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Advantages of Ferrocement:

o Greater Tensile strength

o Its simple techniques require a minimum of skilled labor

o The materials are relatively inexpensive, and can usually be obtained locally

o Only a few simple hand tools are needed to build uncomplicated structures

o Repairs are usually easy and inexpensive

o No upkeep is necessary

o Structures are rot-proof, insect-proof, and rat-proof, and non-flammable

o Structures are highly waterproof, and give off no odors in a moist environment;

o Structures have unobstructed interior room

o Structures are strong and have good impact resistance

o Structures can be shaped in any form

Disadvantages of Ferrocement:

o Its heavy in weight and its poor impact resistance

o Structures made of it can be punctured by forceful collision with pointed objects.

o The large amount of labor is required

o It is not possible to nail, screw, or weld to Ferrocement

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