In Nigeria, common building materials used are both natural and artificial. We use them for the construction, development, and maintenance of a building or structure throughout its lifespan. The construction industry has seen enormous strides in its building materials and an increase in its durability over time. In the past, building materials that were commonly used consisted of branches, leaves, and animal hides which had the tendency to rot. With the search for buildings and structures with longer lifespans, long-lasting natural building materials such as wood, stone, and clay came into the mix. Humans then began to research how these building materials behaved, so as to take advantage of them. This gave rise to the production and predominance of artificial building materials such as concrete, bricks, and metals.
Building materials used in Nigeria
Some of the building materials extensively utilized in Nigeria include:
- Water
- Sand
- Cement
- Granite
- Concrete
- Metal
- Wood
- POP (Plaster of Paris)
- Glass
- Paint
- Plumbing materials
