What kind of block is this? I saw it being used in a new home. It's thicker than what I usually see and much lighter.

Edited January 11, 201016 yr by mnbcm

It looks like a "Superblock" or "Q-con" block.

That's an autoclaved, aerated concrete block.

There is a thread at the foot of this page.

Excellent material, very fast and easy to build with and suprisingly strong.

They don't use normal mortar joints.

Instead they use a thin layer of glue that is similar to tile cement.

They are made precisely to size and are easy to lay, even for amateurs.

It looks like a "Superblock" or "Q-con" block.

That's an autoclaved, aerated concrete block.

There is a thread at the foot of this page.

Excellent material, very fast and easy to build with and suprisingly strong.

They don't use normal mortar joints.

Instead they use a thin layer of glue that is similar to tile cement.

They are made precisely to size and are easy to lay, even for amateurs.

I like to add that the insulation factor is superior to that of the brick's and the concrete block's too.

Thanks for the comments and link to thread!