What Is Lecat?

Lecat is a material produced by expanding special-grade clays at 1200˚C. The production of expanded lightweight clay aggregate began in Kansas City in 1917. It was first incorporated into United States standards, then into European standards. As a lightweight building element, Lecat enables the construction of taller and more earthquake-resistant structures of the same weight. Lecat is used in buildings for thermal and sound insulation, drainage, soil pressure reduction and as a filling material. As a lightweight building element, Lecat enables the construction of taller and more earthquake-resistant structures of the same weight. Lecat is an ideal material used in horticulture, vegetable cultivation, seedling production, floristry, landscaping and soil-free farming environments. Because Lecat granules contain large air voids, they maintain high levels of aeration and water permeability in soil. They reduce water loss through soil evaporation. They do not carry or harbor disease. Being neutral (pH=6.5-7.5), it creates an appropriate growing environment for plants. Our company was established in 2013 to produce lightweight aggregate (Light Expanded Clay Aggregate Turkey) under the name Lecat in Turkey, as a result of long years of research.  

Hydroculture

Plants grown using Lecat instead of soil grow 50% faster than those in soil because they have easier access to nutrients and water. It is particularly widely used in large interior spaces such as residential areas, offices, shopping centers and airports.      

Drainage

Lecat provides an aesthetically pleasing decorative appearance in indoor and outdoor ornamental plants. It also minimizes damage to plants from daily temperature fluctuations and water loss.          

Soil Mix

Due to its porous structure, Lecat promotes soil aeration and contributes to strong development of plant roots.            

Landscaping

Lecat does not crack, swell or waterlog. It does not form a crust layer or mud. It provides homogeneous drainage.       LECATBLOK is suitable for all buildings and structures such as residential buildings, apartments, public buildings, schools, factories, industrial buildings, load-bearing walls, interior walls, partitions and waterproof walls. Concrete building elements made with Lecat are manufactured lighter with high strength. The transportation, use and installation of lightweight building elements increases time and energy efficiency. It provides significant reduction in building weight, excellent sound and thermal insulation. It brings low cost and time savings and ease in building internal installations. It is resistant to chemicals, moisture, mold, fungal growth and rodents, and is odorless. It is resistant to earthquakes, fire and frost, and is environmentally friendly. It offers low cost in concrete and steel, low labor costs and high profit potential. It creates moisture-free, breathable buildings. Süreyya Öztürk Board Member Söğüt Toprak Madencilik Sanayi A.Ş.