The PowerPanel XL external wall system consists of 75mm thick, steel-reinforced AAC panels, fixed vertically to Hebel’s patented perforated Top Hat sections – providing a faster way of constructing external facades for residential builds.
Compared to traditional masonry, installation of the PowerPanelXL system is 60% faster and provides outstanding acoustic and thermal insulation performance. It is also non-combustible, making it the perfect choice in bushfire zones. Strong and solid, each PowerPanelXL panel also contains steel reinforcement for added strength with an anti-corrosion layer on the steel for maximum durability.
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a solid yet lightweight building material that’s widely used in construction throughout the world. The technology to manufacture AAC was developed in Scandinavia over 70 years ago.
In the AAC manufacturing process water and readily available dry ingredients – sand, lime and cement – are mixed with an expansion agent to form a semi-liquid mix called slurry which is poured into a mould. If panels are being produced then steel mesh reinforcement will be appropriately placed in the mould before the slurry pour.
Chemical reactions occur between the ingredients causing hydrogen to form, which in turn causes the slurry to rise. This is called the pre-curing stage. The hydrogen gas then dissipates leaving extremely small, finely dispersed air spaces. This is the essence of why AAC is much lighter than traditional concrete, yet strong and solid with excellent thermal properties.
The solid but still soft mix is separated from the mould and cut to form the right-sized blocks or panels for the batch. Any waste is recycled. The manufacturing process doesn’t stop there however. The uncured AAC panels are ‘baked’ under elevated heat and steam. The blocks and panels are ready when they’re hardened or cured.
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