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Market Potential The gross weight and compressive strength are interdependent. The
more the weight, the higher the compressive strength. But AAC
The CAGR of AAC Blocks is forecasted at 14% for the year 2020- Blocks has broken this odd by its features. AAC Blocks are
2027. The numbers are worth noting. The PLC of concrete blocks is in Lightweight and deliver higher compressive strength. These mind-
its growth phase. The transition from clay bricks to concrete blocks is blowing properties have pulled the attention of customers in the
happening, and it emphasizes their preference for the coming days. market. The lightweight of the brick assists the builders in optimizing
The opportunities created in the construction industry paved the way their overall investment, which typically incurs overheads. The
for the existing and new players to manufacture AAC Blocks. The dimension of the concrete block, in addition to the lightweight, has
concrete block manufacturers find the present days are the golden reduced the volume required in building construction. The
period to establish their strong presence in the market. The compressive strength of the block is retained, and it supports the even
preference for concrete blocks is typically higher in the construction of load distribution of a structure. This unique feature of the block has
commercial buildings. The AAC Blocks are gradually replacing the created its particular preference, even in constructing complex
clay bricks in the residential buildings. This is due to the awareness structures.
of concrete blocks created within the community and in the people's
minds. Economical and Faster Construction

AAC Blocks The raw materials used in the fabrication of AAC Blocks are readily
available; hence, the time involved in procuring materials becomes
The physical properties and characteristics of a building material shorter. Thereby, the concrete blocks can be manufactured quickly,
determine its preference and demand in construction. Conventional enabling faster construction. Added to it, the blocks' size occupies more
clay bricks created a market buzz for more than many decades. space than the clay bricks. Also, concrete blocks are economical
Concrete blocks are the building material that is ruling the compared to clay bricks. But, in recent years, the extra charges and
construction industry at the present time. The AAC Blocks highly fulfil inflation of the concrete blocks have increased AAC Blocks' price.
the customers' demands on the requisite brick property. The Compared to the previous few years, the consumption of concrete
saturation of natural resources has made the clay bricks make their blocks has been increasing. Hence, the price will soon come under the
exit from the market. The scarcity of clay bricks results in a significant economical price.
increase in cost and selling price. Hence, preferring conventional
bricks for the construction of high-rise and commercial buildings leads The Bottom Line
to the requirement for a massive volume of bricks, influencing the AAC Blocks are the future of construction materials, for sure.
investment to be made by the property developers. Concrete blocks outperform clay bricks in different criteria. Also,
salient features like fire resistance, sound insulation and seismic
Why AAC Blocks resistance are featured in the concrete blocks, which miss out on the
conventional bricks.
The present and the rising future concerns on construction materials
created a gap in the market. Concrete Blocks have closed the
prevailing gap to the greatest extent. The AAC Blocks are
manufactured with concrete mortar. Hence, the right concrete mix
design determines the strength and durability of the bricks. As the
blocks are fabricated with concrete, the AAC Blocks are manufactured
with other unique features and specifications. The result-proven
properties of the AAC Blocks have created an enormous market
potential. Hence, it is renowned as the most reliable building material,
and it is the future of construction materials in the industry. Let's know
about the features of the concrete blocks that are creating a solid
foothold in the future.

Lightweight and Compressive Strength

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