Aero Block

What is AAC?

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a certified green building material, which can be used for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. It is non-toxic, porous, reusable, renewable and recyclable.

When was AAC first developed?

AAC was developed in 1924 by a Swedish architect, who was looking for an alternate building material with properties similar to that of wood – good thermal insulation, solid structure and easy to work with – but without the disadvantage of combustibility, decay and termite damage.

What are aeroBLOCK made of?

aeroBLOCK is manufactured using Fly Ash mixed with Cement, Lime, Water and an Aerating Agent. The resultant building material, comprising millions of tiny air pores, is set and cut into blocks of different sizes.

What are the advantages of using aeroBLOCK?

  • Makes productive use of recycled industrial waste i.e. Fly Ash.
  • Manufacturing process is Non-polluting – the only by-product is steam.
  • It is made of non-toxic ingredients.
  • Does not emit any gases.
  • Total energy consumption for producing aeroBLOCK is less than ½ of what it takes to produce any other building material.

Benefits

Lightweight


  • 3-4 times lighter than traditional bricks, therefore, easier and cheaper to transport.
  • aeroBLOCK weighs approximately 50% less than a standard CMU block.
  • Usage reduces overall dead load of a building, thereby allowing construction of taller buildings.

Thermally Insulated & Energy Efficient

  • Non-combustible and fire resistant up to 1600° C.
  • Can withstand up to 6 hours of direct exposure.

Easy Workability and Design Flexibility

  • Blocks can be easily cut, drilled, nailed, milled and grooved to fit individual requirements.
  • Available in different sizes.
  • Simplifies hydro-sanitary and electrical installations, such as pipes or ducts, which can be installed after the main construction is complete.

Acoustic Performance


  • Superior sound absorption qualities due to porous structure of blocks.
  • Offers sound attenuation of about 42 dB, blocking out all major sounds and disturbances.
  • Ideal for schools, hospitals, hotels, offices, multi-family housing and other structures that require acoustic insulation.

Seismic Resistant


  • Lightweight blocks reduce mass of a structure, thus decreasing the impact of an earthquake on a building.
  • Non-combustible nature provides an advantage against fires, which commonly accompany earthquakes.

Precision


  • Available in exact sizes.
  • Results in smooth walls with perfect contact between different elements.
  • Reduces cement and steel usage.

Termite/Pest Resistant


  • Due to structure of blocks, aeroBLOCKcannot be damaged or infected by termites and pests.

Low Maintenance


  • Reduces operating cost by 30% to 40%.
  • Reduces overall construction cost by 25% as it requires less jointing Mortar and reduces consumption for cement and steel.
  • High-insulation blocks save up to 30% in energy costs.
  • Difference in sizes of blocks helps in increasingof carpet area.
  • Plaster and paint on Wall last longer as almost no efflorescence affects aeroBLOCK.

Faster Construction


  • Reduces construction time by 20%.
  • Different sizes of blocks help reduce the number of joints in wall masonry.
  • Lighter blocks make construction easier and faster.
  • Easy to install. Sets and hardens quickly with aeroBOND Jointing Mortar.

Fire Resistant


  • Non-combustible and fire resistant up to 1600° C.
  • Can withstand up to 6 hours of direct exposure

Eco-friendly & Sustainable


  • Makes productive use of recycled industrial waste i.e. Fly Ash.
  • Manufacturing process is Non-polluting – the only by-product is steam.
  • It is made of non-toxic ingredients.
  • Does not emit any gases.
  • Total energy consumption for producing aeroBLOCK is less than ½ of what it takes to produce any other building material.
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