As the name implies, wall materials are a separate group of construction tools used to build external walls and internal partitions. The market is constantly replenished with their new types, so choosing the most optimal option in most cases is not easy.
One of the most common materials for several thousand years remains a brick. The aesthetic appearance, as well as high strength and reliability determine its demand among developers. Despite the significant time required for the construction of a
brick house, and the economic component of the issue, this material does not lose its popularity. Such a house has an attractive appearance and serves as a reflection of the status of its owner.
Silicate and ceramic bricks are universal wall materials that are suitable both for the erection of walls and for their decoration. Ecologically safe, frost-resistant and durable brick also has good thermal insulation. It is extremely comfortable to be in such a house - in the summer you can enjoy the coolness in its walls, and in the winter it is very warm.
Wall building materials, which are not inferior to brick in their popularity, are represented by a group of block materials, including foam concrete, aerated concrete, gas silicate and expanded clay concrete blocks. Foam concrete over the years finds an increasing number of fans. Widespread in the construction of foam concrete blocks are due to the ability to significantly reduce the cost of the building due to the low price of the material, reducing time and labor costs for construction and excellent performance. Foam concrete is relatively light in weight and large in size, which facilitates the installation of blocks, fire safety, environmental friendliness and excellent heat and sound insulation. In addition, you can use it both for the construction of external walls, and for partitions.
Modern high-tech wall materials - aerated concrete and gas silicate blocks - are characterized by their excellent operational parameters. Being a type of cellular concrete, these blocks are produced using different technologies, but both are widely used in the construction of residential buildings and industrial facilities. Gas silicate is a more durable material than aerated concrete, which practically does not require time to shrink. The low thermal conductivity of aerated concrete blocks makes it possible to significantly save on home heating. However, the use of cement in the manufacture of aerated concrete blocks makes them less attractive than gas silicate blocks.
Wall materials such as expanded clay concrete blocks have gained popularity in Europe many years ago, although they are not used as often in our country. Houses built from expanded clay concrete blocks are distinguished by a comfortable microclimate, good noise and heat insulation. Perhaps the main disadvantage of expanded clay is the need for external cladding of the building.
Choosing wall materials for construction, you should seriously approach this issue. In addition to operational characteristics, it is worth taking into account the time spent on the construction and shrinkage of the walls, the required financial investments and the need to use special equipment or machinery.