Arquitectura y Construcción - Materiales de construcción

a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty

arenisca

a durable ceramic tile made from clay, known for its strength, stain resistance, and versatility in design, making it suitable for various applications including high-traffic areas

azulejo de cantera, loseta de barro

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

masilla, pasta de relleno

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

caliza, piedra caliza

a type of surfacing material that is created by bonding multiple layers of paper or resin-impregnated fabric together with a clear top layer of melamine resin

laminado, estratificado

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

hierro

a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications

granito, piedra de granito

a substance used to fill gaps or imperfections in surfaces

relleno, pasta de relleno

a mixture of clay, earth, straw, and sometimes animal dung or other organic materials that is applied as a plaster or coating to walls, typically over a framework of wooden sticks or wattle

barro, mezcla de barro

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

masilla, sella

a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs

betún, asfalto

a mixture of sand, gravel, crushed stone, or other granular materials used in construction as a main component in concrete, asphalt, and other building materials to provide strength, stability, and durability

agregado, gránulo

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

losa

the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction

escombros

a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors

hoja de vidrio

a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building

mortero

stones or bricks that a building or wall is made of

mampostería

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

mármol

a metal or wooden thick bar used in buildings to support a ceiling or floor

vigueta

a building material that is consisted of a layer of plaster between two sheets of thick paper, used for covering walls and ceilings

panel de yeso

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

cemento

a building block that is light in weight and is made of mixture of cement with sand and ashes of coal

bloque de hormigón

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

asbesto

a versatile material derived from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, known for its lightweight, elastic, and impermeable qualities, used in various applications

corcho, tapón

a type of sheet metal that is formed into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, creating a wavy or ribbed pattern

metal corrugado, chapas corrugadas

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

acero inoxidable, inoxidable

a material made from interconnected metal wires or strands woven or welded together to form a flexible and open pattern

malla metálica, reja metálica

a solid, translucent block made of glass, typically square or rectangular in shape, used in architectural and design applications

bloque de vidrio, bloque de cristal

concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site

hormigón prefabricado, hormigón premoldeado

a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone that is applied to the surface of a wall or structure to simulate the appearance of a full stone construction

chapado de piedra, revestimiento de piedra

a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications

teja de pizarra, azulejo de pizarra

a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs

teja, azulejo de tejado

reeds or straws that are used to build a roof

techo de paja

a building material consisting of the mixture mud and straw dried in the sun

adobe

a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency

policarbonato

a synthetic plastic material widely used in construction for its durability, versatility, and affordability

vinilo

a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product

GFRC, material compuesto GFRC

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

yeso

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

arcilla

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

árboles

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

cerámica, material cerámico

a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes

terracota, barro cocido

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metal

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vidrio

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acero

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

piedra

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

ladrillo, tabique

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

hormigón, concreto

materials that are used for building a roof

materiales para techar

a flat, long, and thin piece made of wood used for building a house, apartment, etc.

pizarra

a long, flat, and rectangular piece of wood or other materials, typically used in construction, flooring, or as a structural element in various applications

tablero, tablón

a type of wooden siding made from overlapping, tapered boards, commonly used for weather-resistant and visually appealing exterior cladding in residential construction

tablero de revestimiento, tablones

an engineered wood product made from wood fibers or plant-based fibers, used in construction and furniture manufacturing for its versatility and cost-effectiveness

tablero de fibras, tablero de fibra

a long, narrow plank, typically made of wood or other materials, used as a structural or decorative component in the construction of floors, providing a sturdy and visually appealing surface for walking or supporting furniture

tablon, tablón de piso

a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling

tablero contrachapado, tablero de fibra

a strong and versatile engineered wood product made by bonding layers of thin wood veneers together, widely used in construction, furniture, and other applications

contrachapado, madera contrachapada

a thin, flat piece of material, often made of wood, asphalt, or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof of a building, providing protection against weather elements

teja, carpín

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislante

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

solería

a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete

hormigón pretensado, concreto pretensado

a type of sedimentary rock, typically sandstone, that is brown or reddish-brown in color and used for constructing facades and decorative elements in buildings

piedra marrón, arenisca marrón

a synthetic thermoplastic polymer widely used in various applications, including construction, plumbing, electrical insulation, and packaging, due to its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness

cloruro de polivinilo, PVC