On the Detail Library, this month we’re pleased to share a comprehensive new set of construction details showcasing best-practice design and build-ups for Porotherm clay block systems.

Porotherm is a precision-engineered clay block walling system that delivers fast construction, high thermal performance, and robust airtightness. These details are designed to support good practice implementation across a range of junctions — from ground-bearing slabs and party walls to eaves, windows, and doors. This is part one of a two part set.

Focusing on a range of cavity Porotherm wall types details, this set consists of:

• Porotherm Wall to Window Head and Cill
• Porotherm Wall to Window Jamb
• Porotherm Wall to Eaves with Over Rafter Insulation
• Porotherm Wall to Ventilated Loft Eaves
• Porotherm Wall to Ground Bearing Slab with Below Slab Insulation
• Porotherm Wall to Beam and Block Floor
• Porotherm Wall to Intermediate Floor with Joist Bearing
• Porotherm Wall to Party Wall (Plan View)
• Party Wall to Ground Bearing Floor Slab
• Porotherm Wall to Internal Wall (Plan View)
• Porotherm Wall to Door Head and Threshold

If you’re working on a project using Porotherm systems, these details are an excellent resource to help meet performance standards while achieving speed and efficiency on site. We hope you find them useful.