This is why concrete blocks are cool to the touch in the day and warm in the evenings. From looking at the table below, we can see that natural materials like stone and bricks are not good insulation materials, but most of the synthetic insulation products such as polystyrene or polyurethane are more...
Despite all this, the majority of the people building 3-bedroom houses prefer bricks to blocks due to the cost implications. A standard block could take on the dimensions of 150x200x400mm and a brick could take on the dimensions of 100x100x200mm. So, generally, you need about 48 bricks per square m more...
Use a small trowel or grout bag to fill all the spaces with more cement mixture. Add sand bed and hearth of firebricks. Do some cladding and add a door. Egypt where a pizza-like bread emerged. So, what can you do about this problem? We will also present the approximate costs that go into building more...
We list factors that determine the extent of thermal expansion damage to a brick wall or structure. Additional information is available in this support article. Clogged gutters and water damage also create cracks in brick walls. Get a professional opinion about horizontal cracks as soon as you s more...
To those who look and listen, houses tell stories about their builders and occupants. Florida and the little boy across the street has a new puppy. I have rich memories of those summers spent mostly on the porch. Long gone are the days when masonry meant red clay brick and gray mortar only. If more...
It takes only 20 minutes for a fire to consume the entire building. But fires also can start outside the house from charcoal grills, grass fires, and heat from nearby house fires. Brick industry professionals have long recognized the exceptional fire resistance of genuine clay brick. Three of t more...
Modern technology replaces the pole with a mechanical ram. It can be controlled as a feature or eliminated. Brushed finishes help reduce formwork marks that can create a concrete-like appearance, but this is only necessary with fine grain size ingredients. Queensland is built of stabilised rammed ea more...