Compare brick masonry and stone masonry used in building construction.
Sr. No.
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Brick Masonry
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Stone Masonry
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1 |
It is less stronger than stone masonry.
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It is stronger than brick masonry.
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2 |
It is cheaper in places where clay is available in abundance.
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It is cheaper in places where stone is available in abundance.
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3 |
Brick masonry offer better fire resistance than stone masonry.
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Stone masonry offers less fire resistance.
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4 |
Brick masonry gives less aesthetic view.
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Stone masonry gives more aesthetic view than brickwork.
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5 |
It is less watertight than stone masonry.
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It is more watertight than brick masonry.
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6 |
Mortar required in brick work is less.
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Mortar required in stone work is more.
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7 |
Cost of construction is less than stone masonry.
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Cost of construction is more than brick masonry.
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8 |
It does not require skilled labour.
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It requires skilled labour.
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9 |
Dressing is not required
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Dressing is required
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10 |
Brick lifting devices are not required
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Stone lifting devices are required
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11 |
Single scaffolding is used
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Double scaffolding is used
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12 |
Plastering is required
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Plastering is not required
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