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Contents2Introduction3Product Attributes4Product Overview6Hebel External Walls8Hebel Floors10Hebel Fences11Hebel Solid Walls and Floors13Hebel Finishes, other Applications and Solutions14

Better homesare built with HebelHebel is an amazingly innovativebuilding material that has been usedin Europe for over 70 years and herein Australia for over 20 years.What is Hebel?Hebel is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)manufactured from sand, cement, recycled material,lime, gypsum and aerating agents and is moulded, cutand steam pressure cured in an autoclave then cut toshape in various lengths and profiles.Where can Hebel be used?Hebel is extremely versatile and is available inblocks and panels of various sizes and widths for abroad range of load bearing and non load-bearingconstruction applications including external walls,floors and fences.Hebel reduces your total cost to buildThe unique Hebel System is a high performancemasonry product that makes good business sensebecause it is fast to construct and easy to install.The unique Hebel system does away with the needfor costly and sometimes unreliable bricklayers andrequires fewer skilled trades-people on site - whetheryou choose to install yourself using existing trades orhave it supplied and installed by readily available andexperienced crews.Desired by homeowners for its designand sustainabilityHebel provides an attractive, modern exterior thatcan be completed in individual finishes and colours toprovide a wide range of contemporary and aspirationallooks that appeal to todays’ homebuyers.Hebel is also highly fire resistant, boasts high acousticabsorbing properties and, because Hebel is a masonryproduct with in-built insulation, it assists in improvingenergy ratings (and reducing costly energy bills forcooling and heating).Hebel has attained endorsementfor using 61% and 64% lessembodied energy than thecomparative products Concreteand Brick and 64% and 55% lessGreenhouse gas emissions thanthe comparative products Concreteand Brick (GECA Report 2006).Proven in the market and Australianmade by CSRHebel is 100% manufactured in Australia by CSRBuilding Products Limited – and has proven durabilitywith a 50 year ‘design life’ (Mahaffey Report) so youcan depend and rely on the product quality, technicalexpertise, warranty and continuity of stock supplies.With CSR you can trust that everything has beenproven, tested and continually improved.3

Hebel – an incredible and innovativeAt the heart of the Hebel systemis Hebel AAC (Autoclaved AeratedConcrete) supplied in either blocks orsteel reinforced building panels.The unique Hebel attributes are bestsummarised with the Hebel ‘tick’below:Faster construction periodHebel panels are faster to constructand require significantly less labourcompared to traditional masonryconstruction techniques leading tosubstantial savings in site costs. Yourproject reaches key stages quicker (eg: lock-up in housing).Building with Hebel also means a cleaner, safer work areaduring construction and less clean-up at completion ofbuilding.Hebel PowerBlock 4Hebel PowerPanel

masonry building productLightweight yet solid andtough as brickA sound reason for betteracoustic qualitiesBeing a lightweight concrete reinforcedHebel pioneered the introductionwith steel, Hebel PowerPanels pass theof lightweight wall panels providingcritical‘knock test’ for consumers.acoustic performance levels at orAs strong and tough as bricks –above Rw Ctr 50 in high risemulti-residential buildings.independent tests show that a rendered HebelPowerPanel has comparable impact resistance to brick(Report 0164 Orica 06.09.05).Sustainability for a better worldin the long term starts todayHighly fire resistant for peaceof mind and added securityHebel delivers a diverse number ofHebel is non-combustible and renownedconcrete. In an independent Life Cyclefor its highly fire resistant properties.Assessment (the leading methodologyenvironmental benefits over brick andHebel panel and block systems complyused to quantify the environmental impacts of a product’swith all six Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)entire life) undertaken by Good Environment Choicerequirements and achieve FRL (Fire Resistance Levels)Australia, in accord with international standard ISO 14 024,from 60 minutes through to 240 minutes (tested at CSIRO).Hebel was found to have clear environmental benefits acrossAnother reason when building with Hebel, you’re buildingall key environmental criteria.with peace-of-mind for your own future as well as the homeowners future.To be awarded the label, products must have a 30% lowerimpact than alternatives. Hebel uses 61% and 64% lessembodied energy and 64% and 55% less greenhouse gasA comforting thoughtfor a comfortable livingenvironmentemissions than the comparative products, concrete andHebel’s unique AAC constructionincreases, Hebel is striving to excel even further to setprovides superior insulation qualitiesnew sustainability standards in building materials andfor a masonry product. The uniqueresidential living.brick veneer.As environmental consciousness and social responsibilitycombination of thermal resistance along with thermal mass,makes building with Hebel a smart choice for meetingAustralia’s stringent building regulations.For unit and home owners, the thermal efficiencies of Hebelreduces the reliance on heating and cooling appliances – thecombined effects of using a heater less in winter and fans.for all thebest reasonsor air conditioning less in summer and warmer months, canhave a big impact on rising energy costs.Wherever it is applied, Hebel provides a highly desirable,attractive and distinctive finish, while affording a hardworking combination of fire resistance, thermal performanceand acoustic suppression.5

