walls

The function of wall is to enclose and protect a building or to divide space within a building.

The functional requirement of a wall are :

1. wall
2. stability
3. Durability
4. Resistance to ground moisture
5. Resistance to wheather
6. Fire resistance (30 minute )
7. Thermal insulation
8. Sound insulation
9. Security
10. Aesthetics

Types of wall
Some of the most popular materials that are used for walls are :

• Stone , both natural and artificial stone
• Bricks , blocks , primarily of clay or concrete
• Timber , used as a cladding and also in a structural capacity
• Concrete , used in decorative and structural capacity
• Steel , used primarily in a structural capacity
• Glass , used as a rainscreen and also in a structural capacity
• Basically , there are 2 major types of walling system , namely solid and frame walls
• Membrane wall is another type of wall which is less popular
• Solid wall has been the most common type of walls being used in Malaysia .
• Solid wall is made by brick , stone or concrete whereas frame wall consist of small secction of timber , metal or concrete.