Can AAC Block Reduce Construction Cost?

Using AAC Blocks provides Saving in Steel & concrete

Using AAC blocks provides savings in steel & concrete in addition to offering reinforcement of up to 20%.This is due to their light weight feature that drastically reduces the dead load of a building. Hence, the need for steel reinforcement is cut significantly by up to 20% as compared to the case of red burnt bricks.

Reduction of Mortar consumption

Mortar usage is reduced owing to the massive size of AAC blocks as compared to red bricks. The number of joints is reduced by 65% and the usage of mortar is reduced by 60%.

Deduction of plastering cost

Plaster Usage is also reduced as AAC comes in precise and accurate dimensions unlike red bricks. Also, these blocks after installation make for a wall that is without any undulation. Therefore, a thin layer of plaster is sufficient when it comes to building a wall. Plastering cost savings are approximately 35%.

Faster Construction & Time saving

AAC blocks come with faster construction times owing to their being 7 times the size of ordinary red bricks. Also begging consideration is the ease of laying of AAC blocks, which involve 1/3rd the number of joints in comparison with burnt clay bricks. In addition, the precise dimensions of AAC blocks and their no curing requirement offers time saving of up to 30%. Owing to the factors mentioned above, your project is completed within a much shorter time frame as compared to a finish with red bricks.

Saving financial cost

Money borrowed or invested in a project has its financing cost or opportunity cost. The sooner the project gets completed the sooner it becomes ready to yield utility, thus saving your financial cost, or interest charges.

Manpower or Labour Implication

Evaluating man-hours or labor is an integral part of construction. AAC Blocks, due to their bigger size as compared to red bricks, promote ease of laying with 1/3rd the number of joints, precise dimensions and no curing requirement. AAC blocks also offers savings on time committed by up to 40%.

Transportation/Freight Cost:

Transportation/Freight is a major area where AAC Blocks Reduce Construction Costs. In this, the weight of the blocks plays an important role in deciding the freight charges, since the cost of on road transportation is based on the weight of the product. AAC Blocks, being 1/3rd the weight as compared to red bricks, are much cheaper to transport, thus saving cost of transportation.