Building in Use - Social Aspects - Safety (water, fire, housebreaking, earthquake, etc.)

Building in Use - Social Aspects

Safety (water, fire, housebreaking, earthquake, etc.)

Clay bricks are non-combustible, provide excellent fire resistance and do not emit any hazardous substances or gases. Furthermore, they do not normally suffer structural damage during a fire and can therefore continue their load-bearing function after the building has been refurbished.

Clay brick walls can also withstand saturation from flood water and burst pipes without being adversely affected structurally. They can withstand horizontal loads, such as those from earthquakes, but need to be reinforced in areas subject to high seismic disturbances. They also provide high levels of security from intruders.

Clay roofing tiles are inert materials. Therefore, they are non-flammable and there is no emission of toxic gases in case of fire. Rainwater run off can be collected and stored for use.

ťThe Clay Life Cycle
ť	Building in Use
	ť Economical Aspects
	ť Environmental Aspects
	ť Social Aspects
	ˇ Living comfort
	ˇ Indoor climate
	ˇ Safety
	ˇ Acoustic protection / sound isolation
	ˇ Flexibility in use

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