Comparison between stone masonry and brick masonry

Comparison  stone masonry and brick masonry

Construction of brick masonry is quick as the uniform size and regular shape of bricks facilitates in maintaining proper alignment. Whereas, the dressing and handling of stone need more time and extra labour in the construction of stone masonry.

Stone masonry possesses higher strength, durability and weather resisting quantities than brick masonry

Brick masonry has cost of construction is less than stone masonry

Stone has higher crushing strength than brick .this makes stone suitable for the construction of dams, piers, docks and other marine structures.

Skilled labour need to stone masaonry than brick masonry.

 In monumental buildings which require heavy molding with large projections and carving, stone is suitable whereas brick can be used only for light ornamental work of lesser importance.

Stone masonry is more water-tight than the brick masonry.


Stone masonry gives a massive appearance and hence used for monumental works

Well textured stone masonry of superior quality needs no treatment to improve its appearance. The apparent defects of brick masonry can be only concealed by plastering.

Generally stone masonry is not damaged by chemicals present in the environment and salts present in water or sewage whereas expected brick masonry reacts and gets disintegrated.

The use of stone masonry is only appliance are restricted to handle the stone blocks and bricks can be conveniently moved by manual labour.

The brick masonry is more fire-resisting than stone masonry.