Installing Block Walls

When to apply blocks?

Everyone is already used to drywall is the best solution for repairs. But the walls of the GVL have two serious drawbacks that force us to look for another material for the construction of partitions. This is the lack of sound insulation and the inability to withstand heavy hanging furniture. Therefore, in the course of redevelopment, some blocks allow you to build partitions of varying degrees of reliability.

Options for block Borders

To make an exact decision on which building materials to use for repairs, understand what you expect from a newly built wall and where you plan to install it.

If you want to isolate the workplace from the bedroom in the room or zone the space, then the partition should be light and, nevertheless, soundproof. Foam or gas blocks are suitable for this.

If you need a strong wall for a damp room, choosing a brick or gypsum block is better. But it is worth considering that the brick partition increases the load on the floor since it is a heavy material.

If you want to hide communications inside the wall but do not wish to use GCL for the construction of a partition, then choose plates with a joint-to-joint mounting method.

A wall made of bricks or gypsum blocks

Do you want to build a solid brick wall, but are you worried that the floors will not withstand the weight? Then choose a brick with voidness. In this case, you will make it easier to consider the floors almost twice.

However, the brickwork has significant drawbacks — you will have to plaster and putty it before finishing the bricks themselves are uneven, which means that the partition will turn out with a fair share of curvature. As a result, the repair will be delayed, and it will also “please” you with pollution in the form of sand, dry building mixes, and other things.

But there is also a significant plus: fungus and destruction from the dampness of your brick partition is not threatened. In addition, you can hang cabinets on the surface and store many valuable and necessary things in everyday life.

Partition/Border made of aerated concrete blocks.

The strength of the wall and its ability to operate it depends on the block’s density. Aerated concrete with a width of 3 — 6 inches and a thickness (or brand) of 400 is used for indoor partitions. If you want your wall to withstand increased loads, use aerated concrete of higher density.

An important caveat: when building a wall from this material, it is necessary to treat the surface of the base with a waterproofing mixture or composition.

Aerated concrete blocks do not contain artificial impurities. Therefore they are considered a safe material for use in residential premises.

When installing this building material, you can cut it off with a hacksaw into a block of the right size, so masonry from it is easier and cheaper. In addition, the striped wall of aerated concrete blocks increases its strength during operation.

The wall inside the room is made of foam concrete.

Foam concrete bricks are blocks of foamed concrete. This method of production gives them lightness and good noise insulation. Partitions of this material pass moisture but do not release heat. Therefore, they are deservedly popular with those who want to build a light and functional division into the room.

Foam concrete blocks are not suitable for mounting load-bearing walls since they consist of air by almost 80%. Also, please do not use this material in damp rooms because it does not like moisture.

Blocks can be of two types:

1. Produced using gypsum – characterized by increased heat retention in the room
2. With the addition of silicate — more substantial blocks.

The blocks themselves have the correct shape, so the walls laid out of this material do not require additional alignment. This building material is easy to install; it also takes less bonding mortar since it has unique grooves and holes that allow the plates to be mounted joint to joint.

We have given you general information about the characteristics of each material. But to choose the right blocks in your particular case, it is better to turn to professionals. contact us today for more information.