My new garage.

[denata]

in terms of thermal conductivity - similar to wood and sometimes better.

 

[SnowDrift]

What does the outside get coated with? I read about porosity allowing water in that can freeze. I like the idea of anything resistant to rot.

 

[denata]

I will plaster the outside and inside with facade putty, maybe go over it with a foam roller to give it texture, and paint it with facade paint.

I started building a garage to learn how to work with these blocks. Then I'll build a house, and maybe I'll chamfer each block and just paint it with vapor-proof paint.

In the picture Blocks with chamfered edges. External finishing is not even required, just paint.

 

[SnowDrift]

That is an appealing look, in my opinion

 

[denata]

These blocks are similar to pumice stone (the cubes that rub your heels). But AAC is much stronger and warmer than pumice stone.