Aac Block Wall Construction

Basic aac block in the standard size of 8 x 8 x 24 inches costs about 2 20 to 2 50 per square foot as of july 2018 slightly more than standard concrete block which costs about 2 00 per square foot.
Aac block wall construction. Aac block panel is extremely versatile and is available in blocks and panels of various sizes and widths for non load bearing construction applications including external walls internal walls floors and fences. Autoclaved aerated concrete aac is a lightweight precast foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit cmu like blocks. Aac block prices. Its light weight cellular properties make it easy to cut shave and shape accept nails and screws readily and allow it to be routed to create chases for electrical conduits and smaller diameter plumbing runs.
Aac block panel. These special concrete blocks have a number of advantages. Aac block is one third and a quarter lighter than the equivalent fired clay. 544 east haines city florida 33844 1 863 422 6360.
Aac is also a common building material in the middle east far east australia and south america but most homeowners builders and concrete contractors in the united states have never heard of it. The lightweight building block. Aac blocks offer a wide range of applications. Aercon aac is the leading manufacturer of precast autoclaved aerated concrete products and prides itself on maintaining the highest level of customer service and support.
In some european countries 60 of new home construction uses autoclaved aerated concrete aac blocks or panels for exterior wall construction. Low weight high strength dimensional accuracy. Aerated concrete block also referred to as autoclaved aerated concrete or aac is an innovative type of concrete containing around 80 percent air. However labor costs for aac can be lower because its lighter weight makes it easier to handle and install.
They re strong light and provide better sound and thermal insulation than conventional blocks. We are the only autoclaved aerated concrete aac provider that manufactures their product in the united states. Easy laying and workability. Using a standard 1 6 mortar would work just as fine as long as any hammering needs to be done for chasing or cladding building services.
The leading manufacturer of precast autoclaved aerated concrete products. Autoclaved aerated concrete combines insulation and structural capability in one material for walls floors and roofs.