12 best manufacturers of aerated concrete blocks

Aerated concrete blocks have become in recent years a very popular building material. Russian consumers appreciated its high performance properties, saving time and finances during construction. The scope of aerated concrete continues to expand, and demand spurs manufacturers to expand the range. Today in the domestic market there is a variety of these products, which makes it difficult for an inexperienced buyer to choose. The advice of our experts will help to deal with the basic parameters of aerated concrete blocks.

How to choose aerated concrete block

1. Production technology. For the manufacture of aerated concrete requires such natural materials as sand, cement, lime, gypsum. Gas generation occurs due to the addition of aluminum dust, which begins to react when adding water with cement and lime. But for hardening the mass manufacturers use two methods.
2. Autoclave technology involves the processing of the formed block with saturated steam, which is supplied at high pressure. This aerated concrete has high strength, but is more expensive. It is recommended for walling.
3. Non-autoclave technology consists in heat treatment of the semifinished product, sometimes drying takes place outdoors. Aerated concrete is cheaper, but it should be used for the device partitions.
4. Brand of aerated concrete. The defining characteristic of aerated concrete blocks is density. It varies in kg / cc. m, and the numerical expression becomes the designation of the brand after the letter D. The density range ranges from D200 to D1200. The heaviest blocks are used for the device of supporting structures of high-rise buildings, brands D500 ... D600 are optimally suited for private housing construction. And the most porous and lightweight products (D200 ... D350) are used to insulate buildings or create internal partitions.
5. Compressive strength. The density of aerated concrete directly affects another important parameter, which is called compressive strength. For designation, it is customary to use the corresponding coefficient in MPa. For example, the popular block B2.5 has a compressive strength of 2.5 MPa, and its density is in the range of 700-800 kg / cu. For comparison, in brick this indicator reaches 15–20 MPa, therefore aerated concrete blocks are not used for high-rise construction.
6. Frost resistance. The most important indicator of aerated concrete for the harsh climatic conditions of Russia is frost resistance. It is determined by the number of freezing and thawing cycles that the material can withstand without degrading performance. The range of frost resistance ranges from F15 ... F100. Builders recommend the use of blocks with frost resistance above F50 for erecting external walls.
7. Variety gazoblokov. In the domestic market there are several varieties that differ in shape and size. Rectangular constructions are considered classics of the genre, experts distinguish several types in this group.
8. Masonry or wall concrete blocks produced for the construction of load-bearing walls.Sometimes they are used for the device partitions. With a standard height (200 mm) and length (600 mm) they differ in width (200 ... 500 mm).
9. Special blocks for partitions with the same parameters of length and height have a width of 75 ... 150 mm.
10. To create jumpers, you can find commercially available blocks 500 mm long, 200 mm high and 250 ... 400 mm wide.

Our review includes 12 best manufacturers of aerated concrete blocks. They can be bought in different regions of our country. The distribution of places in the rating took into account expert opinion and consumer reviews.

What is better aerated concrete or foam concrete

Block type	Virtues	disadvantages
Aerated concrete	+ high strength and reliability + frost resistance + environmental friendliness + no shrinkage + stable geometric dimensions	- strongly absorb moisture - high price
Foam concrete	+ low water absorption + environmental friendliness + low thermal conductivity + low price	- prone to cracking due to shrinkage - inaccurate geometry

Rating of the best manufacturers of aerated concrete blocks

Nomination	a place	Name of product	Rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of aerated concrete blocks	1	Aeroc	4.9
	2	XELLA	4.9
	3	UDK	4.8
	4	LSR	4.8
	5	EuroAeroBeton	4.8
	6	Ytong	4.7
	7	Stonelight	4.7
	8	Lipetsk silicate plant	4.7
	9	Glavnovosibirskstroy (Cibit)	4. 6
	10	Saratov building materials plant	4.5
	11	Kostroma silicate plant	4.4
	12	Kazan Plant of Silicate Wall Materials	4.3

Aeroc

Rating: 4.9

The largest producer of aerated concrete blocks in Russia is Aerok SPb. It was founded in 2004, all the equipment installed in the company, made by the German company Wehrhahn. Products are supplied to the domestic market under the brand name Aeroc. Since the launch of the first line, the company sets the tone for Russian manufacturers. In 2005, the first aerated concrete block with the strength of B2.5 rolled off the conveyor and mass production began with a density of D400 kg / cubic meter. Currently, Aeroc is the only enterprise in Russia where D300 blocks are manufactured (B2.0 strength). The experts gave the brand first place in our rating for exemplary thermal protection.

Users are widely used in the construction of St. Petersburg gazobloki, noting the perfect geometry, lightness, environmental friendliness and strength.

XELLA

Rating: 4.9

The German manufacturer of aerated concrete blocks XELLA is famous for the highest quality products. The demand for gas-blocks in our country has pushed the owners of the company to build the Russian branch. In 2007, the largest plant for the production of cellular blocks was launched on the territory of the Moscow Region. But experts were particularly interested in the manufacturer’s desire to train domestic architects and builders. Even advanced training programs have been developed. Aerated concrete blocks are supplied to the domestic market in a variety of designs.

Users note the large size of the block (600x300x200 mm), thereby accelerating the construction of walls. But builders consider the necessity of warming and obligatory protection against moisture as disadvantages of the material. The manufacturer ranks second in the ranking.

UDK

Rating: 4.8

The largest producer of aerated concrete blocks in Ukraine is the company UDK. The company focuses on the production of premium. The manufacturer manufactures building blocks according to the technology of autoclaved aerated concrete. In the factory workshops, the equipment of the company Masa AG is installed, which has a positive effect on the geometry. The main source of raw materials are such natural materials as Portland cement, crushed quartz sand, and quicklime.A distinctive feature of the brand is a scholarship program for students that supports financially excellent students.

