Types of Walls

Types of Walls

A wall is an architectural structure that serves to separate or divide the interior space of a building.wall panel forming machine They are commonly constructed with materials such as bricks, stones, rammed earth, timber and concrete.wall panel forming machine Walls are also used as decorative items.wall panel forming machine

When a wall is framed, the structural elements are intended to carry loads to the foundation.wall panel forming machine The load is transferred to the foundation through columns or studs in the wall.wall panel forming machine Framed walls may be made of wood, metal or aluminum.wall panel forming machine Framed walls also have finish elements such as doors and windows.

A precast wall is a wall manufactured in a factory and transported to the site.wall panel forming machine It is usually a boundary or tensile wall.wall panel forming machine In addition to being ready-made, it is quicker to install than brick walls.wall panel forming machine However, it is important that the height and length of the wall are specified before it is constructed.

There are many types of walls, including masonry walls, brick, blockwork, and steel.wall panel forming machine Masonry walls are constructed by placing bricks in mortar.wall panel forming machine This method of construction is durable and resistant to earthquakes, wind pressure and water pressure.wall panel forming machine Brick masonry walls can be made in a cavity or with two skins.

A load-bearing wall is an essential component of a building's structure.wall panel forming machine It provides support for the other constituent elements of a building and, if removed, can cause the entire structure to collapse.wall panel forming machine Removing a load-bearing wall will also reduce the stability of the building.wall panel forming machine For added safety, a load-bearing wall can be constructed from solid materials such as concrete or earthbag construction.

A non-load-bearing wall is not meant to support structural members or carries its own weight.wall panel forming machine These types of walls are often used as partition walls or as separation walls between rooms.wall panel forming machine Non-load-bearing walls are also used to provide isolation between internal spaces of a building.wall panel forming machine

A precast wall is a type of boundary or tensile wall.wall panel forming machine It is built in a factory, transported to the site and then set up.wall panel forming machine To be able to construct a precast wall, it is important to have the required skills and experience.wall panel forming machine Most installation companies use lattice to cover the joints between the wall and the underlying structure.

Typically, a load-bearing wall is constructed of masonry, although it can also be cast-in-place.wall panel forming machine Traditional load-bearing masonry walls are typically thicker toward the base of the wall.wall panel forming machine During the construction, bricks are placed in a specific pattern.wall panel forming machine The pattern is called the "English bond."

An English bond is a mixture of a header bond and stretcher bond.wall panel forming machine It is most common in one-brick thick walls.wall panel forming machine Hoop iron reinforcement is sometimes used in every third or fourth course of the wall.wall panel forming machine

The term "the Wall" is usually associated with the Berlin Wall, a structure built during the Cold War.wall panel forming machine However, the word has also been used to describe the physical wall of a person.wall panel forming machine Historically, sealing people behind walls has been a method of human sacrifice.wall panel forming machine

A precast wall is made of solid materials such as brick, stone, or rammed earth.wall panel forming machine They are also sometimes made of glass or aluminium.wall panel forming machine