When you make decisions about your home’s exterior cladding, you want something that not only looks good but also performs well. The Celcrete AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) Cladding System delivers on all fronts – strength, durability, energy efficiency, and peace of mind. In this article, we’ll explore the key benefits of Celcrete.
What Is Celcrete AAC?
Celcrete AAC is a lightweight, plaster-based cladding system made from autoclaved aerated concrete. It’s manufactured with sand, lime, cement, gypsum, water, and a carefully calibrated expansion agent, so that after processing it expands and becomes about one-fifth the weight of regular concrete – while maintaining impressive strength thanks to reinforced mesh.
Key Benefits of the Celcrete AAC Cladding System
Benefit
What It Means for Your Home
Strength & Structural Integrity
Meets NZ Building Code requirements; reinforced steel mesh helps the panels resist damage.
Moisture Protection
The panel’s cellular structure has many closed, tiny air spaces that reduce water absorption. When used with Celcrete’s Panel Veneer and Rendertek Plaster systems, it meets moisture-ingress standards.
Thermal Efficiency
The lower thermal conductivity plus the thermal mass helps keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer – leading to lower heating & cooling costs.
Sound Absorption / Insulation
Excellent acoustic insulation – blocks external noise better than many materials of similar weight.
Fire Resistance
Non-combustible, doesn’t smoke, drip, or emit toxic gases; high fire-ratings even without extra finishing.
Durability
Resistant to rot, rust, warping or decay; very low maintenance; impact and weather resilient.
Economics
Fewer construction steps, reduced wastage, simpler onsite work – all helping reduce overall cost.
Environmental
Made from abundant minerals; waste trimmed is recycled; inert and non-hazardous; minimal environmental pollutants in manufacture.
Why These Benefits Matter for Homeowners
Putting all that together, here’s what homeowners will gain:
Peace of mind knowing you’re using an environmentally friendly material, with warranties and performance that meet NZ’s strict Building Code.
Long-term protection of your biggest investment – less worry about moisture damage, rot, or degradation over time.
Better comfort and energy savings because your home retains heat in winter and stays cooler in summer.
Reduced upkeep costs – strong, durable materials = fewer repairs + less frequent repainting or replacement.
Ready to Benefit from Celcrete?
If you’re building new, renovating, or thinking about upgrading or repainting your cladding, Celcrete AAC is one of the best options out there. And if you want it done right – now or in the future – we’re here to help.
Contact us for a free consult or inspection. Let’s ensure your home has the strength, protection, and longevity it deserves – with the right system and the right people to take care of it.
Every detail counts – and with Celcrete, you know it’s done right.
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