Beam and Block Flooring
Beam & Block flooring provides a strong, practical solution for suspended ground floors, offering straightforward installation in most weather conditions and an immediate working platform for following trades.
Beam & Block Flooring Beams
London Lintels now stocks a range of 155mm and 225mm Beam & Block precast concrete flooring beams from Milbank Concrete Products at our Winchester facility.
With beams available for immediate delivery, we can help housebuilders, contractors and builders’ merchants source the structural flooring products they need without waiting for extended manufacturing lead times.
Better still, your flooring beams and lintels can be ordered from one trusted supplier and delivered together, helping you reduce transport costs, simplify site logistics and keep your project moving.
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What is a Beam & Block Floor?
Beam & Block is a suspended concrete flooring system constructed using prestressed concrete inverted T-beams with concrete infill blocks positioned between them.
The beams are manufactured to the lengths required by the approved floor design and supported by load-bearing walls. Standard 100mm-deep building blocks are then placed between the beams to complete the floor structure.
Once installed and grouted with a dry sand and cement mix, the system creates a safe and stable working platform for following trades. No mortar or adhesive is required when positioning the beams and blocks, helping to make installation straightforward and efficient.
Beam & Block flooring is commonly used for suspended ground floors in:
- New-build housing
- Housing developments
- Extensions
- Apartments and care developments
- Commercial buildings
- Schools and public buildings
- Projects with difficult or variable ground conditions
Why Choose Beam & Block Flooring?
An Immediate Working Platform
Once the beams and infill blocks have been installed and the floor has been grouted, the system provides a safe, level platform that allows following trades to begin work promptly.
Strong and Durable
Prestressed concrete beams provide a robust structural floor with excellent long-term durability. The system will not rot or suffer from the moisture-related deterioration associated with some timber flooring systems.
Suitable for Different Loads and Spans
Different beam depths and configurations can accommodate a wide range of spans and imposed loads. This makes Beam & Block suitable for residential developments as well as more demanding commercial applications.
Low Maintenance
Once installed correctly, a concrete Beam & Block floor requires minimal maintenance throughout the life of the building.
Improved Acoustic Performance
The solid construction can help reduce sound transmission through the floor, making Beam & Block particularly suitable for residential and multi-occupancy projects.
Flexible Installation
Beam & Block floors can be installed in varying weather conditions and are particularly useful where ground conditions make a traditional ground-bearing concrete slab unsuitable.
Combine Your Flooring Beams and Lintels in One Order
Ordering your Beam & Block flooring and lintels separately can mean dealing with multiple suppliers, coordinating different lead times and paying for more than one delivery.
London Lintels gives you one point of contact for both.
By combining your concrete floor beams and lintels, you could:
- Reduce the number of separate deliveries arriving on site
- Lower your overall transport costs
- Save time placing and managing orders
- Simplify delivery planning and site coordination
- Align beams and lintels with your construction programme
- Reduce the time spent dealing with multiple manufacturers
- Access standard and specialist lintels alongside your flooring order
Whether you need a complete flooring package, a small quantity of replacement beams or lintels for the same project, our team can coordinate the products and arrange an efficient delivery.
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Choose From 155mm and 225mm Concrete Floor Beams
Milbank Concrete Products manufactures prestressed concrete T-beams in two depths: 155mm and 225mm. Beams are manufactured in lengths from 1 metre to 6 metres in 50mm increments.
The right beam will depend on the building design, required clear span, imposed load and proposed beam arrangement.
155mm Beam & Block Flooring Beams
The 155mm T-beam is a versatile and economical option for many standard residential and light commercial flooring applications.
It is generally suitable where the project involves conventional spans and loading requirements, making it a popular choice for houses, extensions and low-rise residential developments.
Typical benefits of the 155mm beam include:
- Suitable for many residential flooring applications
- A shallower and lighter option than the 225mm beam
- Available in a range of beam configurations
- Can accommodate different infill block arrangements
- One-hour fire resistance
- Cost-effective for standard spans and loads
Depending on beam spacing, configuration and imposed load, Milbank’s published T155 load/span table provides clear spans ranging from approximately 2.35 metres to 6.10 metres. Every floor must be designed for its particular loading and supporting structure.
225mm Beam & Block Flooring Beams
The deeper 225mm T-beam provides greater structural capacity and can accommodate longer spans or higher imposed loads than the 155mm option.
It is suited to more demanding residential, commercial and public-sector applications, including open-plan buildings and projects where reducing the number of intermediate supports may be beneficial.
Typical benefits of the 225mm beam include:
- Suitable for longer clear spans
- Greater capacity for higher imposed loads
- Ideal for more demanding residential and commercial applications
- Can help accommodate larger open-plan areas
- Available in single, double and triple-beam configurations
- One-hour fire resistance
Depending on the beam arrangement and imposed load, Milbank’s published T225 table provides clear spans ranging from approximately 3.45 metres to 7.95 metres. These figures relate to specific beam and block configurations and must not be treated as universal design limits.
Concrete Flooring Beams Available From Stock in Winchester
We hold a range of Milbank Beam & Block flooring beams at our Winchester facility, ready for immediate delivery subject to the sizes and quantities required.
Our location enables us to support customers across Hampshire, Surrey, the South East and surrounding areas. We can also arrange delivery directly to your site or customer, depending on your requirements.
Stock availability changes regularly, so please contact us with the beam lengths and quantities you need. If your required beams are not currently held in stock, we can help source the correct products through Milbank Concrete Products.
Why Order Through London Lintels?
London Lintels works with contractors, developers and builders’ merchants to make sourcing structural building products simpler.
When you order your flooring beams through us, you benefit from:
- Milbank-manufactured precast concrete beams
- 155mm and 225mm beam options
- Stock held locally at our Winchester facility
- Immediate delivery on stocked products
- Support with project-specific requirements
- Direct-to-site delivery options
- One point of contact for beams and lintels
- The opportunity to consolidate products and transport costs
- Access to standard and specialist lintel solutions
Our aim is to help you obtain the correct products, at the right time, with fewer suppliers and less administration.
Beam & Block Flooring FAQs
What is the difference between 155mm and 225mm flooring beams?
The 155mm beam is generally used for standard residential and lighter-duty flooring applications. The deeper 225mm beam has greater structural capacity and is better suited to longer spans, higher imposed loads and more demanding projects. The correct option must be determined by the floor design rather than beam depth alone.
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