What are the advantages of AAC blocks?
What are the advantages of AAC blocks? AAC blocks are about 50\% lighter and 10 times larger than traditional bricks. This unique property facilitates easy installation and gives the desired flexibility that makes adjustments, cutting, shaping, etc., quite easy.
What is AAC block?
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight, precast, foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit like blocks. Composed of quartz sand, calcined gypsum, lime, cement, water and aluminum powder, AAC products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave.
The AAC blocks are soundproof in nature due to porous nature. Due to lighter weight the AAC blocks are resistant to earthquakes. These blocks help in quick construction work. Offering building extra life span the AAC blocks are long-lasting in nature.
What are autoclaved AAC blocks?
AAC blocks are precast, lightweight autoclaved aerated concrete and is a concrete building material which is used for producing concrete masonry units like blocks & under heat and pressure, AAC products are cured and composed of quartz sand, lime, water, cement, aluminum powder and calcined gypsum.
Do AAC blocks crack after installing?
AAC Blocks are known to crack after installation, which can be avoided by reducing the strength of the mortar and ensuring the blocks are thy during and after installation. They need to be handled more carefully than clay bricks to avoid breakage.
How is AAC used in construction?
For both interior and exterior construction AAC products are used and to guard against the elements AAC products may be coated with plaster compound. On sites using standard power tools with carbon steel cutters AAC material can be sanded, routed, or cut to size and it provides easy and quick installation of AAC blocks.