Features & Benefits

AAC is solid and lightweight masonry building material. It can be used in all types of residential or commercial construction, and is effective in virtually all climates.

Save money
Simple to work with: the number of components and construction steps are less than some other forms of construction. Also, AAC can be easily cut, drilled and shaped on a building site using conventional tools and power tools.This means that because AAC is a simple building product to work with and easy to maneuver around the building site it helps to keep labor costs to a minimum and save money on your building project.

Insulation
Keep warmer in winter and cooler in summer AAC has excellent thermal values and insulation to moderate extremes of temperture, therefore making it cheaper to heat a home in winter and cool it in summer.

Durable homes and buildings constructed with AAC won’t rot or decay. They will last indefinitely!

Great for the environment:
AAC is a natural mineral-based material, therefore if recycled; the product will turn to dust.

Safe: Lightweight: AAC is one-fifth the weight of standard concrete. Proven results: AAC has been used for construction worldwide since the 1920’s and now has been customised to suit New Zealand’s conditions and the New Zealand Building code.

Fire Resistance
AAC has a two hour fire rating. AAC is non toxic and non allergenic, it is fully breathable and doesn’t retain moisture. AAC’s panel construction have sufficient relief in them, which means in an earthquake a building can move comfortably in order to minimise damage.

Flexibility
Celcrete can be used for a multitude of purposes:
These include
Exterior cladding
Interior wall panels
Flooring
Letterboxes
Fireplace surrounds
Fences
Landscaping
Solid load bearing wall construction


AAC has had a resounding appraisal by BEAL, an independent building product assessment company based north of Wellington who provide a quality assesment of building materials.

What they found:

AAC: Is easy to handle and work with. AAC material is strong but 1/5th the weight of concrete. AAC Panel is easy to cut or shape – efficiency in building!

Material is non-combustible – helps prevent the spread of fire!

Material has insulation properties, which assists in meeting the insulation requirements of NZS 4218 – enabling warm and comfortable homes!

Material is known to be very durable as well as economical – real value for money!

Material is an inert environmentally friendly product with low carbon rating – very eco-friendly!
Can be assembled and installed by trained installers quickly and competitively – saves time and money!

Designers will find AAC cladding systems highly adaptable to suit most architectural designs while receiving full technical support and advice.

Contractors will find buildings can be constructed quickly and safely using the AAC cladding system. Using the appropriate combination of panels and accessories, productivity can be greatly increased.

Home owners will greatly appreciate the comfort and durability aspects of a masonry cladding requiring minimal maintenance and giving years of worry free protection to the occupants.