Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 4/3/18 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.
An autoclave for aerated concrete is a pressure vessel that’s used to produce the lightweight, foam concrete (aerated concrete) blocks that are popular building materials.
Are you missing out on the benefits of autoclave aerated concrete (AAC)?
ACC is a great building tool that’s made from lightweight, precast foam concrete.
It’s been in use since the 1920s, though it should be utilized more often than it is.
If you are unfamiliar with AAC, take a look at some of the many reasons why you should use it for your next building project.
Aerated concrete is commonly used as a building material for making walls, floors, and roofs.
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks make for much faster construction times.
The blocks are larger and have fewer joints than the other, non-autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, which makes them easier to maneuver and leads to faster completion times.
Also, aerated concrete blocks are easier to handle than other blocks and drills and saws can easily cut through the blocks to make them the size and shape they need to be in order to fit a specific place.
Another reason why autoclave aerated concrete blocks should be used is that they are more fire-resistant.
The blocks can last anywhere from two to six hours before burning through, depending on the size of the block.
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks are very strong and they far outlast that of their ordinary counterparts.
The blocks consist of materials that are not biodegradable and repel mold.
Because of their great strength, AAC blocks are more stable as well.
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks can be used with less steel and concrete to hold them in place due to weighing significantly less than traditional concrete blocks.
This can lower the cost to build because you don’t have to use as much of the concrete and steel.
When noise is an issue, autoclave aerated concrete block is the way to go.
Its characteristics are just right for buildings like hotels or movie theaters.
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks are created with the use of non-toxic materials in order for them to be safe for use.
As a result, they are not likely to attract mice and other pests.
The amount of energy that can be saved by using AAC blocks is another great benefit.
The blocks are very well insulated and help to achieve a comfortable temperature inside the building, leading to a reduced need for the HVAC system to work overtime to cool or heat the space.
Autoclave aerated concrete is a lightweight, foam concrete that’s used in construction for building walls, floors, and roofs. It comes out of the autoclave in block form.
Autoclave aerated concrete has a lot of benefits to offer.
You’ll want to think about using AAC for you next building project and experience the advantages for yourself.
Contact Tank Fab for more information about what you can do with autoclaved aerated concrete.
