Building blocks preschool keller: Building Blocks Preschool | Keller UMC

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Building Blocks Preschool | Keller TX

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Stepping Stones Academy – Rosenberg TX Licensed Center – Child Care Program

Description: Building Blocks provides a 1st time socialization experience in a mildly structured setting to prepare the child for Kindergarten, and a 4 day private Kindergarten. We provide a caring, Christian atmosphere and hands-on learning experience dedicated to the growth and development of the whole child.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 2/1/1999.

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535289
Capacity:
106
Age Range:
Pre-Kindergarten, School
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Type of Care:
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District Office:
Tarrant
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(817) 792-4400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number. )

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Building Blocks Preschool is an early childhood education ministry of the Keller United Methodist Church that offers learning and enrichment programs for preschoolers. Based in Keller, Texas, the company admits preschool kids three and four years of age. The company also offers a kindergarten program that focuses on phonics and mathematics development.

In business since: 2006

Total Employees: 2-10

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Monday :	8:45AM – 2:15PM
Tuesday :	8:45AM – 2:15PM
Wednesday :	8:45AM – 2:15PM
Thursday :	8:45AM – 2:15PM
Friday :	8:45AM – 2:15PM
Saturday :	Closed
Sunday :	Closed

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Building blocks: an overview

The construction of houses from blocks has become widespread over the past decade. Compared to brick, this material is relatively young. At the same time, due to a number of advantages, block houses were able to seriously compete with brick buildings. The concept of building blocks includes a large number of various materials made using different technologies. Often, lightweight cellular concrete is used as the main component, in some varieties ordinary clay or heavy concrete is used.

In this article we will analyze what to look for when choosing building blocks and compare their main varieties.

Building blocks differ in production technology and materials, but there are features that unite them.

Ceramic stone load-bearing wall with clinker brick cladding

Porous structure (except FBS blocks) – most building blocks have a porous structure. In the structure of the material there are tiny cells with air. At the same time, the technology for obtaining a cellular structure can be very different (cellular concrete, porous ceramics, etc.).
Low thermal conductivity – this property of the building blocks results from the honeycomb structure. Low thermal conductivity is achieved due to the pores that are inside the material. This allows us to say that the walls of building blocks are warmer than those of brick.
Large – Most blocks are larger than bricks. This allows you to speed up and simplify laying.
Lightweight – The porous structure makes the blocks lighter. Due to this, the load on the foundation is lower with the same ratio of volume and weight than when building brick walls.

Some building blocks can be placed not on cement mortar, but on special thin-layer adhesive compositions. Thanks to this, the thickness of the seam can be reduced, which makes it possible to reduce the cold bridge.

To evaluate the properties of a building block, it is necessary to pay attention to the main characteristics of the material.

Strength – the characteristic is reflected in the brand of the building block (M). Measured in kg/sm.kv. Products are subjected to compression with an ever-increasing force. The load at which the block is deformed (cracks appear, geometric parameters are violated) is considered the brand of the product. For multi-storey buildings, M150 blocks are usually used. For one-story houses, the M100 is suitable.

Frost resistance – measured in the number of cycles and denoted by the letter F. To determine the frost resistance, the material is subjected to complete freezing and thawing. The number of cycles after which the material begins to break down indicates frost resistance (F15, F25, F35, F50, F75, F100). In winter, in a temperate climate, the block may not freeze completely, so it is believed that for the regions of Russia in the central and northern parts there is enough material F

Moisture absorption – the ability of the block to absorb moisture and retain it. Measurements are made with the product completely immersed in the liquid. The result is measured as a percentage of the total volume. For building blocks with high moisture absorption, coatings with hydrophobic properties are used.

Moisture absorption directly affects frost resistance. The water remaining inside the material, when the temperature drops, can freeze and break the block.

Density is a value that is determined by the relationship between the mass of a substance and its weight. The density of the blocks is indicated by the letter D and is measured in kg / m3. With equal dimensions, a material with a higher density has a greater weight. With an increase in density, the strength of the product also increases, but at the same time, thermal conductivity decreases.

Thermal conductivity – indicates the ability of materials to conduct thermal energy. The low thermal conductivity of the building block means that heat will be retained inside the house longer. This parameter applies not only to heat, in the summer heat the cold is also kept indoors. Thermal conductivity is counted from 0. Zero value has a vacuum environment, where there is no substance.

Shrinkage is the volume change of the building block. To check the material is saturated with water, immersing it for several days in a special bath. After that, the samples are weighed and control measurements are made. The smaller the shrinkage of the material, the less likely it is to damage the structure of the house (the appearance of cracks on the walls, changes in the geometry of the premises).

