Building a house with bricks or concrete blocks : Advantages and disadvantages

When building a house, you need to choose the material: Brick or concrete blocks ? In fact, these two materials are not the only ones, but most disliked in the construction sector, as stone and wood are also used. On the other hand, these two materials have their own characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. To help you make the best choice, explore the features of each and choose the best solution we have written this article.

House, Brick, or Block Construction : Pros and Cons Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocks

Concrete blocks are wall blocks cut to various dimensions from cement, sand, gravel, and gravel. This can be represented as a block with solid blocks, hollow blocks, multi-section and corner blocks
and insulation integrated.

Until recently, concrete blocks were the most commonly used material for housing in France. In fact, building a sturdy and reliable home at an attractive price is very convenient.

Benefits of Concrete Bricks Concrete bricks have undeniable benefits that have led to their success.

• Concrete preform is a very easy-to-find material.
• Concrete block is very reasonably priced and 2-4 times cheaper than brick.
• Concrete blocks are nonflammable and therefore have excellent fire resistance. Concrete block
  is also very frost resistant. Installation of concrete blocks is very easy and does not require any special knowledge. It is completely mastered by craftsmen. The density of concrete blocks is interesting (about 1950 kg / m3).

Disadvantages of Ductile Blocks Despite many advantages,

Windblocks have real drawbacks. Windblock is specially made from cement made from limestone and soil, so it has a poor ecological footprint. The clay is heated to 1450 ° C and turns into clinker. This causes a large amount of emissions of CO2 and therefore greenhouse gases.

The burnt block is an inadequate insulator. Therefore, if the purchase price is much lower than
bricks, additional costs will be required to enhance internal and / or external insulation. The huge size burnt block does not allow the construction of all types of buildings. There is no place to be original.
Concrete blocks have poor moisture resistance and require crawl space or anti-capillary equipment.

Brick Disadvantages Even though the brick record reveals many of its advantages, there are some major drawbacks that keep brick use in France at a good level. Bricks are 2-4 times more expensive than concrete blocks. As mentioned earlier, burnt blocks require more insulation, which ultimately closes the price gap, so we’ll talk about raw material costs here.

Now you know the strengths and weaknesses of each. It’s up to you to make your choice!