yes, interlock bricks can be used for house construction. Consider the following points:
*Advantages *
Does not require plastering
No need for cement mortar
No need for curing
High strength
Speedy construction.
*Disadvantages*
The gap between the bricks, since it is not plastered, is prone to insect attack.
skilled labour is required to reduce wastage.
At corners, there is a chance of sliding of interlock bricks so measures should be taken to cater to this.
Better to provide a concrete frame around the window.
Without column, suitable for G+1 buildings.
Interlock bricks at the exterior walls are prone to weathering, so there are changes of colour fading. Exterior walls need to be plastered.
Advantages of Interlocking Bricks
Less labor intensive and more time-saving as the Interlocking blocks need only be fitted to each other; instead of conventional cement mortar construction. The Interlocking bricks can be salvaged without damage when the house is being dismantled in the future.
Disadvantages of Interlocking Bricks
The lines between the bricks can be hostages for insects as there is no plasterwork. Another major disadvantage is the disintegration of bricks due to adverse weather conditions. Not suitable for buildings more than two storeys as the bricks alone cannot hold all the loads.
Tinu J
Civil Engineer | Ernakulam
yes, interlock bricks can be used for house construction. Consider the following points: *Advantages * Does not require plastering No need for cement mortar No need for curing High strength Speedy construction. *Disadvantages* The gap between the bricks, since it is not plastered, is prone to insect attack. skilled labour is required to reduce wastage. At corners, there is a chance of sliding of interlock bricks so measures should be taken to cater to this. Better to provide a concrete frame around the window. Without column, suitable for G+1 buildings. Interlock bricks at the exterior walls are prone to weathering, so there are changes of colour fading. Exterior walls need to be plastered.
Shan Tirur
Civil Engineer | Malappuram
Advantages of Interlocking Bricks Less labor intensive and more time-saving as the Interlocking blocks need only be fitted to each other; instead of conventional cement mortar construction. The Interlocking bricks can be salvaged without damage when the house is being dismantled in the future. Disadvantages of Interlocking Bricks The lines between the bricks can be hostages for insects as there is no plasterwork. Another major disadvantage is the disintegration of bricks due to adverse weather conditions. Not suitable for buildings more than two storeys as the bricks alone cannot hold all the loads.
PJ Construction
Building Supplies | Ernakulam
interlock work ok aanu. but work clear allenkil leekinu chansund.
Vasudevan Narayan Pillai
Home Owner | Pathanamthitta
cement interlock kattakal very good option. 25% less cost in other input.
LAKSHMI SUGATHAN
Home Owner | Ernakulam
സിമെന്റ് ഇന്റർ lock കട്ട ആണ് ഉദ്ദേശിച്ചത്
Ajesh A B
Contractor | Ernakulam
proper covering കൊടുക്കണം ഭിത്തിയിൽ moisture വരരുത് low cost aanu if required,contact me through 9.400333.453