Advantages of Using Cement Bricks

CEMENT BRICKS

Cement bricks are generally seven and ten MPa strength and are used in all applications such as:

• Residential housing

• Walls where the wall will be plastered

• Small DIY jobs,

• Where it is unlikely that anyone will see the wall.

Advantages of using cement bricks

Using cementbricks to build your house or to extend your house is the smart way to go. Because of their strength, they last a long time. With every building built with it is likely to last longer than other buildings.

The advantages are:

• They last longer

• They are extremely strong

• You can custom colour cement bricks

• More affordable

It allows you to build with ease, and they can be made according to your liking and size. General Size: 220mm x 100mm x 70mm Weight: 2.3kgs Quantity per pallet: 500 Strength: 7 MPa and 10MPa

It takes about 5-7days to create and mould a cement brick, with the right hydraulic pressure and vibration. The cement never stops curing so thus is constantly increasing in strength.

CLAY BRICKS - (Stock, Semi Face & Face bricks) Standard Clay stock bricks are classed by NFP or NFX.

NFP stands for non-facing plaster which basically means it is a wall or building that is going to be plastered. NFX stands for Non facing extra. This means that you could use this as a semi face and it is not required to be plastered.

Ithas very low water absorption and are known for their consistency in quality and shape. These clay bricks exceed the minimum specifications of standards authorities will respect the brick strength,water absorption,efflorescence and dimensional stability to be.

General Size: 220mm x 100mm x 70mm Efflorescene: Nil to slight Water absorption: 10.9% Strength: 14MPa - 41.1MPa

Advantages of using clay bricks

Clay bricks provide a good solid foundation when you are building. They come in handy, for any building project, whether you are extending your house or building a new one. Clay bricks are very reliable, and are used,loved and come highly recommended by most builders. The reason why builders use clay bricks, is because of the great advantages. These are the advantages:

• Fire resistant

• Low carbon footprint

• Claybricks are very strong

& reliable

• Highly affordable

In general, your project will determine whether you will be using face, semi-face or cement bricks. If you want the more affordable option, you will need to plaster the wall with the face/ semi-face bricks being more expensive.

The Value Of Using Man Made Stone Veneer

Architecturally engineered stone veneer provides the crafted finish at a fraction of the cost of natural stone material. The speed of construction is greatly increased because pre-engineered techniques provide material to the job site that requires no extra time for cutting and fitting the stones for proper fit. The cultured, or man made stone, is a very dependable product. Colors are mixed evenly and this prevents fade or color change due to heating and cooling cycles.

Many producers have developed man made material from recycled materials. The waste from stone quarries and brick recycling are pulverized, heated and dried then mixed with the required colorant. The liquid mixture is then poured into molds and cast into shapes that can be set together for a stunning wall finish. Your builder and building materials provider have the resources to design and deliver stone veneer for any size job.

If your project is a remodel, manufactured stone can save thousands of dollars because it can be placed on any structurally sound wall. It has the ability to change the appearance of a cinder block wall and give it the look of custom stone work. Many times, by using fabricated stone, large amounts of costly and time consuming labor are greatly reduced, not to mention the frustration factor.

Pre-cast stone veneer has the same heat and cold values of natural material. No sacrifice is made for using cultured materials. Large jobs such as resurfacing wall sections of a hundred feet or more in length can be done for thousands of dollars less than any other wall finishing process. If you have a commercial situation this is the answer to that problem.

Products are available in any stone material design and finish that occurs in nature. The selection in color closely rivals their natural cousins. Shipping and handling is more efficient because waste is reduced. Any time a pre-designed system can be used in any part of the project the owner would be well-advised to investigate the options. Most applications for man made stone are designed to work in conjunction with other wall construction and finish techniques, and provide an overall project that when completed will give a lifetime of service and value.

Owners of older homes that require an indoor project material will be rewarded by using brick and fabricated stone in the desired style selection. When new counter tops are being installed, brick veneer can be used instead of granite or marble for the back splash and side finishing material to give the appearance of a solid brick construction. This motif has all the ambiance and charm that a cozy kitchen generates when the materials come together for a comfortable and serviceable surface.

Though stone veneer is not designed for structural uses, it is sturdy enough to take the every day use and abuse that today's growing families can dish out. Any time a project can be done using a man made stone or brick veneer the outcome will be successful and add beauty and charm to the home or office for a life time.