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corrosion and gives thematerial both
dimensional accuracy and stability.
The steel reinforcing is placed in the
moulds before the mix is added. The
manufacturing process is then the
same as described above for unre-
inforced elements. It is available as
blocks, precast reinforced units such
as floors, walls, roofs and lintels.
Features and Benefits
High Speed of Construction
Hebel panels are faster to construct
and require significantly less la-
bour when compared to traditional
masonry construction techniques
leading to substantial savings and
reduced on-site costs depending on
the finish required.
• This means a cleaner
safer work area during
construction and less
clean-up at completion
• Fast installation and
easy workability with
simple tools result in
lower construction costs
• Can be cut and shaped
like wood with simple
hand tools
• Chasing of walls can be
done by hand or with a
wood router
• Smooth finish can substan-
Everite’s
IBT
systems
A
AC as a building material has
gained a considerable share
of the international construc-
tion market since its inception in the
1920’s in Sweden. Today it maintains
its reputation of the buildingmaterial
of the future. It is viewed as a revolu-
tionary material that offers a unique
combination of strength, light-
weight, thermal insulation, sound
absorption, unsurpassed
fire resistance and un-
precedented ease
of construction.
Everite Build-
ing Products
h a s b e e n
recognised
for its role
in innova-
tive build-
i n g s y s -
t ems and
is renowned
for its range
of Nutec Fibre
Cement roofing,
ceilings and cladding
materials.
Hebel AAC ticks all the boxes
with speed of construction, thermal
performance, thermal, sound and
fire, requiring standard masonry
the product has proved its cost ef-
fectiveness.
AAC is made from sand, lime, ce-
ment, water and aluminium powder
acting as a foaming agent to form
a homogenous cellular structure
known as calcium silicate hydrate.
One quarter the weight of conven-
tional concrete curing in autoclaves
for up to 12 hours. It is this autoclav-
ing process that gives this material
its unique and superior performance
characteristics over any other.
Hebel reinforced elements, such
as slab panels and wall panels, con-
tain specially coated steel to prevent
Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) has appointed Everite
Building Products as the only producer in Africa of the product in a
licensing deal with the Xella Group.
tially remove plastering trades
Load-bearing capacity
Being a masonry product, Hebel
blocks and panels provide the at-
tributes of being solid, strong and
secure – all of these normally associ-
ated with traditional bricks. The 600
kg/m³ density product has a 5 MPa
compressive strength and is rated for
building up to four storey level and
in earthquake zones due to its high
strength and weight ratio.
Fire resistance
Non-combustible and renowned for
its highly fire resistant properties a
150 mm thick ACC