Factors Influencing the use of Interlocking Bricks for Construction
- toughie
- 20 Jan, 2022
Stabilized interlocking earth blocks have become popular as a commercial construction material today. Many factors underline its usabilities like structural integrity, thermal transmittance, and durability which make interlocking bricks an excellent walling material when compared to other masonry materials used in construction.
Compressed earth interlocking bricks are considered an environmentally friendly technology, as they consume less production energy, reduce deforestation and the use of non-renewable resources. Less waste and carbon emissions ar ve produced from the construction process when compared to the main walling alternatives like fired bricks.
Check out the factors influencing the use of interlocking bricks in construction. An insight by Toughie Engineering, prime interlocking bricks manufacturers and dealers in Kerala.
- A lock and key type design keep each interlocking brick fitted with the next brick and a mortar-free construction can be achieved. This will in effect lower the construction costs as compared to normal bricks.
- Interlocking bricks can be used in hot dry areas and they effectively cool the interiors of the house.
- With mortar-free construction, the impact of earthquakes is reduced to a greater extent due to the relative movement of the interlocking blocks. The interlocking bricks can be used to build houses in earthquake-prone areas.
- No fire treatment of brick is required and this reduces the fast depletion of the forest cover.
- Less water is consumed for manufacturing and treatment compared with the production of other bricks.
- Reduced transportation costs are possible as these bricks can be produced at or near the site.
- As interlocking bricks are not baked but made with a pressing machine and allowed to solidify by drying naturally. Hence zero carbon emissions!
- The interlocking bricks have a less load-bearing capacity and cannot be used for buildings of more than two storeys.
- Care should be taken to ensure that the walls are properly aligned and no gaps are left to avoid water logging in rains.
- When buildings are dismantled and reconstructed, interlocking bricks can be used again.
These are the factors that influence the use of soil interlocking bricks technology for construction. Contact us at Toughie Engineering to know more.
