Block Specialists
We pride ourselves on supplying the blocks you need in the manner you need them, from putting them on pallets to shrink wrapping. And with our fleet of FORS Gold accredited lorries, we can deliver to almost any site in any location.
Lignacite’s manufacturing plants in Suffolk and Essex are responsible for producing over 120,000 concrete blocks per day, enough to build approximately 100 houses.
Working in close partnership with leading architects, specifiers and builders’ merchants throughout East Anglia, London and the South East, our range of dense, medium-dense and lightweight blocks is supplied to many of the country’s major housebuilders and commercial contractors.
The sustainability of our concrete blocks is core to the Lignacite philosophy. Our blocks have a high level of recycled aggregate content and have been used in countless major city projects throughout the years, many of which you will recognise as part of the modern London skyline.
We pride ourselves on supplying the blocks you need in the manner you need them, from putting them on pallets to shrink wrapping. And with our fleet of FORS Gold accredited lorries, we can deliver to almost any site in any location.
Lignacite’s manufacturing plants in Suffolk and Essex are responsible for producing over 120,000 concrete blocks per day, enough to build approximately 100 houses.
Working in close partnership with leading architects, specifiers and builders’ merchants throughout East Anglia, London and the South East, our range of dense, medium-dense and lightweight blocks is supplied to many of the country’s major housebuilders and commercial contractors.
The sustainability of our concrete blocks is core to the Lignacite philosophy. Our blocks have a high level of recycled aggregate content and have been used in countless major city projects throughout the years, many of which you will recognise as part of the modern London skyline.
We pride ourselves on supplying the blocks you need in the manner you need them, from putting them on pallets to shrink wrapping. And with our fleet of FORS Gold accredited lorries, we can deliver to almost any site in any location.
Our Frequently Used Products
Discover Our Full Range
Lignacite GP Medium Dense
Strengths(N/mm2)
3.6
7.3
10.4
Overview
Lignacite GP medium density concrete blocks are robust and durable, making them the perfect choice for walls built above and below ground.
Lignacite
Paint Grade Concrete Blocks
Strengths(N/mm2)
3.6
7.3
10.4
Overview
Lignacite Paint Grade are fine-textured concrete blocks that are ideal for walls requiring direct decoration. They are tough, durable and suitable for all types of buildings.
Lignacrete
Lignacrete Standard
Strengths(N/mm2)
7.3
10.4
Overview
Lignacrete Standard 7.3 and 10.4 N/mm² are dense concrete blocks intended for general purpose use above and below ground.
Helpful Tools
Hunting for the right blockwork solution for your next project? Start your search by taking a look at our full product range, get detailed information for specification among our Resources or drill straight down to the perfect choice with our bespoke Block Selector tool.
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Block Application Locator
Bring your project to life with this interactive tool. Select your building type and use, and get instant recommendations on the blocks to use above and below ground – turning your vision into reality.
Other usesDomestic Housing
Domestic Housing
Information
Coursing blocks are used in bonding and infill, and their use will ensure a uniform performance throughout the wall. They save time and money by reducing the need for on-site cutting of full-sized blocks.
Recommended Blocks: 1
Other usesDomestic Housing
Domestic Housing
Information
Blocks are a robust and economic solution for loadbearing internal walls and partitions. They provide a good standard of sound insulation between rooms. Non-loadbearing partitions can normally be built using 3.6N/mm2 blocks.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesDomestic Housing
Domestic Housing
Information
Blocks can be used for both the inner and outer leaves, offering excellent all-round performance. They provide a strong background for applying finishes (e.g., renders and cladding) and will readily accept fixings. Available compressive strengths range from 3.6 to 22.2N/mm2, thereby catering for low and high loadbearing conditions.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesDomestic Housing
Domestic Housing
Information
Beam and block floors are quick to install and provide an immediate working platform for follow-on trades.
