Laterlite expanded clay is a lightweight aggregate made by expanding special natural clays at high temperature (1200°C). It’s supplied either as granules in a range of sizes or as a crushed version, with a peculiar set of characteristics.
Advantages
- Lightweight, insulating, strong
 - Non-combustible and fire resistant
 - Extremely stable and durable
 - A natural material for sustainable construction
 - Versatility
 - High drainage capacity
 - CE-marked
 
Uses:
- Flat and sloping roofs
 - As a base layer for a floor finish
 - Lightweight insulating backfill, including for refractory purposes
 - Insulation for foundations and earth retaining walls
 - Roof voids
 - Lightweight structural cast concrete
 - Landscaping and roof gardens
 - Blocks and small precast elements, including refractory products
 - Geotechnical engineering and road construction
 
