What do you cut Hebel with?

Hebel Blocks are easily cut-to-size using an old carpenters handsaw, or a special AAC handsaw.

Can you cut through Hebel?

Cutting, sawing, abrading, chasing or crushing Hebel Protect your eyes and lungs. Hebel autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panels and blocks are supplied as non-hazardous. However, dust from cutting, sawing, abrading (such as rasping, scraping, grinding down), chasing or crushing is considered hazardous.

Can you install 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.

What is Hebel PowerPanel?

Hebel PowerPanel contains steel reinforcement for added strength with an anti-corrosion layer on the steel for maximum durability. Installing PowerPanel systems for both internal walls and external facades is quick and cost-effective when compared to traditional masonry construction.

How do you cut Hebel bricks?

For blocks – use a specially designed tungsten tooth AAC saw. For smaller projects, you can use an aggressive tooth timber hand saw. For panels – use a circular saw fitted with a continuous rim, diamond tipped ‘turbo’ masonry blade, ideally connected to a dust extractor.

How do you cut concrete cleanly?

Use a standard circular saw, equipped with a corundum or diamond blade, for small tasks. For slabs, it’s best to cut through the top inch, then use a sledgehammer to break off the rest. The jagged edge left below the cutting line provides a good rough edge for the new concrete to bond to.

How do you cut a Hebel block?

Is Hebel load-bearing?

Hebel is a lightweight concrete that is formed into blocks and panels for a wide range of load-bearing and non-load-bearing construction applications. It is manufactured from sand, cement, recycled material, lime, gypsum, aluminium paste and aerating agents.

Can you attach a hose reel to Hebel?

Re: Fixing a Hosereel to an exterior Hebel Wall It would be best if you used a Kango 12 x 150mm Straight Shank Masonry Bit for the 12mm wall plug hole. I’d suggest using a slightly smaller bit for the hole as when drilling into aerated concrete the hole can tend to end up oversized.

How long do Hebel houses last?

They are made to have a longer life span (about 500 years) compared to Aerated Concrete Panels since red bricks are chemically inactive. However, bricks absorb water easily. Water on its rough surfaces may cause moulds growth if not properly cleaned.

Does Hebel need to be sealed?

Waterproofing Hebel is absolutely critical. Especially below grade to prevent early degradation of the AAC. Maxseal coatings produce a decorative waterproof finish on AAC. DIY or a professional can produce the desired effects.

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 …