Home Plant Products Distributers Contacts Blog Our Products Norcal Fines #100 Perlite Cement Perleite Cement based LightWeight Insulating Pool Base Under slab Pool Based Insulation Masonry Perlite for Loose fill Masonry Insulation Insulation Cryogenic Low Temp insualtor Insulating Concrete Insulating concrete for [pool base High Temperature Insulating Piazza Oven Norlite: Our Specialty Product NorLite: NorCal Perlite's NorLite line is ideally suited for a wide range of industrial and construction applications Our NorLite is available in nine distinct grades ranging from fine to coarse product granules. Perlite plays an important role in a wide variety of construction-related uses. Used as an aggregate: Perlite is used as an aggregate in concrete, a lightweight, fire resistant, insulating concrete is produced that is ideal for roof decks and other applications. As an aggregate in lightweight insulating concrete and plaster; As a loose fill insulation material for concrete masonry blocks, cavity walls, in residential homes; In a variety of specialty applications including fireproofing sprays, Chimney fills, interstitial floors, acoustical sprays, etc. Perlite can also be used as an aggregate in Portland cement and gypsum plasters for exterior applications and for the fire protection of beams and columns. Insulation Used as an Insulator: Perlite's outstanding insulating characteristics and light weight, it is widely used as a loose-fill insulation for pool base construction In addition to providing thermal insulation, perlite enhances fire ratings and reduces noise transmission. It is rot, vermin, and termite resistant High and low Temperature Insulator Used as an Filter: Perlite used in industry as a flexible filter for applications Other applications include its use as a filter medium for pharmaceuticals, food products, chemicals and water for municipal systems and swimming pools. Additional applications include its use as an: abrasive in soaps, cleaners, and polishes. Perlite for Construction and Industry The versatile material Just click on the image for a brief slide show on how the product is being applied and used in the Construction Industry. Loose-fill insulation Because of perlite's outstanding insulating characteristics and light weight, it is widely used as a loose-fill insulation in masonry construction. In this application, free-flowing perlite loose-fill masonry insulation is poured into the cavities of concrete block where it completely fills all cores, crevices, mortar areas and ear holes. Construction Uses for Perlite under-floor insulation, chimney linings, paint texturing, gypsum boards, ceiling tiles, and roof insulation boards. Lightweight concrete & plaster Loose fill & slab insulation Fireproofing sprays Chimney fill Interstitial floors Acoustical sprays & ceiling tiles Texturizing agent Fire-rated door cores Blast panels Tile, mortar and grout Aggregate in Portland cement and gypsum Plasters for exterior applications Fire protection of beams and columns. Certifications: All of our Expanded Perlite Products are Organic input Material Certified. Certified Construction & Industrial Applications of Expanded Perlite Product Specifications Manufactured and blended to exacting standards of quality and consistency. TechSpecs Norlite Perlite Metric N-40 Size in (n"/n") 0/0"--0/0" Mesh Range 8-200 Loose Density - US Sieve #8 00-5% US Sieve #16 10-40% US Sieve #30 40-70% US Sieve #50 00-85% US Sieve #100 90-100% Norlite N-40: Widely used in cementation as an aggregate light weight filler for fireproofing sprays, chimney fills, interstitial floors, acoustical sprays: Tile, mortar and grout Idea for use in pool base construction Acoustical sprays Title Metric N-50 Nortlite Size in (n"/n") 0/0"--0/0" Nortlite Mesh Range 24-100 Nortlite Loose Density 4.5-5.0 Nortlite US Sieve #30 10-45% Nortlite US Sieve #50 60-90% Nortlite US Sieve #100 80-100% Norlite N-50: Used in Construction as a filler for Masonry Insulation: Other construction applications include under-floor insulation, chimney linings, paint texturing, gypsum boards, ceiling tiles, and roof insulation boards Lightweight concrete & plaster Light weight concrete add cementation Perlite as a filler Metric #100 Granule Size (n"/n") 1/16"--2/16 " Mesh Range 8-50 Loose Density 7.0-8.5 LBS US Sive #8 40-50% US Sive #16 - #100 Fines: Small sand like granules of perlite NorCal Perlite's Premium Fines - used for: Multiple horticulture uses Filtration agent Available in various grades and sizes Please call to discuss your needs See Describing Perlite Particle Size for an explanation of the data shown above: Information presented with the curtesy of the Perlite Institute Safety Credit Application Certified (510) 232-7337 (510) 232-8127 fax 2605 Goodrick Ave. Richmond, CA 94801