Hello everyone,
various brick manufacturers offer their products with and without mineral wool insulation.
Both types of bricks have a thermal conductivity (λR) of 0.09 W/mK.
A disadvantage of bricks without insulation is the thin webs that may break easily if handled improperly. The possible drawback of bricks with integrated insulation could be the time factor. Who knows where the insulation will be in 20 years? It might degrade over time.
But what are the specific advantages and disadvantages in a single-family house?
various brick manufacturers offer their products with and without mineral wool insulation.
Both types of bricks have a thermal conductivity (λR) of 0.09 W/mK.
A disadvantage of bricks without insulation is the thin webs that may break easily if handled improperly. The possible drawback of bricks with integrated insulation could be the time factor. Who knows where the insulation will be in 20 years? It might degrade over time.
But what are the specific advantages and disadvantages in a single-family house?
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JDoerbecker13 Aug 2014 20:03According to our architect, filled blocks are only effective for sound insulation. They have recently become problematic for disposal as well. Supposedly, they can no longer be treated as regular construction waste. I don’t need them.....
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Bauexperte13 Aug 2014 22:43Good evening,
Regards, Bauexperte
JDoerbecker schrieb:With 36.5 cm (14 inch) blocks, sound insulation is really a minor issue… Your architect has probably watched too much Stargate.
According to our architect, the filled blocks only help with sound insulation.
JDoerbecker schrieb:I would send the person who told you that into the desert. Volcanic glass can hardly be classified as hazardous waste, since it can easily be returned to nature without any problems.
They have apparently also become problematic for disposal recently. They supposedly no longer qualify as regular construction waste. I don’t need that...
Regards, Bauexperte
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Bauexperte13 Aug 2014 22:46Good evening,
Regards, Bauexperte
speer schrieb:In my opinion, you should stay away from it...
The disadvantage of integrated insulation might be the time factor. Who knows where the insulation will be in 20 years. Maybe it will deteriorate over time.
Regards, Bauexperte
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JDoerbecker14 Aug 2014 05:36Bauexperte schrieb:
With 36.5cm (14.4 inches) bricks, sound insulation is really a minor issue... Your architect has probably been watching too much Stargate.That may be true, but this property is also advertised everywhere.
Bauexperte schrieb:
I would send the person who told you that into the desert. Volcanic glass can hardly be classified as hazardous waste, since it can be easily returned to nature.That is indeed just a rumor circulating here about Unipor CORISO.
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Bauexperte14 Aug 2014 10:20Hello,
I personally encountered this situation just on Monday evening, when a colleague promoting prefab houses told one of my clients that if he built with him, he "would save €1,000.00 per year in operating costs." I then advised my client to get this statement from the competitor in writing and to sign the contract with him afterward, because assuming operating costs of €800.00 per year, he would actually come out ahead.
Best regards, Bauexperte
JDoerbecker schrieb:Yes, I know, and this kind of advertising—which is not exactly a lie but also not entirely truthful—often leads to endless discussions during sales talks that have nothing to do with professional consultation.
... but this feature is advertised everywhere as well.
I personally encountered this situation just on Monday evening, when a colleague promoting prefab houses told one of my clients that if he built with him, he "would save €1,000.00 per year in operating costs." I then advised my client to get this statement from the competitor in writing and to sign the contract with him afterward, because assuming operating costs of €800.00 per year, he would actually come out ahead.
Best regards, Bauexperte