With improved speed of construction, easy handling characteristics,
cost savings and improved thermal performance amongst their many benefits, it's easy to see why
Aircrete blocks are becoming an increasingly popular choice for the construction of beam
and block flooring.
The cell structure of Aircrete blocks allows them to combine high compressive strength and
proven reliability, and they can weigh up to 60% less than typical alternative materials. They are
easy to handle on site and can be cut and shaped with ordinary hand-tools, enabling construction times
for beam and block floors to be significantly reduced. They are also compatible with virtually any type
of flooring finish.
Aircrete blocks also offer significant advantages over the traditional concrete slab floor. They
need no hardcore base, do not require bare ground to be sealed with concrete, and with the aid of boards
can be walked on during the construction process. In addition, supporting the ground floor directly off
the walls eliminates the problems of clay heave and inadequately compacted hardcore which can affect
poured concrete slab floors.
The impressive thermal performance of Aircrete blocks - which are equally well-suited for use in external
walls and foundations - provides further cost-savings. Combining Aircrete block foundations with a
suspended beam and Aircrete block floor can achieve up to 40% savings in floor heatloss. This can
eliminate the need for additional insulation within the floor system and also reduce the need for
secondary insulation elsewhere in the house.
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