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In the UK (England) all new houses and commercial buildings have to be (by law) insulated so that in the winter not so many energy for heating the house is needed, and in the summer not so many energy for cooling the house is needed. This saves energy and therefore saves the world's nature ('Green Building').

Other governments (also Philippines) will likely follow this trend in the near future: INSULATION.

Insulated walls keep the heat (and noise) outside and will save you on aircon-bills.

• Thermal Insulation R-30! The highest insulation value in the industry
• Fire Proof
• Acoustic Insulation; makes the street noise disappear and is perfect for schools, hotels, call-center, church, hospital etc.
• Moisture - Weather Resistant; no mold and mildew, no rust, no decay
• Reduces Construction Time up to 50%
• 100% Green Building; no toxins & no pollutants, allergy-free
• Pest Resistant; termites & other pests do not affect
• User Friendly; saws, cuts, drills, screws & nails easy as wood
• Design Flexibility; complete architectural freedom
• Lightweight; only 20% of the weight of concrete
• Withstands Hurricanes & Earthquakes

Will a AAC-building last as long as other buildings?

Yes. In fact it will last longer. The durability of AAC has been proven in every type of climate in the world for over 75 years.
There are numerous structures in many different climates worldwide, many over 75 years old, in excellent condition. Ytong will not rot, warp, rust, corrode, or otherwise decompose. Termites and other pests do not eat it. Ytong will not burn.

AAC has withstood earthquakes in Japan, the frigid temperatures of northern Europe, the harsh salt air of the French Riveria, and the hillside fires of San Fransisco.

This house made of AAC was the only one still standing after a fire (America)

The 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan, also demonstrates the durability of this construction method. Over 5,000 homes in Kobe built with 'Autoclaved Aerated Concrete' withstood this massive quake with no damage whatsoever. The other homes were all leveled by the earthquake or destroyed by the fires that followed.

Is Ytong a new product?

No. Ytong was first commercially produced in 1923 in Sweden. Since then, Ytong have been used on all continents and every climatic condition. Today Ytong is used all over the world in places such as the Far East (Japan, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand), in the Middle East (Israel, Kuwait and Turkey), in Europe (Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland) and in both North and South Americas (United States, Mexico, Chile, Brazil and Argentina).
Philippines is now added to this list.

Is Ytong better than wood and concrete?

Yes. Ytong outperforms concrete and wood. Ytong is the only durable, structural, thermal and fire rated material 'all-in-one' product.

You can build a house in the Philippines using these blocks made of concrete with millions of small, finely-dispersed air spaces inside; its so light that it floats on water BUT it does not let water penetrate nor hold the water and it is still 'load-bearing' strong.
Its porous internal structure is comprised of 60-70% air, making it the building-material with the highest insulating value in the construction-industry.

Advantages are therefore that it leaves the heat and street-noise outside your house; save money on aircon-bills AND because it is very light in weight the basic structure of the house can be made lighter also.