Target Dry Density – 400 to 1000 Kg/m³

The system of using Light Gauge Steel (LGS) frames infilled with NanoPORE™ Advanced Lightweight Aerated Concrete (NLAC) and clad with cement boards represents a paradigm shift in construction. It is a highly engineered, integrated solution designed for unprecedented speed, performance, and quality control, making it the best option for rapid wall construction and entire building envelopes.

1. Unmatched Speed and Efficiency of Construction
   • Parallel & Rapid Assembly: Unlike sequential traditional masonry, this system allows for parallel workflows. The LGS frame, which is precision-engineered and pre-cut, can be erected incredibly fast. Simultaneously, NLAC can be batched on-site. Once the frame is up and cement boards are fixed on one side, the infill process begins.
   • Simplified Wet Work: The “pouring” of ALAC is a single, rapid operation. Its fluidity allows it to be pumped directly into the wall cavities, filling the entire volume, including complex corners and around utilities, in one go. This eliminates the slow, labor-intensive process of laying individual bricks or blocks, applying plaster, and waiting for mortar to cure.
   • All-Weather Construction: The system is less susceptible to weather delays compared to traditional wet trades like bricklaying and plastering, which can be halted by rain or cold temperatures.

2. The Synergistic Role of Each Component

This system is effective because each material works in perfect synergy with the others:

• Light Gauge Steel (LGS) Frames:

• Function: Provides the primary structural skeleton. It is lightweight, incredibly strong, non-combustible, and immune to pests, rot, and shrinkage.
• Benefit: Allows for precise, factory-level accuracy in wall dimensions and straightness.
  • NLAC Concrete Infill:
• Function: This is the multi-functional “heart” of the system. It is not just a filler.
• Benefits:
  • Structural Rigidity: Once cured, the NLAC bonds with the LGS frame and cement boards, creating a composite, monolithic wall system with exceptional lateral strength and racking resistance, ideal for resisting wind and seismic forces.
  • Superior Insulation: It transforms the entire wall into a continuous thermal barrier, eliminating the thermal bridges common in steel or wood stud walls. This results in excellent energy efficiency, keeping homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
  • Fire Resistance: The non-combustible nature of NLAC adds significant mass and fire resistance to the steel frame, enhancing the overall fire rating of the wall assembly.
  • Sound Insulation: The mass and porous structure of NLAC provide outstanding acoustic insulation, creating quiet and private interior spaces.
• Cement Boards:

• Function: Serve as the permanent formwork during casting and the finished substrate for cladding or rendering afterwards.
• Benefit: They are durable, water-resistant, non-combustible, and provide a perfect, stable base for a variety of exterior and interior finishes.