All you need to know about Concrete Blocks
With changing times, the construction process and construction materials have undergone significant changes. Some of the traditional materials have been replaced with modern materials like the use of cement or concrete blocks in the construction of buildings instead of red bricks, stones, or other things. Concrete blocks are just like bricks made of concrete material and then bonded with mortar to form a structure that lasts long. You can find the best quality cement blocks from SD Conmix, one of the best suppliers of cement blocks, concrete blocks, and ready-mix concrete.
Primarily concrete blocks are of two types namely solid and hollow which are used in the construction of the building, especially the walls. Apart from the standard size and weight, these blocks can be customised during manufacturing process, depending on the specific requirement. Generally, a block filled with a concrete mass of 75% is called a solid concrete block or a concrete brick. Any concrete block with 50-70 % of the solid material of the total volume is considered a hollow concrete block. SD Conmix manufactures the best quality concrete blocks based on the requirements.
Compared to solid blocks, hollow concrete blocks are more in use as they are light in weight and easy to handle. They can be easily reinforced or grouted to meet the structural requirements. Solid blocks are heavy and have more compressive strength, mainly used for large work of masonry like load-bearing walls as well as the non-load-bearing walls. Solid blocks are large in size compared to conventional bricks and hence, consume less time to construct concrete block masonry than normal bricks. Solid blocks are used for specific wants or requirements like absorption of sound, higher fire resistance, etc. Both hollow and solid concrete blocks of high quality are manufactured by SD Conmix, the best supplier of concrete blocks and ready concrete mix.
On the contrary, hollow blocks have holes or cavities (open or closed cavities) to reduce the mass and need of the requirement. They are further divided into two grade A & grade B. The hollow blocks are available in different sizes and shapes as per requirement. These blocks help reduce construction expenses as they consume less cement and steel. They also quicken the construction process and are useful in concealing the electrical conduit, soil, or water pipes. Concrete blocks improve the physical properties of walls, like thermal insulation and noise, due to their lightweight. The hollow concrete blocks are durable and require low maintenance. The comprehensive strength of the concrete blocks increased with adequate curing. For the best types and quality of concrete blocks, SD Conmix is the ideal choice as they are the best concrete blocks and ready mix concrete manufacturers in Bangalore.
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