The manufacturer occupies the third line of the rating for accurate geometry, affordability and care for the younger generation. By cons users attribute a lot of waste and low strength.

LSR

Rating: 4.8

One of the largest manufacturers of building materials is the LSR Group. The Russian company produces ceramic and porous bricks, paving and facade clinker, partition and wall blocks. The concern includes 4 enterprises, one of which was built on the territory of the Moscow region, 3 more work in St. Petersburg. All production sites are equipped with high-performance equipment. Insulated porous blocks are popular with consumers; this building material is used in private and high-rise housing construction. The experts gave the manufacturer fourth place in the ranking. To rise above the brand did not allow a modest range of gas blocks.

EuroAeroBeton

Rating: 4.8

Another producer of aerated concrete from the northern capital of Russia fell into our rating. EuroAeroBeton LLC has been producing autoclaved cellular concrete since 2008. The products meet all environmental requirements, they are manufactured on modern European equipment. Under the brand EuroAeroBeton comes in the sale of a wide range of materials. These are aerated concrete blocks for walls, partitions, U-shaped structures, chips, glue tools. The experts gave the manufacturer the fifth place in our rating.

Users flatter about the good geometry of the blocks, ease of use, they are easily cut with a hacksaw. Consumers didn’t like the structure of the material resembling foam concrete.

Ytong

Rating: 4.7

The ancestor of autoclaved aerated concrete is considered to be the German company Ytong. In 2003, the company merged with two other manufacturers from Germany, as a result of which concern XELLA appeared. Cellular concrete continues to be supplied under the brand name Ytong. An enterprise has been built on the territory of the Moscow Region where gas-concrete blocks are manufactured using the most modern technologies. Gas-blocks are made of natural components, which makes the end products environmentally friendly and non-toxic. The range includes wall, U-shaped, reinforced, partition, arcuate blocks.

Users note the ease of processing, environmental friendliness, economical consumption. The disadvantages include unstable product quality.

Stonelight

Rating: 4.7

Aerated concrete blocks Stonelight produced in the city of Brovary, Kiev region. The company is equipped with automated lines that are manufactured by the famous German company Hetten. Ukrainian manufacturer carefully monitors the quality of the supplied raw materials. The verification of compliance with the technology is carried out at each intermediate operation. Thanks to this approach, it is possible to detect a marriage in a timely manner, preventing it from entering the distribution network. Experts have appreciated the high quality of gas blocks, for which the brand falls into our rating.

Users liked the ease, availability, cost-effectiveness of the material.Some consumers have reported deficiencies such as inaccurate size and mincing of aerated concrete blocks.

Lipetsk silicate plant

Rating: 4.7

Lipetsk silicate plant is a major supplier of building materials to the market of the Central region of Russia. The company was founded in 1938, since then new types of products have been mastered. Today, the manufacturer offers silicate bricks and partition walls, cellular concrete wall blocks to domestic consumers. In 2015, a new production of high-strength bricks was launched on German presses LASCO, and a year later a colored silicate brick rolled off the conveyor. The plant was ranked in the top 100 Russian enterprises operating in the construction industry.

Users are satisfied with the strength, versatility and availability of Lipetsk products. The discontent is caused by the inconstancy of quality from party to party, marriage comes across in the season of active construction.

Glavnovosibirskstroy (Cibit)

Rating: 4.6

The leader in the building complex of Siberia is the enterprise Glavnovosibirskstroy. The company offers an integrated approach to the construction of houses, introducing innovative solutions and advanced technologies. The plant has been operating since 1963, for the last decades the products have been supplied to the trading network under the SIBIT brand. In 2007, the company commissioned the second phase of the production of aerated concrete blocks. The increase in sales allowed to satisfy the demand for blocks in the region.

Users note the improvement in product quality, the desire of the manufacturer to interest a potential buyer. The place in the ranking is explained by the use of administrative resources in the region.

Saratov building materials plant

Rating: 4.5

Modern aerated concrete blocks produced by the Saratov building materials plant. This large concern consists of two plants, it has its own sand pit. The manufacturer produces high-quality raw materials, which in combination with the Dutch equipment allows to produce competitive products. The production volume exceeds 900 thousand cubic meters of aerated concrete per year. Aerocrete are supplied to 15 regions of Russia. The consumer is offered a wide range of blocks with the marks D300 ... D700 and strength B1.5 ... B5.0.

The experts included the GRAS brand in our rating for the accuracy of geometry and reasonable prices. But there are claims to the strength of the products, since during transportation a lot of broken blocks are formed in the lower rows.

Kostroma silicate plant

Rating: 4.4

Production of building bricks at the Kostroma silicate plant began in 1930. The company was one of the first to become involved in this promising area. Today, the company boasts a wide range, while work is underway to improve product quality. In addition to brick and gas blocks, the plant produces paving slabs, curbstone, reinforced concrete rings. Thanks to a well-established distribution network, brick and aerated concrete are delivered to different regions of the country. Experts note the high strength, frost resistance and durability of aerated concrete blocks.

The brand ranks in the second ten of our rating due to the high price of its products. But the customer service at the plant is organized at the highest level.

Kazan Plant of Silicate Wall Materials

Rating: 4.3

The Kazan plant of silicate wall materials boasts large volumes of production of building materials. About 230 million bricks and 100 thousand cubic meters of autoclaved aerated concrete come out of production lines a year. The company supplies its products to the markets of Tatarstan and the Volga region. Consumers value aerated concrete blocks for their high strength and frost resistance. Products are manufactured in accordance with state quality standards. With test reports of each brand can be found on the official website.

The place in the ranking is explained by the modest presence of the brand in other regions of the country. Users have no complaints about the quality of the blocks.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.