Recommended Blocks: 2
Other usesDomestic Housing
Domestic Housing
Information
Loadbearing party walls provide excellent sound insulation and are compliant with Part E (resistance to sound) requirements. Walls built to Robust Detail Specifications (RDS) will avoid the need to undertake routine pre-completion sound testing.
Recommended Blocks: 2
Other usesDomestic Housing
Domestic Housing
Information
Concrete blocks are a tried and tested solution for the construction of walls below ground. They are versatile, loadbearing and incredibly resilient. For durability purposes, blocks that are in contact with the external ground should have a minimum compressive strength of 7.3N/mm2.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other buildings
Domestic Housing
- 1 Blocks Below Ground
- 2 Party Walls
- 3 Beam and Block Floors
- 4 Facing Brick (or Render) Cavity Walls
- 5 Partition Walls
- 6 Coursing Blocks
Other usesLeisure Centre
Leisure Centre
Information
Concrete blocks provide a strong background for plaster finishes. They also offer high levels of sound insulation and fire resistance between rooms and other spaces. Non-loadbearing partitions can normally be built using 3.6N/mm2 strength blocks.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesLeisure Centre
Leisure Centre
Information
Blocks are a perfect solution for fair face walls. They are robust and will require little or no maintenance.
Recommended Blocks: 1
Other usesLeisure Centre
Leisure Centre
Information
Blocks are a perfect solution for painted walls. They are robust and will require little or no maintenance.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Lignacrete
Paint Grade Close Textured Dense Block
Strengths (N/mm2)
7.3
10.4
Other usesLeisure Centre
Leisure Centre
Information
Blocks used for the outer leaf are durable and ideal for applying renders and various cladding treatments.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesLeisure Centre
Leisure Centre
Information
Blocks used for the inner leaf offer excellent all-round performance. Walls can be built fair, directly painted, or plastered and tiled. Our blocks are robust and will require little or no maintenance.
Recommended Blocks: 7
Lignacrete
Paint Grade Close Textured Dense Block
Strengths (N/mm2)
7.3
10.4
Other buildings
Leisure Centre
- 1 External Walls (Brick)
- 2 External Walls (Render)
- 3 Partition Walls & Inner Leaves (Painted)
- 4 Partition Walls & Inner Leaves (Fair Face)
- 5 Partition Walls & Inner Leaves (Plastered)
Other usesCommercial Building
Commercial Building
Information
Internal walls built using blocks offer excellent all-round performance. They provide a strong background for applying finishes (e.g., drylining and plasters) and will readily accept fixings.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesCommercial Building
Commercial Building
Information
Painted blockwork is a robust and durable solution to common areas and requires little or no maintenance. Technical performance is assured through great levels of fire and acoustic performance.
Recommended Blocks: 4
Lignacrete
Paint Grade Close Textured Dense Block
Strengths (N/mm2)
7.3
10.4
Other usesCommercial Building
Commercial Building
Information
Blocks can be used for both leaves of a cavity wall and offer excellent all-round performance. They provide a strong background for applying finishes (e.g., renders, cladding and plasters) and will readily accept fixings.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesCommercial Building
Commercial Building
Information
Blocks can be used to construct the inner leaf, offering excellent all-round performance. They provide a strong background for applying finishes (e.g., drylining and plasters) and will readily accept fixings.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesCommercial Building
Commercial Building
Information
Fair face walls to basements can be built using Lignacite Fair Face blocks. They are robust and durable and will require little or no maintenance.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other buildings
Commercial Building
- 1 Carpark (Blocks in Basements)
- 2 External Walls (Brick Cavity Block)
- 3 External Walls (Render Block Cavity)
- 4 Stair Core (Painted Blockwork)
- 5 Internal Walls
Other usesStadium
Stadium
Information
Internal walls built using blocks provide a robust construction combined with excellent all-round performance. They provide a strong background for applying finishes (e.g., drylining and plasters) and will readily accept fixings.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other usesStadium
Stadium
Information
Painted blockwork is a robust and durable solution to highly trafficked areas, requiring little or no maintenance. Technical performance is assured through great levels of fire and acoustic performance.
