Silicate materials

Silicate materials are in great demand in modern construction. Such products have been known for many years, but were not so popular before. Silicates were unfairly treated as second-rate materials.

Last time silicate materials are becoming increasingly popular, mainly due to their good strength parameters. An additional advantage of silicate building materials is the ease of obtaining the raw materials needed to produce the blocks.

Silicate materials - types

Silicate products are usually supplied in the form of blocks and bricks (solid or hollow). They are mainly rectangular in shape, but there are also silicate slabs and plates, as well as products of the most intricate types and shapes.

What can be built from silicate products? Silicates are ideal for a wide variety of construction types. In particular, silicate bricks and blocks are used to build:

• single-layer walls without insulation;
• single-layer walls with insulation;
• hollow walls with an air gap;
• hollow walls with thermal insulation;
• insulated multilayer walls;
• load-bearing walls;
• self-supporting walls, etc.

Silicate materials are successfully used in the construction of private and apartment buildings. Under certain conditions, silicate products are suitable for the construction of foundations and basement walls.

Also, silicate bricks and blocks can be used for the construction of small architectural forms, such as openwork fences, fences, and railings.

Features and advantages of silicate products

The compressive strength of sand-lime bricks and blocks ranges from 5 to 75 N/mm sq. This feature makes silicate walls very reliable. Sand-lime bricks are attractive to many designers and architects today, as they allow to minimize the thickness of walls, while maintaining the reliability of the structure. Silicates do not decompose under the influence of UV rays, they are resistant to chemicals and moisture. They are ideal for the construction of agricultural buildings (stables, sheds, silos) and industrial facilities. Facades made of sand-lime bricks do not even need to be plastered - they already have good aesthetic qualities.

Fire resistance is the reason why silicate products can be used to build chimneys and ventilation ducts for fireplaces and stoves. It has been proven that silicates do not deform or break down at temperatures up to 600 degrees Celsius. When exposed to high temperatures, silicate bricks do not emit any harmful substances.

Parameter stability is another "strong" side of silicate products. Good sound insulation is achieved due to the large mass of bricks and blocks. Silicate materials have excellent thermal insulation properties. Silicates are energy efficient, which allows for the rational use of energy sources for heating the home.

Silicate walls are impermeable to moisture from the outside, which stabilizes the humidity in the premises. Moisture is evenly distributed in the silicate structure, which does not allow it to accumulate in one place. Thanks to this, a healthy microclimate reigns in a house built from silicate bricks.

Correctly constructed buildings from silicate products guarantee a high level of subsequent operation. Silicate bricks and blocks are among the most environmentally friendly building materials. They are resistant to biological corrosion and chemical substances, do not emit toxic substances, have a very low level of natural radioactivity and have properties that prevent the growth of microorganisms and fungi in the wall structure. The production of silicates does not harm the environment and does not require high energy consumption. Waste can be reused.

In addition, silicates are one of the cheapest building materials. They will last for many years and do not require maintenance or repair.

It is also worth noting that modern silicate materials are distinguished by a rich range of light and a variety of textures, which significantly enhances their aesthetic qualities.
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