Purchasing ready-made blocks vs. molding them on-site - exploring the pros and cons

On-Site Block Molding - This involves employing a professional building service to create blocks or bricks directly at your construction site.

Both options have their merits and drawbacks, and all you will need to do is critically consider their respective advantages and disadvantages to determine what option best suits you.

To help you make an informed decision, we have taken the liberty to explore the pros and these two distinct options, so read on.

1. Pros and cons of buying ready-made blocks

Pros

1.1 Time saving

Ready-made blocks are pre-constructed and readily available, bypassing the time-consuming process of on-site molding. If you are looking to complete your building project in a jiffy, ready-made blocks offer a practical solution.

1.2 Less intensive labour and skill requirement

Opting for ready-made blocks will lead to more efficiency in the building operation. This is because with ready-made blocks, you wouldn’t need specialized skills to mold blocks, making it less-cumbersome to hire labour for the building process.

1.3 Cost-effective for smaller building projects

Ready-made blocks are particularly cost efficient for smaller construction projects, where setting up an on-site molding operation might be impractical.

Cons

1.4 Quality concerns

Quality can be an issue with pre-made blocks when manufacturers decide to compromise on the quality of materials in order to cut costs. To mitigate this risk, make sure you are working with a trustworthy and reliable manufacturer. The good news is that we have many of such manufacturers at Daibau, so even if buying ready-made blocks is the best option for you, you don’t have to worry about quality.

1.5 Risk

Buying ready-made blocks poses more risks, due to unplanned occurrences, such as accidents, that could damage the blocks or result in block loss.

1.6 Cost

Working with ready-made blocks may be a more expensive option due to transportation and storage costs that will be incurred. Transporting and storing blocks, especially when they are in large quantity, may lead to logistical complexities which can potentially increase construction costs. Also, when dealing with large quantity of blocks, movers tend to charge higher because it requires more effort and moving facilities.

1.7 Limited customization options

Ready-made blocks may not offer as much flexibility as molding blocks on site. As a result, it may not meet specific design requirements, potentially restricting creativity during construction.

2. Pros and cons of molding blocks on-site

Pros

2.1 Cost-efficient

With the way things are going in our part of the world, it is no surprise that everyone is looking for ways to cut down costs, and that’s exactly what molding blocks on-site can help you do. By making blocks on-site, you eliminate transportation costs associated with bringing pre-made blocks from suppliers. That way, you’d be able to save up significantly, especially when you need a large volume of blocks.

2.2 Flexibility

One of the edge on-site block moldings has over buying pre-made blocks is that it allows for greater flexibility. Blocks can be customized to meet specific shapes, composition, size and demands of the project, and this is especially advantageous for unique design projects that may require non-standard block sizes.

2.3 Reduction of waste

Unlike buying pre-made blocks where blocks can easily be over-produced or under-produced, on-site block molding allows construction workers to know the volume of blocks needed to complete the project. This makes for more efficiency in the use of materials, as blocks can be produced in the exact quantities needed.

Cons

2.4 Time consuming

Molding blocks on-site can be a time-consuming endeavor, which may delay the overall construction timeline.

2.5 Availability of resourses

On-site block molding requires access to raw materials such as water, sand, water, and cement. Obtaining these materials may be difficult or costly, especially in some areas; hence, it will be better to buy ready-made block in such areas.

2.6 Weather conditions

There is a high rate of weather dependency when molding blocks on-site. Blocks can be affected by weather conditions, leading to delays if adverse weather persists.

3. How do i proceed?

Now that you have gained insights into both ready-made blocks and on-site block molding, you may be wondering how you will get a construction service that will tick all the pros and suppress all the cons. Well, what we have to tell you is that, regardless of what option you are going for, we have capable hands at Daibau that could help you tick those positives.

Contact us today and watch your construction dream come true.