How to Choose Building Materials for a Project?

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How to Choose Building Materials for a Project?
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How to Choose Building Materials for a Project?
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• When choosing building materials for a project
  there are a number of things that you must
  consider in order to get the very best. Some of
  these factors include the appearance of the
  materials that you will use the durability of the
  materials in relation to your environment.

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• Green Building materials are also widely
  available. Green materials used for building
  refers to those that do not impact the
  environment negatively, they can be re-used and
  recycled and their extraction does not
  irreparably damage the environment.

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• There are different types of building materials
  some of which are wood, stone, glass, iron,
  steel, brick and concrete. Wood is typically long
  lasting especially with good care but it may not
  last very long in areas with plenty of humidity
  or in wet areas. In such areas, stone or brick
  may last longer as they will not rot.

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• However it is bulky to transport and it can be
  expensive to purchase. Stone is similar to brick
  but it is harder than brick. Stone is a popular
  Green Building Construction Materials as it lasts
  long and it is natural. It is very durable as it
  does not deform, it is not compromised by
  different weather patterns and is not damaged by
  fire.

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• Iron and steel are other types of Exterior
  Cladding materials that are used to build
  structures. They can be used to reinforce
  buildings and in such cases they are used with
  other building materials such as concrete or
  stone. They can also be used as standalone
  materials.

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• Bulky and heavy materials are more expensive to
  transport. For example, transporting stone is
  more expensive than transporting wood. If the
  materials are of a fragile nature, for instance
  glasses, then you have to ensure that it is
  transported in a way that will ensure that it
  does not break.