Reinforced Block and Concrete Walls. Block foundations use cinder blocks (8 x 8 x 16 inches) that are stacked on each other and cemented in place with mortar, forming cinder block walls.

Considering bricks' nationwide availability, consumers remain more inclined to use bricks instead of blocks. To encourage the shift toward blocks, the government may consider stricter licensing for ...

Experts: Use concrete blocks as brick substitute. The burning of coal, wood and bamboo to manufacture bricks contributes about 23% of Bangladesh's total carbon emissions. Johura Akter Pritu. Publish : ...