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List some advantages and disadvantages of mud houses over concrete houses


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Advantages of mud construction

  • low cost
  • good resistant to fire
  • good temperature insulation
  • good sound-proofing
  • being a natural resource that is readily available from earth.

Disadvantages of mud construction

  • They can be easily destroyed by wind, rain and flooding if it is not protected well enough
  • They require more care and maintenance as they are a weak building material that would even be affected by dampness or dry weather
  • It may also have a musty smell when first finished construction

Advantages of concrete construction

  • They can be under a controlled environment and with accurate methods;
  • They can have advanced quality control;
  • They are independent of weather conditions (such as rainy/humid weathers),
  • They can be produced in large quantities (e.g. in the cases of small size concrete blocks).

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