Advantages and Disadvantages of using limestone & building materials made from limstone - Advantages and disadvantages table in GCSE Chemistry

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Advantages and Disadvantages of using limestone & building materials made from limstone

Advantages

Concrete is easily formed into shape before it sets. It is strong when squashed.
Glass can be toughed and used for windows.
Limestone is very valuable natural resource.
Quarrying limestone create jobs, which boost the local economy.

Disadvantages

Limestone, cement and mortar slowly react acid rain and wear away, this damages walls made from limestone and it leaves gaps between bricks.
Concrete is weak when bent or stretched. However concrete can be made stronger by reinforcing it with steel.
Some people think concrete building and bridges are unattractive.
Glass is brittle and easily shattered.
Quarrying creates noise and traffic.
Limestone quarries can be seen from long distances.

Evaluation

Limestone is a valuable building material, used to make useful building materials, however limestone reacts with acid rain and wears away over time, meaning buildings will have to be well maintained.

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