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Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes

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Physical attributes <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aircrete</strong><br />

•Thermally Thermally efficient<br />

•Strong Strong<br />

•Lightweight Lightweight - one person lift in most cases<br />

•Acoustic Acoustic properties<br />

•Resistant Resistant to the passage <strong>of</strong> moisture<br />

•Fire Fire resistant<br />

•Workability Workability<br />

•Frost Frost resistant<br />

•Resistant Resistant to sulfate attack (up to Class 4)<br />

Generic benefits <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aircrete</strong>. These features are true <strong>for</strong><br />

all products in the range<br />

Highlight the good per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>of</strong> the blocks in each <strong>of</strong><br />

these points<br />

Many product features are due to composition <strong>of</strong> product<br />

eg. cellular structure<br />

Emphasis on:<br />

Lightweight - The cellular structure <strong>of</strong> the material<br />

ensures a lightweight construction. During<br />

installation, most aircrete blocks can be lifted with<br />

one hand providing significant productivity<br />

advantages.<br />

Workability - I.e. cutting & chasing using hand tools<br />

NB, Resistant to sulfate attack up to and including Class<br />

4 soil conditions<br />

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