Aircrete is the generic term for cellular concrete. The millions of tiny air bubbles trappedwithin a Celcon Block provide a wide range of benefits:

• Excellent thermal insulation which reduces energy use in the building. When combined withother building materials such as brick and insulation products, extremely low U-Values can be achieved, easily meeting the requirements of the energy aspects of the UK's BuildingRegulations (such as Part L in England)
   
• Using simple construction details, the BRE has shown that the use of aircrete cansignificantly reduce heat loss at thermal bridges within a building (such as at junctions of walls and floors).

The house pictured right used solid wall aircrete and the Thin-Joint system to achieveexcellent thermal and acoustic results.

Being of a relatively high mass (compared to lightweight framed structures), walls built with aircrete can provide a high degree of thermal mass which helps create a comfortable internal environment in the building.

A high strength to weight ratio ensures that H+H aircrete can meet the requirements of the structural design of a building without the manual handling risks associated with heavy masonry materials. The lighter weight of aircrete also means that the loading on a framed structure will be less, thereby reducing the strength requirement of the superstructure or foundations in certain conditions.

To determine the products and applications we have available, follow the links on the Left hand panel or follow the Library link to download information on our products and services.
 

For more information please call 01732 886444 or email info@hhcelcon.co.uk.