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Blind Blocks And Hollow Blocks For Building What's The Difference? by DeRay98(m): 6:05am On Jun 18, 2016 |
In Benin and many other places people build houses with blind/solid blocks while in Lagos hollow are used. Can building experts tell us the difference? |
Re: Blind Blocks And Hollow Blocks For Building What's The Difference? by Gabrielclint(m): 7:02am On Jun 18, 2016 |
There are so many difference between blind and hollow block, I will highlight few of them for you. But first you need to understand that structurally block is not a load bearing element. But it can act as such in bungalows and if the block is specifically designed and moulded as such. But 95% of blocks moulded in Nigeria are not load bearing. Now to the difference: 1. Blind blocks due to its weight comes only in 5" & 6" form while hollow blocks comes mainly in 6"&9" 2. Blind blocks are mainly used in bungalows while hollow blocks are used both in bungalows and storey building cos most columns dimensions are 225*225mm and above ie 9"*9" 3. Hollow blocks are cheaper that blind blocks since they consume less material for production. 4. Hollow blocks constitute less self weight to the building than blind block. 1 Like |
Re: Blind Blocks And Hollow Blocks For Building What's The Difference? by DeRay98(m): 5:34pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
Gabrielclint: If you are saying that blind blocks are not meant for storey buildings, in Benin City that's 99% of all buildings including storey buildings are built with. Though, there are fewer storeys than Lagos but there are rarely building collapsing compared with Lagos. However, I can also point out here that people build in Benin with more consciousness of safety than in Lagos where safety is sacrificed for profit. 2 Likes |
Re: Blind Blocks And Hollow Blocks For Building What's The Difference? by Gabrielclint(m): 1:34pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
DeRay98: I didn't literally mean u can't use blind blocks for storey building, but hollow blocks are more advising cos 1. It is cheaper, 2. It has less weight than blind blocks.. |
Re: Blind Blocks And Hollow Blocks For Building What's The Difference? by fineboynl(m): 9:45am On May 05, 2023 |
Blind block is bay in Benin. |
Re: Blind Blocks And Hollow Blocks For Building What's The Difference? by feroms(m): 6:15am On Jul 30, 2023 |
What do you mean by "Blind block is bay in Benin"? |
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