Cladding is the application of one material over another to provide a skin intended to control infiltration of weather elements. However, in present times, cladding is more than just a protective covering, and can be used to create houses with stunning aesthetics, be it contemporary or traditional designing. Here are some cladding materials you can […]
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Flooring can enhance the appearance of any space to a great degree, making it more vibrant. The type of flooring for a particular space should be selected according the amount of traffic, exposure to water, sunlight etc., Different flooring types could also change the feel of a space, making it seem sophisticated or luxurious. When
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World is growing and urbanising at a very fast rate and so is India. This effect of rapid urbanization is also seen in construction industry. However, with urbanisation comes the moral responsibility of sustaining the environment. Concrete is the favourite choice as a construction material among civil engineers around the globe for decades. It is
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Yes. You read that right. No, we definitely do not mean you are going to cast a few magical spells and whoosh! You have a garden! The idea is no less than magic, though. Maybe you love gardening, or at least the prospect of it. Perhaps you’d love to have a garden of your own,
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The trend of flat and simple ceilings have fallen wayside. Because people nowadays are eyeing on products that make the typical flat ceiling look attractive but with minimal costing. So with the recent surge of false ceiling it has become easier for people to embellish the beauty of any space whether it be an office,
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Concrete, in itself, has poor tensile strength. To increase the tensile strength of concrete, steel reinforcement is used. Steel bars are embedded within the concrete mass. These steel bars carry most of the tensile load applied to the concrete. The concrete renders the steel bars passive due to its highly alkaline nature, thus preventing them
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Formworks are temporary structures (moulds) used at site usually to maintain the shape of the structural members like slab, beam, column and to help placing the concrete in desired form. Formworks can be made of plywood, steel or timber based on the need and site conditions. It is usually removed after the primary hardening of
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Geogrid is a polymeric material made up of many polymers like polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol polypropylene etc. It is one of the most important inventions in geosynthesis which is used as a reinforcing material. They formed by joining intersecting ribs. They have large open spaces in between the ribs known as “apertures”. Manufacture of Geo-grids: The
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JOINTS in building construction occur where two successive placements of concrete meet. They are designed to permit movement. These are physical break or gap between concrete members or buildings. Joints are a common source of weakness and, therefore it is desirable to avoid them. If this is not possible their number shall be minimized. Concreting shall
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There are eco-friendly materials that are now used in construction for create energy efficient buildings and homes. These materials help not-only to provide more insulated and cheap alternatives to traditional construction materials but also to serve as a contributor in providing low-impact damage to nature. Creating an eco friendly house starts with using eco-friendly construction
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