Many different types of house building materials are available on the market today. Each type of material has advantages and disadvantages, so choosing the suitable material for your project is essential.
Here are some of the most popular types of house building materials:
Steel Bar/reinforcement
is a very strong and corrosion-resistant alloy of iron and other metals.
Uses help concrete withstand tension forces
Concrete block.
‘Building Block’ made of 75% concrete
Uses -used to construct load-bearing walls, partitions, or panel walls
Metal roofs.
Uses it forms the topmost component of a building structure
Wood.
Plant material refers to any plant tissue utilized for structural support.
Uses – Formwork to cast concrete element
Structural element- Beams and columns for building
Flooring
Roof and ceiling
Walls and partition
Bridge construction
Glass-
Melting silica sand and limestone at high temperatures creates glass, a transparent mineral substance.
Uses Windows and doors.
Walling Roofing
Reinforcement structures.
Sand-
Construction material often provides bulk, strength, and stability to other materials such as concrete, mortar, plaster, and screed.
Uses For plastering purposes
For moulding blocks
Mixed with cement to form mortar for joining block/ brickwork
Mixed with cement and gravel to form Concrete
Gravel –
Small fragments of rock that give volume, stability, and resistance to wear or erosion of the construction element.
Uses aggregate mixed with cement to form concrete
As road base or as the road surface in road construction
To create walkways
For landscaping
Used for filtration in water treatment
Cement –
Cement is a mixture of two primary ingredients: limestone and clay. When mixed, they form a plastic paste, popularly used as a binder.
Uses – mixed with sand and water to form a paste, used in blockwork, rendering, and plastering
Mixed with aggregate and sand to form concrete used in concrete works
Part of the ingredients in the block moulding
Granite Stones –
Large fragments of rock composed primarily of minerals
Uses Construction of drainage
Used as hardcore for foundation
To create walkways
For landscaping
Used for filtration in water treatment
Masonry work
Brick –
This material is constructed from clay and masonry cement.
Uses – Construction of walls
Structural elements utilize engineering bricks.
Used in the outer face of masonry as Wall Finishing
the lining of ovens, furnaces, and chimneys
Metal –
solid material that is generally hard, shiny, and malleable; a variety of metals used in construction are aluminium, stainless steel, iron, titanium, copper, brass, and mild steel
Uses – Windows
Doors,
Electrical wires
Outdoor signage and streetlights
Handrails and balustrading
Architectural cladding
Structural elements
Concrete –
Concrete combines cement and aggregate, usually sand or gravel, creating a composite material.
Uses Pavements.
Structural elements like columns and beams
Foundations.
Floor slab
Roads and bridges.
Concrete walls
Culverts and Sewers
Roof
Tile-
thin plates or elements made from Granite, Cement, Ceramic, Glass, Mable, or Porcelain used to cover the surface of ceilings, floors, or walls.
Uses – Floors & walls surfaces
Swimming pools
Roofing material
Tabletop and countertops
Paint –
a mixture of pigments and binders generally available in a liquid state.
Uses -Protect building exteriors and interiors from UV rays, moulds, wind, stains, and water penetration.
Interior and exterior walls’ esthetic
·Improves Windows esthetics
Protects Wood trims, flooring, and doors from decay and pest protection
Protect metal from rust
Plastic –
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic compound derived from petrochemicals but is generally non-toxic.
Uses Flooring
Roofing
Insulation
Walling
Pipes
Windows
Doors
Sanitary Equipment
Tips on how to choose the suitable house-building materials for your home.
There are many different types of house-building materials available on the market today. Knowing which material is ideal for your home can take time and effort. Here are some tips ;
- Climate. Different materials are ideal for different environments. For example, if you live in a hot climate, you must choose materials that can withstand high temperatures. You must choose materials to keep your home warm in a cold environment.
- Durability. For example, brick is durable and can withstand many wear and tear. Wood is another durable material that can add much character to your home.
- House Section. The foundation is the most essential part of the house, and it needs to be made from solid and durable materials.
The walls need to be made from materials that are fire-resistant and soundproof.
The roof must be made from weatherproof materials that can withstand high winds.
The windows and doors need to be made from materials that are energy efficient and will keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
The flooring needs to be made from materials that are durable and easy to clean.
The paint and finishes must be chosen carefully to create a stylish, timeless, cohesive look.
- Your personal preferences.
Talk to a professional builder to learn more about the different types of materials available and which kind of material is right for your home.
