Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a type of precast concrete composed of
natural raw materials. It is a lightweight foam concrete building material
suitable for making construction blocks.Based on German technology and
produced in Nepal itself, AAC Itta is the best alternative to red bricks.
Resistant
to heat, sound, fire and earthquakes, AAC blocks are also lighter yet stronger
than traditional red bricks. It is easier to use, saves time and money in
construction and provides better results as well.
AAC is a produced
from a mixture of cement, sand, lime, alumina, and water and is one of the
most reliable building products in the market.
Benefits of AAC Block uses:
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is an eco-friendly and certified green
building material which is lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable
building blocks and 3 times lighter when compared to red bricks. It is easier
to use, saves time and money in construction and provides better results as
well. Benefits of AAC block are as folows:
> Easily Installation
>
Reduce Time on Construction
> Eco-Friendly
> Light Weight and
Strong
> Earthquake Resistance
> Heat and Sound resistant
>
Uniformity
Technical Comparision between AAC Itta (AAC Block) and Clay Bricks as follows:
- Breakage: AAC Block :
2-3%; Clay Bricks: 10 - 15%
- Cement Consumption: AAC Block :35-40 kg/m3; Clay Bricks: 60-70 kg/m3
- Money Saved:
AAC Block :upto 30%
- Dry density: AAC Block : 650-750 kg/m : very light weight ; Clay Bricks: 1800 kg m
: very heavy
- Variation in size : AAC Block : 1.5 mm
(+/-); Clay Bricks: 5 mm (+/-)
- Compressive Strength : AAC Block : 3-4 N/mm ; Clay Bricks: 2.5-3 N/mm
- Fire resistance
(8” wall): AAC Block : Up to 6 hours ; Clay Bricks:
Around 2 hours
- Energy saving: AAC Block :
Approximately 30% for heating and cooling
- Thermal insulation: AAAC Block
: 0.16-0.18 w/m K; Clay Bricks: 0.81 w/m K
Average price of AAC Block:
- AAC Block Size: 4 inch (600 x 200 x 100mm): starts from Rs.
130-150
- AAC Block Size: 6 inch (600 x 200 x 150mm) : starts from Rs.
190-230
- AAC Block Size: 8 Inch (600 x 200 x 200mm) : starts from Rs.
260-300
The price range varies from company to company.
Some of the top AAC Block Suppliers and manufacturers in Nepal area as follows:
1. AAC Itta Udyog Pvt. Ltd.
- Address: Charkhal, Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Phone: 977 - 01- 4421166, 980-1042222
https://aacitta.com/
2. Aero Bricks Nepal (Aero Lite AAC Block)
Address:Valley Complex (Valley Cold Store), Kathmandu-16, Nayabazar
Phone: 01-4386165, 9802075764
https://www.aerobricksnepal.com/
3. AAC Lightbricks block
Address: Pashupati Vision Building, Pingalasthan, Gaushala, Kathmandu
Phone: 01-4113596 , 9801235440 , 9801235441
http://lightbrick.com.np/
4. AAC Nepal Traders Pvt. Ltd.
- Address: Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal
- Phone: 977-9810364666
5. AAC Blocks Industries Pvt. Ltd
Address : Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4239600
6. ASU Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Pepsicola, Jadibuti, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-9801080330
5. TRADE Empire
- Address: Manohara Planning, Bhaktapur
- Phone: 9802316981, 9802316983, 9802316984
