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AAC Benefits
What 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 with properties similar to that of wood good 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?
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.
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.
7. Seismic Resistant
o Lightweight blocks reduce mass of a structure, thus decreasing the impact of
an earthquake on a building.
o Non-combustible nature provides an advantage against fires, which
commonly accompany earthquakes.
8. Precision
o Available in exact sizes.
o Results in smooth walls with perfect contact between different elements.
o Reduces cement and steel usage.
9. Termite/Pest Resistant
o Due to structure of blocks, Biltech ACE cannot be damaged or infested by
termites and other pests.