AAC Block
Hebel RAAC Blocks enable faster construction, improved energy efficiency, and durable, sustainable walls.
AAC Blocks
Hebel RAAC Blocks enable faster construction, improved energy efficiency, and durable, sustainable walls.
Advantages
- Lightweight: Reduces structural load and foundation cost.
- Excellent Thermal Insulation: Improves energy efficiency and indoor comfort.
- Fire Resistant: Non-combustible with high fire-rating performance.
- Sound Insulation: Cellular structure helps reduce noise transmission.
- Fast Construction: Larger block size and easy workability speed up masonry.
- Eco-Friendly: Low embodied energy; uses fewer natural resources.
- Dimensional Accuracy: Enables thin-bed mortar and smoother finishes.
- Pest & Mold Resistant: Inorganic material prevents decay and infestation.
Applications
- Load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls.
- Residential houses and villas.
- Apartments and multi-story buildings.
- Commercial buildings and offices.
- Schools, hospitals, and institutional facilities.
- Industrial buildings and warehouses.
- Fire-rated partition walls.
AAC Blocks vs Conventional Masonry
| Feature | AAC Blocks | Clay Bricks | Concrete Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Very lightweight | Heavy | Heavy |
| Thermal Insulation | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
| Fire Resistance | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sound Insulation | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| Block Size | Large, precise | Small | Medium |
| Construction Speed | Fast | Slow | Moderate |
| Mortar Type | Thin-bed mortar | Cement-sand mortar | Cement-sand mortar |
| Finish Quality | Smooth, minimal plaster | Requires thick plaster | Requires plaster |
| Structural Load | Low dead load | High dead load | High dead load |
| Sustainability | High, eco-friendly | Low | Moderate |