Comparative Analysis

Conventional bricks PRIME (AAC) Blocks

Heavy

Light-weight. They are

only 1/3 density of clay
bricks

Much bigger in size. The

standard sizes are
600 mm x 200 mm x 75
mm
600 mm x 200 mm x 100
The normal size is 220
mm
mm x 100mm x 75
600 mm x 200 mm x 150
mm
mm
600 mm x 200 mm x 200
mm
600 mm x 200 mm x 225
mm

What it means
a) The light-weight and high structural
integrity of the blocks lessens the usage of
steel and reduces the cost of construction.
b) The light-weight facilitates easy movement
of blocks around the site and shifting to
higher levels.
a) The bigger size makes their placement easy.
Since there will be less number of joints there
will be saving in cost of plastering and labour
hours.
b) Projects can be completed faster. Faster
completion time and less labour, result in
substantial saving in the cost of the project.
a) You can obtain desired patterns and shapes.

Not workable

They can be cut, shaped,

chiseled, drilled with
normal carpentry tools

Vulnerable to vagaries
Highly durable
of weather
No seepage because of
Susceptible to seepage special process of
manufacture

b) Ducting for cabling and plumbing can be

done with ease, speed and finesse.
Not vulnerable to water/rains. Unaffected by
harsh climatic conditions. Strong for
generations to come.
a) Clean and hygienic and thus healthy
interiors.
b) Saves the bother of frequent repainting and
consequent expenditure.

Nil to 1% because the

Wastage is as high as
blocks are precisely
No wastage.
10%
machine cut No wastage.