Wall



A wall is a solid structure which helps to define a space in its interior (internal partitions) and also in its exterior ; in some cases it can provide security acting like a barrier. It also helps to reflect art and expressions.


 * Types of Walls**

Load bearing wall: supports the weight of floors,roofs and other elements of the structure. Non-bearing wall: must support its own weight, usuallly internal partitions of a house.


 * Materials of Walls**

A wall is usually constructed with brick, concrete and stone.


 * Types of Structures Walls**
 * 1) Boundary walls
 * 2) Defensive walls
 * 3) Retaining walls
 * 4) Shared walls
 * 5) Curtain walls
 * 6) Dry stone walls
 * 7) Building walls have two main purposes:
 * To support roofs, ceilings and other upper floors.
 * To divide spaces, that is internal partitions