Is Hebel fire resistant?

Hebel products offer a solid method of construction, up to 4 hour fire rated protection and thermal insulation benefits. This product is a very versatile and a light weight fire resistant product suitable for both internal and external applications. Hebel systems provide a solid foundation for risk minimisation.

Can you use Hebel as fire bricks?

Can I build a fireplace with Hebel® PowerBlocks? Hebel® PowerBlocks can be used as an insulating layer around a metal casing. The blocks should not come into direct contact with the flame.

Is Hebel a good insulator?

Thermal-efficiency – Hebel panels are highly effective insulators, helping reduce heating and cooling costs. Rendered appearance – Hebel panels offer a modern, clean and rendered appearance.

Is Hebel as strong as brick?

Hebel panels contain anti-corrosion steel reinforcement, making them just as strong and solid as bricks and mortar.

Does Hebel absorb water?

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. Hebel panels are lightweight and do not use natural soil as a raw material so it saves a lot of other expenses relating to structural support.

Is Hebel wall fire rated?

Easy fire-rating compliance Hebel panels are non-combustible and walls such as shaft, services, corridor and intertenancy, the PowerPanel wall leaf is the fire-rated element. Similar to acoustic quality control, Hebel systems are considered the easiest for installing and fire-sealing services penetrations.

Are Hebel panels waterproof?

Waterproofing Hebel is absolutely critical. Maxseal coatings produce a decorative waterproof finish on AAC. DIY or a professional can produce the desired effects.

Is building with Hebel cheaper?

The Hebel external wall system is a much more efficient and cheaper alternative to traditional rendered and painted masonry. Its speedy installation, reduced construction time, good thermal properties, and easy maintenance are a must for your next build.

What kind of fire walls does Hebel use?

Hebel’s PowerShield High Performance Fire Wall Systems are certified for hydrocarbon fire exposure, protecting power utility and infrastructure assets, such as road tunnels, against petrochemical fire. Suitable for critical asset wall enclosures and ceilings in tunnels and to protect support structures of the wall and ceiling systems.

Where can Hebel be used in the construction industry?

Where can Hebel be used? Used right across the construction sector, Hebel AAC products are non combustible. They are suitable for external walls / facades, internal walls, floors, fencing, sound barriers, fire & acoustic walls and fire tunnels. Information on the full Hebel product range, accessories and sizes.

What can the Hebel powerpanelxl be used for?

It is versatile making it suitable for a range of building applications on properties within the bushfire prone areas. These include external cladding, internal walls, floors, decks and fences.\ You will love the rendered finish and clean look of the Hebel PowerPanelXL external wall system.

How is the Hebel fire tunnel system built?

The Hebel Fire Tunnel system utilises the great fire characteristics of Hebel by having the walls constructed of 125mm, horizontally orientated Hebel panels supported by a steel frame and a Hebel ceiling panel (200mm thick DP floor panels) which encloses the fire tunnel.