AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE
AAC is an energy-efficient, solid, easy-to-use, environmentally friendly building material. It consists of quartz sand, cement, lime, gypsum and water. AAC is a highly durable material that, even in different natural conditions, does not lose its strength and maintains resistance to shocks and direct impacts, withstands direct exposure to fire for 4 hours and maintains its original structure.
Manufacturing Process
AAC's unique properties are determined by its manufacturing process, the final result is achieved through autoclaving, during which the block is placed in an autoclave oven, where the block is dried and hardened for 12 hours at a temperature of 180 degrees. The autoclave method eliminates the deformation of the block and the formation of cracks during the drying process. The entire production process takes 18 hours.
BENEFITS OF AAC
Eco-friendly
A AAC home is a quiet one because it reduces noise transmission. Compared to other building materials the use of AAC for external walls reduces noise from external sources like traffic, meaning more peace and quiet. And when used for upper floors, AAC can reduce sound transference between levels as well.
Quality & Speed
Since AAC removes the need for wood framing, insulation, sheathing, and dry wall. The process of building a house is dramatically reduced in time and cost. AAC is far more energy efficient and does not off gas so its quality is far superior to its other building material counterparts.
Energy Efficient
If you’ve felt your blood pressure go through the roof after opening an electricity bill recently, you’re among the millions of Americans who are experiencing the negative impact of increased energy prices.
However, the silver lining to this issue is that people are now doing more research into building products that can reduce their reliance on cooling and heating. This has seen homeowners choose products, like AAC panels, that have excellent insulation properties, allowing them to feel comfortable year round without it costing a small fortune.
Fire Resistance
AAC can stand up against most natural disasters if built correctly; most specifically, it is very fire-resistant. It has one of the highest hourly fire resistance ratings per inch of any building material out there. Just a 4-inch AAC wall carries a 4-hour UL rating. AAC is also non-combustible and does not emit dangerous chemicals when in direct contact with a heat source. Additionally, with an AAC wall, it has 1-3 components vs a typical wood frame wall with 7-13.
Strong & Solid
AAC has been manufactured with durability in mind. AAC panels contain steel reinforcement for added strength, and this steel also has an anti-corrosion layer, ensuring your home is built to last.
Proven
Lot of us are not aware that AAC was perfected in the mid-1920s by the Swedish architect and inventor Dr. Johan Axel Eriksson, The process was patented in 1924. In 1929, production started in Sweden at the city of Lilla Yxhult
Noise Reduction
Experience peace and quiet in an AAC home. With its superior noise reduction capabilities, external noise from traffic is significantly reduced. AAC walls effectively block out external sounds and when used for upper floors, it can minimize sound transference between levels.