.

SAVE MONEY

Due to the function of BlockAid®, its easy use and quick alignment allows for improves efficiencies in processes, and as such reduces the amount of time taken to complete a project. Against best practices it has estimated to reduce time from 5 % to 20%, reducing costs associated. Also the cost of materials is reduced as the BlockAid® eliminates laps in the vertical steel, along with costs related with labour as a steel fixer is no longer required. Perfect for the smaller teams!

ELIMIATE RISK

Risk is removed as they:

• Improved workplace practices resulting in upgraded safety
• Subsequent compliance resulting in higher quality craftsmanship
• Ensures certification is easy through the bright and unique design
• Protects home owners against the worry of non-compliant structures and associated insurance claims

ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE

BlockAid Bar Chairs accurately locate the horizontal reinforcement as the blocks are laid and provide an aperture for the vertical reinforcement to be inserted into the wall, resulting in an accurate lattice of reinforcement throughout the entire wall, to achieve compliance to AS3700. This not only ensures specification is met but ensures, long term safety is up-help for occupants.

To discuss how you can use BlockAid® in your next project contact a one of our industry experts!