Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) block is a precast, lightweight and insulating green building product that is used as walling material and as a replacement for any building bricks, CLC Blocks etc. Due to strong thermal insulation, AAC blocks also find use in speciality applications such as firewalls, sound walls, roof tiling etc. Ecorex Buildtech manufactures these products at its state-of-the-art plant with the latest innovations under German technology in Raipur, Chhattisgarh under the Brand name "Ecorex AAC Blocks".

AAC blocks are in use for more than 90 years across the Globe. Structures built over 85 years ago are still standing today. However for India, this is an evolving product.

AAC was developed in 1924 in Sweden by an architectural science lecturer who was looking for alternate building material with properties similar to that of wood such as good thermal insulation, solid structure and easy to work etc. and having resistance against fire and termite.

Cement, Fly ash and Lime are the key ingredients for making Ecorex AAC Blocks. They are cured under steam curing known as Autoclave. Due to sustainable material envelope, these products are certified under the green rating system and help real-estate developers to get credit points.

Durability of AAC has been proven in every type of climate in the world-from Northern Finland to the deserts of the Mid-East. Ecorex AAC Blocks has excellent resistance to fire, moisture, termite and seismic attacks. It has a very high shelf life and does not decay like wood or bricks. Termites and other pests do not eat it. Millions of tiny cells in Ecorex AAC Blocks make them moisture resistant and also help in increasing the chance of survival during seismic attack.

K value for Ecorex AAC Blocks is around 0.16W/Mk and this results in strong thermal insulation of walls with energy saving upto 20%.

Yes, being light in weight it reduces the impact of earthquake forces on the fixed structures and increases chances of survival.

Hand Grips help in better handling and placing of blocks which result in reducing wastage and faster completion of work. Tongue & Groove provides automatic alignment of walls thus eliminating the need to check plumb. It also reduces mortar consumption and provides accurate walls with savings of time and money.

Ecorex AAC Blocks are manufactured at a state-of-the-art European plant with automatic process under German Technology. The plant is equipped with the latest innovations, such as horizontal curing and Green separation. This ensures that users are able to get an accurate and consistent product.

Being lightweight (1/3rd weight of clay bricks), Ecorex AAC Blocks are highly recommended for high rise buildings and help in reduction of total dead load of structure which directly helps in structural savings up to 20%.

Being lightweight (1/3rd weight of clay bricks), Ecorex AAC Blocks are highly recommended for high rise buildings and help in reduction of total dead load of structure which directly helps in structural savings up to 20%.

Ecorex AAC Blocks are better than concrete blocks as they are lighter in weight (1/5th weight) , have better thermal insulation (can save up to 20% energy) along with dimensional accuracy leading to smart wall and savings of cement. Ecorex AAC Blocks are much easier to work with as they can be sanded and cut easily. Due to autoclaving, Ecorex AAC Blocks are inert in nature.

Ecorex AAC Blocks offer immense Smart Benefits when compared to clay bricks. They are lighter in weight (1/3rd weight of clay bricks), have a bigger smart size, have much better thermal insulation and are earthquake resistant. Walls built with Ecorex AAC Blocks are dimensionally accurate and help to save time, space, steel, cement, water, labor and above all it helps to save our Mother-Earth. In totality, they are the smart choice for smart people.

No, Ecorex AAC Blocks are much lighter than Hollow blocks and much more uniform and accurate. They do not have any through cavity.

CLC Blocks has almost double the weight of Ecorex AAC Blocks. Ecorex AAC Blocks are much more accurate, durable ,stronger and Autoclaving helps to get a much more consistent product.

All kinds of paints and putty can be applied on Ecorex AAC Blocks. Dimensional accuracy of Ecorex AAC Blocks helps to reduce thickness of Plaster by 50%. Ecorex AAC Blocks require natural pre-curing. All kinds of cladding is possible on Ecorex AAC Blocks.

