Lightweight Distributing




Lightweight Distributing has the exclusive right to distribute lightweight aggregates produced by Big River Industries, ARKALITE, LIVLITE and GRAVELITE in the midwest   GRAVELITE® expanded clay lightweight aggregate is structural grade aggregate for use in ready-mixed concrete products, as well as asphalt paving and geotechnical engineering projects. The aggregate is produced by mining clay from deposits found on plant property and calcining the clay at a temperature of approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit in rotary kilns. The resulting lightweight aggregate is graded to conform to the requirements of ASTM C-330, Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Structural concrete, and ASTM C-331, Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Concrete Masonry Units. In addition, special gradations are available upon request.




Lightweight Aggregate...
Design Advantages


-Reduces Dead Loads
-Reduces Lateral Forces
-Reduces Over Turning Forces
-Provides High-Friction Angle
-Controlled Gradation
-Free Draining
-Water Insoluble
-Acid Insoluble
-High Insulation Value
-Chemically Inert
-High Strength Durability
-Easy to Handle and Install
-Readily Available
-Environmentally "Friendly"


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