Recommended Blocks: 4
Lignacrete
Paint Grade Close Textured Dense Block
Strengths (N/mm2)
7.3
10.4
Other usesStadium
Stadium
Information
Fair Face walls to basement parking can be built using Lignacite Fair Face blocks. They are robust and durable and will require little or no maintenance.
Recommended Blocks: 3
Other buildings
Stadium
- 1 Carpark (Blocks in Basements)
- 2 Internal Walls (Painted Blockwork)
- 3 Internal Walls (Plastered/Drylined Walls)
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Our Mission:
To manufacture the best blocks for the construction industry, with outstanding service and innovation.
We pride ourselves on...
Sustainability
Sustainability is more than a ‘nice to have’. For us, it’s an absolute must. From locally sourced wood shavings and recycled material for our mixes to on-site energy management, our commitment is concrete.
Integrity
Clear communication, transparency, partnership and trust drive our work. We live by these standards every day and have done since our very beginning.
Consistency
Rigorous processes push our products and services to exceptional levels. This means that you can rely on us to deliver a top-notch experience, each and every time.
Service
Our professional and friendly team puts quality, punctuality and agility first, ensuring you get the right blocks at the right time, without exception. At Lignacite, we always strive to exceed expectations.
What our customers think of Lignacite
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Lignacite are easy to deal with, quick to reply and provide an excellent all-round service. The Sales & Transport staff are always available to speak with if any issues arise, and these are always handled promptly. Ever since I started with EH Smith, we have always used Lignacite, and I would highly recommend them for their great products and great service!
Ryan Armitage, Sales Negotiator, EH Smith - Bovingdon
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Lignacite is a great company to deal with. The team is always ready to help and support your business in the best way possible, ensuring you can sell not just the product but the project too.
Cain Dunne, Business Development Manager, Jewson - Ipswich
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Lignacite is a reliable, top-tier supplier. Communication with branches is outstanding and always so professional. Delivery is fast and efficient, and I would recommend Lignacite to everyone.
Chris Roper, Salesman, Buildbase - Haverhill
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Lignacite are easy to deal with, quick to reply and provide an excellent all-round service. The Sales & Transport staff are always available to speak with if any issues arise, and these are always handled promptly. Ever since I started with EH Smith, we have always used Lignacite, and I would highly recommend them for their great products and great service!
Ryan Armitage, Sales Negotiator, EH Smith - Bovingdon
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Lignacite is a great company to deal with. The team is always ready to help and support your business in the best way possible, ensuring you can sell not just the product but the project too.
Cain Dunne, Business Development Manager, Jewson - Ipswich
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Lignacite is a reliable, top-tier supplier. Communication with branches is outstanding and always so professional. Delivery is fast and efficient, and I would recommend Lignacite to everyone.
Chris Roper, Salesman, Buildbase - Haverhill
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Lignacite are easy to deal with, quick to reply and provide an excellent all-round service. The Sales & Transport staff are always available to speak with if any issues arise, and these are always handled promptly. Ever since I started with EH Smith, we have always used Lignacite, and I would highly recommend them for their great products and great service!
Ryan Armitage, Sales Negotiator, EH Smith - Bovingdon
World-Renowned Projects
Although our blocks have roots in the world of agriculture, they have since been used in a plethora of world-renowned developments.
These include The Gherkin, The Shard, The London Olympic Stadium, Canary Wharf, and both Heathrow and Stansted Airports.
Landmark developments such as Google’s UK headquarters need construction materials that can match the quality of the architectural vision. When it came to finding the ideal concrete block partner for this innovative project, contractors Lyons & Annoot turned to Lignacite.
When Lyons & Annoot was commissioned to work on the massive regeneration of The Whiteley, it turned to Lignacite to provide concrete blocks that meet the project’s strict weight requirements.
