Aircrete Domes Australia
Aircrete is a lightweight non-toxic material that is made simply from cement, water, and foam. The foam is produced by mixing a foaming agent with water and passing the solution through a foam generator using an air compressor. The millions of added foam bubbles are what gives Aircrete it’s superior insulation properties and makes for a lightweight product that is easy to build with, unlike it’s concrete counterpart. Even once fully set, Aircrete can still be cut, carved, sawn and rasped, rendering it the perfect material to create a smooth dome shape. The simple concrete and foam mix makes a most economical product for construction at a cost of around 70c per block/brick. It hardens overnight and is ready to be used for building within days but continues to harden over time. Acoustic insulation is yet another beneficial property of Aircrete, having been used for decades between floors in high-rise buildings to minimise noise.