Hebel's exceptional fire resistance comes from its reaction to flames. The physical properties of Hebel materials make it the ideal formula for protection against fire as it is non-flammable. Its reaction to fire is nil and it is completley incombustible. Hebel is a thermal insualtor, due to its unique cellualr structure. Hebel does not release harmful gases in the event of fire.
Thermal insulation
Hebel is an autoclaved cellular concrete comprising of sand, water and air. Air filled cells form during the manufacturing process. This air, in fact, constitutes the best imaginable thermal insulation in this manufacturing context. As a result, Hebel obtains the characteristics of an insulating material.
Hebel is insulating in itself, so it is unnecessary to provide additional insulation. No more problems generated by poor insulation installation, no more thermal bridges. Building with Hebel results in 100% effective, durable insulation.
Explosion protection
Hebel offers numerous construction solutions to prevent catastrophes in the event of an explosion. Hebl fire stop walls, combined with a few additional precautions, can limit danger and damage. By providing openings in the Hebel roofing (e.g energy vents) you can reduce and control deflagration. Hebel cladding reduces spattering due to an explosion and limits the spread of the fire. Thus, when destiny calls, people and goods have optimum protection.
Comfort in winter and summer
Due to its excellent insulation capacity and high thermal inertia, Hebel cellular concrete protects you against the cold in winter. Conversely, in summer Hebel slabs prevent the entry of heat. In other words: warm in winter and cool in summer.
Sound Insulation
To meet current comfort requirements in buildings, full attention must be given to the sound insulation of all of their parts. By sound insulation, we generally mean “the neutralisation and reduction of undesirable noise due to good design and good execution of buildings”. Because of the sound absorption of Hebel products, the sound in a room reflects less off the walls, which reduces the reverberation (echo) in the space. The surface of a Hebel wall absorbs noise into its numerous partly open cells.
Lightweight construction material
Hebel is a lightweight construction material. The cellular structure is formed during the manufacturing process; as a result, the density of the product remains minimal. Taking this data into account, a lighter and thus more economical building load bearing structure can be designed.
High light reflection
Given the natural appearance of Hebel slabs (white), the panels generate significant light reflection in the building, which reduces lighting installation and electricity costs.
Ecological and durable
High insulating power combined with the absence of thermal bridges means that Hebel slabs make a serious contribution to savings in energy consumption. Energy consumption during the manufacturing process is very low (hardening by autoclaving); the production of CO2 is thus very low, and, as a result, the environment is less polluted. Hebel is a light construction material the production or which requires few raw materials. Its elements are water, high quality chalk and finely ground sand. Portland cement is added to these products, which are abundant in nature. Hebel slabs are not delivered in packaging after production, resulting in less waste.
Inorganic, rotproof, mould free
Hebel cellular concrete has the characteristics of a rocky material; it is inorganic, rotproof and insensitive to mould.
