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AAC BenefitsWhat is AAC?
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a certified green building
material, which can be used for commercial,
industrial and residential construction. It is porous,
non-toxic, reusable, renewable and recyclable.
When was AAC first developed?
AAC was developed in 1924 by a Swedish architect, who was
looking for an alternate building material withproperties similar
to that of woodgood thermal insulation, solid structure and easy to
work with but without
the disadvantage of combustibility, decay and termite
damage.
What are Biltech ACE blocks/panels made of?
Biltech ACE blocks and panels are manufactured using fly ash
mixed with cement, lime, water and an aerating
agent. The resultant building material, comprising millions of
tiny air pores, is set and cut into blocks and panels
of varying sizes.
What are the advantages of using Biltech ACE?
1. Eco-friendly
o Makes productive use of recycled industrial waste (fly
ash).
o Non-polluting manufacturing process the only by-product is
steam.
o Made of non-toxic ingredients.
o Does not exude gases.
o Total energy consumption for producing Biltech ACE is less
than of what it takes to produce other building
material.
2. Lightweight
o 3-4 times lighter than traditional bricks, therefore, easier
and cheaper to
transport.
o A Biltech ACE block weighs approximately 50% less than a
standard CMU block.
A Biltech ACE panel weighs approximately 30% of standard
cast-in-place concrete.
o Usage reduces overall dead load of a building, thereby
allowing construction of taller buildings.
3. Thermally Insulated & Energy Efficient
o Tiny air pores and thermal mass of blocks provide excellent
thermal insulation, thus reducing heating and air
conditioning costs of a building.
4. Fire Resistant
o Non-combustible and fire resistant up to 1600 C.
o Can withstand up to 6 hours of direct exposure.
5. Acoustic Performance
o Superior sound absorption qualities due to porous structure of
blocks.
o Offers sound attenuation of about 42 dB, blocking out all
major sounds and disturbances.
o Ideal for schools, hospitals, hotels, offices, multi-family
housing and other structures that require acoustic
insulation.
