The article gives an overview of various enclosing materials and products that are used in monolithic frame construction. Their distinctive features are considered. In addition, as a result of the analytical review, advantages and disadvantages were revealed, the produced nomenclature, production technology, technical characteristics of the thermal block - a three-layered enclosing wall structure, as well as the area of its application. It was noted that the thermal block with the development of design automation, it becomes possible to expand the zone of use of this material, manufacturing it for operation in different climatic regions of the world, taking into account specific features.