Artificial stone is a man-made stone that is manufactured in factories. It is also known as cast stone. It is made from cement, sand, and natural stone aggregate. Cement and aggregates are mixed in a 1:3 ratio. Stone aggregate can be used as desired surface finish. Pigments can be added to provide colors. The quantity … Read more
In this article, we will talk about chicken mesh from the perspective of plastering work. First, we will get a brief idea about chicken mesh. What is Chicken Mesh? As the name suggests, it is a particular type of net which is formed by twisting two adjacent wires at least four times, forming a strong … Read more
The staircase is a very important component of a building. Every building has at least one staircase to access the roof. The staircase is used to shift from one floor to other floors in the building. A staircase consists of various parts or components. In this article, I will discuss all the key components of … Read more
A column kicker is also knowns as a column starter. The column kicker is constructed to provide the base for formwork. It gives exact column base alignment. After the construction of the column starter, the formwork can be placed immediately. The column kicker is the bottom part of the column so its length and width … Read more
In this blog post, we will discuss sway and non-sway frames. Before starting the description of sway and non-sway frames, let’s get a brief idea about what is frame. What is Frame? A frame is consists of several bars joined together in a particular manner. These bars are known as members. Structural members under tension … Read more
Stone is one of the oldest construction materials. It is popular since ancient times. In ancient times, stable structures are made of stones. Due to the long-lasting properties of stone, it was popular in old civilizations. Even in modern construction, stone has its own place in the construction industry. Apart from higher durability, stones have … Read more
Plaster is made of lime, water, & sand. Sometimes gypsum is used instead of lime. It is used for coating walls, columns, beams, ceilings. Plaster is used to protect the surface and enhance the aesthetics of a structure. Different types of paint can be applied on plastered surfaces. In this article, we will talk about … Read more
Introduction of Concrete Screed: A concrete screed is a mixture of water, cement, sand, and fine aggregates. The grain size of fine aggregate is 4 mm. Concrete screed is used to elevate floor level as per finishing requirements. Screed provided a surface suitable for installing the desired flooring. Screed is a type of plain concrete … Read more
It is very important to use suitable types of pipe joints while joining a pipe. In this article, we will learn about the types of pipe joints used in the plumbing system. Let’s get started! There are various types of pipe joints are used in plumbing systems. The selection of pipe joints depends on some … Read more
There are different levels in the building. These levels are used to make the construction process easy. Levels are indicated in the construction drawings to make the process of understanding, a lot easier for the engineers and supervisors. Here, I have listed some commonly used types of levels in building construction. Plinth Level Sill Level … Read more