my house is also going through the construction stage from past six month's I used clay red bricks instead of using cement blocks & bricks as my architect & structure engineer both adviced red bricks keep 3 to 4 degrees temperature down in summer & plastering of wall is more convenient & long life on red bricks, comparing to cement bricks , cement bricks are easily available nice in size ,shape, strong & sturdy hence there is very low waste comparing to other materials

Hi Abhi, All 4 have their own pros and cons. AAC, CLC and fly ash bricks are low in weight compared to clay bricks. Clay bricks are locally available. AAC and CLC block also ensure thermal insulation. Fly ash bricks are not suitable for cold weather. Depending on the location of the plot, easy availability of material you can choose among above four. Although I say, you can go with AAC blocks. -Thanks, -Neelam -Lines and Profile

Hello there, Bricks being synonymous with construction needs to adhere to certain qualities that enhances thermal comfort zone and hardy all weather performance. There are certain pros and cons of each material which is explained below : AAC Pros 1. Lightweight 2. Higher Compression strength compared to KB/fly ash bricks 3. Air Bubbles present within the structure helps in thermal insulation 4. Dimensional uniformity owing to advanced manufacturing process 5. Recycling of construction concrete waste Cons 1. Most expensive brick in the market 2. Jointing and plastering needs skilled masonry 3. Availability 4. Very low lateral compression resulting in high breakage during transport. Kiln Brick/ Clay Bricks (KB) Pros 1. Highest thermal insulation 2. Cheapest and most durable material available 3. Timely availability (except monsoons) 4. High lateral and horizontal compression strength 5. Aesthetically pleasing Cons 1. Quality control is next to nil in conventional Kilns and high adulteration with substitutes 2. Costs getting higher with low availability of high quality river clay 3. Heavier thus increasing structure dead load. Regards, Aurum Ideas and Spaces Bhubaneswar

Hello there, I would recommend you to check concrete bricks and Kiln Bricks both for quality first . Please check at least 3-5 brands of local manufacturers before buying. As for plaster cracks and water seepage, it depends on brick-brick joint which directly depends on concrete ratio. Keeping it steady will do that. You could apply water proofing compound (Dr. Fixit ) while preparing mortar. Regards, Aurum Ideas and Spaces Bhubaneswar