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The unique properties of a Hebel aerated concrete roof

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Hebel roof slabs: for light and solid roofing and a pleasant working climate.

• Light-weight»
  Hebel aerated concrete is a light construction material. Building lighter means building quicker, cheaper and just-in-time, with all the (financial) advantages to match.
• Heat-accumulating »
  Hebel aerated concrete has the capacity to temporarily store heat. This accumulation of heat creates a so-called phase-shift, meaning that temperatures under a Hebel roof in daytime are lower than at night, when the stored heat is released. This considerably reduces energy consumption in cooling buildings and ensures an ideal living environment.
• Thermally insulating»
  The billions of cells in aerated concrete form the best possible insulator: stagnant air. That is why Hebel aerated concrete offers the highest possible insulating value for stone-based materials.
• Fire-resistant »
  Fire prevention is all about protecting people and property against (the consequences of) fire. More often than not, the speed at which a fire spreads determines the extent of damage it causes. Hebel aerated concrete roof slabs have successfully withstood fire-resistance testing for more than 180 minutes, which makes them ideal for constructing fire-resistant compartments. Aerated concrete is also entirely immune to the effects of fire extinguishing water.
• Sustainable »
  Aerated concrete is a natural, stone-based substance made from lime, sand and cement. These raw materials are almost inexhaustible. A small quantity of aluminium powder added to the mixture during the environmentally friendly production process creates a vast amount of small, enclosed cells in which air is trapped. An additional advantage of this natural product is that it can be fully recycled after use.
• Prefab »
  Prefab construction means fast and just-in time building. Hebel roof slabs are supplied ex works on demand, thus allowing for a fast and clean construction with a minimum of additional work and waste.
• Stone-based »
  Hebel aerated concrete is a homogeneous, stone-based building material. It contains no fibres or other non-stone substances.
• Sound-absorbing »
  Due to its unique surface structure, aerated concrete offers better internal sound insulation than what might be expected of its mass. Its superior sound proofing and absorbing qualities apply both ways, that is from the inside-out as well as from the outside-in. And: it effectively deals with sound effects such as echo and resonance.
• Moisture-regulating »
  Aerated concrete is immune to the effects of moisture and is capable of both absorbing and releasing it. These moisture-regulating properties make it ideal for use in spaces that require constant humidity levels. It withstands periodical differences in humidity and vapour pressure perfectly, without being damaged.
• Form-retaining »
  Hebel roof slabs are ideal for constructing even the most extravagantly shaped roofs. They are easy to handle and assemble: in traditional flat, saddle-shaped or pent roofs as well as in concave and spherical roofs. The ease with which aerated concrete roof slabs can be processed allows them to be industrially produced in every kind of shape and size. They are the ideal product for architects.