WHAT ARE AAC BLOCKS?

WHAT ARE AAC BLOCKS?

AAC or Autoclaved Aerated Concretes are precast, lightweight, foam concrete building material that is good for producing concrete units like blocks. It contains quartz sand, cement, lime, water, gypsum, and aluminum powder. These are autoclaved under heat and pressure. The AAC Blocks that are made from these AAC materials are more lightweight and more durable than traditional blocks

It was invented in the mid-1920s. 

Provides:

  • Structure
  • Insulation
  • Mold resistance
  • Fire resistance
  • Sound insulation



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