aggregate acts as a thermal insulator so the heat generated by the cement hydration process is retained in the concrete. Therefore, thicker sections in the range of (20 cm = 8") can build up considerable heat which damages the hydration process. Thus, for thicker sections, it is desirable to use a low-heat cement or fly-ash additive in the mix or consider a high level of curing water, two hours after laying has been applied.

can be cut with concrete handsaws, masonry disks or chainsaws with concrete cutting teeth. It can be nailed without cracking and can have screws inserted without pre-drilling holes. All standard concrete fasteners, lifting ferrules and attachments are compatible with .

can be pumped vertically with concrete pumps like the ones used for normal concrete. This is mainly attributed to the lighter weight and the lower friction between the interface and the standpipe and hose. A fluidicant additive may be necessary.

Less effort is requiered to pleace and finish than regular concrete because of the lower weight and greater workability than normal concrete.

Since

hardens faster than normal concrete due to less curing time, allowing faster turn around of forming and less shoring and re-shoring than normal weight concrete for multi-story floor systems. Also, because of weight reductions, forming and shoring material it is less costly.

can be delivered by all traditional construction methods, including placement in forms, pumping for multi-story construction, pneumatically sprayed in shot crete type applications or plant precast in various forms. This is the best "do it yourself" concrete in the market today.