Masonry Testing
Accurate, independent testing of masonry blocks to Irish and European standards.
BHP Laboratories is the largest independent materials testing laboratory in Ireland providing a wide range of engineering & scientific measuring, testing and analysing services to numerous industries throughout Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of testing and monitoring solutions for the masonry block sector. This includes a combination of site and laboratory sampling, testing, and advising services.
All testing is carried out by experienced technicians in our INAB ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, with results delivered to agreed turnaround times. We also provide on-site sampling and testing, with a fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives covering all of Ireland. BHP is a member of the Irish Concrete Society.
Some of the services provided by our Masonry Testing service include;
- Moisture / Water Content
- Compressive Strength (Capped or Uncapped)
- Water Absorption
- Moisture Movement
- Net & Gross Density
- Flatness
- Dimensions
- Thermal Conductivity
- Active Soluble Salt Content
- Thermal Resistivity
- Cement Content
- Total Sulphur
- Water Soluble Sulfate
- Acid Soluble Sulfate
- Petrographic, RICS, & Thin Section Petrographic Analysis
- Freeze Thaw, XRD, & SEMEDX Analysis
- IS 465 Assessment of Existing Houses





