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www.masonryhomes.co.nz
The
website of Ecolite Masonry Ltd
New Zealand Agents for AAC -
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
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We
are here to answer any of your questions - simply
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Welcome to our section dedicated to providing
information to Architects
Click here
for our Architect's Info Sheet in pdf format.
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Ecolite AAC meets architects’, engineers’ and
contractors' concern for durability, quality of construction,
building with energy-saving products, as well as the projected
future value of structures. The construction industry has
become more competitive, profit margins are shrinking and
construction schedules are accelerating, making Ecolite
blocks an increasingly attractive, cost effective building
material.
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AAC
blocks can easily be sawn.  |
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Ecolite blocks are a solid, high-performance concrete block
used for over 75 years in a variety of commercial, industrial
and residential construction applications worldwide in a
variety of climates. Ecolite AAC is affordable, readily
available, and can give perceptive designers an edge in
a very competitive market.
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Handholds facilitate easy block laying. |
Ecolite AAC is price competitive with other building materials
and offers benefits that can reduce overall project costs.
Lightweight Ecolite AAC yields overall structural economies
by reducing the mass that must be considered in seismic
design and the dead load transmitted to foundations and
superstructure members. Ecolite AAC installs easily without
special crews or equipment.
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Channels
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In addition to design and construction benefits, Ecolite
AAC provides significant advantages to building occupants
and homeowners over traditional masonry or wood framing.
Escalating cooling and heating costs make Ecolite AAC’s
high thermal efficiency and improved insulation properties
attractive to owners.
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AAC blocks used as 'Beam & Block' flooring. |
Ecolite AAC can also satisfy the more stringent construction
standards promulgated in the aftermath of recent fires,
hurricanes and earthquakes. Ecolite AAC’s proven durability
and environmental benefits appeal to those who are becoming
much more sensitive to the life-cycle economy of buildings.
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Installation
of AAC wall panels for commercial and industrial buildings.
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We are about to build our own factory in Auckland from
AAC panels - keep an eye on this page for progress pictures.
We will have some pdf documents for more precise information
here very soon. Meanwhile, if you have any technical questions,
please email us - click
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Construction of a supermarket in long span horizontal wall panels. |
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