Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)

VERTICAL WALL PANEL

Load-bearing precast panels that combine structure, insulation and fire resistance in one lightweight wall system

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Load-bearing Vertical Panels

Continuous Insulation and thermal mass

Simple monolithic wall assembly

4-Hour Fire Rating

Ready to receive interior & exterior finishes

STC 46-53 Sound Reduction

VERTICAL WALL PANELS

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How it works

Vertical AAC wall panels are set in place using light lifting equipment and then locked together with a cast-in-place concrete bond beam and vertical posts.

Building construction site with steel framing, concrete blocks, and building materials.

Interior Finish

Interior of a building under construction with unfinished walls, large front window, and a side window, concrete floor, and exposed metal framing on the ceiling.

VERTICAL WALL
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Exterior Finish

WHY BUILDING OWNERS CHOOSE AAC VERTICAL WALL PANELS

Owners choose vertical wall panels for projects where a resilient and insulated structural wall system is needed and where owner project requirements and construction goals are more demanding.

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DURABILITY + RESILIENCE

✓ Moisture and rot resistant
✓ Fire protection
✓ Resilient building envelope

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PERFORMANCE

✓ Load-bearing system
✓ High sound reduction
✓ Thermal performance

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LOWER TOTAL COSTS

✓ Simplified and integrated wall assembly
✓ Flexbile installation
✓ Reduced trade coordination and sequencing risk

WHERE VERTICAL WALL PANELS ARE USED

Vertical wall panels are used to construct simple buildings and secondary structures where challenging project requirements or site limitations make conventional building systems more difficult and expensive.

✓ Hospitality
✓ Healthcare
✓ Retail
✓ Industrial
✓ Public Utilities
✓ Stairwells & Elevator Shaft

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COMPARISON TO TRADITIONAL wall SYSTEMS

Vertical load-bearing AAC panels combine structure, insulation, and fire resistance in a single system—reducing construction time, simplifying coordination, and delivering high-performance buildings with lower total cost.

COMPARISON TO TRADITIONAL WALL SYSTEMS

Vertical load-bearing AAC panels combine structure, insulation, and fire resistance in a single system—reducing construction time, simplifying coordination, and delivering high-performance buildings with lower total cost.

Concrete Masonry (CMU)

WEAK POINTS

Labor intensive, block-by-block installation

Multi-layer wall assembly

Requires additional insulation

Longer construction schedules

AAC ADVANTAGE

Faster panelized installation

Continuous insulation included

Fewer trades and coordination risk

Factory precision improves quality and reduces waste

PRECAST CONCRETE

Weak Points

Heavy panels require large cranes and specialized logistics

Transportation and rigging constraints limit flexibility

Joints and connections require careful detailing

Poor thermal performance

AAC ADVANTAGE

Lightweight panels reduce crane size and handling requirements

Easier to transport, stage, and install on constrained sites

Simplified connections and detailing

Built-in insulation improves thermal performance

Panels can be field-modified for openings and adjustments

CAST-IN-PLACE Concrete

Weak Points

Multi-step process (formwork, reinforcing, pouring, curing)

Longer schedules due to forming and curing cycles

High labor and formwork costs

Requires additional insulation and finish systems

Weather-dependent installation can delay schedules

AAC ADVANTAGE

No formwork, pouring, or curing delays

Faster installation with reduced labor requirements

Integrated structure and insulation in one system

Less weather sensitivity during installation

Simplified wall assembly reduces overall construction time

SYSTEM

Concrete Masonry (CMU)

Precast Concrete

Cast-in-place Concrete

WEAK POINTS

Labor intensive, block-by-block installation

Multi-layer wall assembly

Requires additional insulation

Longer construction schedules

Heavy panels require large cranes and specialized logistics

Transportation and rigging constraints limit flexibility

Joints and connections require careful detailing

Poor thermal performance without added insulation layers

Limited field modification once panels are produced

AAC Advantage

Multi-step process (formwork, reinforcing, pouring, curing)

Longer schedules due to forming and curing cycles

High labor and formwork costs

Requires additional insulation and finish systems

Weather-dependent installation can delay schedules

Faster panelized installation

Continuous insulation included

Fewer trades and coordination risk

Factory precision improves quality and reduces waste

Lightweight panels reduce crane size and handling requirements

Easier to transport, stage, and install on constrained sites

Built-in insulation improves thermal performance

Simplified connections and detailing

Panels can be field-modified for openings and adjustments

No formwork, pouring, or curing delays

Faster installation with reduced labor requirements

Integrated structure and insulation in one system

Less weather sensitivity during installation

Simplified wall assembly reduces overall construction time

TYPICAL ASSEMBLIES & INSTALLATION

Vertical wall panels are a complete structural and insulated wall system that require only the application of exterior and interior finishes once installed. 


Panels typically weigh 300-1,300 pounds
Can use smaller cranes
Fast installation with 4-5 person crew
Can support floor and roof loads
UL fire-rated assemblies available

  • Under construction building with white walls and metal framing, situated on a dirt lots, under a partly cloudy sky, with an airplane flying in the background.

    typical assembly

    1. Interior finish

    2. Vertical wall panel

    3. Exterior finish

  • A hallway in a building with gray tiled flooring, white walls, and a large colorful map on the right wall. There are ceiling lights, a trash can near the left wall, and a phone on the right wall. Signs for restrooms and exits are visible in the background.

    INTERIOR FINISHES

    • Block filler and paint

    • Drywall on hat channels

    • Direct-applied plaster

    • Fiberglass reinforced panels

  • Low-angle view of a multicolored apartment building against cloudy sky, with palm trees in foreground.

    EXTERIOR FINISHES

    • Stucco

    • Smooth or textured concrete surfacer

    • Thin veneer masonry

    • Rainscreens and panels

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