If you are looking
for lightweight concrete blocks for the
construction of your property, opt for autoclaved aerated concrete. This
material—which is also known as AAC—is an environment-friendly and
cost-effective construction material invented in 1923. The use of the AAC can
avert CO2 emission by up to 200mn tones.
It’s only recently
that more construction companies are taking notice of the advantages of the AAC.
Aside from being lightweight—which can help in lowering the need for more
construction people—this material also has many other advantages:
- Speedy
construction – Because they are considerably bigger than the usual clay
bricks, fewer AAC blocks will be required for construction. This can
greatly reduce the time needed for installation. What’s more, lightweight
concrete blocks are easy to work with and use. Common tools usually used
for wood (like drills and saws) can be used on AAC blocks.
- Insulation
advantage – Due to the makeup of the AAC block, it offers excellent
insulation. As the leading walling material of LEED certified
constructions, AAC offers a good thermal rating. This material acts as a
water barrier and also has a low sound absorption to keep the noise out.
- High
strength – The AAC may be light weight, but its strength is comparable to
regular concrete blocks. This material also has an outstanding resistance
to fire and earthquake. Since the AAC does not contain organic content, it
can offer superb resistance to pests and molds.
- Cost
savings – Weighing less than 80% than conventional bricks, AAC blocks
require less support. Construction companies don’t need as much cement and
steel to support the deadweight of these blocks. You can further save more
money when MagicBond is used for joining the AAC blocks instead of regular
cement plaster. This joining material requires less water and only has a
curing time of two hours (instead of the usual one week).
