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Lightweight brick size: Which size should be chosen to suit the work?
Currently Lightweight concrete blocksIt has become a very popular building material due to its outstanding properties that surpass traditional bricks, including its light weight, time-saving construction, excellent heat and sound insulation, and its suitability for Thailand's hot and humid climate.
This article therefore compiles detailed information about lightweight bricks, answering questions that many people have. How much does lightweight brick cost? and What types are there? To provide information for decision making in choosing construction materials that are suitable for your work.
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Types of lightweight bricks
Lightweight bricks can be classified according to their production methods as follows:
1. Lightweight bricks AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete)
Made by mixing cement, sand, silica, fly ash and foaming agents together, pouring into molds and steaming at high temperatures and pressures, creating air bubbles within the brick, resulting in lightweight bricks that provide good heat and sound insulation.
2. Lightweight bricks NAAC (Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete)
It is made by mixing cement, sand, silica, fly ash and foaming agents together without going through a steam curing process. This type of brick is cheaper than AAC but has inferior properties such as not being as good at insulating heat and sound.
3. Other types of lightweight bricks
Made from other materials such as clay, rice husk ash, fly ash, it is cheaper but has inferior properties to AAC and NAAC.
Lightweight bricks, price of each size
Lightweight bricks come in various sizes, thicknesses, and prices, depending on the brand, features, and store. Here are some rough price examples:
Lightweight brick size | Price/piece |
28-30 baht | |
32-38 baht | |
45-61 baht | |
65-70 baht | |
71-75 baht | |
75-80 baht |
Factors affecting the price of lightweight bricks
- brand: Well-known brands tend to be more expensive.
- feature: Bricks with special properties such as heat insulation, sound insulation, and fire insulation will be more expensive.
- Size: Larger, thicker bricks will cost more.
- quantity: Buying in bulk often results in a lower unit price.
- store: Each store may set different selling prices.
Advantages of lightweight bricks
- Lightweight: Helps reduce structural weight, saves structural costs
- Fast construction: Large size, easy to work with, helps to complete construction quickly.
- Heat protection: Suitable for hot and humid climates, saves on electricity bills
- Soundproofing: Suitable for homes that require peace and quiet.
- durable: Long lifespan
- Fire resistance: Good fire resistance
- Environmentally friendly: Made from recycled materials
Disadvantages of lightweight bricks
- price: More expensiveRed brick
- Fragility: Care must be taken in transportation and installation.
- Plastering: Must use Lightweight block plastering mortar (TPI m210)and specific plastering methods
- Load capacity: Can carry less weightRed brick Suitable for walls that do not bear much weight
Advice for purchasing lightweight bricks
- Choose the type that suits your application:
- Choose the right size for the job:
- 10 cm thick wall, suitable for interior walls
- Wall thickness 12.5 cm. suitable for exterior walls
- Wall thickness 15 cm. suitable for walls that bear a lot of weight.
- Choose a trusted brand:
- Choose a brand with standards and be confident in the quality.
- Check out reviews from real users.
- Compare prices from multiple stores:
- Choose a store that sells at a reasonable price.
- Check out promotions and discounts
- Calculate the number of bricks required:
- Buy extra for scrap materials
- Check stock with the store
Lightweight brick installation
- You should hire a skilled technician.
- Study the installation manual carefully.
- Use the right tools
- Beware of cracking
Examples of lightweight brick use
- Partition wall
- Exterior walls
- Interior walls
- Bathroom partition
- Prefabricated floors
Calculation
Lightweight bricks are a building material with many advantages. They are suitable for Thailand's hot and humid climate, but they are more expensive than clay bricks. Users should choose the type, size, brand, and store wisely, weighing all factors before making a decision.
Lightweight bricks are a type of construction material made from cement, sand, silica, fly ash, and foaming agents. They are lightweight, provide good heat and sound insulation, and are ideal for Thailand's hot and humid climate.
Lightweight bricks can be divided into two types as follows:
- Lightweight AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete): Made by mixing cement, sand, silica, fly ash and foaming agents together, pouring into molds and steaming at high temperatures and pressures, creating air bubbles within the brick, resulting in lightweight bricks that provide good heat and sound insulation.
- NAAC lightweight brick (Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete): It is made by mixing cement, sand, silica, fly ash and foaming agents together without going through a steam curing process. This type of brick is cheaper than AAC but has inferior properties such as not being as good at insulating heat and sound.
Lightweight bricks come in various sizes, thicknesses, and prices, depending on the brand, features, and store. Here are some rough price examples:
- Size 20 x 60 x 7.5 cm. Price 28-30 baht
- Size 20 x 60 x 10 cm. Price 32-38 baht
- Size 20 x 60 x 12.5 cm. Price 45-61 baht
- Size 20 x 60 x 15 cm. Price 65-70 baht
- Size 20 x 60 x 17.5 cm. Price 71-75 baht
- Size 20 x 60 x 20 cm. Price 75-80 baht
- Lightweight: Helps reduce structural weight, saves structural costs
- Fast construction: Large size, easy to work with, helps to complete construction quickly.
- Heat protection: Suitable for hot and humid climates, saves on electricity bills
- Soundproofing: Suitable for homes that require peace and quiet.
- durable: Long lifespan
- Fire resistance: Good fire resistance
- price: More expensive than bricks
- Fragility: Care must be taken in transportation and installation.
- Plastering: Lightweight plaster and specific plastering methods must be used.
- Load capacity: Can support less weight than bricks, suitable for walls that do not support a lot of weight.
Contact for inquiries:
For project customers or contractors who want special prices for their projects, you can contact us through the following channels:
- Phone number: 083-024-3351
- LINE: @aycon
- Website www.aycontento.com
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