How do Concrete Blocks is Differ from Clay Bricks by Mohta Cement Pvt. Ltd.

What is Concrete Blocks?

A concrete block is primarily used as a building material in the construction of walls. It is also called a concrete masonry unit. A concrete block is one of several precast concrete products used in construction.

Concrete Blocks are lightweight generally it is used in high rise building to reduce structural load. Concrete blocks are easy to handle compare to red clay bricks; they are larger in dimension and superior in quality and most importantly save in time and cost. Concrete blocks are easy to cut as the concert block surfaces are very smooth wall putty can be directly applying on the surface of the inner wall of the house to give it the perfect finish before painting.

What is Clay Bricks?

Clay bricks are man-made materials that are widely used in building, civil engineering work and landscape design. These bricks are made from clay by burning it at high temperatures. The heat is responsible for fusing the clay particles, which leads to extremely strong ceramic bonds in the bricks.

Modern, fired, clay bricks are formed in one of three processes – soft mud, dry press, or extruded. Depending on the country, either the extruded or soft mud method is the most common, since they are the most economical. Normally, bricks contain the following ingredients: Silica (sand) – 50% to 60% by weight.

How do concrete bricks and clay bricks differ:-

1. Color

Pure concrete brick is usually in grey color while a clay brick can be in a reddish orange color or a white color due to the natural color of the clay form mining site.

2. Material Attribute

The property of concrete is generally a mixture of aggregates, sand, water, lime, and cement while a clay brick is made out of clay from clay mining with high-temperature burning, molding, and drying.

3. Thermal Mass

Concrete brick has a lower thermal mass compared to clay brick. When you have your wall exposed to hot sunlight, a concrete brick would absorb the heat and release it earlier than a clay brick.

4. Strength

Depends on the mixture of the concrete but a concrete brick is generally less strong than a clay brick.

5. Usage

Clay bricks which have a higher fire-rating than concrete bricks are widely used as party wall for the row houses.

Finally, as a bricks manufacturers and other construction material manufacturer and supplier, there is beauty in clay bricks and strength in concrete bricks.

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