Inside, Ecorex AAC Blocks can be finished with plaster, POP or any other interior finish. They can be easily cut, chased, sawed and sanded. Hence there are unlimited design possibilities with Ecorex AAC Blocks

Regular masons and labor can work on Ecorex AAC Blocks with minimal training. Normal masonry practices, which adhere to IS:1905 (for Brick masonry) and IS:6041 (for AAC Block masonry), are applied in Ecorex AAC Blocks masonry work. Care should be taken to ensure savings on mortar and plaster. Please refer to the best practices guide for further explanation. It is important to use the right tools to get maximum productivity and quality. Please refer to the smart tools section in our website (www.ecorex.in).

To get maximum benefit and have smart walls, It is important to use the right tools to get maximum productivity and quality. (You may refer to the smart tools section for explanation on the right tools).

Yes, Ecorex AAC Blocks can be easily worked upon and can be cut to required dimensions with a saw having carbide tips. Please refer to the smart tools section for further explanation.

Yes, it is possible. Chasing lines can be done with proper hand or machine tools.

Yes, it is possible. Ecorex AAC Blocks density is lesser than standard concrete and hence fasteners like "spread-fast" anchors can be driven in with a hammer. Fasteners can be placed anywhere in the wall. These fasteners act as supports for WCs, Cabinets, AC's, frames or shelves. Bond beams can also be used.

Normal tools used in daily routine masonry can be used. For effective results and better productivity, special tools are highly recommended. Please refer to the smart tools section.

Ecorex AAC Blocks walls should be constructed with much lesser thickness of mortar. Thin bed mortars are ideal for this application. Since wall accuracy is far better with Ecorex AAC Blocks, plaster thickness also reduces.

As per IS:6041, in areas of moderate rainfall, one coat of mortar (1:6 strength) should be applied with standard thickness of 10-12 mm.

Ecorex AAC Blocks offers a large number of Smart Benefits. Ecorex AAC Blocks should be considered right from the design stage to get maximum benefits. One gets a better quality wall with Ecorex AAC Blocks. Depending on the cost of resources, life cycle cost can even be lower with Ecorex AAC Blocks when compared with clay bricks or CLC blocks.

Ecorex AAC Blocks surely helps in the reduction of the total dead load of the structure and is a good choice to construct an additional floor. It is recommended to consult a structural consultant for load calculations.

Ecorex AAC Blocks are not recommended for load-bearing walls.

Ecorex AAC Blocks are very lightweight for example, 600 X 200 X 100 mm blocks will have around 7.2 Kgs of weight in comparison to brick with a dimension of 230 x 115 X 75 mm which weighs around 3.57 Kgs.

Ecorex AAC Blocks need not be wetted before or during the laying of walls. In case the climatic conditions desire so, the top and the sides of the block may be moistened so as to prevent absorption of water from the mortar and ensure the development of the required bond with the mortar.

In the rainy season, blocks should be covered to avoid extra absorption of water.

Walls exposed constantly to water require waterproofing, else there is no need.

Not needed. The water absorption coefficient of Ecorex AAC Blocks is very less, hence it is recommended to cure at the masonry joints only.

Broken blocks can be easily cut to the desired size and if there is rubble, those can be used for filling in sunken areas.

No! Ecorex AAC Blocks are free from salt leaching properties.

Ecorex AAC Blocks can be used in large walling applications across various segments such as Residential Buildings, Commercial Complexes and Offices, Hotels and Hospitals, Educational Institutes, Industrial Buildings and infrastructures etc. Due to strong thermal insulation, Ecorex AAC Blocks also find use in specialty applications such as firewalls, sound walls, roof tiling etc.

You can refer to our installation manual at our website (www.ecorex.in ).

Ecorex AAC Blocks can be dispatched within a maximum of 2 working days after confirmation of order and there is no seasonal variation in supplies.

Ecorex AAC Blocks are available in length of 600mm, the height of 200mm and thicknesses from 75mm to 225mm as defined in IS-2185 (P-III):1984. For further information, please refer to technical specifications on our website or contact our marketing department (details given below).

No, there is no seasonal impact on the manufacturing process throughout the year.