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AAC BLOCKS: PROS AND CONS

  AAC stands for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is a light weight concrete material used for manufacturing of building blocks.  Let’s know more about ACC block : AAC Blocks are called Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. Autoclaved implies that these blocks are burnt in a furnace. Aerated implies that there are voids present in the AAC blocks and are completely made of Concrete. SIZES:   As per IS-2185 Part-III, clause3.2 AAC blocks come in lengths of 400mm, 500mm or 600mm. AAC blocks come in height exactly half of the length i.e., of 200mm, 250mm or 300mm. AAC blocks come in width of 100mm,150mm,200mm or 250mm   During the Islamic period, all methods of tile decoration were brought to perfection in Persia. ADVANTAGES   1. Porous in nature 2.    Require less quantity of mortar because the surfaces are smooth and            levelled.                      3. Curing required is also very less. It requires only sprinkles of water. 4. It can be cut easily with the help of a drill or an ordinary