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Why AAC blocks are preferred by builders rather than Red clay bricks

Why are high rise structures constructed in AAC blocks,but not bricks(red clay/fly ash)?

Advantages to Builders for Using AAC blocks in High Rise Construction: AAC blocks are very light as compared to Flyash and Red clay bricks. AAC blocks (density 550-600 Kg/cum) are roughly one third the weight of the Red clay / fly ash bricks (1800 Kg/cum / 2200 Kg/cum resp.). The lesser unit weight helps reduce […]

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Hacking of Concrete

How much hacking is required in 1 Square meter Area before plaster?

What is Hacking (of Concrete) in Construction? Hacking refers striking of surfaces such as RCC walls, columns, beams, slabs etc., with a chisel to dent the surface inroder to create a proper mechanical bond with cement mortar/gpysum plaster directly applied on it. Why is Hacking Important? Since concrete finished surface is smooth, plastering materials would

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Vintage Bathtub and Fittings

How to add a Vintage Touch to your Home

The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live”. This popular saying by Albert Hadley stands true, even today. Some people might have a flair for modern designs with a minimalistic plan whereas others might feel that vintage décor is more subtle and simplistic. However, both the design types are

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Stylish Vessel (Counter-Top) Sinks for your House

Adorable furniture makes adorable homes. And the same goes for fixtures, right? Go for the correct fixtures and your space can be completely transformed. One such amazing fixture is vessel sink (Counter-Top), which you might definitely have spotted in magazines and catalogues. Probably you have mixed feelings on seeing one, probably you like them or

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quite pocket friendly brick flooring

Brick Flooring : Advantages and Disadvantages

Bricks are one of the oldest materials used in Construction. Bricks used of flooring are made of shale and kaolin. This gives bricks a smoother texture and finish required for Indoor application. Advantages of Brick Flooring: 1. Durable and Long Lasting Brick floor surface coverings are extremely durable and long-lasting. They show great resistance to wear

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Concrete Mix Design

which conditions should we design the concrete instead of using nominal concrete mix proportions? – Happho

What is Concrete Mix Design: Concrete mix design is a process of determining the right quality materials and their relative proportions to prepare concrete of desired fresh and hardened properties ,like workability, setting time,strength,durability etc  What is a Nominal Mix: Nominal mix concrete is prepared by approximate proportioning of cement, sand and aggregate (generally volume batching,no

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