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Various Concrete Blocks type to use in Commercial Construction
Concrete blocks Concrete blocks are of various types depending
on what purpose you want it to serve, concrete blocks are made in three different types, which includes, Solid, Hollow, interlocking.
Concrete blocks are classified into different categories depending on their densities. Density is determined by the amount of and type of aggregate added to the concrete to produce normal weight, medium weight, and light weight concrete blocks.
Concrete blocks Types
Solid Concrete Blocks
Solid Concrete Blocks Solid concrete blocks are made with cement, aggregate and
water, solid blocks, it is always called the load bearing blocks, the solid concrete block can be used in wide range of varieties because of its strength than other building blocks.
Solid concrete blocks are 55% solid while hollow concrete blocks are 25% solid. Solid concrete blocks use mortar for its installation while using it for construction, a mortar is used to hold two solid concrete blocks together and making of the foundation, a mortar can be applied using a trowel and this type of installation can be done by DIY.
We have different types of mortar, so it may be wise to seek advice from the professionals on how to get the best one.
Hollow Concrete Blocks
Hollow Concrete Blocks
Hollow concrete blocks are referred to as concrete blocks that have core void larger than the gross area of the whole blocks.
hollow concrete blocks are of different types depending on their sizes and shapes.
Standard sizes of Hollow Blocks
Standard size hollow concrete blocks- 39cm*19cm*39cm
Hollow building tiles- 39cm*19cm*20cm
Hollow concrete blocks for partitions- 39cm*19cm*10cm.
All the types mention here are always 5cm thick(Face Thickness), hollow concrete blocks are of uniform and regular sizes which facilitate quick and good execution of commercial projects, unlike solid concrete blocks
Its helps in saving cost of construction by reducing the numbers of joints in building constructions by saving the mortal, hence, saving the cost.
Advantages of Hollow Concrete blocks
Hollow concrete blocks are light and easy to install.
They are strong and well insulated by the block factory machines.
They are used for construction in seismic areas.
Though taking a desultory look at hollow concrete blocks, they are not always smooth but are durable.
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