INSTALLATION GUIDE

BLOCK HASS
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 CONTENT
INTRODUCTION 3
SIZES AND SPECIFICATION 4
HANDLING, STORAGE AND SAFETY 5
TOOLS 6
NORM 7
CONTROL JOINTS 8
REINFORCING MESH INSTALLTION 9
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 10
UTILITIES INSTALLATION 12
WALL CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM 13
INSTALLATION 14
COATINGS 16
FIXINGS 17

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 INTRODUCTION

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) was technology, along with a quality management
invented by Swedish architect Johan Ericksson system that is always maintained and improved,
in the 1920s when Sweden suffered a heavy HASS’s products are at high and uniform quality.
wood shortage due to deforestation. The production process is as follows:

During the experiment, to run against time,

Ericksson decided to speed up the experiment
by placing his material in an autoclave. The
result is high strength and light density
concrete. When popularized shortly thereafter,
Ericksson’s products earned the nickname
“Warm Stone” due to its insulating properties.

AAC is produced from natural materials such

as sand, lime, plaster, cement, and water.
During the manufacturing process, all of these
materials are recycled. Thus, AAC is one of the
first eco-friendly products in the world. AAC
is lightweight thanks to its construction with
millions of air pores 1mm-5mm in diameter.
Compressive strength is from 3-7.5 MPa, with
density 450-750 kg/m3.

Whether in Vietnam, Europe or around the

world, construction using AAC technology in
general and the HASS brand in particular are
the typical works for technological advances,
with a harmonious combination. innovation
between art and technology, bringing positive
values to
​​ people and life.

HASS is produced with modern German

BENEFITS

Lightweight Thermal insulation Fire resistant Acoustics insulation Fast to construct

Durable Non toxic Green product Precision Quality living environment

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 SIZES AND SPECIFICATION

HASS HASS HASS

Technical data Unit
Block Block+ Super Block+

Class B3 B4 B6

Compressive strength MPa 3.5 5.0 7.5

Nominal density Kg/m3 450 - 550 550 - 650 650 - 750

Dry shinkage mm/m ≤0.20

Fire performance * h ~4

Acoustic performance * Db ~44

Thermal conductivity W/m.K 0.16 - 0.26

(*): Depend on thickness

Length (mm) Width (mm) Thickness (mm) Piece per m3 m2/ m3

75 111 13.3

100 83 10.0
200
150 55 6.6
200 41 4.9
600
75 74 13.3
300
100 55 10.0
75 55 13.3
400
100 41 10.0

(*): Non standard sizes can be produced upon

request by client

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 HANDLING, STORAGE & SAFETY

above the ground, with cover to avoid the

HANDLING influence of weather and climate. Do not soak
in water and use wet blocks.
Products are packed on pallets and transported
to the construction site in land or water by Pallets can be stowed when the site has all
truck, barge or train. the necessary conditions, safety, meets the
requirements of height, flexibility in loading,
Loading and unloading at the factory or at site unloading, transporting to the construction
can be done by forklift or crane with a suitable site, but not being stowed more than 2 pallets
mounting (using a pallet loop to load and unload in one position.
can damage the product) to ensure that the
products are not damaged or cracked during
transportation or loading and unloading.

Use trolleys to transport pieces of block at the

site. Rain

Lifting techniques should be trained to reduce

the risk of injury when lifting blocks by hand.
Flooded

Wet

1800mm
Water

130mm
SAFETY
HASS is a cementitious product that can cause
skin irritation. Appropriate gloves and clothing
1000mm
1200mm are recommended when using HASS to prevent
itchy skin.

