Fasteners are available that easily drive into Ytong AAC walls and are capable of securing heavy items. These fasteners are similar to standard concrete "spread-fast" anchors. Since Ytong AAC is less dense than standard concrete, fasteners can be driven in with a hammer. Specialty drills are not required. Unlike stud walls, fasteners can be placed anywhere in Ytong AAC walls. No need to explore to find studs for hanging heavy objects.

Almost never. Ecolite Ytong AAC walls are insulated by millions of tiny air cells which reduce thermal conductivity. The thick walls also benefit from high thermal mass, much like a log home.

Easily. People often imagine that wiring will be a challenge due to the solid structure of Ytong AAC blocks. When they discover how versatile and workable Ytong AAC really is, they are pleasantly surprised. There are 2 standard methods for installing wiring in Ytong Autoclaved Aerated Concrete walls. Many installers use a combination. Routing: Build the walls first. The electrician draws directly on the block to indicate where the wires will go.

Ytong AAC is probably the safest building product available. Ytong AAC is a non-toxic product that does not pollute the air, land or water. During the manufacturing process, waste from the cutting process is recycled back with raw materials and used again. During construction, there is virtually no waste generated. Ytong AAC products were designed to respond to the urgent need to conserve and protect the earth's precious natural resources.

No. Ytong AAC was first commercially produced in 1923 in Sweden. Since then, Ytong AAC construction systems such as masonry units, reinforced floor/roof and wall panels and lintels have been used on all continents and every climatic condition.

Standard elastomeric paint, traditional or synthetic stucco, thin brick facing, tile, siding materials or any other building finish can be used on the outside of Ytong AAC walls. Inside, Ytong AAC walls can be finished with plaster, textured paint, gypsum drywall or any other interior finish.

The very same way you would hang it on a brick wall or concrete block wall. It's simple to drill a hole and insert an anchor.

Our countertops weigh approximately 23 lbs. per square foot, which is several pounds more than granite, but well within load capacities for standard North American residential construction. Generally little or no special reinforcement is required to quality-made cabinets. Off-the-shelf store-bought modular cabinets, single-wall, or pressboard cabinets may require vertical plywood reinforcements.

Not any more than melamine press-board cabinets, but it ends there. They have an incredible strength to weight ratio only achieved through Metalline’s method of manufacturing and construction.

Yes, in fact it will last longer. The durability of Ytong AAC has been proven in every type of climate in the world for over 75 years.

The structural span for floor/roof and wall panels depends on the live and dead loads and the thickness of the panel. for wall panels, the maximum structural span depends on the design load and thickness of panels. However, wall panels can be designed for almost all design loads typically required by national design codes.

Close to the end of each wizard you are given a choice of how many shelves each particular cabinet module will contain. Simply select the correct quantity using the selector.

They are surprisingly lightweight and can be hung in a matter of minutes -- even our largest mirrors only weigh a total of about 7 or 8 pounds; the small mirrors weigh only 2 or 3 lbs. We solder extra-strong copper brackets into the back of the mirror (one on each side), to which we connect twisted-strand wire capable of holding up to 75 lbs. This allows the mirror to hang with a simple picture hook, in the same way you would hang a framed photograph or painting.

Shelving can easily be fixed to rammed earth walls with masonry wall fasteners. Pictures can be hung using a nail, wherever your heart desires, as you do not have to find that elusive wall stud to hammer your nail into.

Almost never. SafeCrete AAC walls are insulated by millions of tiny air cells which reduce thermal conductivity. The thick walls also benefit from high thermal mass, much like a log home. AAC block walls at least 8" thick typically provide sufficient insulation in southern climates. For more information, please see our Energy Efficient page.

Ytong Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Ytong AAC) is well known as an environmentally friendly construction material. The production of Ytong AAC requires only a fraction of the energy compared to other materials. The manufacturing process emits no pollutants and creates no by-products or toxic waste products. Ytong AAC is manufactured from common and abundant natural raw materials.

Ytong AAC has proven to be a very durable material. There are numerous structures in many different climates worldwide, many over 75 years old, in excellent condition. Ecolite Ytong AAC will not rot, warp, rust, corrode, or otherwise decompose. Termites and other pests do not eat it. Ytong AAC will not burn. The millions of tiny cells in Ytong AAC cushion buildings from major force, preventing progressive collapse.

Ytong AAC outperforms concrete and wood. Ytong AAC is the only durable, structural, thermal and fire rated material all in one product. For example, in wood construction, insulation and drywall must be added to make the wall fire rated and thermally compliant. In addition, insulation must be added to masonry to obtain reasonable thermal values.

a non-organic mineral based material, Ytong AAC products do not promote the growth of mildew and molds. Mildew may appear over finishes if material used for finishing promotes the growth of mildew.

Many of the conventional exterior finishing systems such as one coat plastering (sometimes referred to as a hard coat system) and two coat systems can be used over Ytong AAC as an exterior finish. Other options such as brick veneer, stone and siding can be used and have been used in many residential projects.