Cinder block is a fairly durable and very durable building material. Some indicators of the cinder block are not inferior, or even superior to them. The most important advantage is the relative low cost of cinder block as a building material. How much does a cinder block cost? Let’s look here.
The most obvious advantages of cinder block:
Its cost.
The large format of the block allows you to quickly build and reduce the cost of work and the cost of construction.
The ease of laying the cinder block allows you to speed up the construction process.
Thus, the cinder block is an affordable, both general construction and, in some cases, facing material.
The main disadvantages of cinder blocks include:
The high specific gravity of the block, which complicates the transportation process and its cost.
The appearance of a conventional cinder block is not very attractive and requires additional cladding (except for cladding block options).
High absorption of moisture, which can adversely affect the further operation of cinder block buildings and requires additional waterproofing.
The content of harmful substances in the composition of blocks when using unidentified materials in production. Also, the use of low quality fillers can reduce the strength characteristics of cinder blocks.
Currently, fillers in the production of cinder blocks determine both the final cost of the material and its final quality. It is not difficult to level the main shortcomings, you need to follow simple rules:
- The device of a reliable foundation, for the ability to carry the full load of the building. It is desirable to have a foundation up to 70 cm high.
- Waterproofing the base of the foundation.
- It is desirable to carry out construction work in dry weather
- Cover the structure with a roof as soon as possible after the construction of the building box.
- Use a block of trusted manufacturers that uses high quality materials in the production of cinder blocks.
There are also facing cinder blocks that are used for facing buildings, building fences, and so on. But more on that in another article.
We wish you successful construction!