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Differentiate between brick masonry and stone masonry
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| Sr.no. | Brick masonry | Stone masonry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | It is cheaper than stone masonry | It is stronger than Brick masonry |
| 2 | It is cheaper in places where clay is available | It is cheaper in places where stone is available in abundance |
| 3 | Brick masonry gives less aesthetic view | Stone masonry gives more aesthetic view than brickwork |
| 4 | Brick masonry offer better fire resistance than stone | Stone masonry offers less fire resistance |
| 5 | Mortar joint in brick work are less | Mortar joint in stone work are more |
| 6 | Bricks are uniform in size so much skill is not required for proper bond | The size of stone is not uniform therefore greater care and skill is required |
| 7 | Plastering increases the life of brick from decaying. | Plaster does not stick nicely to a stone surface. It is difficult to apply any finishing to the stone surface |
| 8 | Brick masonry is light weight | Stone masonry is heavier |
| 9 | It is easy to apply any finishing to Brick surface. | It is difficult to apply any finishing to stone surface |
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