Introduction
Blocks are the essential building materials in our country. With the increase in urbanization and demand for construction materials, the industry has seen a sudden growth. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete blocks are the best substitutes for traditional clay bricks. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete or AAC blocks are lightweight, precast, foam concrete building materials used for making blocks. They are eco-friendly and certified green building materials. They are light, load-bearing, accurate, precise size, and durable building substance, produced in a wide range. These excellent attributes of AAC blocks make them beneficial in reducing construction costs and are used in the construction of various projects such as residential homes, commercial & industrial buildings and many more.
Description
- Facilitates Saving in Steel & Concrete:
The use of AAC blocks in construction projects provides proper savings in steel and concrete, also offering reinforcement of approximately 20%. It is because of the lightweight feature of the AAC block, which drastically reduce the dead load of the structure. Hence, the need for steel reinforcement is reduced heavily by up to 20% compared to traditional clay bricks.
- Reduced Mortar Consumption:
The overall mortar usage is low due to the bigger size of the AAC blocks compared to traditional clay bricks. The number of joints drastically reduces and the use of mortar also decreases by approximately 60%.
- Reduced Plastering Cost:
The usage of plaster is low as AAC blocks are accurate, unlike the traditional clay bricks. Therefore, a thin layer of plaster is sufficient for building a wall. Also, plastering cost savings can be approximately 35-40%.
- Faster Construction & Time Saving:
The AAC blocks offer faster construction because they are multiple times larger than traditional clay bricks. The ease of laying AAC blocks involves one-third of the number of joints compared to conventional clay bricks. Also, the accurate dimensions of AAC blocks and the no curing requirement offer time-saving up to 30%. Hence, the construction project will finish within a shorter time frame with much ease and superiority.
- Reduced Manpower/Labour costs:
Assessing labor working hours is a crucial part of the construction. The perfect big size of AAC blocks offers ease of laying with one-third of the number of joints, accurate dimensions, and no curing requirement. AAC blocks additionally offer time savings by approximately 40%.
- Reduced Transportation Cost:
Transportation is a significant aspect that helps AAC blocks reduce construction costs drastically. The weight of AAC blocks plays a vital role while determining the transportation charges because the product’s overall weight determines the on-road costing. The AAC blocks, lighter than traditional clay bricks are much cheaper to transport, thereby saving the cost of transportation.
Conclusion
The Autoclaved Aerated Concrete blocks or AAC blocks offer various cost-effective advantages to the construction industry in flexibility, enhanced workability, reduced transportation costs, lower workforce costs, etc. The significant factors affecting the cost-effectiveness of AAC blocks include reducing time, build quality, features, and manufacturing products and practices. With the best-in-class features, utility, and lower overall charges, AAC blocks are considered highly beneficial in reducing construction costs and helping in the smooth construction process.
About Taj AAC Blocks
TNE AAC Private Limited is one of the top business houses within the North‐eastern region. It has introduced its premium quality AAC blocks under the brand name Taj AAC Blocks. It is manufactured in our highly advanced factory at Changsari, Kamrup (Rural), ensuring our AAC block’s superior quality and uniform shape, making it user-friendly and easy to handle.