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AIRCRETE'S THIN LAYER SYSTEMS EARN MMC RECOGNITION

Aircrete's Thin Layer Systems Earn MMC Recognition

Aircrete's Thin Layer Masonry system, which has already been widely hailed by builders and developers for its ease of use and time saving benefits, has now been accepted by the Housing Corporation as a Modern Method of Construction (MMC).

The APA, has produced a factsheet, which is explains how Aircrete, which has been around for over 50 years, continues to be applied in new ways and is widely regarded as a modern construction material, and answers the Government's call to encourage the use of innovative building techniques and materials.

Builders are being encouraged to adopt MMCs for commercial, environmental and economical reasons, and in the housebuilding sector use of Aircrete's Thin Layer System has proved beneficial in a number of ways. For example, because it is one of the simplest construction methods to learn, it helping to overcome the skills shortage. It is a proven cost effective solution, and faster construction times are proven. It is also energy efficient, has better acoustic performance than many other products and uses sustainable materials, all helping to make it a favourite with many developers.

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