Wherever it is used, Aircrete's high level of thermal performance means Greater ease of working, faster build speed and enhanced heat-loss figures are just some of the many benefits which Aircrete blocks offer when used to construct foundations.

Being lightweight they are easy to handle and can be cut with ordinary hand tools. This allows builders to reduce foundation build-time by as much as 50%, thus making the use of Aircrete extremely cost-effective. Combined with its high compressive strength and proven reliability, it also offers a proven alternative to other construction methods. And, in addition to their use in foundation work, Aircrete blocks of other sizes are equally suitable for block and beam floors and external wall constructions.

Aircrete blocks are an ideal material for use below-ground and form a good, level platform on which to build brick and block walls. They reduce heat loss through the floor by up to 25% compared to other forms of construction and, when combined with a suspended beam and Aircrete block floor, they can achieve a possible 40% saving in floor U-values. In addition, the strong and lightweight cell structure of Aircrete blocks forms an extremely effective barrier against the penetration of moisture.

Because of their resistance to frost damage and sulfate attack, Aircrete blocks are BBA approved for use below DPC level in aggressive soil conditions. Freeze-thaw cycle tests have shown no reduction in strength under these conditions, and blocks are available which can be used in soils up to and including Class 4 sulfate levels (BRE digest 363).

A versatile range of block face sizes and thicknesses are available to match typical cavity and solid wall widths, and these are complemented by a range of strengths to suit both housing and non-housing applications.

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