| Parameter | MAXCRETE AAC Block | Clay Brick |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Materials | Cement, sand, high quality lime, gypsum, aluminum powder | Top fertile soil |
| Eco-Friendliness | Pollution free | Emissions Carbon dioxide (CO2), uses high energy, wastes agricultural land |
| Size in mm (Length x Height x Width ) |
L x H: 600 mm x 200 mm W: 100 mm -250 mm (Customized) |
L X H: 241.3 mm x 69.85 mm W: 114.3 mm (Non-customized) |
| Dry Density | 550-850 Kg/m³ | 1800-1950 Kg/m³ |
| Fire Resistance | 4 to 6 hours | 2 hours |
| Sound Reduction Index | 40-45 db | 50 db |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.12- 0.18 W/m-k | 0.81- 1.0 W/m-k |
| Mortar Consumption | Requires less mortar due to flat and even surface & less number of joints. | Requires more mortar due to irregular surface & more number of joints. |
| Structural cost | Saving up to 20% in structural cost (subject to project design) | No such savings |
| Ease of Working | Can be directly cut or shaped/ sculptured as required | Not possible |
| Breakage & Utilization | Negligible breakage almost 100 % utilization is possible. | On an average, 10 to 12% breakage happens on construction site, so 100% utilization is not possible |
| Maintenance | Less due to its superior finish | Comparatively higher |
| Labor Output | Less labors are required | More labors are required due to small size and lots of joints |
| Energy saving | Low thermal conductivity helps in saving electricity costs 20-30% for heating and cooling of house | No savings |
| Construction speed | Very fast due to bigger size & lightweight | Comparatively slower |
| Quality | Uniform and Consistent | Normally varies |
| Capillary Water Absorption | Less (due to low density) | More (due to High Density) |
| Carpet area | More due to less thickness of walling material | Comparatively low |
| Availability | Throughout the year | Seasonal |