Applications of Perlite India Lightweight Concrete in India?
Perlite India lightweight concrete has many applications which gives value added benefits like heat and acoustic insulation which could be an amazing substitute for EPS/XPS insulating sheets, as Perlite India is non-combustible/ non-flammable unlike EPS/XPS.
However, without stringent guidelines for insulation in India for residential or Industrial projects, Perlite India Lightweight concrete can be used for other applications where conventional construction methods can be ditched. Like replacement for Brick Bat Coba in sunken portions of WC/bathrooms or even for the terrace waterproofing.
This helps in lowering the weight of the building by reducing the dead load, subsequently saving in the steel of the building, holistically saving the cost of the building. Not just that, but a way too faster application where the quality is maintained.
Brief comparison of Perlite India Lightweight concrete Vs Conventional Brick Bat Coba is listed below.
Waterproofing with Perlite India Lightweight concrete
Vs
Conventional Waterproofing with traditional Brick Bat Coba
Perlite India LWC vs Brick Bat Coba | |
Perlite India Lightweight aggregate concrete | Brick Bat Coba |
Perlite India concrete comes in densities from 380 kg/m3 to 2000kg/m3. In your project, it shall be as low as 1200+/-100kg/m3 density | Brick Bat Coba Weighs as much as 1800Kg/m3 - 2400 kg/m3 |
Offers thermal Insulation giving significance savings in energy consumption. | Does not offer thermal insulation |
Easy application | Difficult application, requires skilled workmanship |
Work quality not compromised at whichever densities | Work quality depends heavily on the quality of bricks and sand |
Faster work, can be completed in 60 days | Slower work, can be completed in 90 days |
No need of extra protection screed on top apart from cement-water smooth finish (Ghotai) Gives monolithic hard and smooth surface to receive any type of waterproofing treatment or flooring | 25mm screed on top is mandatory to for a smooth hard surface |
Can be done in thickness as minimum as 50mm and maximum till 250mm in single application | Minimum thickness needed is atleast 75mm at the drain point. |
Average thickness at your project - 90mm | Average thickness at your project - 125mm |
Costwise CHEAPER, FASTER, and LIGHTER than brickbat coba | COSTLIER, SLOWER AND HEAVIER than brick bat coba |
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