Differentiate between brick masonry and stone masonry
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Brick masonry
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Stone masonry
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1 |
It is cheaper 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
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It is cheaper in places where stone is available in abundance
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3 |
Brick masonry gives less aesthetic view.
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Stone masonry gives more aesthetic view than brickwork.
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4 |
Brick masonry offer better fire resistance than stone
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Stone masonry offers less fire resistance
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5 |
Mortar joint in brick work are less
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Mortar joint in stone work are more
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6 |
Bricks are uniform in size so much skill is not required for proper bond
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The size of stone is not uniform therefore greater care and skill is required
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7 |
Plastering increases the life of brick from decaying.
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Plaster does not stick nicely to a stone surface. It is difficult to apply any finishing to the stone surface
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8 |
Brick masonry is light weight.
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Stone masonry is heavier
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9 |
It is easy to apply any finishing to Brick surface.
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It is difficult to apply any finishing to stone surface
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