BUILDING MATERIALS

Building material is any material which is used for construction purpose. Many naturally occurring substances have been used to construct buildings.

They are used for construction of homes and buildings. There a wide range of materials used for construction purposes right from the very primary materials like clay, wood, mud to rocks and cement. In some places, building materials are used according to the climatic conditions favoring the place.

Building materials are classified into two type’s namely natural and synthetic building materials. Synthetic are man made materials and natural are naturally occurring materials.

What are the commonly used building materials?

Rock: It is considered as the most primary and primitive type of building material. It is meant to be the strongest and most durable material used in construction of residential and commercial set ups.

Clay: This includes clay along with mud. It is the most accepted building material in warm places as it keeps the interiors of your home and office cool. It is said to be really long lasting.

Glass: This building material is moreover used for decorative purposes. It is use to decorate huge mansions and palaces with the desired designs of the owner. There are a huge variety of glasses available in the market like colored glass, stained glass and frosted glass. They are used to decorate office fronts to give a professional look.

Metals: They serve to be the most reliable material these days. Most of the structures are built by iron and steel that provides greater strength and durability. They are strong and expensive but last for a long time.

Concrete: They are made of gravel, sand and water and is used to build homes and offices. They prove to be the strongest building material and long lasting.

Marbles and granites: They are used at the end of primary construction of the building. They are used to make kitchen cabinets, flooring and much more depending on one’s choice. The most important thing about these materials is they can be carved and shaped according to one’s needs.

Wood: This is also used after the primary construction of the building. Wood is generally used for building furniture in the house or office. The wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, tables, bed etc. all these things can be designed by wood.

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