STORAGE Masks and goggles must be worn during cutting

and grooving on HASS products.
Products are stored in cool, flat places, 10cm

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 TOOLS

Trowel Rubber mallet

Hand saw Dented board

Cuting square Slot scraper

Mix tool Hand brush

Level Mixer

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 NORM

PLASTER

Thickness (mm) Kg/m2 m2/50kg bag

5 10 5

7 14 3.4

10 20 1.6

15 30 1.2

SKIMCOAT

Thinkness (mm) Kg/m2 m2/40kg bag

3 3 13.3

5 5 8

2 layers, 3-5mm thick

THIN BED MORTAR

Thickness (mm) Kg/m2 m2/50kg bag

75 3 16.7

100 4 12.5

150 6 8.3

200 8 6.3

2-3mm thick

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 CONTROL JOINTS
3000 max

Control joints are provided to relieve the in- 3 3000 max

duced stresses resulting from thermal expan- CJ

sion or contraction of the AAC, or differential CJ
movement between the AAC and another mate-

3000 max
rial or structure, such as abutting walls or col- PLAN VIEW

3000 max
umns of concrete or brickwork. Control joints PLAN VIEW
can delineate coating shrinkage breaks. A joint
may perform the function of either an articula-
tion joint, or control joint, or both. END OF WALL
END OF WALL

Control joints must have a width not less than

10mm and be provided: CJ CJ
CJ CJ
1. Junction of external in internal walls. CJ
2. Where walls built in dissimilar materials.
3. In straight, continuous walls having no open-PLAN VIEW CJ

ings, at not more than 6m centres and not clos-

600 600
er than the height of the wall away from cor-PLAN VIEW
ners.. 6000 6000
max max
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
4. Locations or junctions of different founda- CJ
tion types and steps inCJ foundation. ELEVATION
5. Where walls change in thickness or height. 4 CJ
6. Contiguous
HASS
point of wall and column.
CONCRETE
ELEVATION
7. Contiguous point of wall and slabs.
8. At deep chases over 1/3 of block thickess.
PLAN VIEW

The positions of these joints depend on many

factors, including structural stability and the
bracing of the building, so it is important to
consult with the designers.

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CJ
CJ EXTERNAL ELEVEATION
CJ
PLAN VIEW INTERNAL ELEVEATION

CJ
2

HASS CONCRETE

CJ
PLAN VIEW
5

PLAN VIEW

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 REINFORCING MESH INSTALLATION

To keep the bonding of the plaster layer and

minimize the appearance of cracks in the plas-
ter layer. Types of mesh can be used as fiber-
glass mesh, wire mesh ...

In case the design requires using steel mesh

(usually using steel ≤ 1mm, a ≤ 20 mm), stretch
the wire mesh over the area that needed to pre-
venting cracks, using nails (from 3 to 5 cm) to
pin the mesh on the wall. For the concrete part,
it is possible to staple the mesh with steel nails
(2 to 3 cm) or drill, with density (300 ÷ 400) mm/
piece

RECOMMENDED MESHING
AREA ON WALLS

600mm

Control joint Concrete column Concrete slab Technical chase

10
00
m
m

≥1200mm
250mm

330mm

Foundation

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 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

External coating HASS Block HASS Block ≥100mm

≥200mm
Finishing coating
External coating
Base cement Base cement mortar
mortar
Floor finish DPC Floor finish
DPC

Foundation
Foundation
BASE OF INTERNAL WALL
BASE OF EXTERNAL WALL

HASS Block ≥200mm Concrete slab

Control joint ≥10mm

HASS Block ≥100mm

External
coating Backing rod
& PU sealant Control joint
≥30mm
L tie every
Ties every Backing rod Internal 1200mm
& PU sealant coating (2 blocks Internal
2 courses
length side) coating

HASS Block
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL WALL
WALL & SLAB

Backing rod External Control joint External HASS

Ties every HASS Block ≥10mm Block ≥100mm
& PU sealant
HASS Block 2 courses ≥200mm

Concrete
column Ties every
2 courses Backing rod
Coating Control joint & PU sealant
≥10mm
External External coating
coating

WALL & COLUMN EXTERNAL WALL CORNER

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 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Ties every Ties every Control joint

External HASS Block Control joint
2 courses 2 courses ≥10mm
≥200mm ≥10mm

Backing rod
Coating
& PU sealant

WALL & WALL WALL & WALL

Concrete blocks, min Concrete blocks, min

≥250mm Lintel 3 blocks each side. Lintel 3 blocks each side.

