In modern times, AAC is produced and being used across more than 70 nations throughout the world. We at Joyous Blocks & Panels Pvt. Ltd., aim to formulate awareness about AAC products through our services and website both. AAC is a lightweight and permeable element that will further improve performance and cost too. The advantages are listed below:
| Parameter | AAC Blocks | Clay Bricks |
|---|---|---|
| Water usage in Construction | Low as water needs only for surface wetting before use. | High as water needs for curing before use. |
| Dry Density | 550-700 kg/m3 | 1800 kg/ m3 |
| Cost Benefit | Reduction in dead weight leading to savings in steel and concrete. | None |
| Termites & Pest Resistance | High | Low |
| Fuel Consumption | One sq ft of carpet area with AAC blocks will consume 1 kg of coal. | One sq ft of carpet area with clay bricks will consume 8 kg of coal. |
| Fire Resistance (8³ wall) | Up to 8 hours | Around 2 hours |
| Variation in Size | 1.5 mm (+/-) | 1.5 mm (+/-) |
| Energy Saving | Approximately 30% for heating and cooling. | None |
| Compressive Strength | 3.5-5 N/mm2 | 4-5 N/mm2 |
| Soil Consumption | Uses fly ash which is a thermal power plant waste product & thus no consumption of top soil. | One sq ft of carpet area with clay brick walling will consume 25.5 kg of top soil. |
| Workability | EASY. Can be used to create arches, curves etc. | Difficult |
| Labour | Organized sector with proper HR practices | Unorganized sector with rampant use of child labour. |
| Earthquake Resistance | Conformance to requirement of Seismic zone IV & V. | Conditional Conformance. |
| Production Facility | State-of-the-art factory facility, Fully automatic & highly consistency. | Unhealthy working conditions due to toxic gases. |
| Additional Floor Space | 2-8% additional space can be achieved. | No Contribution |
| Size | 600 mm x 250 mm x 100-300 mm | 225 mm x 100 mm x 65 mm |
| CO2 Emission | One sq ft of carpet area will emit 2.2 kg of CO2. | One sq ft of carpet area will emit 17.6 kg of CO2. |
