What are the best materials to build a house?

Building a house is an investment, a plan of the future, it is the place where you will spend most of your life. We know that for your home you want the best: materials, style, inspiration, etc. and at MLZ Construction Costa del Sol we provide it to you, the best materials, resistant and durable. So, we’re going to tell you what the most recommended materials are to build a house. Ready to go? Read on!

MATERIALS TO BUILD A HOUSE

Choosing the right material to build a home can be complicated by the wide variety of products that exist on the market. Among the most common materials we find are:

Concrete. This first material is obtained from cement, mixing it with sand, water and gravel or crushed stone. It is one of the most economical and resistant materials, so it is the most commonly used in construction. In addition, due to its great versatility, it can be incorporated in all areas of the house: floors, structures, walls, rooves and decorative elements such as plant pots.
Bricks. The main use of bricks is the formation of the structure of the house, along with the concrete. It is a simple, tough, durable and easy to place material. They can be made of concrete or natural materials such as clay (the most common being red brick). It is also a cheap material, so its use is widespread.
Organic materials. Materials such as wood, bamboo or cork, ideal for building an eco-friendly house. They are durable, although they are more expensive. On the other hand, cork is the cheapest material, but its use is very limited in the construction of a house. While, wooden beams are widely used elements in the structure of houses.
Steel. Metallic materials are used in the housing structure and exterior coatings. Despite being a more expensive material, one positive point is that it requires hardly any maintenance. It also provides great modernity and aesthetics.
Stone and derivatives. Materials such as marble, slate, granite and limestone are often used in construction to clad facades or create concrete details, such as a specific wall, floor or even roof. It is not a material used for the general structure of a house. What’s more, its price is higher than other materials.
Synthetic materials. The category of these types of materials is very wide and varied, since it includes PVC, asphalt, polycarbonate or methacrylate. Its uses are also very varied, as we can incorporate them as an insulator, soundproofing elements, etc. These types of materials are economical, resistant and easy to position; but they are not as environmentally friendly.

ATTRIBUTES TO CONSIDER

On the other hand, a number of factors must be taken into account when choosing one particular material or another.

Budget. First of all, we have to choose materials that fall within the budget that we have in order to obtain excellent results along with high quality. For example, concrete and bricks are very cheap compared to stone or steel.
Climate. It is very important to bear in mind the climate of the area in which the house will be built (rain, temperature, wind, etc.). For example, in a place with strong winds you have to build a very resistant and reinforced structure.
Resistance and maintenance. Closely related to the above factor, you must choose a material that is able to last over time. For example, if we build the house near the coast, it will have to be a moisture resistant material. Similarly, you should look for a material that requires little maintenance, such as steel.

In short, now that you know the types of materials, their characteristics and their uses, you only have to decide which one you want to include in your houses and buildings. It is also important to take into account the recommendations of our architects, since, we can help you according to your budget, your expectations and requirements.

At MLZ constructions we adapt to your tastes and needs, always advising you so that your home is exactly as you had thought and designed, building the house of your dreams is our goal.