Benefits of POWERLITE™ AAC BLOCKS
Eco-friendly & Sustainable
- Non-polluting manufacturing process – the only by-product is
- Made of non-toxic ingredients.
- Does not exude gases.
- Total energy consumption for producing Powerlitetm AAC is less than ½ of what it takes to produce other building material.
Lightweight
- 3-4 times lighter than traditional bricks, therefore, easier and cheaper to transport.
- Powerlite AAC block weighs approximately 50% less than a standard CMU block.
- Usage reduces overall dead load of a building, thereby allowing construction of taller buildings.
Thermally Insulated & Energy Efficient
Tiny air pores and thermal mass of blocks provide excellent thermal insulation, thus reducing heating and air conditioning costs of a building by almost 30
Fire Resistant
- Non-combustible and fire resistant up to 1600° C.
- Can withstand up to 6 hours of direct exposure.
Acoustic Performance
- Superior sound absorption qualities due to porous structure of blocks.
- Offers sound attenuation of about 42 dB, blocking out all major sounds and disturbances.
- Ideal for schools, hospitals, hotels, offices, multi-family housing and other structures that require acoustic insulation.
Easy Workability and Design Flexibility
- Blocks can be easily cut, drilled, nailed, milled and grooved to fit individual requirements.
- Available in custom sizes.
- Simplifies hydro-sanitary and electrical installations, such as pipes or ducts, which can be installed after the main construction is complete.
Earth Quake Resistant
- Lightweight blocks reduce mass of a structure, thus decreasing the impact of an earthquake on a building. Non-combustible nature provides an advantage against fires, which commonly accompany earthquakes.
- Termite/Pest Resistant Due to structure of blocks, Powerlitetm AAC cannot be damaged or infested by termites and other pests.
Precision
- Available in exact sizes.
- Results in smooth walls with perfect contact between different elements.
- Reduces cement and steel usage.
Termite/Pest Resistant
Due to structure of blocks, Powerlitetm AAC cannot be damaged or infested by termites and other pests.
Cost Savings
- Reduces operating cost by 30% to 40%.
- Reduces overall construction cost as it requires less joining and reduces need for cement and steel.
- Faster Construction reduces labour costs.
- High-insulation blocks save up to 30% in energy costs.
- Variety in sizes of blocks and thinner/no plastering requirement helps increase carpet area.
- Paint and plastering last longer as almost nil efflorescence affects Powerlitetm AAC. This translates into lower maintenance costs.
Faster Construction
- Reduces construction time by 20%.
- Different sizes of blocks help reduce the number of joints in wall masonry.
- Lighter blocks make construction easier and faster.
- Easy to install. Sets and hardens quickly.