Choose Hebel Power systems orUse Hebel Power systems for framed constructionFor high volume vertical panelsusing specialist Hebel installersFor smaller, lighter horizontalpanels using your generic tradesHebel PowerPanel is the traditional Hebel panel systemHebel PowerClad Panels are smaller, horizontalthat is quick and easy to install using vertically installedlightweight, steel reinforced panels that can be easilyPowerPanels that are suited to a supply and installationinstalled using your normal on-site tradesmen such asservice.carpenters for better control of your building costs. HebelDesigned for homes built using either timber or steelframing and can be used in new dwelling construction,extensions or re-cladding. The system consists of 75mmthick, steel-reinforced Hebel PowerPanels, fixed verticallyto horizontal battens attached to the loadbearing frame. Forquick, clean construction, Hebel PowerPanels can be orderedin standard lengths of 2400mm to 3300mm for standardPowerClad has been designed for homes built using eithertimber or steel framing and can be used in new dwellingconstruction, second storey additions, extensions and forre-cladding. The system consists of 75mm thick steelreinforced Hebel PowerClad Panels, installed horizontallyand secured to the unique PowerClad Fixing System(patent pending).widths of 600mm.Non load-bearing concrete floorsinstalled using generic tradesHebel PowerFloor gives you the feel of a concrete floor atsignificantly lower cost and can be easily laid by your normalon-site tradesman such as carpenters.The combination of strength, thermal and acoustic insulationproperties of Hebel PowerFloor make it an ideal choice forboth elevated ground floor and second storey applications.Hebel PowerFloor is installed over a timber or steel framedfloor support structure.6

Power systems for all your needsUse Hebel Power systems for frameless constructionPowerBlock deliversload-bearing solid masonryqualities comparable todouble brickHebel PowerBlock provides an economical, solidmasonry building system and delivers superiorthermal, acoustic and fire protection. HebelPowerBlock are large AAC Blocks with a standardface dimension of 600mm x 200mm, laid in muchthe same way as bricks but using Hebel Adhesiveto form a monolithic structure. Hebel’s tightmanufacturing tolerances deliver beautifully flat, truesurfaces that are easily rendered and painted.Finally, Hebel PowerBlock affords excellent designflexibility due to its capacity to be shaped androuted for added individuality and aesthetic appeal.PowerFloor for load-bearingsolid concrete floorsHebel PowerFloor panels are steel reinforcedutilising the ring anchor system to create aconsistently flat, solid surface ready for all floorcovering from carpet to direct fix tiles. PowerFloor is ideally suited to solid home construction such asHebel PowerBlock homes.7

Building external walls with Hebel.Timber or steel framingPowerPanel SystemFire240/180/180ThermalR1.54 to R3.54Wall Thickness165mm to 205mm*Steeltophatbattens*Depending on stud, cavity andTop Hat selectionSarkingDamp-course(water barrier)HebelPowerPanelRender ortexture coatFoundationsHigh volume using specialist tradesHebel PowerPanels are fixed vertically to horizontal battens attached to theload bearing frame. PowerPanels are steel reinforced 75mm thick and areavailable in lengths of 2400mm to 3300mm for widths of 600mm. A 3000mmPowerPanel is equivalent in area to approximately 83 standard bricks, makingThe unique benefits ofbuilding with PowerPanelfor faster installation than bricks. The steel reinforced aerated concrete and acrylic coated panels arestrong and solid and highly durable making them perfect for building inthe Australian climate Steel reinforcing is specially coated to prevent corrosion and providesmaximum durabilityNon-combustible with an FRL of 240/180/180 Outstanding thermal and acoustic insulation qualities increase levelsof comfort and save on energy heating and cooling costs Boasts desired environmental imperatives and has been awarded the‘Good Environmental Choice Australia Label’ (Heb-2006).8 Fastest most efficient way to installHebel (2 people can install up to150m2 within 3 days depending onsite conditions) Recommend supply and installservice through specialist Hebelinstallers

A better way to build framed housesPowerClad SystemTimber orsteel framingFire90/90/90ThermalR1.59 to R3.57Wall Thickness180mm to 215mm**Depending on stud and cavity selectionHebel PowerCladPanelSarkingHebelPowerCladBracket Hebel PowerCladChannelRenderSmaller panels using generic tradesHebel PowerClad panels are fixed horizontally to vertical channels attachedto the load bearing frame. PowerClad panels are steel reinforced 75mm thickand are available in lengths of 1350mm and 1800mm in widths of 600mm.Each 1350mm panel weighs just 39kg (calculated at 30% moisture content)The unique benefits ofbuilding with PowerCladwhen delivered - allowing two trades people to position without the need fora crane or other mechanical lifting device. Each 1800mm panel is equal to 53standard bricks, making for faster installation than bricks. The steel reinforced aerated concrete and acrylic coated panels arestrong and solid and highly durable making them perfect for building inthe Australian climate Steel reinforcing is specially coated to prevent corrosion and providesmaximum durability Non-combustible with a 90 minute fire resistance for a fire source Smaller panels are easy to handleand install, making it ideal for secondstorey construction Installed by generic trade for bettercontrol of your building costs Unique patent pending buildingsystem easily overcomes framemisalignmenton the panel side Outstanding thermal and acoustic insulation qualities increase levelsof comfort and save on energy heating and cooling costs Boasts desired environmental imperatives and has been awarded the‘Good Environmental Choice Australia Label’ (Heb-2006).9