Basics in Building Construction

Basics in Building Construction 4(2+2)

Lesson 07 : Walls

Clay Block Partition walls

The blocks used for such partition wall are prepared from clay or terra-cotta, and they can be either solid or hollow. For light partitions, hallow clay blocks are commonly used. They are good insulators for heat and sound. They are also fire resistant. The hallow clay blocks are usually 30cm long and 20cm high and 5 to 15cm wide. The blocks are provided with grooves on top, bottom and sides. Grooves provide rigid joints and serves as key to plaster. The blocks are laid in cement mortar.