AIRCRETE IS HALF TIME WINNER

Thin layer Aircrete masonry, together with foundation blocks and other Aircrete structural materials, were used on this East London development as part of a measured trial by the Housing Association to quantify actual savings in build times compared to building the same design using more traditional methods.

The two and three-storey homes also benefited from the very high thermal efficiency of the Aircrete solid wall construction, achieving a minimum SAP rating of 100 without the need for any secondary insulation. At the same time the exceptional dimensional tolerances allowed both internal and external walls to be finished using innovative cladding and sprayed-render systems, which further reduced build times. The results showed this 'whole-house' Aircrete approach saved on build time by a massive twelve weeks compared to traditional construction - almost halving the build time.

A copy of Aircrete's Factsheet 6 (Modern method of construction) can be obtained from the APA website.

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