BY Strong THE COST - SAVING BLOCK DURABLE Strong and Resilient COST SAVING Reduces cost in Structural LIGHTWEIGHT and Foundation, maintenance and energy bills * Weighs 30% of the mass of concrete + Easy to handleWHAT IS AAC? ‘Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks were first devel- oped by a Swedish architect and inventor named Johan Axel Eriksson in the 1920s. Eriks- son was looking for a building material that was lightweight, fireproof, and energy-efficient. He began experimenting with different rmistures of cement, lime, and sand and eventually discovered that by add: ing an expansion agent to the mixture and curingit in an autoclave, he could produce a material that met all of his criteria Eriksson's invention was patented in 1924 and the first AAC fac tory was built in Sweden the following year. Since then, AAC has been used in ‘many countries asa building material Today, AAC is a popular bullding, ‘material in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania, and increasingly the Philip pines. AAC is enviranmentally friendly, andin line wth the world trend, ‘Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks are high-performing building material thats strong, solid, and lightweight compared to concrete hollow blocks (CHB) and quick-dry walls. It's eco-friendly, non-combustible, cost efficient, and with excellent noise reduction performance. Composed of {quartz sand, calcined gypsum, ime, ‘cement, water, and aluminum powder, ‘AAC products are cured under heat simultaneously provides structure, insu- lation, and fire and mold resistance. AAC is well suited for high-rise buildings and those with high-temperature varia. tions. Due to its lower density, high-rise buildings constructed using AAC require less steel and concrete for structural members, The mortar needed for laying ‘AAC blocks is reduced due tothe lower number of joints. Similarly, the material Quick facts about Autoclaved erated Concrete Blocks ~ Stl: required for renderings also lower due tothe dimensional accuracy of AAC. The increased thermal efficiency of AAC ‘makes it suitable for use in areas with extreme temperatures, asit eliminates the need for separate materials for con struction and insulation, leading to faster construction and cost savings. Re ee a MALE a aN ray: iea eng ats —[ Set a atsar / 50 Toe WORKABLE Can be carved, coated, Cut, dled, nailed and shaped sing common hand tools Reduced Foundation Cost LightStrong vs. Concrete Hollow Block Built using LSB Built using CHB ECO-FRIENDLY 's completely recyclable and has less carbon footprints Reduced Man-hour Cost LightStrong vs. Coneret Hollow Block (Man-hour/m?) Hour 10 cus 8 6 .sB 4 2 ° Finished Wall Eee Tl) bry hy (a LightStrong block provides the following long - lasting benefits that are imperative to clients. For the Owner: For the Contractor: + Highly able and durable + Architecturally versatile + Insect and termite resistant + Reduction in longeterm: maintenance + Easior stock piling + Ullity cost saving because of {good Thermal Property For the Designer: + Quick and safe construction + Structurally safe and fie resistant « Easy wensport and handling + Material is workable ike wood + Reduced jobsite wastage + Reauiced time on job sites + Creative design options + Highly adaptive construction « Cost saving through lower material + Highly Flexible in Construction, = Meets Bulding fre code pt 4 For the Developer: + Low maintenance man - hour to completionCreed Peery cd 580psi DOES cera) ea tgs Peed Traditional CHB No savings Lots of breakages 150psi to 400psi only Plastering is needed High labor cost 2 hour fire rating only Overall, AAC is considered a better choice for building construction than hollow errant blocks due to its superior insulation, lightweight, fire resistance, sound insulation, environmental sustainability, and ease of use.Why upgrade to Blocktec? FEATURES & BENEFITS Cost-Efficient Less wastage & 25% savings vs CHB Build Faster & Stronger ‘ease & speed in construction time Super Lightweight More savings on steel, cement and lesser dead load ofthe buliding Easy To Install No more chipping, less rebars & uses only carbide saw for cuting Blocktec AAC Blocks Excellent Fire Rating Up to 4 hours Fire Resistance Period (FRP) which means more safety for your family and property 680606 No plastering, no drying, less columns, Higher Noise Reduction Reduces noise from external sources meaning more peace and quietness Environment-Friendly Blocktec AAC blocks are non-toxic, reusable, renewable and recyclable Excellent Water Resilient Provides superior resistance to moisture penetration than concrete hollow blocks Exceptional Thermal Insulation Very low coefcient of thermal conductivity which creates a cooling effect and saves elec: tricity for air conditioningINSTALLATION METHODOLOGY STRUCTURAL COLUMN — | 15-20mm SEISMIC GAP (ACKER ROD SERA FY EDEN, ST YROFORM OR SOFT MORTAR) STRUCTURAL COLUMN ~ Sin WITH 10mm DIAMETER HORIZONTAL ‘REBAR FOR DOWEL (~~ Sin VT t0men DIAMETER VERTICAL ‘REBAR FOR DOWEL. ‘BLOCKTEC AAC BLOCKS —~ STRUCTURAL BEAM/CONCRETE SLAB —~ ‘The instalation of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks Involves the fllowing steps: Preparation of the foundation: The foundation must be level ‘and stable, and the walls must be straight and plumb. Cutting and shaping: AAC blocks may need to be cut tosize to fitthe specific dimensions ofthe wall. This ean be done with a carbide saw equipped with a diamond blade. Laying the blocks: The AAC blocks are aid on top of a bed of ‘mortar to allow forthe application of mortar to the vertical joints. “The olocks are then tapped gently into place to ensure a tight fit using rubber mallet. ‘Application of AKC Adhesives: {he vertical nts between the ‘AAC blocks are filled with a special AAC adhesive that is designed for use with AAC blocks. The adhesive material must be applied consistently and must be smoothed to ensure a neat and uniform finish using trowel with different dimension that fits withthe size ‘of the AAC blocks. ‘Seismic Gaps: Put 15mm - 20mm seismic gap between the AAC blocks and beams and columns. Seismic gaps play an impor- tant role inthe installation of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks. A seismic gap is a small gap left between adja: ‘cent AAC blocks during construction to allow for movement between biocks duringan earthquake. You can use backer ‘0d, sealant, styrofoam, PL. foam, or soft mortar. Horizontal and Vertical Rebars for Dowel: The 8 inches with 10mm diameter rebars are drilled in the beam, slab, columns and embedded into the blocks. ‘Accessories: Rubber mallet, carbide saw, dowel bar (inches, 10mm diameter), AAC Adhesives, cement, leveling ba, drill mixer, trowel.