Large manufacturers of building materials are trying to produce blocks in accordance with GOST. Handicraft production of material does not guarantee compliance with all production technologies. As a result, specifications may differ markedly from those stated.

Building blocks can be used both for the construction of load-bearing structures and for thermal insulation. According to these parameters, all blocks can be divided into structural, heat-insulating and structural-heat-insulating.

Structural – designed for the construction of permanent load-bearing structures. The density of such blocks corresponds to brands above D1000, frost resistance is designed for 15 – 50 cycles. Thermal conductivity is 0.2 – 0.3 W / m * K.

Depending on the size, the units can be outdoor or indoor. External are divided into ordinary, wall, parapet, etc. Internal are wall and lintel.

Heat-insulating – not designed for the construction of load-bearing structures, they are used to build self-supporting structures for wall insulation. The density of such blocks is 300 – 500 kg/m3, thermal conductivity – 0.08 – 0.1 W/m*K

Structural and heat-insulating – the “golden mean” among block materials. They have low thermal conductivity (0. 1 – 0.2 W / m * K). The density is 500 – 900 kg / m3. Such blocks are suitable for building a house up to three floors high.

Depending on the material and production technology, building blocks are divided into types. According to the type of processing materials are autoclaved and non-autoclaved. Autoclaved – harden in an autoclave at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. Non-autoclave – go into a solid state by hydration hardening without exposure to high pressure. Autoclave hardening provides less shrinkage of the material and improves the geometry of the product.

Aerated Concrete (Gas Blocks) are blocks made from aerated concrete in an autoclave. Concrete is made from cement and sand with the addition of lime. Aluminum paste or powder acts as the main gas-forming substance, it reacts with lime, causing the release of hydrogen, which creates pores inside the block.

Aerated concrete blocks have good geometry, thermal conductivity and vapor permeability. Blocks can have a variety of shapes, which opens up great opportunities for figured construction. Some manufacturers produce blocks with a tongue-and-groove connection. A typical gas block has dimensions of 600x250x50-500 mm. The disadvantages of the aerated concrete block include fragility when dropped.

Aerated concrete U-shaped block serves to install a monolithic belt, acting as a fixed formwork for pouring concrete

provide diffuse air exchange.

Aerated concrete is a non-autoclave type of cellular concrete. The material is made from sand and cement, additional foam concentrates are added to the solution. The blocks go through a hydration hardening cycle. To do this, in a liquid state, foam concrete is placed in the formwork. A manufacturing method is practiced when, after solidification, a large block is cut into smaller ones. With such processing, the geometry will be far from ideal.

Foam concrete has a low thermal conductivity, which makes it a good insulating material, while it is inferior in strength to a gas block. The standard foam block has dimensions of 200x300x600 mm. Due to the specifics of production, the parameters of foam concrete are not maintained with high accuracy, the characteristics may vary depending on the batch.

In foam blocks, closed pores are created by the interaction of the foaming agent with other ingredients

Ceramic blocks (warm ceramics) are porous hollow bricks. Unlike the previous two, ceramic blocks do not belong to cellular concrete. Warm ceramics are made from red clay with the addition of abrasive particles that burn out during firing. The role of such particles is often played by sawdust, peat and other flammable materials. Porous brick can have standard dimensions of a single brick – 250x120x65. With a height of 140 mm, the product is called a ceramic stone. In shape, the stones are standard with even tychkovy and spoon surfaces or with a tongue-and-groove system.

Masonry with a tongue-and-groove joint system can be made without mortar on vertical joints.

The strength of ceramic blocks reaches 200 kg/sq.m. Low thermal conductivity (0.1 – 0.2 W / m * K) justifies the name “warm ceramics”.

Ceramic blocks are produced in a wide variety of formats

Silicate or gas silicate blocks according to the production method belong to cellular concrete. The curing process takes place in an autoclave. In their composition, silicate blocks are similar to aerated concrete, but instead of cement, they use more lime, which also reacts with aluminum powder. Structural gas silicate can be used for industrial construction of multi-storey buildings, for private cottage development and for outbuildings. Gas silicate blocks have good thermal conductivity and low weight. At the same time, the disadvantage is a large moisture absorption, therefore, in areas with a close occurrence of groundwater and high humidity, silicate blocks are not recommended.

