From Hecht & Efraim
The construction sector in Israel is conservative and not inclined to innovation. The exterior walls are built mainly from blocks and concrete – familiar materials that have accompanied us for many years. However, conventional construction with blocks and concrete sometimes has difficulty meeting current and future demands and expectations from buildings in the field of thermal insulation and energy conservation, as well as in the speed of construction and the lack of manpower.
The solution is a unique lightweight construction system that meets current and expected future demands – a system with whose performance conventional materials cannot compete. AQUAPANEL, led by manufacturer Hecht & Ephraim, has brought exactly such a solution. It is a lightweight construction system that uniquely combines the advantages of cost, sustainability and performance, which cannot be competed with by building with blocks and concrete. All components are designed so that there is full compatibility between them and are manufactured in accordance with the highest standards under strict quality control. The system includes AQUAPANEL panels made of unique cement – accessories for exterior finishing, profiles, insulation materials also from Hecht & Efraim, connection materials and options for interior and exterior finishing. With this system, you can build entire houses or add floors or rooms.
Here are some of the advantages of building with the AQUAPANEL system:
Economic advantage, speed of construction and quality of construction.
Shorter construction times up to the stage of finishing walls compared to building with blocks. This means that the building can be ready for rent or sale earlier.
Faster closing of the building envelope provides protection from the weather and allows the interior finishing stages to begin earlier.
Renovations and changes to the purpose of the building are done quickly and easily.
In the interior space, we experience growth, compared to blocks and concrete.
Greater freedom of planning, design and flexibility to create uniform surfaces.
AQUAPANEL has a complementary product suitable for application in wet rooms with particularly high humidity, such as swimming pool structures, saunas, mikvahs, etc.
Meets increased requirements for earthquake resistance. Structural cracking is not expected with this method. The product itself does not tend to expand and contract thanks to its unique composition.
The method includes systems that combine flexible grids and a unique finish. Existing facades can be replaced without the need to reinforce the building’s load-bearing frame, thanks to the low weight.
Later cladding allows for the inclusion of additional thermal insulation, or to improve aesthetics with a new and fresh look. Renewal and adaptation to different functionality of the building are easy. Dismantling and installation are carried out quickly, including changes to the floor plan or in fire or noise protection.
The use of the AQUAPANEL system also has advantages in the field of sustainability and green design. Excellent thermal insulation in thinner walls by integrating insulation materials such as mineral wool in the partition section.
Add to all this support and guidance from the professionals at Hecht & Efraim, and here you have a profitable deal for the architect, the contractor, and the end customer.
