We’ve recently partnered with FRAMECRETE, a leader in autoclaved aerated concrete panels. That’s because more and more customers were asking for this green precast building material with an R-value of 2.3 (vs. Stucco 0.2 and Cement Board 0.3) and fast installation (700 ft. a day per 2-3-person crew). Panels are thin, lightweight, and steel reinforced, with a super smooth finish. They don’t sag, warp, deform or crack – and joints between panels remain invisible over time. No wonder they’re in high demand!
Modern Structural Systems & FrameCrete!
Easier to install. Lighter. More durable.
It’s easy to see why aircrete panels from FrameCrete can make for a superior construction system.
What is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete?
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (also known as AAC or aircrete) is a precast green building material that’s been used globally for over 70 years. It’s used extensively in residential, commercial, and industrial construction, and is a well-established building material. Because of its superior characteristics, autoclaved aerated concrete has rapidly gained worldwide market share against conventional building materials. AAC is an eco-friendly building material made from sand (or fly ash), cement, lime, gypsum, aluminum powder, and water. It’s an aerated concrete that provides insulation, structure, and fire protection in a lightweight product.
FrameCrete offers two types of panels
Residential & Commercial Cladding
Light, prefabricated concrete, with a steel mesh inside and a super smooth exterior finish. Installed by applying adhesive mortar between mating faces and fasteners to attach the panels to a standard steel frame.
Two standard sizes available:
- 4’ x 2’ (1.97” and 2.95” thicknesses available)
- 7’ x 2’ (1.97” and 2.95” thicknesses available)
Advantages:
- R-value: 2.3 vs. Stucco 0.2 and Cement Board 0.3
- Fast installation: 700/ft. a day per 2–3-person crew
- Thin, lightweight, and steel reinforced
- Super smooth finish – great for savings on the finish coat
- Does not sag, warp, deform or crack
- Joints between panels remain invisible over time
Application:
- Facades
- Exterior walls
Weight:
- 12 lbs./ft2
Industrial AAC Panels
Can be placed on any structure: masonry, wood, reinforced concrete, or metal. Designed in accordance with the recommendations of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Guide for Design and Construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Panels.
Variable sizes available:
- Up to 19.6’ x 2’ (4” to 12” thicknesses available)
Advantages:
- Fast installation: 1,614/ft. a day per 2-person crew (panel placement, prior preparations must be made to receive panel)
- Some applications may not require adhesive
- Thermal, acoustic, and fire resistant
- Comfortable, safe, and productive workspace
Application:
- Perimeter walls
- Fences
Weight:
- 3 lbs./ft2 for 4” thick panels
