Concrete Columns: Building a 3-Floor House

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the construction methods for building a three-floor house, specifically comparing the sequence of concrete and brick structures. Participants explore different approaches to integrating concrete columns within the building framework.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that certain masons construct the concrete structure first, followed by the brick structure.
  • Others mention an alternative method where the basement and brick walls are built first, leaving spaces for columns that are later filled with concrete.
  • A participant questions whether the bricks referred to in the first method are merely a façade and lack load-bearing capacity.
  • One participant emphasizes that the choice of method should depend on the evaluation by the construction team based on specific circumstances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the best construction method, indicating that there is no consensus on which approach is superior.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific details on local building codes or regulations that may influence the choice of construction method.

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This is regarding a building a house with 3 floors. I have seen some masons are first do the concrete structure and then they do the brick structure.
But I have seen some do the basement first and do the bricks first and in between they keep a space for columns and they pour concrete mixture in between the walls to do the columns.

Which one is good? and why?
 
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Prasad2007 said:
This is regarding a building a house with 3 floors. I have seen some masons are first do the concrete structure and then they do the brick structure.
But I have seen some do the basement first and do the bricks first and in between they keep a space for columns and they pour concrete mixture in between the walls to do the columns.

Which one is good? and why?

Welcome to the PF.

What country are you in? What do your local building codes say about this type of construction? :smile:
 
Prasad2007 said:
Which one is good? and why?
Each has it's place. Your construction team must evaluate which process would be best for you.
 
Prasad2007 said:
some masons are first do the concrete structure and then they do the brick structure
In which case, are you referring to the bricks that are used as a façade for the building exterior and have no load bearing capacity.
 

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