Bo material and bricks
"We are the pioneers
We will build Tel Aviv
Bo material and bricks
And built Tel Aviv,
So wrote Levin Kipnis in his poem. And yes, the pioneers built the land with material and bricks or for more discussion of concrete and blocks.
Concrete is a construction material that has been present since ancient times. It was the Romans who made the most extensive use of it in their luxury buildings, and ancient concrete buildings can be found here in Israel.
The concrete as it is known to us exists invented by Joseph Monnier , in the mid-19th century in France, and since then has undergone many changes and developments.
Benefits of conventional construction
The most prominent advantage is that it is the most common and accepted in Israel. It is considered a traditional or local method of construction, since it originates in the stone houses of the mountain dwellers. At its end there are hundreds of contractors and thousands of workers experienced in this work.
Another advantage is the raw material produced in Israel. The raw material for the production of concrete and blocks are mined and quarried in Israel. There's a whole industry that produces the construction materials. The mere use of local material reduces costs, since it does not need to be transported overseas.
Another reason why so many people choose this path is that it is relatively easier to price and calculate the cost of work. Since most people build this way, there is enough data to calculate construction budget price estimates).
And the last factor is the psychological aspect. We have become accustomed to living in hard buildings with walls made of mass of matter. The simplest way to illustrate this is by the stunned sound heard when tapping on a wall of blocks or concrete. The psychological effect gives us a sense of security, because the structure is solid and established.
Disadvantages of conventional construction
Every advantage has a disadvantage. There is no perfect choice, and even when we choose this method of construction, we must be aware of its shortcomings.
In order to produce concrete or a construction block, nature must be literally destroyed. We blow up a hill, grind and shred it to ashes, and with the help of a lot of heating and adding concocted chemicals at night raw, which are poured into molds and then burned to produce blocks or concrete. The process causes great damage to the environment, and at the end there is a product that is very difficult to recycle – this method of construction is not considered green construction, but it is possible to design with the help of environmental planning a comfortable house.
The construction process itself is lengthy, and for the most part the construction itself is inaccurate. It is very difficult to build meticulously, during the construction there are many changes, and sometimes they are done in stages that are almost irreversible and can cause significant damage to the skeleton of the structure, thus increasing the cost of construction itself.
Another factor is the sustainability of the concrete. The concrete structures are programmed for durability – a sustainability time of only about 50-60 years. We all know old houses built in the 1920s-40s in Israel, and today they are crumbling. The concrete must be maintained and protected from the damage of time and weather.
Another failure of the various concrete products is the radioactive emission of radon gas. Each material releases different gases into the air. Materials that originate in the soil, especially those that have been heat processed, and even disassemble their chemical composition emit radioactive radiation at various levels.
Finally, in order for a method of construction from a material mass to be effective, one must design and build very thick walls.
We all know the feeling of touching a concrete wall in the morning – the wall is cold and sometimes damp. And many of the people complain that their house is very hot in the evening, with the concrete walls and blocks emitting the heat stored in them. Not in all areas of the country this method of construction is indeed effective and produces structures that maintain a comfortable and constant temperature in them.
The State of Israel is divided into different climatic regions with different characteristics. Those who choose to build their home in a conventional manner must check the thickness of the wall suitable for their living area, what type of block will be most efficient, and how to isolate the concrete in the area of the meter, pillars and peripheral belts.
Even if you have already started planning with architects, it is important and worthwhile to carry out a Second Opinio consultation,which will check for you whether the planned house meets your budget
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