Strong Concrete Blocks
Concrete blocks are mainly used as a building material during construction. It is one of several moulded concrete products used while building. This simply means that the blocks are formed and hardened before they are brought to the job site. Concrete blocks are made of cement, water, sifted pumice, and gravel. The shapes and sizes of most common concrete blocks have been standardized to ensure uniform building construction. The most common block size are, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12”. We also offer variations on the basic block to achieve unique visual effects or to provide desirable structural features for specialized applications which is referred to as a 12” by 12” column block and filler blocks.
Concrete blocks productions comprises of four basic processes; which includes mixing, moulding, curing and cubing. Factors affecting the quality are quality of aggregate and mixing, compaction, handling and curing. Curing is most important. The constant monitoring of the production of concrete blocks are required.
Using concrete block in construction ominously decreases rate in innumerable ways. Consuming concrete block you can protect natural resources during construction. Concrete blocks are enormously durable building material. They are unquestionably the most useful home building material. There’s no decomposing or wall warping. Concrete block is an immensely flexible building material, which in turn can be used to construct any type of building feature imaginable. Columns, archways and other complicated designs are all easily attained with the material. Building with concrete block means you have the flexibility to do just about anything you want.
Nonetheless, when using concrete blocks in construction, avoid laying blocks that are not properly cured (laying when wet). Also, avoid plastering hot dry walls in the sun. Concrete blocks can potentially make building construction faster and less expensive, as well as result in structures that are more durable and energy efficient.
