Difference Between Brick Masonry and Stone Masonry

Stone Masonry and Brick Masonry

Stone gives an attractive look to the structure and it does not require any external treatment. Whereas, Brick Masonry work required external plastering work to improve its appearance.

What Is Brick Masonry?

Brick masonry is one type of structure that is made by placing bricks side by side and one above the other with cement mortar used as a bonding agent to form a single solid structure.

There is a different method of arranging brick which is called a brick bond. Some of the brick bonds give more strength compared to others like English bonds and Flemish bonds are more popular.

Also, there are different types of bricks that are available for example clay brick, fly ash brick, and cement concrete bricks.

What Is Stone Masonry?

A structure made by placing stone together and bonded with mortar is termed stone masonry. Stone is a natural building material, stones on cut and dressed to the proper shape, they provide an economical material for the construction of various building components such as walls, columns, footings, arches, lintels, beams, etc.

According to the arrangement of stone and degree of refinement in the surface finish, the stone masonry is classified as Rubble masonry and Ashlar masonry.

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Difference Between Brick Masonry and Stone Masonry

In this article, we will see the difference between Brick masonry vs Stonemasonry.

1. Suitability

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Residential building only.	Residential and monumental buildings, piers, docks and marine structures.

2. Crushing Strength

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Brick Masonry construction has Low crushing strength	Stone Masonry Construction has High compared to brick

3. Durability

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Brick Masonry construction has Low Durability compare to Stonemasonry	Stone Masonry construction has Excellent Durability.

4. Appearance

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Quality brick as facing in Flemish bond (without any external plastering) offers a good appearance. But, generally, both internal and external plastering is done over which decorative coating is given for better appearance.	Well textured and color stone capable of taking polish improves its appearance. No treatment is required for improving appearance.

5. Water-tightness Freedom Form Dampness

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Brick Masonry construction has Low Damp-proofing compare to Stonemasonry.	Stone Masonry construction has more Damp-proofing.

6. Weather Resisting Quality

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Brick Masonry construction has Low Weather Resisting Quality	Stone Masonry construction has more Weather Resisting Quality

7. Transportation Cost

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Low since easy to handle as they are of regular shape and only 100 mm thick.	High since stones are heavy, irregular in shape, and bigger in size.

8. Skilled Supervision

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Skilled supervision may not be required as no dressing is needed and always an even bed present for construction.	High skilled supervision is required for dressing and binding

9. Fire Resistance

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
More as the brick is burnt at a very high temperature and of homogeneous composition.	Less as the stone is composed of different minerals of different coefficients of expansion.

10. Bonding

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Quick bonding is possible due to regular size and shape of brick and edges.	It requires more time and skilled labor for dressing stone and maintain proper bond.

11. Molding Into Desired Shape

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Brick can be conveniently moulded into any desired shape at a reasonable cost.	Moulding of stone into the desired shape is more expensive and difficult.

12. Minimum Thickness of Wall

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
The minimum Thick of Brick Masonry wall is about 100 mm.	The minimum Thick of Stone Masonry wall is about 300 mm.

13. Limitation In Uses

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
It is conveniently used in any locality due to local manufacturing of bricks.	The use of stone masonry is only restricted to the hilly areas due to the high cost of transportation.

14. Cost

Brick Masonry	Stone Masonry
Brick Masonry Cost is 10 – 15$ per sq ft.	Natural stone masonry cost is $20 – $30 per sq. ft

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Difference Between Brick Masonry and Stone Masonry

Stonemasonry and Brick Masonry both are excellent building materials for construction. Stone gives an attractive look to the structure and it does not require any external treatment.

Whereas, Brick Masonry work required external plastering work to improve its appearance. Besides stone masonry having many advantages over brick masonry.

We must go for brick because they are easily available in the required shape and size. Stone is not easily available in the l market.

Generally, Stonemasonry is prepared where stones are locally available. Sometimes for boundary walls and some decorative purposes stones are more suitable than brick.

So, always go for brick in case of major load-bearing structures and go for stone in case of decorative work.

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