Why Concrete Block
At present, the most important thing that is given during the construction of houses is the earthquake resistance of the house. Natural disasters like earthquakes and tornadoes have increased due to various reasons. Therefore, one of the primary requirements of infrastructure construction is to make it earthquake resistant. And here the block is quite ahead. Blocks are much more effective than bricks in dealing with any type of vibration and natural calamities As bricks weigh less than blocks, it is convenient in working. While solid (nirate) blocks are large in size and heavy, 'hollow' (hollow) blocks are quite light and convenient to work with. Another advantage of 'hollow' blocks is that they are more insulating than both brick and solid blocks due to the hollow space inside. The pressure tolerance is also higher in block than in brick. Blocks can be very useful for urban housing, especially for housing along busy roads or in industrial areas. Although a brick is denser individually, brick masonry has a relatively high number of joints, which are relatively few in the case of blocks. As a result, houses made of blocks are more soundproof than houses made of bricks. So blocks are better for building houses in noisy areas.
Comparison Between DCL Concrete Product with Clay Brick
Hollow Block or Solid Block have no need to plaster
On the other hand traditional brick wall plaster require, so cost saving 15.25%.
Weight saving to traditional brick
1. 190 mm Thick hollow block wall weight save 47% than the traditional clay brick wall.
2. 100 mm thick hollow block wall weight save 43% than the traditional clay brick wall
Efflorescence
No chance for Hollow brick which improves the durability of wall along with plaster & paint in a long run, on the other hand most chances for clay brick.
Fire Resistance
For DCL Block up to 4 hours on the hand Clay Bricks up to 2 hours.
Storage
Readily available at any time and any season in short notice so no storage required ,On the other hand for clay brick particularly in monsoon ,stock at site is compulsory which block large working space.
Heat Insulation
Very good insulation comparing to Clay Brick.