Qiimaha Blocks-ka la taaban karo ee khafiifka ah

Qiimaha blocks la taaban karo waxay ku xiran tahay nooca iyo xajmiga. Tusaale ahaan, block cinder (marmarka qaarkood waxaa loogu yeeraa luqadda tilmaame sida unugyo dhismeed oo la taaban karo ama CMU) wuxuu ku yimaadaa noocyo kala duwan oo cabbirro caadi ah, including 8-in. by 8-in. and 16-in. blocks that are hollow and cost $2 ku $3 mid walba. These are a good choice for load-bearing walls and foundations that rise from ground level. A more decorative option is a split-face block, which adds texture and can cost $3 ku $4 mid walba.

Another kind of concrete block is insulated concrete form, which is usually made from recycled concrete and has Styrofoam or Nexcem brand cement-bonded wood fiber for insulation. These are also stackable and easy to install, but they can run $10 ku $15 mid walba.

Concrete block can also be more expensive than drywall and lumber, especially when it has to be cut to reach plumbing or electrical systems. Intaa waxaa dheer, construction of a wall or foundation requires a building permit, which can add $50 ku $500, depending on the location and type of project.

The performance and superior fire rating of lightweight concrete masonry can help reduce overall project costs in many ways. According to mason contractors like Joe Bonifate, president of operations for Arch Masonry Inc. in Pittsburgh, the use of this innovation can result in installation labor savings of up to 50% over its heavier counterpart. It also helps to avoid workplace injuries, resulting in higher production rates and increased profitability for the contractor.