I would similar to to know the advantages and disadvantages of using cement bricks as compared to clay bricks.? My architect suggested that I could go within for cement bricks instead...
My architect suggested that I could go within for cement bricks instead of clay bricks as the wall thickness will be slightly smaller quantity. (8in for cement bricks, 9in for clay bricks).
Can anybody tell me if the cement bricks are worth the funds in space?
What just about their thermal properties, strength, cost and other properties as compred to clay bricks?
How about hammering a pin or drilling a hole into a cement brick wall? Will it be the same as for a clay brick wall?
Answers: if you are going to plaster over them i wouldnt use any type of brick , i would use a 4 in. block...cheaper to own laid...
Usually, and i say again, Usually, architects know best.
It adjectives depends on the purpose of the bricks. Since you mentioned 8" and 9" sizes, I'm assuming you are talknig more structural use than just a veneer. Concrete "block" usually have a web design, [big holes within it] which makes it lighter, cheaper, and a catwalk for vertical re-bar. They are usually core filled beside mortar or actual concrete after all the reinforcing is contained by, but not always. They also come surrounded by a wide mixed bag of styles, chipped face, flush, colored, corners, etc...
Clay brick is usually used as a veneer over concrete block or even wood sheeting. They are solid, chunky, and usually much smaller. Including the mortar joint, they are usually a standard size, such as 9" long x 3" gooey x 2" high [but don't quote me on that]. They also come within many finishes and colors, and some own small holes in them for the mortar to take. They also do make small poured concrete bricks, but the ones I hold seen on jobsites are pretty blah looking.
If you are using them for a veneer, which I'm guessing you are, I would use clay to make available it a richer look. If cost is a factor, go beside the concrete ones. Clay will be prone to flaking if water get into them and freezes, the facing pops off. This is remedied by a keeping a accurate mortar joint. Either is alike as far as cracking when it comes to drilling.
Good luck.