ALTUA undertakes defined Hebel installation work for Melbourne building projects. We work with builders and property owners to establish the specified AAC panel system, installation scope, site access and interfaces with adjoining trades.
Hebel is not a single interchangeable panel specification. Different AAC products and wall systems have different fixing, support, jointing and finishing requirements. Before pricing or installation, the specified system and approved construction details need to be identified.
Hebel is a brand of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) building products. Panel dimensions, reinforcement, fixing details and installation requirements depend on the selected system. Project documentation and manufacturer instructions must govern the installation.
Review dimensions, structural supports, interfaces with windows and doors, movement provisions and access before installation. Unresolved design details should be referred to the builder or relevant designer rather than improvised on site.
Handle and fix panels to the specified system, coordinate penetrations and edge details, and leave the required substrate condition for subsequent coating or rendering works.
On a construction site, Hebel panel installation must fit the framing and support sequence, deliveries, lifting and handling arrangements, and access for other trades. The builder's drawings should resolve panel locations, openings and interfaces before work starts.
A useful scope of works identifies material supply responsibilities, set-out, installation, waste handling, access equipment and any exclusions for engineering, waterproofing or finishing.
Commercial CladdingResidential and commercial projects can have different performance, access and sequencing requirements. Fire, acoustic, thermal and structural outcomes depend on the complete specified assembly—not the AAC panel alone. Any project-specific performance claim must be supported by the relevant design and system documentation.
ALTUA's installation scope should identify which interfaces are completed by the panel installer and which remain with the builder or following trades.
Panel installation, render application and painting are distinct stages. Joint treatments, primers, reinforcement and coatings must be compatible with the selected AAC system and exposure conditions. The finishing contractor needs a clear handover condition and specification.
Rendering and painting have their own scope, preparation and finish-quality decisions. They should not be implied to be included in the panel installation price unless explicitly quoted.
Rendering Services Painting & Exterior RestorationHebel products use autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), a lightweight cement-based material with a cellular structure. The exact product and wall system determine its permitted use and installation details.
No. Installing AAC panels establishes the wall or cladding system. Rendering or coating is a separate finishing scope that must be compatible with the specified substrate and manufacturer requirements.
Hebel offers products for different building applications, but suitability depends on the selected system, building design and applicable approvals. A product should not be substituted for another without the required design confirmation.
Structural design, support details and engineering certification, where required, must be supplied or approved by appropriately qualified parties. A general installation quotation does not automatically include engineering design.
Opening sizes, edge distances, support details, flashings and penetrations should be resolved against the approved drawings and system requirements before cutting or fixing panels.
The finishing specification depends on the product and exposure conditions. Coatings, joint treatments and render systems should be selected for compatibility with the applicable Hebel system, not simply because they suit conventional masonry.
Provide drawings, the specified Hebel product or wall system, approximate quantities, site location, building height, access details, programme and any interface or finishing responsibilities. Unspecified details may require clarification before a firm scope can be priced.
That depends on the selected system and the design of its supports and connections. Existing wall condition and load paths require assessment; do not assume a new installation detail can be used as a retrofit solution.
