Wednesday 7 March 2012

Brick Masonry V/s Stone Masonnry


Sr. No.
Brick Masonry
Stone Masonry
1

Brick masonry is not as strong as stone masonry.
Stone masonry is stronger than brick masonry.
2
In brick masonry the brick size is standard for all bricks.
In stone masonry, all stones may not be of the same size.
3
Normally wall thickness of the brick masonry is less.
Normally wall thickness of the stone masonry is more.
4
Here plaster is mandatory.
Here plaster is not mandatory.
5
Alkalis & salts present in the brick earth have hygroscopic properties. They absorb water from atmosphere and make the walls damp resulting into unhealthy atmosphere and weaker structure.  In addition, when the moisture in the wall evaporates, they leave behind white or gray spots spoiling the appearance of the building.
Stones are free from Efflorescence.
6
Brick masonry is less durable than stone masonry.
Stone masonry is more durable than brick masonry.
7
Brick masonry is cheaper than stone masonry.
Stone masonry is costlier than brick masonry.
8
For brick masonry bricks are not needed to be dressed. While buying, they are in standard size. Hence, labour and time requirement is less.
For stone masonry, stones are needed to be dressed every time. Hence labour and time requirement is more.
9
Normally brick masonry is in brick-red colour before plaster.
Stone masonry can have various colours depending upon the stone opted for.

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