700mm

Reinforced steel bar o6

or reinforced concrete
DOORS OPENINGS

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 UTILITIES INSTALLATION

Utilities installationg on HASS block needed to Coating

meet the following requirements: Fix tie
1. Chase must not exceeded 1/3 of the wall
thickness. ≥10mm
2. Do not chase on either side of the wall, un- Expansion foam
less the total depth of the two chases is not
more than 1/3 of the wall thickness. Pipe diamenter
3. The width of the chase must not exceeded Backing rod ≤110mm
25mm & PU sealant
4. Maximum 2 chases per 1m of wall length
5. The chase must be sealed and meshed HASS Block
6. Make a chase with a slot scraper or cutter.
THROUGH WALL PIPING
Pipe
2 steel bars o6 reinforced every 2 courses

HASS Block

Concrete
LARGE PIPING

2 steel bar o6
reinforced every
Concrete 2 courses

Pipe

150mm

HASS Block

LARGE PIPING

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 WALL CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

After the construction of masonry, it is neces-

sary to check and treat the wall defects to fin-
ish the wall.

Control joint Block overlap to be

Ties every ≥10mm minimum 100mm
2 courses

Joint thickness to
Depth of chasing be 2-3mm
not to be
greater than 1/3
wall thickness

HASS Block damage

to be repaired

All fixings to be
solid & secured

Excess adhesive
to be removed

Base cement
mortar

DPC

Foundation

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 BLOCK INSTALLATION

1. Use thread construction 4. Mixing thin bed mortar for 7. Lay blocks at remaining
for measuring and wall align- HASS Block corners.
ment

2. Place DPC. Then a layer of 5. Lay second block, using 8. Finish the remaining of
cement mortar ≥10cm as the thin bed mortar first course, clean block sur-
base for laying blocks. face by hand brush.

3. Lay first block at the cor- 6. Use level to make sure the 9. Lay block of next course.
ner. blocks are leveled.

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 BLOCK INSTALLATION

10. Use the rubber mallet to 13. Use a chainsaw, groove 16. Install electric box
balance between blocks drill or slot scraper to make
chases.

These are just basic

installation steps, need
to comply with technical
requirements such as
bonding, meshing, finishing
... of this guide.

Use waterproof membranes

to damp-proof the
baseboards and help
11. Use dented board if need- 14. Clean chase.
counteract vibrations
ed and continue installation
caused by building
for the rest of the wall.
displacement. Use plastic
or bituminous waterproof
membranes.

12. Measure and mark loca- 15. Drill holes for the electric
tions where need to create box.
chase to install M&E.

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 COATINGS

INTERNAL FINISHING EXTERNAL FINISHING

OPTION 1 OPTION 2

1 HASS Block 1 HASS Block

1 1
2 2 Plaster layer 1 2 2 Plaster
3 3
4 4
3 Plaster layer 2 3 Tile adhesive

4 Finishing 4 Tiles

INTERNAL FINISHING KITCHEN & WC

OPTION 2

1 HASS Block 1 HASS Block

1
1 2 Plaster 2 2 Water proof
2 3
3 4
3 Finishing 3 Tile adhesive

4 Tiles

EXTERNAL FINISHING TECHNICAL CHASE

OPTION 1

1 HASS Block 1 HASS Block

1
1 2
2 2 Plaster layer 1 2 Thin bed mortar
3
3
4 3 Plaster layer 2 4 3 Plaster layer 1
5
4 Finishing 4 Mesh

5 Plaster layer 2

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 FIXINGS

Choose the appropriate anchor, screw, and

nail for the item. Reference following table:

Loads
Heavy
Application
duty
kN ~ Kg

Hanging shirts, small bulbs, towels, mirrors, photo

Light < 0.2 < 20
frames, racks ...

Mirrors, large bulbs, door frames, shelves, light kitchen

Medium 0.2 - 0.5 20 - 50
cabinets, curtains, meter box ...

Handrails, water tanks, hand wash basins, sinks, heavy

Heavy 0.5 - 2.0 50 - 200
kitchen cabinets ...

This document uses information from AAC material suppliers from many years around the world.

Please use this document only as a reference. Seek professional consulting services from con-
sulting firms for your project.

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 DEMIN G

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