Repair of structural cracks

- On 03/12/2012 - 88234 View(s) - 31 Comment(s)

You can repair cracks which damage plaster surfaces, ceilings and the whole structure. To ensure safety of the building and maintain its good looks, let’s know different techniques to fix various types of cracks.

- On 09/27/2010 - 71860 View(s) - 14 Comment(s)

Cracks can happen due to foundation movements and settlements of building, thermal movements, chemical reactions, elastic deformations and shrinkage etc. in buildings. They can damage plaster of walls, ceilings and destroy the beauty of the structure also. Let’s know their reasons in detail and get preventive measures.

Roof Leaks - Causes and Repair

- On 09/28/2010 - 48522 View(s) - 17 Comment(s)

Are you worried about irritating roof leaks that destroy contents of the building and have adverse effects on the health of inhabitants of the house. This write up tells you about several causes, effects and repairs of roof leaks.

Flat Roof

- On 04/12/2011 - 24907 View(s) - 4 Comment(s)

Flat roof will be a better choice for which they want full use of building space. It appears flat with a slope for getting rid of water pounding. Flat roof can be used as an outdoor area for amusement or recreational purposes.

How to ensure weight of steel members?

- On 03/26/2012 - 28277 View(s) - 2 Comment(s)

Before you purchase mild steel members for construction of your house, you must know weight and cost of steel members since the shopkeeper shows prices of steel members in weight. This article gives details of estimated weight and cost of steel members.

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The cracks are repaired by using low-pressure injection of epoxy or polyurethane foam repair material.

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Handle the cracks in the walls initially because they can destroy smooth finishing of the plaster.

- On 04/25/2009 - 10484 View(s) - 2 Comment(s)

Outdoor walls always take a beating from the wind, rain and changes in temperature, these results in cracks. They can be filled so that you can get your wall looking as good as new.

Termite Damage Signs and repairing tips

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Termite damage is a worst dream for any house owner. Termites eat wood and this affect almost every wooden product like door shutter, door, and wooden closet. To know more about termite damage, signs and repairing tips, read the article

Damp Proofing

- On 09/28/2010 - 34326 View(s) - 8 Comment(s)

Dampness in building or house may cause most of the damage to the components of the building or house. Dampness often leads to the growth of molds, mites and bacteria that creates an unhealthy environment and causes health problems. Damp proofing with the help of chemicals may protect your house.

10 things to check before the rain hit your home!

- On 05/25/2010 - 31630 View(s) - 7 Comment(s)

Rain is fun but the fun may not last if your home fails to protect itself and its occupants from the elements. This write up lists 10 things you should check before the start of the rainy season.

Tips for Cement Paint

- On 04/24/2010 - 157346 View(s) - 30 Comment(s)

Cement paint perks up exterior surfaces and maintains good looks of a building for many years. It offers matt finish on walls and protects buildings from worse weather conditions. This write up tells you mixing process, application method and benefits of cement paint.

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To avoid cracks, Earthen Plastering is applied. Clay in Earthen Plasters is Hygroscopic (water absorbing). Earthen walls can help to temper interior humidity.

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A slab is a single layer of concrete which is several inches thick.The slab is poured thicker at the edges to form an integral footing reinforcing rods strengthen the thick edge.

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The best DPC is of plastic membrane placed across the whole width of the wall to its full length

Surface Preparation and Painting Tips

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Whether you are going to paint a newly constructed wall or old one, These surface preparation tips will help you in getting better result for painting your wall, room or even complete home. Paint is any liquid, liquefiable or mastic composition which after application to a substrate in a thin layer is converted to solid form.paint is used to protect ,decorate or add functionality to an object.

Roof Flashing

- On 09/29/2010 - 25628 View(s) - Comment(s)

Is the ceiling of your house leaking? Apply roof flashing technique to prevent water leakage from the roof. Roof flashing is a metal sheet installed at roof valleys/ gutter, chimneys, skylights, ridges, roof-wall intersections to prevent water leaks. Let us know more about roof flashing locations, roof leaks testing, roof flashing materials, and roof flashing types etc.

Importance of Proper Water Supply and Sewerage during construction

- On 05/31/2013 - 11194 View(s) - 2 Comment(s)

Construct Sewerage and Water Supply of your house properly else you have to face many hygienic problems.Generally it is observed that some house owners do not pay proper attention towards these works.