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engineered solutions at every level

The range of pre-cast concrete flooring systems from Hanson Building Products is one of the most comprehensive available in the UK today.
The range has been designed and developed to cover virtually every conceivable structural flooring requirement in the domestic housing, and general construction markets. All products are produced in quality controlled factory environments and are backed by a full range of support services including technical advice on product selection, project design assistance, installation advice and on-site assistance. Effective nationwide logistics services ensure that the product arrives on-site when it is needed. Hanson is committed to the concept of partnership with customers and has in place the communication and financial procedures necessary to make this a reality.

Jetfloor Super
The original insulated flooring system utilising expanded polystyrene infill block. Ideal solution to Part L requirements.

Beam and block

Cost effective suspended flooring system comprising of inverted T beams in filled with flooring grade concrete blocks.

Hollowcore
Ideal solution for all suspended floor applications. Now available in a range of widths for spans up to 13.0m.

Omnia wideslab flooring

Omnia panels provide exceptional structural flexibility. Our engineers design each panel individually to suit project requirements.

Staircases
A comprehensive range of pre-cast stairs and landings, including a unique winding option. Suitable for installation in most building types.

jetfloor super
The first composite suspended system for ground floors incorporating polystyrene infill blocks to provide high levels of thermal insulation. Integrated insulation means a reduced overall floor zone, effectively reducing construction costs. Rapid and easy installation. Installers benefit from speed and simplicity. Floors can be finished early in the construction process, allowing earlier drying out and faster follow-on for other trades. Provides exceptional insulation, achieving U-values as low as 0.20 (W/m2 K)

U-Value (W/m2K)
A B

P/A
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.31 0.22 0.23 0.24 0.25 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21

A = 40mm

B = 75mm (Thickness of underside)

The system consists of standard 150mm deep inverted T beams at a maximum of 610mm centres, infilled with expanded polystyrene (EPS) blocks. A grade 25 structural topping reinforced with A98 mesh or polypropylene fibres completes the system. EPS blocks at 550mm in length enable rapid coverage of large floor areas.

Installation is simple and there is no requirement for special skills, equipment or preparation. Services are easily accommodated by omitting blocks or trimming them with a fine toothed saw.

Reduction in floor zone

The need for sheet insulation material is removed, reducing construction heights and costs.

Jetfloor Plus
Jetfloor Plus is an alternative system which comprises inverted T beams infilled with purpose made expanded polystyrene (EPS) blocks, finished with either a floating 18mm thick chipboard layer, or, 65mm sand/cement screed. The thermal performance of both Jetfloor Super and Jetfloor Plus can help significantly in meeting the needs and the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.

beam and block

The traditional and cost effective suspended flooring system for ground and upper storeys.

Economical in use in all types of construction. Fast and easy to install. Unaffected by damp, rot or vermin. Allows longer spans than can be achieved with timber joists, often eliminating the need for intermediate foundations.

Specification
The system consists of inverted T beams infilled with standard concrete blocks. The beams, produced in standard profiles to give nominal depths of 150mm - 225mm, are manufactured in 50mm increments and are usually placed at approximately 520mm and/or 295mm centres depending on span and load. Beams are positioned perpendicular to the end supports with a nominal bearing of 100mm to each end when supported by brick or block work. A 75mm minimum bearing is required when supported by steelwork. Initial spacing is achieved by infill blocks at each end and the flooring grade blocks are inserted from above between the beams. The completed floor is then grouted using a 4:1 sharp sand/cement mixture.
Staggered bearing on internal wall

The ideal choice for first floors in houses

Pre-cast beam and block floors are an ideal choice for first floors in houses. Fire resistance exceeds that offered by most alternatives; sound insulation is excellent; the system is squeak free; and, because the system can act as a thermal store, high insulation values can be easily achieved.

1 150mm/180mm/225mm

5 Damp proof course 6 Void ventilator and air brick 7 Applied finish to Architects

deep prestressed beam

2 100mm deep building block infill 3 Concrete spacer block 4 Split course block 7

specification (dry finish may require a levelling slurry)

Installation
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Installation is simple and fast, and no special skills are required. The system provides a safer working platform for the construction process and maintenance costs, associated with shrinkage and warping which can affect alternative systems, are eliminated.

hollowcore flooring units

Prestressed hollowcore units are the ideal solution for all suspended floor applications especially where a clear spanning durable deck is required. Clear, unpropped spans up to 13.0m Can be used on masonry, steel or concrete structures Fast to erect and units provide an immediate working platform Service holes and notches can be preformed Excellent sound and fire resistant properties
The Hanson range of hollowcore units is now the most extensive available to the UK market. Units are manufactured in a range of widths increasing the versatility and scope of the product and enabling flooring solutions to be tailored to specific projects. All units are designed in accordance with BS 8110 and are prestressed during manufacture. When concreted together hollowcore units can provide diaphragm action without structural topping, but enhanced structural performance is achieved by using a composite structural topping. The structural properties of the hollowcore units rely on the prestressing strands cast into the lower half of the units. The number of strands and degree of prestress determines the ultimate load/span capacity of the units. Comprehensive technical advice and design assistance is available to customers. All units are machine produced ensuring consistently high quality and the steel beds produce a smooth, regular soffit.
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Hollowcore slab Cut width to suit run-out Ceiling Support Applied finishes to suit Architect specifications and current building requirements

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Solid composite Flooring units

Solid composite units offer similar benefits to hollowcore but, being thinner, enable a wider range of composite solutions for a given floor zone.
125 125 750 746

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Manufactured to the same factory standards, solid composite units are available in 100mm depth and up to 1200mm wide. Unpropped construction is possible for spans up to 5.00m.
Notches/holes formed during manufacture

Example of 750mm wide unit

Polystyrene Former

Insitu Topping

For spans greater than these, temporary propping will enhance load/span characteristics. Full technical advice is available.

