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It's cheaper than brick or wood, and holds up better to hurricane force winds.
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Why are cinder blocks called cinder blocks?
They are made with cinder aggregate
What are modern houses in Israel made out of?
cinder blocks and cement.
How cinder block is made?
Cinder blocks differ from concrete blocks in other ways besides their hollow design. Concrete blocks are made from slurry of Portland cement and small aggregate, such as small stones or gravel. Cinder blocks, on the other hand, are made from a combination of Portland cement and cinders, the dusty remnants of burned coal. The result is a lighter weight block formed into a rectangular masonry block. Although many people use the terms "cinder blocks" and "concrete blocks" interchangeably, a true cinder block will always be lighter than a concrete block, and the texture of cinder blocks may be rougher than finished concrete blocks. When bricklayers work with cinder blocks, they generally use techniques similar to standard brick lying. The alternative rows of cinder blocks are carefully offset so that the second layer stabilizes the first. A line of mortar is put down between cinder blocks, so the actual dimensions of a standard cinder block may be adjusted slightly to accommodate the mortar. Corners may be finished out with half blocks, or interlaced to create a four-cornered structure.
Which volcano is made entirely of tephra?
The cinder cone volcano is made entirely of pyroclastic.
What are freestanding houses made by stacking blocks of prairie turf called?
Sod homes, or "soddy"
How do you use the word crude in a sentence?
"Charles take your hands out of your trousers, that is a very crude thing to do in public."The steps were crude, made from cinder blocks and boards.
Is the cinder cone volcano made from magma?
yes cinder cone volcano are made from magma
What is roman homes made out of?
The detached house of the rich (domus) was made of stone. The apartment blocks (insulae) were made with bricks or with concrete with a facing in bricks
Why do cinder blocks have holes?
Cinder blocks have holes to reduce their weight, making them easier to handle and transport. The holes also help in improving insulation and reducing the amount of concrete needed in the construction process. Additionally, the holes can be used for running electrical or plumbing lines within the walls.
What were the Inuits homes like?
Inuit homes were made of snow. The Inuit shaped snow into hard blocks of ice. They made igloos out of the snow to protect themselves from the cold. Igloos were warm, small and comfortable for a temporary home.
What was Cinderella's couch made from?
cinder
What were houses in 1940 like?
many houses were made into blocks of flats, as alot of people needed homes and it was cheaper to buil blocks of flats. some had balconies but some didn't.they were also alot dirtier
