Is Hebel a good building material?
Solid and strong Hebel panels are high-performance solid building materials. Made from autoclaved aerated concrete (ACC) and containing steel reinforcements with an anti-corrosion layer, Hebel ensures maximum strength, durability and resilience for your home's facade.Nov 12, 2020
How strong is Hebel?
Hebel systems have been tested by the CSIRO and are proven to achieve Fire Resistance Levels (FRLs) of 60 minutes through to 240 minutes, and meet or exceed the requirements for all six Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) categories. This makes it an ideal choice in bushfire zones.
Does Hebel need to be rendered?
The installation process is very simple: First, we apply a protective membrane to the full exterior of your new home build. Then, we apply steel brackets to the frame which allows us to glue and screw our Hebel wall panels to the brackets. Afterwards, we apply a full-finished render product.Nov 15, 2021
Can you screw into Hebel?
Fixing Hebel with screws: Always screw a minimum 50mm from edges or ends of Hebel blocks or panels. Embed the screw 10 to 15mm below the surface. Use Hebel Adhesive or Hebel Patch Compound to cover the screw.
Is Hebel more expensive than brick?
If budgeting is a priority, it is also worth noting that brick is typically more expensive than Hebel. Supplying and installing a single-storey 20-square home with brick can cost anywhere from $12,000 to $15,000, whereas an equivalent Hebel installation can range from $9,000 to $11,000*.Mar 8, 2021
Is Hebel cheaper than cladding?
Cheaper than Rendered and Painted Masonry Typical masonry exterior walls and cladding options are a time-consuming construct. With Single Storey houses only taking 2 days to erect external walls on a full Hebel home. This is one of many reasons why Hebel wall panels are a much more efficient and cost-saving option.
How often do you have to paint Hebel?
Ultimate life-cycle costs of the total facade and finish are optimised when an Acrylic paint membrane (min DFT 150 micron) is applied every 10 years.
Can you waterproof Hebel?
Waterproofing Hebel is absolutely critical. Maxseal coatings produce a decorative waterproof finish on AAC. DIY or a professional can produce the desired effects.
Does Hebel need to be painted?
Hebel only recommends using an acrylic coating system with our products. Acrylic coating systems contain unique material properties and are designed with the technology to ensure you have a quality finish for longer.
Can you put a clothesline on Hebel?
Hebel is great for building with, but not good for fixing clotheslines to. Its is of course totally up to you on how you want to mount your new clothesline, so this is just our recommendations with installing clotheslines for many years throughout Australia.Apr 2, 2019
How long does Hebel last?
Hebel® Autoclaved Aerated Concrete panels (“Hebel Products”) when used in low rise residential systems (for frame construction – up to 3 storeys) and handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest versions of Hebel Design & Installation Guides are warranted by CSR Building Products Limited (trading as ...
Can you use Hebel as a retaining wall?
Hebel Blocks have been proven to remain fully intact, able to withstand the intense heat from fire for up to 4 hours without any impairment to its stability.