“Building materials” are the essential components used in construction projects. They range from naturally occurring substances to manufactured products and are categorized based on their function and composition.
Cement – Used in concrete, plaster, and mortar.
Concrete – A mix of cement, sand, gravel, and water.
Bricks – Clay or fly ash bricks for walls.
Blocks – AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks, concrete blocks.
Sand (River sand / M sand) – For plastering and concrete.
Gravel / Aggregates – Used in concrete and road base layers.
Steel (TMT bars) – For reinforcement in RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete).