AAC Features

Thermal Insulation

Highest thermal rating in the industry R30! Thus provides well insulated interiors, keeping out
warm air in summers and cold air in winters. AAc reduces air conditioning cost by 20%.
AAC provides superior thermal insulation due to its cellular structure and results in substantial
power savings where air conditioned needs is necessary.

Environmentally Sound

AAC is manufactured with abundant Fly ash (which makes it a green Product), unlike traditional
clay bricks which uses the fertile top soil which was otherwise used for Agriculture. Manufacturing
of AAC blocks produces no waste products or pollution. Its manufacturing enquires little energy as
compared to other materials for walling.

Go-Green Nature

Least carbon footprint with a potential offset of 0.8 tonne CO2 per m3. In India itself AAC has
potential to avert 200mn tones of CO2 emissions into environment a saving of $20 bn every year.
A Green Building material contributes to LEED rating.

Earthquake Resistant

Earthquake forces on structure are proportional to the weight of the building, hence AAC shows
excellent resistant to earthquake forces. Regions of the seismic activities like exclusively use AAC.
It has been proven to withstand wind loads of category 5 tropical storms.

Energy Efficient

AAC is 100% green building material & is a walling material of choice in LEED certified buildings
(ITC centre the highest rated green building has been built using AAC)
It is most energy and resource efficient in the sense that it uses least amount of energy & material
per m3 of product.
Unlike brick manufacturing process which use precious layer too-layer agricultural soil, AAC uses fly
ash (65% of its weight), thus provides the most constructive solution to the nations fly-ash
utilization problem.

Fire Resistant

Its unique cellular structure provides excellent fire rating. Due to this Cellular structure AAC blocks
do not disintegrate even in fire. It is best in class fire rating of 4 hours. The melting point of AAC is
over 1600 degree Celsius, more than twice the typical temperature in building fire 650 degree
Celsius.

Pest Resistant

With solid wall construction and finishes, there are fewer if any, cavities for insects and rodents to
dwell in. Termites and ants do not eat or nest in AAC.
Being made up of inorganic minerals, it does not promote growth of molds.

Water Barrier

Its structure does not allow for capability action making it impervious to water. Its water barrier
properties are further enhanced by adding silicone based additives.

High Strength

High pressure steam-curing autoclaving process gives AAC unmatchable strength to weight ratio,

higher than even M 150 concrete, and far exceeds the Indian building Code Requirements.

Cost savings

Being light weight AAC drastically reduces the weight of the building. Resulting into reduction in
steel (up to 27%) and cement (up to 20%) structural cost savings.
Being 8 times the size of a clay brick, AAC wall construction involves 1/3rd of the joints, thus an
overall mortar savings up to 66%.
Its automatic manufacturing process gives AAC an exceptional dimensional accuracy & smooth
surfaces, eliminating need of three-coat plaster walls and allows for a final 6mm skin coat
(putty/pop).

Floor Space Area

Use of thinner blocks (6 instead of 9 exterior walls) because of its excellent water barrio &
insulation properties leads to an increase in floor space area between 3-5%.

Other Features
Ease of working
AAC can be drilled, sawed, nailed, and chiselled. Basically, one may work Autoclaved Aerated
Concrete like wood, using wood working tools.

Long Lasting
AAC being steam cured above 220 Deg C and at 14 kg /cm2 pressure becomes inert and does not
have any effect of water damage or weather damage on it.

Versatility of usage

Unlike standard concrete, AAC yields readily without chipping or cracking.

Faster Construction
AAC's advantages in construction is its quick and easy installation since the material can be routed,
sanded and cut to size on site using standard carbon tip band saws, hand saws and drills.

Light Weight
It weighs approximately 1/3 of the weight of normal walling materials. AAC provides significant
benefits where weight is a concern in building design. AAC is the perfect material for renovations. It
causes dead weight reduction of the building and hence the reduction in structural costs.

Acoustic Properties:
With its closed air pockets, AAC can provide very good sound insulation/ sound absorption with an
STC (Sound Transmission class) rating of 44. It can also be used as a sound barrier wall along busy
roads.

Sound proof
AAC wall has an excellent Sound transmission Class ( STC) rating of 44. Result virtually sound proof
interiors.

AAC consists 80% air by volume, making it lightest available Walling Material (weighs 1/4th that of
clay bricks).
It was formed as a result of reaction of Aluminum on a proportionate blend of Lime, Cement &
Flyash; the hydrogen gas that escapes creates millions of tiny air cells giving it a
strong honeycomb like structure.
It is further strengthened by High pressure steam curing in Autoclaves

Advantages:
Light weight vs. CMU Larger module size (faster installation) Available in typical masonry wythes
(4, 6, 8, 10, 12)
Masonry coursing/bearing requirements reduced
Continuous insulating value eliminates thermal short-circuiting Air barrier potential
Vapor permeable vapor barrier may not be needed in some wall applications

Conduit and wiring can be run in chases routed into material surface
High fire ratings
High sound attenuation
Zero-waste manufacturing
Approx. 1% on-site waste generated
Available in large and custom sizes
No off-gassing/VOCs
Can be shaped/sculptured
Can be cut with woodworking tools
Simplified detailing
Opportunity for overall project cost savings
LEED-friendly

Disadvantages:
Interior finish required (2-coat plaster or furred out)
Residual moisture in product must breathe after installation
Reduced load-bearing capacity
Lack of experienced installers
Brittle material (offset somewhat by solid block units)
Tendency to chip and wear at edges if left exposed
Lack of familiarity among owners and industry