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Fire & Sound Barriers

AAC in Action: Sound Barriers

SIX GREAT REASONS TO USE AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE SOUND BARRIERS
Fire Resistant

1. FOUR (4) HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATING

AAC Panels will not ignite and have been in for use as freeway walls in Australia for over 15 years and Europe for over 50 years. With the ever increasing population in the high fire areas in our deserts, the benefits of using these effective fire barriers cannot be understated.
Acoustically Absorbant

2. HIGH ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

AAC Panels are available in various sizes and thickness and provide up to a 43 decibel reduction in sound. They are an excellent barrier for areas close to freeways and as privacy walls surrounding homes and businesses.
Safe for the Invironment

3. FRIENDLY TO THE ENVIRONMENT

The production of AAC uses less than 25% of raw materials to produce the same amount of standard concrete and contains no toxic gasses. There is practically no waste material for cleanup after installation.
Weather Resistant

4. DURABILITY

Although AAC is lightweight it is solid and strong and provides long term durability. It is impervious to termites and will not harbor vermin or any other type of pest. They also provide a high resistance to vandalism due to the strength of the material and steel reinforcement. AAC walls have proven to be very durable in extremely high winds withstanding a velocity in excess of 200 mph.
Easy of Installation

5. EASE OF  INSTALLATION

AAC Panels are installed between steel posts and anchored in a standard concrete foundation. Panels can be drilled, routed and shaped to any contour using conventional tools which allows great freedom of design to architects and urban planners. There are also a wide range of colors and textures available in the finishing coatings.

6. SPEED OF CONSTRUCTION

AAC has been proven to be as cost effective to use as standard concrete, in part due to the greater speed of construction and lower labor costs. Over 23 miles of Sound Wall Barrier have been constructed alongside State Route 51 in Arizona. This project was completed in approximately 8 months. The benefits achieved by lack of maintenance costs are also of prime consideration in choosing AAC over other materials.

 
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