RegNews, Hyderabad: Bricks are the most essential material without which a building does not exist at all. Using ordinary bricks could lead to a lot of wastage. To have the structure survived for generation’s altogether, what type of bricks should be used? What could be the budget for bricks? These questions haunt every person building home for the first time.
AAC blocks Benefits
• AAC blocks available in comparatively big sizes can be used in lieu of ordinary bricks
• They are strong and durable, prevent fire accidents, sound proof
• They have the capacity to withstand earthquake, prevent dampness and pests
• Construction cost would be down by 40 per cent when these blocks are used
Application in school, college buildings
Because of their fire prevention nature and sound proof character, these blocks are widely used in construction of hospitals, educational Institutions, studios and so on. People who have knowledge about the specialty of these blocks are using them instead of ordinary red bricks to build their homes. They are durable and cost-effective. That is why various developers are using them. While construction activity is under progress, wastage due to breakage of the blocks is ruled out.
How much do they cost?
Their price varies according to the dimensions. Each block having measurements 2x8x4 can be bought at Rs 40. Area occupied by each block would be 1.4 sft. To build 100 sft, 70 blocks would be required. A 100-sft wall can be raised by expending only Rs 2800. We should not forget that these blocks are available in different dimensions of our choice.
