AAC White Paper - A Comparison of Brick and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Efficient Materials for Residential Building Facades - A Comparison of Brick and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), this White Paper discusses the use of brick and AAC – two of the most commonly used materials in residential construction. We identify the differentiating factors that are commonly misrepresented, and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each material for cladding applications. Architects and designers must give sufficient weight to the process of evaluating cladding materials. The use of ef cient facade materials plays a critical role in optimising operational energy requirements and other functional characteristics desired in modern buildings. They also have a significant impact on the longevity and maintenance of the building.