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Fast Track Into A New Century

• ID:

  3027

• ESCSI:

  3650.014

• Author:

  Unknown

• Publication Name:

  Masonry Construction

• Type of Publication:

  Article

• Publisher:

  A Hanley-Wood Publication

• Dated:

  Jul/Aug 2003

• Issue/Volume:

• Other ID:

• Page(s):

  26-38

• Reference List:

• Abstract:

  Masonry material challenges
  Even as competitive products have evolved, so have masonry material. “We have researched autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and my feeling is that this material is going to be a home run for the masonry industry”, reasoned Dexter. “AAC is a lightweight product with great fire ratings, is mold-proof, and is part of the “green” movement. It will help the industry take back work lost to drywall, mainly in fire walls.