What is Aircrete?

Aircrete is aerated cement; a mix of cement, water, and foam. The foam is made from dishwashing liquid pumped through a specially designed foam machine, the "Roaring Meg"

How much Aircrete does a bag of cement produce? 

A 20kg bag of cement produces 75 litres of Aircrete

What are the advantages of Aircrete?

There are many benefits to Aircrete in the appropriate application.  It is inexpensive to produce, it has good compressive strength, it bonds well, is easy to work with, self compacting, self leveling, uses less material, offers  enhanced sound and heat insulating properties.  It is not affected by rot or mould. It is rodent, snake, fox proof.

What construction projects are appropriate for Aircrete?

Housing Systems 

• Precast Blocks and Panels 

• Insulating Floor Slabs 

• Landscaping

. Animal enclosures

. Bird baths, ponds

What is the recipe for Aircrete?

mix 20kg bag of Portland cement with 12.5 litres of clean water

top up with foam to produce 75 litres of aircrete

Foam recipe is 250ml of dishwashing liquid mixed with 10 litres of water. "Earths Choice" brand produces good results

This mixture is pumped through the foam machine "Roaring Meg" to produce foam that weighs 90-100grms/litre

What building codes are required to build with Aircrete? 

Check with your local building department for specifics.  Sunshine Coast Council has approved an aircrete dome home at Flaxton, currently being owner built!