Comparison between AAC Block Wall and eWalls.

1

Water Requirement

Water required for pre & post curing and for mortar.

No Water required.

2

Construction duration

Time taking process .

Substantially faster process.

3

Product Quality

Quality varies vastly, Variation in density leading to cracks, breakages , etc.

Union Quality as each unit made separately, Insuring proper quality.

4

Safety of Walls

Chemically bonded, less safe.

Chemically and mechanically fixed, safe.

5

Cost of Entire Wall

AAC Wall cost varies with stages.

Cost-effective with a predetermined cost.

6

Water Absorption

Absorbs less than 10% by mass.

Less than 10% water absorption.

7

Compressive Strength

AAC Wall has an average of 2.5 to 3.00 N/mm².

eWalls have an average of 3.5 to 5.00 N/mm².

8

Lead/Lifting Time

AAC Wall requires more time due to more units.

eWalls have quick installation due to a larger size.

9

Storage Space

AAC Wall needs more space.

eWalls can be stored in compact spaces.

10

Efflorescence

AAC Wall has slight chances.

eWalls have nil efflorescence.

11

No. of Joints

AAC Wall has more joints leading to more cracks.

eWalls have fewer joints and fewer chances of cracks.

12

Conduit

Difficulty in proper conduit installation, leading to cracks.

eWalls allow proper conduit installation.

13

RCC Coping

Requires intermediate bands.

Do not need RCC bands, saving cost.

14

DPC

AAC Wall requires DPC.

eWalls do not need it, saving cost.

15

Finishing Thickness

Requires more gypsum.

 Need less gypsum.

16

Cracks

AC Wall is more likely to have cracks.

Fewer chances of cracks.

17

Water Resistance

Low water resistance.

Higher water resistance.

18

Expansion-Contract

Provides no solution.

Manage expansion-contraction.

19

Reinforcement

No reinforcement.

Use steel and fiber reinforcement.

20

Maintenance

Needs more maintenance.

Require less maintenance.

21

Agencies and Supervision

AAC Wall involves multiple agencies and complex supervision.

eWalls have a single agency with streamlined supervision.

22

Reusability

Cannot be reused.

Can be easily reused.

23

Wallpaper Application

AAC Wall has limited direct application.

eWalls allow direct application on wall panels.

24

Putty Application

AAC Wall has limited direct application.

eWalls permit direct application in certain areas.

25

Breakages

Breakages are on the builder's account.

Breakages are on the company's account and can be used.

26

Construction Wastage

High construction waste.

Minimum construction waste.

27

Nail Holding Capacity

AAC Wall has less capacity, prone to breakage.

 eWalls have higher capacity and less breakage.

28

Brittle

AAC Wall is more brittle.

eWalls are not brittle.

29

Undulations

AAC Wall is likely to have undulations due to multiple layers.

eWalls have no undulations post-finishing.