Silicone sealant is a semi solid flexible material which can be used for weather-proof and waterproof sealing. The silicone sealant will be in semi-solid state when it is fresh; and becomes elastic solid state after application. Where to use? In our buildings there are few corners, junctions & joints will have dissimilar expansion and contraction…
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Waterproofing(WP) can be done on mother slab or on slope screed. In this article we shall compare these two methods. Waterproofing on mother slab Waterproofing on slope screed Step by step procedure: On mother slab: Preparatory works – Ponding test, Haunching, Bore packing, Pressure grouting, V-Groove packing Surface Preparation – Removal of unwanted materials, dead…
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Home buyer’s guide series article – Final inspection checks – Tile Works Following are the points need to be checked for tile works, 1. Living, Dining, Kitchen & Bedrooms – Flooring: Tiles should be laid with zero slope. So overall area should be in level without any slope or undulations Levels between tile joints should…
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The Masonry is built with blocks and mortar. The primary function of a masonry is to withstand load & transfer it safely. Stability and strength of a masonry depends on following factors, 1. Quality of materials (Blocks & Mortar) 2. Laying pattern of blocks 3. Workmanship When it comes to the quality of materials, we…
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Plastering around wall edges are weaker than the plain walls. Also chances of these edges getting damaged by movement of materials during construction or household items after occupation are higher. So we need to reinforce these edges using GI Corner beads. These Corner beads comes in ‘V’ shape with length varies from 1.8m to 2.1m,…
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Mastering the levels & slopes are very important aspect of achieving proper drainage in our building parts. Following are the various floor surfaces requires certain amount of slope, Toilets – Wet & Dry areas Utilities & Balconies Terrace Basement & Car parking areas Roads Drains & Plumbing lines The slope requirement is decided on two factors, Floor…
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Most of the construction sites have some part of backfilled soil along the building periphery. The density of these backfilled soil plays a major role in supporting and transferring forthcoming structure’s load safely. Higher the density, safer the forthcoming structures. To achieve maximum density we follow compaction and or consolidation in backfilling process. 3 Parts of Soil mass…
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Short answer: Strength is ‘how much load will it take?’ & Durability is ‘how long it will keep taking it’s designed load?’ In our training programs, we often find that audience take little longer time for defining Durability than Strength. At times they cannot differentiate them properly & feel that – ‘Strength is equal to…
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Tiling is one of the important finishing activities and the grout gives true finishing for the tile work. Here in this article we would like discuss about the suitable grout for ceramic & vitrified tiles, especially in Toilets, Utilities & Balconies (highly debated areas). Currently in the market there are two types of grouts available, Cement…
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People say “Water is the best friend at the time of construction and the worst enemy after the construction”. When buildings are put in service, they go through various environmental effects that affect durability of the buildings; water intrusion is one the major cause….. So the waterproofing becomes one of the critical activities to ensure…
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