Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)

WALL PANEL

Resilient, insulated precast concrete wall system for steel and concrete structures

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Durable concrete envelope

Thermal Mass

Continuous Insulation

4-Hour Fire Rating

STC 47-53 Sound Reduction

Fast installation

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How it works

Wall panels are attached to structural frames to provide building enclosure, insulation, sound reduction, and fire protection in one system.

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Structural Frame

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Wall
Panels

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Exterior Finish

WHY BUILDING OWNERS CHOOSE AAC wall panels

Owners choose AAC wall panels for improved aesthetics and occupant experience while increasing durability and reducing long-term maintenance and operating costs.

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DURABILITY + RESILIENCE

✓ Eliminates foam plastic insulation
✓ Non-combustible
✓ Moisture & rot resistant
✓ Impact resistant

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PERFORMANCE

✓ Continuous insulation
✓ Thermal mass
✓ No thermal bridging
✓ High sound reduction
✓ No mold or mildew

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LOWER TOTAL COSTS

✓ Fast installation
✓ Eliminates steps and layers
✓ Lower energy costs
✓ Reduced maintenance

WHERE WALL PANELS ARE USED

Wall panels are used as an upgrade to pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) metal panel cladding or a more cost-effective alternative to concrete masonry (CMU) and concrete tilt panel construction.

✓ Industrial
✓ Sports Facilities
✓ Office-Warehouse Flex
✓ Retail
✓ Religious
✓ Civic & Community
✓ K-12 Education

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COMPARISON TO TRADITIONAL WALL SYSTEMS

Wall panels combine speed, resilience, energy efficiency, and fire protection
in an attractive wall system for PEMB, steel, and concrete buildings.

Comparison to Traditional Wall Cladding Systems

Fewer steps, fewer failure points, better durability.

PEMB Metal Building Panel

WEAK POINTS

Weak thermal performance

Limited fire resistance\

Prone to denting, oil canning, and long-term wear

Poor acoustic performance

AAC ADVANTAGE

Continuous insulation and thermal mass for top energy efficiency

Non-combustible fire protection

Rigid and impact-resistant

Attractive hard-wall enclosure

Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)

Weak Points

More difficult insulation options to meet energy code

More than one trade to complete

Slower and more labor intensive installation

Requires scaffolding for construction

AAC ADVANTAGE

Large-format panels install faster with fewer joints

Integrated insulation eliminates thermal bridging

Fast and simple wall assembly reduces coordination risk

Reduced assembly weight

Insulated Concrete Tilt Panel

Weak Points

Requires continuous insulation on the interior or exterior

Sandwich panel tilt wall very expensive

More difficult to cast panels on smaller projects

Longer schedule due to forming, curing, erection, and insulating sequence

AAC ADVANTAGE

Lightweight panels reduce structural and equipment demands

Built-in insulation

Faster installation

Greater flexibility for smaller or constrained sites

SYSTEM

MEtal Panel

Concrete Masonry
Unit (CMU)

INSULATED CONCRETE
TILT PANEL

WEAK POINTS

Weak thermal performance

Limited fire resistance

Prone to denting, oil canning, and long-term wear

Poor acoustic performance

More difficult insulation options to meet energy code

More than one trade to complete

Slower and more labor intensive installation

Requires scaffolding for construction

AAC Advantage

Requires continuous insulation on the interior or exterior

Sandwich panel tilt wall very expensive

More difficult to cast panels on smaller projects

Longer schedule due to forming, curing, erection, and insulating sequence

Continuous insulation and thermal mass for top energy efficiency

Non-combustible fire protection

Rigid and impact-resistant

Attractive hard-wall enclosure

Large-format panels install faster with fewer joints

Integrated insulation eliminates thermal bridging

Fast and simple wall assembly reduces coordination risk

Reduced assembly weight

Lightweight panels reduce structural and equipment demands

Built-in insulation

Faster installation

Greater flexibility for smaller or constrained sites

TYPICAL ASSEMBLIES & INSTALLATION

Wall panels are quickly set in place using light lifting equipment and mechanically attached to steel or concrete structural frames to create an attractive, durable, fire-resistant, and well-insulated building envelope.

Installed with small cranes or telehandlers
Fast installation with 4-5 person crew
Simple exterior finish options
UL fire-rated assemblies available

  • Construction site with a concrete building wall, foundation, and construction materials on the ground.

    typical assembly

    ‍1. Interior finishes (optional)
    2. Steel or concrete structure
    3. Wall Panel
    4. Exterior finishes

  • Indoor tennis courts with black and teal surfaces, white boundary lines, and black barriers, under a high ceiling with metal beams and fluorescent lighting.

    INTERIOR FINISHES

    • Block-filler and paint
    • Concrete coatings
    • Framing and drywall
    • Fiberglass reinforced panels•

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    EXTERIOR FINISHES

    • Elastomeric textured concrete coatings
    • Stucco
    • Thin veneer masonry

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