Ceramic has been used in construction for many years. The ceramic material is made with a clay base that hardens after being fired.

It can be said that because of man's need to adapt to the environment that surrounds him and make use of the resources he has at the moment. The brick arises in countries where there was no stone but a lot of clay. All the ceramic products that are applicable in architecture come from there and these emerge in the first settled civilizations. Now that evolution is developing depending on the functionality and incorporation as an ornamental element.

pottery under construction

Today it is a material that is found everywhere, either inside or outside the home for ornamental purposes or another specific function. Ceramic factories have found a way to improve the manufacturing process. Since it reduced in considerable amounts the consumption of electricity, water, and decreased the production of carbon dioxide emissions and waste.

It currently offers a wide variety of ceramics to cover different surfaces, floors, walls. Nevertheless, continues to maintain its base composition of clay and water. But meltable elements such as: feldspar, calcium carbonate, iron oxide are added to the mix. Burners are also added that allow better cooking, degreasers such as the case of ground brick, sand, slag and plasticizers.

The characteristics that stand out the most in this material are its durability and resistance. Since it consists of a material that lasts the useful life of a building, that is, it preserves the original tiles from the period of its construction. Another benefit is the high level of thermal inertia which allows I acted effectively regulating the heat.  

Now, thanks to the new technology, ceramics in construction obtain more resistance to climatic and daily demands, in turn more durable, variable and manageable when adjusting to certain styles.

In short, with the development of new technology, the material is becoming more resistant to daily and climatic demands, more durable in its longevity and more versatile and malleable when it comes to adapting to certain styles.

Advantages of using ceramics in architecture

Ceramic is highly demanded and used in the construction sector. This is due to the benefits that the material demonstrates, which are:

Optimizes performance compared to other materials

This is a great advantage over other types of construction materials, since ceramics can give the effect of wood, cement, stone. In addition, its resistance, finish, lightness and durability are considered.

Improves the active efficiency of the building

When ceramic is used on the facade of buildings it contributes to a better efficiency. Why? A building is made up of a façade that is divided into an inner sheet, an insulating layer and an outer sheet. This provides the building with a warm conditioning, as well as insulation with a high acoustic level.

It should also be mentioned that thanks to its components, the pieces can absorb little water and resist radical changes in humidity, rain and temperature. 

It is ideal for humid environments

As its porosity is minimal, it absorbs water in small quantities, which allows it to be installed in areas where high levels of humidity reside. For this reason, it is widely used to cover bathrooms, kitchens, as well as other areas without any particular inconvenience.

It is easy to clean

Ceramic does not require special care, maintenance can be done with a damp cloth. In the event that there is a stain or resistant dirt, simply apply bleach and detergent to be removed.

It can supply the coating of a house in general

One of the advantages that ceramics gives you is that you can simulate all types of floors as in the case of appearing like a parquet, this does not require maintenance and provides a natural wood warmth to the place.

That is why you can give your home the style you want, from fine environments with imitation marble, cozy environments such as wood and you can place reliefs and ornamental pieces to complete the possibilities of creating an infinity of environments.

What utility is given to ceramic materials?

It should be noted that ceramic materials are resistant but at the same time they tend to break. This is due to the treatment to which it was processed through the elaboration and varies depending on the use that it is going to give it.

Ceramics are often widely used in constructions in general, so it is present continuously. It is used in pottery, in the production of construction materials such as coatings, tiles and floors. And even for applications at high temperatures of piezoelectric or other insulating materials.

To give a clear example, some hair straighteners contain a ceramic coating whose purpose is to isolate heat and electricity. It is also used in ovens, motors as well as other armor elements.

Industrial ceramics are widely used today in different sectors, among these we have:

In the construction

It is used to manufacture pavements, coatings, bricks and tiles.

in the decoration

It is used in a traditional way, it contains the creation of elements for the house such as: cup, tableware, cup among others.

in the restrooms

This type of ceramic is widely used in spaces intended for bathrooms, you can find bathtubs, sinks, shower trays, toilets.

technical ceramics

It uses technological applications in different industries, be it for electronics, medical, automobile, energy, among others.

refractory products

Necessary for certain undoubted operations.

Pipelines

Ceramics are used to manufacture glass-coated stoneware pipes, which are highly resistant to corrosion and abrasion from sewage networks.

Ceramics in construction are widely used in homes to give spaces a better look and style.