Urban and semi-urban
skylines are increasingly dotted with high rises and massive structures. This is a testament to the rapid advances in building
materials and processes. Lightweight construction materials have begun to be
widely accepted for the benefits and advantages offered. These advanced lightweight bricks have
replaced conventional bricks meeting all structural and safety requirements.
Explore seven of the numerous benefits that lightweight bricks bring to the
structure and stakeholders.
Lesser deadweight of structure brings
overall costs down
One of the biggest
advantage has been the reining in of costs. Lightweight bricks weigh around 70
to 80% lesser than conventional bricks. This has a positive cascading effect on
other costs towards construction. For instance, the amount of steel and cement
that goes into a building is also determined by the amount of required support
to the structural weight.
Construction without depletion of soil
resources
The raw materials that go
into the manufacture of
light weight bricks is fly ash. This is in contrast
with the raw materials that go into conventional bricks, which uses up top
soil. The highlight of lightweight bricks manufacture is the use of industrial
byproducts, a sign of responsible manufacturing.
Greater strength gives solid support
to high rises and large structures
Lightweight bricks have
greater strength than conventional bricks. This can be seen from the huge
difference in the pressure units’ comparison between the two. Regardless of the
size of the building, it is important that all construction materials are
stronger so as to take greater load. Stronger buildings are more secure for
inhabitation and businesses, to protect occupants from the fury of nature.
Keeps pesky pests away
One of the biggest
problems faced by buildings are invading pests that seem to find their way
everywhere. The raw materials that go into lightweight bricks and the processes
ensure that pests are uninvited. A building that is free from pests is always a
better place to reside or work.
Swift completion of projects
One of the biggest issues
faced by contractors is the amount of time that goes into the completion of
projects. Conventional bricks require a huge logistics effort, in addition to
the time required for laying them and the time required for masonry. Lightweight bricks are bigger in size,
measuring more than three times the size of conventional bricks.
Water resistant to keep water from
seeping in
When
nature unleashes its fury, distinctions are not made. The use of light weight
bricks will help keep the waters from seeping into buildings. This is because
of lesser water absorption as a consequence of the structure and materials used
in the manufacture of light weight bricks.
Higher thermal insulation with greater
benefits
Light
weight bricks have greater thermal insulation. This means that HVAC bills can
be kept at its minimum. Additionally, structures with greater thermal
insulation offer greater safety when exposed to the risk of fire. For a fire
retardant surface, lightweight bricks are an unrivalled choice when compared to
conventional bricks.
