What are the main applications of foam concrete, and what are its functions?

Applications of Foam Concrete

Foam concrete, with its excellent properties, is widely used in energy-saving wall materials and has also found applications in other areas. Currently, the primary applications of foam concrete in China include the on-site casting of foam concrete insulation layers for roofs, foam concrete panels, foam concrete, lightweight wall panels, and foam concrete foundation compensation. However, by fully leveraging the excellent properties of foam concrete, its application areas in construction projects can be continuously expanded, accelerating project progress and improving construction quality.

Specifically:

1. Replacing foam plastic as the primary insulation material in building insulation

Foam concrete is cost-effective, made from readily available raw materials, can be quickly poured on-site, and can be manufactured into various products. Additionally, it possesses fire-resistant, sound-insulating, earthquake-resistant, and weather-resistant properties. Replacing foam plastic with foam concrete is the most suitable material.

1. Foam concrete poured walls　The primary areas for building insulation are exterior walls, while the primary areas for sound insulation are interior walls. Foam concrete used for exterior wall cast-in-place construction achieves self-insulation, while its use for interior wall cast-in-place construction achieves self-sound insulation and sound absorption. It offers advantages in both interior and exterior wall applications.
2. Foam concrete exterior wall insulation panels　Foam concrete exterior wall insulation panels refer to insulation panels fixed to the exterior wall using adhesive or dry-hanging techniques. Since these insulation panels have been successfully applied in Sichuan, Gansu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and other regions, they are poised to replace expanded polystyrene boards for use in exterior wall insulation thin-coat systems or interior wall insulation thin-coat systems.
3. Foam concrete exterior wall self-insulating wall panels　These wall panels include single-sided foam concrete composite wall panels with a decorative or protective layer, as well as double-sided foam concrete sandwich wall panels with a decorative or protective layer on both sides. These wall panels can achieve self-insulation for exterior walls, eliminating the need for additional insulation after installation, and offer excellent fire resistance, durability, and sound insulation.