Clay hollow Bricks

[biddappa_c_b]

it is really a good deal. U should go for it. was the clay hollow blocks from Anjeneya load bearing?

thanks

[mudude12]

No. That was non load bearing clay bricks too.

[biddappa_c_b]

its a good deal buddy, go for it.

[ravivasudeva]

Hi Ravi,

Did you get any quotes from him. I would be completing my stilt floor roof next week and need to quickly decide on which 6" bricks i will be using.

I enquired at Anjeneya Bricks near Whitefield as suggested by somebody on this forum and got the attached quotation. 6 by 8 by 16 is approx Rs 60. If i am not saving too much when compared to weinerberger, i might as well go for the branded one.

regards.

After posting this i just spoke to dileep from wienerberger and he said he will deliver 6 by 8 by 16 for Rs 15 per piece. I am not sure what i am missing.

I did ask him about the prices and he quoted the prices as 60 Rs, 50 Rs and 40 Rs depending on the size. As I remember him saying that length and height of bricks is same but only width differs.

[nagzzz]

I have done extensive research between Porotherm blocks from Wienerberger and ABT. Infact, i had visited the factory of ABT in whitefield. ABT blocks have bends and finishing is not that good. Finally i decided to go with Wienerberger. The blocks come in the following sizes and approximate prices exclusive of transport and taxes below.
16*8*6 - rs 50/-, 16*8*8- rs 58-60/- (The first two for outer walls), 16*8*4 rs 40-42/- (for inner walls). The blocks can also be left unplastered, like I am planning to, and can be laid in Vertical/ Horizontal setup.

[biddappa_c_b]

any updates whether Wienerberger has introduced Load bearing clya hollow blocks?

[nagzzz]

I don't think Wienerberger has load bearing blocks or have plans to introduce them. The only other exposed options are Solid clay bricks or Stones.

[ravivasudeva]

If i use clay hollow blocks for internal walls without plastering, whats the sound proofing i would get compared to cement blocks or normal bricks. Did anyone inquire about it? I would like to have good sound proofing between rooms.

[nagzzz]

using filler material in the holes will give you very good Sound proofing in my opinion. Hay/ Mortar/ sand etc as filler. Check with Wienerberger sales contact.

[crunchy74]

I don't think Wienerberger has load bearing blocks or have plans to introduce them. The only other exposed options are Solid clay bricks or Stones.

Please check the first page of this post regarding load bearing strength of the weinerberger blocks