[GSBN] Looking for experiences with AAC and Rastra

[Joyce Coppinger]

Don't have any experience with AAC but strongly agree with Derek's comments
about rastra. 


Joyce
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> Hey all!
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone out there has much or any experience working
> with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks and/or Rastra blocks for
> foundations?
> 
> Neither product is readily available here in Canada, but I'm preparing
> some info on insulated foundation options and would like to include
> something about these products if I can get some info. I've obviously
> web-researched both, but I'm looking for actual experience... did they
> meet your cost expectations, were there peculiarities about the install
> process, how would you rate them environmentally, etc?
> 
> Feel free to respond to me off-list, as I know this isn't exactly SB
> stuff. However, I'm hoping that among the vast experience included on
> this list would be some hands-on stories about these materials.
> 
> Happy holidays!
> 
> Chris
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