How to lay brickwork in one brick with your own hands
Brick is the most popular material in multi-storey and private construction. Due to its small size, it allows the construction of complex architectural elements. Various masonry methods are allowed. The thickness of the building wall depends on the weather conditions in the region.
Advantages and disadvantages of masonry in one brick
1 brick masonry is the easiest option... The building stone is strong enough, such a wall has a very high bearing capacity. It is allowed to build one- and two-story buildings, and this allows you to significantly save on construction.
The thickness of the wall for single-row masonry is equal to the thickness of the brick - 6.5 cm. If double or one-and-a-half blocks are used, the value increases.
Pros and cons of single-row masonry
The bearing capacity of the wall allows you to build a summer cottage, a two-story cottage, a garage, any outbuilding
6.5 cm of stone is enough to provide excellent sound insulation
Single-row masonry is used for the construction of partitions and lintels in panel or monolithic buildings
Masonry is very economical as it requires the minimum possible amount of stones
The wall is durable, which allows you to insulate the facade and clad the building with light materials, like siding
Multi-storey buildings cannot be built
The thermal insulation of the house is too small, this option is suitable for southern regions or for summer cottages used only in the warm season
The bearing capacity of the brickwork and the thermal insulation characteristics are influenced by the material and its design. A porous clay stone is warmer. The silicate solid block provides a much higher wall strength.
