UNLIMITED DURATION OF LIFE

The ceramic structural materials and more specifically, building materials, have always been materials of long duration The various monuments of the Roman times and the Byzantine churches set great examples.

SOUND INSULATION

The sound insulation that is offered either from exterior or neighboring sounds is another major advantage of the ceramic materials. Solid exterior low walls manufactured from building bricks ensure excellent sound insulation .

THERMOINSULATING ABILITY

The thermic insulation of building bricks is achieved by the air that penetrates their numerous small pores Thus, a wall made of bricks or a roof made of tiles absorbs the thermic energy not only from the sun, but also from the heat that is created in the building itself. As a result, we notice that the buildings made of building bricks do not freeze fast in the winter and remain cool during the summertime.

FIRE SAFETY

If we take under consideration that the ceramic structural materials have been already burned from the production process of about 1000 C, we can easily comprehend the absolutely inflammable nature of the ceramic structural materials Generally, according to studies, a wall of building bricks provides fire resistance for more than 3 hours .

ECONOMY

The ceramic structural materials require maintenance of little cost which is considered of secondary importance in the general expenses of the building. Finally, according to the thermoinsulating capacities of the ceramic structural materials the expenses for air conditioning and heating of the buildings are of course decreased .

EARTHQUAKE PROTECTION

The most suitable layout material should be selected depending on the seismic activity of each region. The solid stoneworks have great mechanic resistances to earthquakes. According to studies, the buildings that are manufactured from building bricks in regions of high seismic danger are more durable .