Precast Unit 100mm max.

Loadspan information can be downloaded from the website - www.hansonprecast.com or is available from the relevant technical department.

Top bar 8mm to 16mm dia

Omnia wideslab flooring

A direct equivalent of an in-situ slab, Omnia provides the facility to combine pre-cast and in-situ concrete and offers major benefits to specifiers, engineers and contractors.
Bottom bar typically 5mm dia

The Omnia lattice girder

Diagonal bar 4.5mm to 7mm dia

Fast to erect, acts as fully participating permanent formwork, saving time and money Exceptional flexibility each panel can be designed to suit a specific location and load Irregular shaped buildings easily accommodated Service holes etc formed and positioned during manufacture Smooth level soffit suitable for direct decoration An ideal and cost effective solution where progressive collapse design is required

Omnia variations
Products in the Omnia flooring range also include: Omnicore - panels with polystyrene void formers fixed in place to reduce the overall self-weight of the slab. Omniedge - perimeter edge formwork cast into relevant panels. Omnitherm - panels with a 25mm layer of insulation fixed to the soffit, substantially reducing the U value of the floor. Omnilite - light weight aggregate is utilised to provide weight savings of over 20%.

Soffits Omnia panels provide an excellent flat finish to the soffit. Direct decoration with paint or a textured finish is perfectly feasible.

Omnidec

Omnia bridge deck

The girder is cut to size and attached to a lower layer of reinforcement. Concrete is then poured to create the pre-cast Omnia panel. The Omnia lattice girder ensures a mechanical bond between pre-cast and in-situ concrete. Omnia panels offer major site advantages when used as fully participating permanent formwork. Standard wideslab panels are 2.40m wide (although smaller panels can be manufactured to meet specific requirements). The panels are manufactured in depths from 50mm to 75mm and, dependent on loadings and overall slab depth, spans of over 11.0m can be achieved. Omnia wideslab flooring is manufactured at a dedicated plant in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The design department at Washington works with specifiers and engineers to ensure that every Omnia panel is produced to meet its specific span and load conditions. In addition to its application in flooring, Omnia is also used as a highly efficient and cost effective means of providing fully participating, permanent formwork to deck slabs of bridges. Because it is easy to handle and simple to install, Omnia bridge deck is widely used in the construction of bridges over roads, rail tracks or rivers where the speed of installation minimises road and line closures. Omnia bridge decking has been used successfully throughout the UK on road and rail bridges varying from 100m2 to 10,000m2. Comprehensive technical and engineering design services for Omnia products are provided from our Washington office.

All Omnia panels incorporate the triangular Omnia lattice girder, manufactured from cold drawn wire with a characteristic strength of 500kN/mm2.

Loadspan information can be downloaded from the website - www.omnidec.co.uk or is available from the relevant technical department.

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staircases and landings

Hanson pre-cast stairs and landings can be designed and manufactured to suit the requirements of most domestic and commercial projects. Aids rapid construction Straightforward installation no propping or expensive formwork Suitable for virtually any situation in masonry, steel or concrete buildings Allow immediate access for follow-on trades Inherent fire resistance Factory produced quality and accuracy
Where a standard mould is not suitable, a comprehensive bespoke design and manufacturing service is available. Standard moulds are available for: Short flights with integral top and/or bottom landings - ideal for locating round lift shafts. Straight flights with cross landings - ideal where side support is available for both main and half landings Flights with integral top and/or bottom landings - solution for steel framed buildings or where fewer crane lifts are preferred. Hanson also produces the unique Uniflight winding staircase, which is available in both L & U configurations. Designed to emulate traditional timber staircases with winders radiating round the Newell Post, Uniflight offers a reduced plan area over alternatives, together with excellent sound insulation and a high quality ex-mould soffit, suitable for direct decoration. Installed using special adjustable support brackets located in openings in the stairwell, Uniflight staircases can be installed as the building progresses, providing immediate and safe access to following floors.

Uniflight staircase

Adjustable support brackets

Staircase options
Hanson now offers a comprehensive range of standard moulds for staircases and landings capable of meeting the requirements of most projects.

Short flights with integral top and/or bottom landings

Straight flights with cross landings

Straight flights with integral landings

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manufacturing facilities and services

Hanson pre-cast flooring products are manufactured at four modern production plants in the UK.
Enquiries
Housing and Accommodation projects Hoveringham Office Tel 01636 832000 Fax 01636 832020 Ipswich Office Tel 01473 461771 Fax 01473 464117 Commercial and Non Accommodation projects Alfreton Office Tel 01773 602432 Fax 01773 603134 Omnia Projects Washington Office Tel 0191 417 0066 Fax 0191 417 0131

Design and Installation services Hansons experienced engineering design teams provide expert assistance on all projects and we will also advise and assist with installation where required.

Precast flooring production facilities

Comprehensive information on the complete range of products will be found at www.hansonprecast.com and www.omnidec.co.uk Loadspan information can be downloaded from the website or is available from the relevant technical department.

Washington Alfreton

Hoveringham

Manufacture All products are manufactured in accordance with relevant British/European/Trade Association standards. All sites are quality assured to BS EN ISO9001.

Ipswich

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Floors and Precast Division

Hanson Building Products Head Office Stewartby Bedford MK43 9L2 Tel: 08705 258258 Website: www.hanson.biz

0870 6097094