Types of Concrete Blocks

Everyone knows that concrete building blocks are primarily used as a building material in the construction of homes, offices, skyscraper, and so on. Basically, they are concrete Masonry units that are used in the construction industry to form a concrete block structure.

These concrete building blocks are basically made up of concrete and aggregates. Sometimes, these blocks can also be made from sand and fine gravel mixed with cement and aggregate for high-density blocks. Moreover, you can make expanded clay aggregate blocks which are much lighter in weight compared to other building blocks.

Concrete Bricks

These are basically small rectangular blocks that are arranged and piled systematically to create a rigid wall. These concrete bricks are made up by heating clay or concrete. These type of bricks are generally used in building fences and facades.

Solid Concrete Blocks

These blocks are bigger and denser than normal concrete blocks as they are manufactured to be strong and heavy from the naturally dense aggregate. These concrete blocks are just like the ordinary blocks but are way costlier and heavier and can withstand more forces.

Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Blocks (AAC)

Aerated autoclaved concrete blocks are much lighter. They are basically a bigger version of bricks. They are mostly made with the same ingredients as bricks but with a different composition for cost-cutting.

Aerated autoclaved concrete have reduced the overall steel consumption by 15% and concrete consumption by 10%! Moreover, these blocks are not only cost effective but are also known to save construction time and are also adaptive to various surfaces along with properties like fire resistant, and many more.

Lintel Blocks

As the name suggests, these blocks are specially made to use in preparation of lintel beams. These blocks are produced in such a way that serves as a Masonry unit along with formwork itself.

Lintel blocks have deep grooves to put reinforcing bars into it along with concrete. These will serve as a permanent formwork system for the lintel beam member. Most builders find lintel blocks useful and efficient as it serves two different purposes into one!

Expanded Clay Aggregate Solid Construction Blocks

This type of blocks are made from expanded clay aggregates which are light in weight having a dry density up to 750 kg/m3. Expanded Clay Aggregate, ECASOLID CONSTRUCTION BLOCKS are masonry units manufactured using Expanded Clay Aggregate, ECA, Class F fly ash and Cement. They are used for non-load bearing wall masonry units. This means the blocks made from this aggregate will be not only light in weight but will reduce structural load by 40-50%. Expanded clay aggregate blocks also offer excellent thermal insulation properties along with excellent sound or acoustic insulation.