How do you seal Hebel?

Seal your sculpture.

1. Sealer often has fumes, so it is best to seal your sculpture in a covered area outside, or in a well-ventilated area like a garage with the door open.
2. Applying a sealing material to your Hebel sculpture will help keep it looking like new, especially if you plan to keep your piece outside.

Can you waterproof Hebel?

Waterproofing Hebel is absolutely critical. Especially below grade to prevent early degradation of the AAC. Maxseal coatings produce a decorative waterproof finish on AAC. DIY or a professional can produce the desired effects.

Can you carve Hebel?

Hebel is a soft, stone-like material that is ideal for carving sculptures, and the structure of the blocks makes them relatively easy to carve and create smooth finishes.

Does Hebel contain silica?

Protect your eyes and lungs. Hebel autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panels and blocks are supplied as non-hazardous. When dust contains crystalline silica some particles can be small enough to go deep into the lungs when breathed in.

Is Hebel better than brick?

Hebel is much faster to install than laying traditional bricks and cheaper to render and paint. The quick installation speed is especially suitable for builders, as this allows them to get their houses to the lock-up stage as fast as possible without compromising the quality of their build.

How often do you have to paint Hebel?

You can update at any time you choose (a great way to achieve a revitalized look for your home) or make that decision at your 10 year maintenance time. Hebel recommends an acrylic membrane paint system of at least 150 microns Dry film thickness.

Is Hebel expensive?

Supplying and installing a single-storey 20-square home with brick can cost anywhere from $12,000 to $15,000, whereas an equivalent Hebel installation can range from $9,000 to $11,000*.

Is Hebel heavy?

Hebel is a high performance lightweight concrete building system. Hebel is extremely lightweight yet delivers benefits beyond those normally associated with traditional masonry.

How do I work with Hebel?

Mix Hebel Adhesive using the directions on the bag. Apply Hebel Adhesive to the end of the base block using a notched trowel that matches the block thickness. Accurately position a Hebel PowerBlock horizontally and tap into place with a rubber mallet, ensuring the block is level in all places (Figure A).

What size do Hebel blocks come in?

600mm x 200mm
The face size of a Hebel Block is 600mm x 200mm. External Hebel Block walls are typically constructed using 250mm thick Hebel Blocks whilst internal non-loadbearing block walls generally use the 100mm thick block.

Is Hebel as durable as brick?

Hebel panels contain anti-corrosion steel reinforcement, making them just as strong and solid as bricks and mortar.

How much does Hebel cost?

What’s the best way to seal a Hebel sculpture?

Sealer often has fumes, so it is best to seal your sculpture in a covered area outside, or in a well-ventilated area like a garage with the door open. Applying a sealing material to your Hebel sculpture will help keep it looking like new, especially if you plan to keep your piece outside. Set up your workstation.

What can you do with a Hebel carving block?

It can be painted and decorated in almost any way. These blocks are made from aerated concrete and are off white in colour. Hebel can be drilled, chiselled and hammered as it is very stable. It is weatherproof and ideal for garden sculpture. Join together with thin bed adhesive to make giant works.

What kind of sand paper to use for Hebel?

Hebel is lightweight and easy to sand, so you should be able to start with a fine grit paper. Start with a fine grit to refine and move to an ultrafine grit to polish your sculpture. Grits between 300 and 600 are typically good for finishing wood, stone, and other rough materials. Seal your sculpture.

What’s the best way to make a Hebel?

Carving Hebel is best done on a flat surface such as a table or workbench. Look for something that is larger than your Hebel block and that will have space for you to keep your tools nearby. The exact size you will need depends upon the overall size of your Hebel block. Assemble your carving tools. Hebel can be carved with hand or mechanical tools.