The use of lightweight Aircrete blocks offers many benefits to the construction of external walls, not least of which is the facility to build in a traditional way whilst still complying with the energy requirements of the Building Regulations.

The use of lightweight Aircrete blocks offers many benefits to the construction of external walls, not least of which is the facility to build in a traditional way whilst still complying with the energy requirements of the Building Regulations.

The unique cell structure of Aircrete blocks makes them resistant to frost damage and sulfate attack. It also forms a highly effective barrier to moisture penetration, making the blocks ideal for use on external walls. Their excellent thermal performance minimises heat loss and compares very favourably to other materials used for external walls, as does their compressive strength. The thermally efficient characteristics inherent in every block help maintain insulation across openings and also avoid cold-bridging effects when used as the cavity closer.

Lightweight and easy to handle (a typical 100mm block weighs approximately 1/3 of the 20Kg health and safety guideline) Aircrete blocks can be easily cut and shaped with ordinary hand tools. This makes them easy to fix, especially around doors and windows, enabling wall construction times to be shortened significantly and costs to be reduced accordingly.

Within the available range of blocks are those for use in beam and block floors, foundations and internal walls, plus Aircrete blocks offering good acoustic performance and great flexibility in design. They are compatible with many types of weatherproof finish, such as render or tile hanging, and are fully loadbearing, allowing joists to be supported directly on the walls themselves.

A versatile range of face sizes, thicknesses and strengths are available to match many different applications.

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