Arbolit is a block material made from cement and wood chips. Wood concrete is environmentally friendly and has low thermal conductivity (0.07 – 0.1). Its strength allows it to build buildings up to three floors, as well as small outbuildings. Wood concrete is produced by casting and vibration pressing. The material is divided into structural and thermal insulation. Wood chips, flax stalks and rice straws are added to the blocks as organic components. The size of the chips should not exceed 40 mm in length and 10 mm in width. Bark, needles, foliage can also be present in wood concrete blocks, but their share should not exceed 5-10%.

In order for organic raw materials to interact better with cement, various chemical additives (calcium chloride, calcium nitrate, liquid glass) are added to wood concrete. This allows you to increase the solidity of the blocks.

Large wood fraction in wood concrete is visible to the naked eye

Concrete blocks (CBS) – solid blocks are used for laying strip foundations and erecting basement walls. The material is not suitable for the construction of walls due to the large weight. For this type of blocks, heavy concretes are used, as well as light and dense silicate concretes with a density of more than 1800 kg / m3. GOST provides for three formats of concrete blocks: solid for load-bearing structures, with holes for communications and hollow.

Such a block cannot be lifted by hand, therefore it is provided with sling rings for transportation with a crane

Expanded clay concrete – blocks consisting of sand, concrete and expanded clay. Expanded clay is a porous building material obtained by firing clay. Expanded clay blocks are produced by casting and vibration pressing. The material has a high density (up to 1500), but at the same time, because of this, it is difficult to process and has a significant weight.

Polystyrene concrete blocks is a material based on cement and expanded polystyrene. Polystyrene blocks were invented in the middle of the last century. Blocks of it are characterized by low thermal conductivity. Another advantage is ease of processing. Polystyrene concrete blocks are easily sawn with a hacksaw, grinder, blocks can be chiseled, giving them a different shape.

At the same time, polystyrene concrete blocks are not without drawbacks. They do not hold fasteners well. If the fastener gets on the polystyrene ball, then the fastening is unreliable. For reliable fastening, the anchor or self-tapping screw must fall into the concrete part of the block. Difficulties can arise when plastering a wall made of polystyrene concrete. Also, when exposed to fire, the balls inside the block burn out, due to which the thermal insulation properties are lost.

The cellular element of polystyrene concrete blocks are the smallest balls of foamed polystyrene

Cinder blocks – a material obtained as a result of vibration pressing of blast-furnace and boiler slag, brick slag, sawdust, combustion products, industrial aggregates and other waste materials. The binder is cement. Cinder blocks have a size of 200x200x400 mm. The cinder block has the advantages characteristic of other blocks of lightweight concrete. Ease of installation, correct geometry, etc. At the same time, its thermal conductivity is higher (0.2-0.5) than that of aerated concrete or warm ceramics, that is, it will be colder in a cinder block house. You will also have to take care of protection from moisture, as the material can be destroyed by the action of water.

The raw materials used for cinder blocks are not environmentally friendly. Unscrupulous manufacturers use slag with a high radioactive background, so you need to check the product before buying.

Gypsum tongue-and-groove boards are also building blocks. At the same time, they are not used for external walls – partitions are built from them inside the house. The material is made of building gypsum, which does not tolerate moisture. Gypsum boards are easy to install and, at the same time, they are more profitable at a price than laying a brick partition. At the same time, the disadvantages include poor sound insulation, fragility and the need for protection from water.

Void gypsum boards are not suitable for mounting heavy objects on the wall

Having considered all types of building blocks, we will conduct a comparative analysis.

Geometry – deviations from the correct form lead to an increase in the consumption of mortar and an increase in the complexity of the masonry. Autoclaved aerated concrete has the best geometry. The dimensions of slag concrete, expanded clay and wood concrete may deviate from the standards.

Due to the complexity of the production process, aerated concrete and ceramic blocks are less often made by handicrafts, so its characteristics most often correspond to GOSTs.

No shrinkage – ceramic and expanded clay blocks are leading in this parameter. Shrinkage of foam blocks and silicate blocks can reach 1. 5%. In wood concrete blocks, shrinkage is highly dependent on the quality of the material.

The durability of is related to strength and frost resistance. Subject to technological standards during construction and production, most building blocks can last at least fifty years. The cinder block is unpredictable in this regard, since waste decomposing over time can be used as a raw material for it.

The heat in the house depends on the thermal conductivity. Aerated concrete and warm ceramics have the lowest indicators; a house made of these materials will be the warmest.

Reinforcement – all types of blocks need reinforcement to increase the solidity of the structure. A reinforcing mesh (armopoyas) is laid in the seam, especially the armopoyas is necessary for materials with a low strength index, such as aerated concrete, foam concrete, wood concrete and ceramic blocks. Cinder blocks and expanded clay are not so sensitive to the presence of reinforcement.