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Description of Ceramic Blocks

Ceramic blocks are widely used in the construction industry, they are also called ceramic concrete. Due to the special aggregate - ceramic, the material has high strength and lightness. In addition to advantages, like any material, ceramic blocks also have disadvantages.

Different sizes of ceramic concrete blocks allow expanding the scope of this construction material. Manufacturers produce blocks whose parameters depend on individual orders.

The most common sizes of ceramic blocks are:

 

• 190x390x90 mm;
• 190x390x188 mm.

 

Compared to brick masonry, this block replaces three to seven bricks. The specified sizes are optimal for the construction of residential, civil or industrial buildings. 

 

Types of Ceramic Blocks and Their Characteristics

Construction with blocks is much faster than with bricks. Costs depend directly on the size of the blocks and their design.

All sizes of ceramic blocks have clearly visible frames with slight variations, which cannot exceed the specified limits:

 

• length +/- 0.4 cm;
• height +/- 0.4 cm;
• width +/- 0.3 cm;
• edge flatness and straightness - no more than 0.6 cm.

 

The sizes and width of ceramic blocks are important criteria in determining the scope of the block. Some of them are best suited for the construction of residential buildings, while others are better suited for industrial premises.

Currently, there are two types of ceramic blocks:

 

• Wall ceramic blocks - most commonly 20x20x40 cm. They are used to create external load-bearing walls.
  
  
• Partition ceramic blocks - 10x20x40 cm, intended for the formation of internal partition walls.

 

The special properties of ceramic concrete blocks allow them to be used not only for single-storey but also for multi-storey building construction, where there is a high load - multi-storey garages, shopping centers, and other buildings.

 

Depending on the purpose, blocks are divided into:

 

• Solid ceramic concrete blocks. This is the most expensive type, as it requires a large amount of raw materials to produce such blocks. They are used to create load-bearing structures.
  
  
• Hollow ceramic blocks - mainly perform sound and thermal insulation functions. They are inexpensive, as only a small amount of material is used for their production.
  
  
  

Color Coatings

Ceramic foundation blocks are used in both interior and exterior wall construction, so colorful coatings will give the room an aesthetic appearance. By using this material, you do not need to plaster the walls, which will significantly save your budget.

Facing blocks have a wide range of colors, so each customer can easily customize their color. After finishing with blocks with facing, there is no need to paint or decorate the walls additionally, as they will already have a proper appearance.

 

Thermal Insulation of Ceramic Blocks

The material has good thermal insulation. Houses built with ceramic concrete blocks are warm. The thermal resistance of ceramic concrete blocks depends directly on the amount of ceramic aggregate.

Solid ceramic blocks provide the best thermal insulation. Moreover, the properties also depend on the manufacturer. When producing blocks, they can save on ceramic and replace some with other materials. In this case, even full-form blocks will not guarantee good heat retention.

Therefore, if the material is manufactured qualitatively and the manufacturers have not skimped on ceramic, then the blocks will have a high level of thermal insulation. This explains their popularity in cold Scandinavian countries.

 

Durability of Blocks

Due to the good durability indicators of the material, the constructed building will stand for more than twelve years.

 

Strength

If you use ceramic concrete blocks with a strength grade of M75, it is allowed to build a three-story building. Such material is an ideal combination of strength and heat retention. Strength is indicated in megapascals - MPa. The use of blocks will vary depending on this indicator.

 

Vapor Permeability and Moisture Resistance

The material has a low moisture absorption rate. It affects the overall condition of the units and their operating conditions. Water, which any material absorbs in the cold season, freezes and expands. As a result, the material becomes covered with cracks and collapses.

 

Ecological Friendliness

Blocks made of ceramic concrete are environmentally friendly, as natural materials such as sand, water, cement, and ceramic are used. No chemical additives are added. There are also no surfactants used in the production of gas blocks.

 

Labor Intensity and Costs

You can build structures from blocks with your own hands, using step-by-step instructions. Construction with ceramic concrete takes place much faster than with bricks. One block can replace approximately seven bricks. Since the process is faster, less effort and money are spent. In the end, the cost of this number of bricks is equivalent to one block.

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