Guidelines

Guideline

Here we provide simple Guidelines that how to use Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Block for Commercial, Industrial and residential construction.

Mortar For Masonry

The blocks shall be embedded with a mortar, the strength of which is relatively lower than that of the mix used for making blocks in order to avoid the formation of cracks. A 1:6 cement - sand mortar may be used.

Wetting of Block Before Application

These blocks need not be wetted before or during the laying in the walls; in case the climatic condition so required, the top and the sides of the blocks may be slightly moistened.

Mortar Thickness

Keep it limited to 10 to 12 mm in cement sand mortar & 3 to 4 mm in ready mix mortar.

Coping Beam

Horizontal coping at 0.9 to 1.2 mtr height & Vertical coping in centre if wall length is more than 3 mtr, with 2nos 8mm reinforcement, M20 concrete.

Storage

The blocks shall be stored in such a way as to avoid any contact with moisture on the site.

Plaster

Plaster thickness required Internal: 10 to 12mm, External: 15 to 17mm