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All about Building Blocks


Building blocks are widely used in residential as well as commercial construction projects. There are many different types of materials used to make building blocks. The most common types include concrete, clay, glass, stone and pebbles. These blocks also come in different colors, styles, designs and finishes. The most suitable ones can be chosen based on the unique needs of an architectural project.

Building blocks are unbelievably versatile in terms of the functionality and appearance. Various types of products are designed to achieve different types of performance criteria. The most popular products available include hollow-core clay slabs, clay building blocks, concrete building blocks, precast reinforced concrete, panels, mortars, glass building blocks and stone blocks. 

Clay is one of the most popular materials used to make building blocks. Among the most common type of clay blocks are hollow-core clay slabs. There are several more clay building blocks available today including monolithic external wall, cavity wall with facing bricks, cavity wall with a plaster façade, external wall with additional thermal insulation and clay floor system as well. Highly versatile, clay building blocks meet the needs of almost all architectural styles and can be used for a wide range of applications including walls, facades, roofs and gardens. 

Energy consumption of a building can be reduced considerably with clay building blocks due to their outstanding insulation properties and heat storage capacity. In addition to offering appreciable energy efficiency, these types of building blocks are highly durable with a lifespan of more than 100 years. Weather resistance of clay as a building material is a proven fact. It is also a fire-resistant material with commendable robustness and stability. Clay blocks are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes, surfaces, finishes and formats to enhance the aesthetics of any type of building.       

Concrete is another material extensively used for making architectural building blocks. Today, the amazing versatility of concrete building blocks is well demonstrated in their use in numerous architectural projects as cavity walls, foundation walls, beam and block flooring, partition walls, monolithic walls and many more. There are many different types of concrete blocks available including dense, aerated and light weight aggregated building blocks.

Concrete is a highly durable material with high thermal mass and strength. A vital aspect of concrete building blocks is that they have good insulating properties to make a building reasonably energy efficient. Good sound absorption properties are another quality that makes concrete a popular choice to make building blocks. Options like precast reinforced concrete building blocks promote the concept of lighter, greener and efficient building concepts. There are blocks made using glass that offer beauty, security and strength with high transparency. Many architects also use blocks made of stone to add natural elegance and longevity to a building.

 

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