Q-LITE Concrete Masonry Units

July 20, 2010

Big River Industries, Inc.

Q-LITE from Big River Industries, Inc. is a lightweight concrete masonry unit made with Big River's expanded clay lightweight aggregate

Q-LITE from Big River Industries, Inc. is a lightweight concrete masonry unit made with Big River's expanded clay lightweight aggregate

Lightweight concrete masonry unit made with Big River's expanded clay lightweight aggregate
Lightweight aggregate can be used in several ways to make concrete lighter and safer while also boosting project productivity and assisting in model building code acceptance
Energy efficiency for LEED credit consideration
Lowest density blended aggregate units available
Combine the benefits of blending multiple aggregates with a U.L.-certified fire rating

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