| | Earthquake Resistant Building Construction | | - On 09/21/2011 - 33582 View(s) - 3 Comment(s) | | Earthquakes strike without much warning. It may harm badly designed & constructed buildings killing its inhabitants. Tips in this article explain about the earthquake resistant construction & your response if the earth quake does happen. |
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| | Roof Garden | | - On 02/17/2011 - 81030 View(s) - 18 Comment(s) | | A roof garden is a garden on the top of a building. Roof gardens are becoming popular in urban areas because of limited space. If you dream of garden in your home make a beautiful roof garden. |
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| | Building Architect vs. Structure Engineer | | - On 11/12/2011 - 22086 View(s) - 2 Comment(s) | | It is very important to know the difference between architect and structure engineer if you are planning to construct your house. An architect is one who draws the house plans and structural engineer is one who designs the overall internal structure of the house keeping load and bearing capacity in mind. |
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| Column and Frame Structure Building | | - On 09/28/2010 - 202608 View(s) - 64 Comment(s) | | Columns are used to support the beam or roofs and transfer the load to the earth. These serve the decorative purpose also |
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| | Types of Roofing | | - On 09/27/2011 - 83262 View(s) - 5 Comment(s) | | A solid roof on building is very important for everybody living in the house. The roof should be constructed in a way that assures you great safety. Here are given details about different types of roofing. |
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| | 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. |
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| | Rubber Roofing- Eco Friendly Option | | - On 07/07/2012 - 13802 View(s) - 7 Comment(s) | | If you are looking for leak-proof roofing material, choose rubber roofing. Rubber roof is an eco-friendly, durable and energy efficient option for roofing. It offers wide range of roofing products for flat as well as sloped roofs. |
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| | Concrete Roofing- All time material | | - On 07/06/2012 - 17513 View(s) - 2 Comment(s) | | Concrete is an all time material for roofing. Simple flat roofs to sloped roofs, concrete roof tiles offered various styles and colors to meet the architectural needs. Update your information about concrete roof tiles and shingles choose weather and fire resistant roofing material for your roof. |
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| | Clay Roof Tiles | | - On 07/06/2012 - 13034 View(s) - 1 Comment(s) | | When it comes to tile roofing, clay roof tiles are the most admired roofing material. Appearance and durability of clay tiles enhance the value and beauty of your home. GharExpert bring all information about clay tile roofing from its types to installation and tools needed. Compare pros and cons of clay tiles with other tile roofing materials and choose the best option for your roof. |
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| | Cooper Roofing- A Durable Option | | - On 07/04/2012 - 5227 View(s) - Comment(s) | | The most beautiful Copper roof offers more durability and character than other metal roofs. Appearance of copper roofing easily complements any building or style from traditional to modern houses. Copper roof is lightweight and flexible roofing material with long lifespan. Learn more about advantages and disadvantages of copper roofing with all information about its cost, copper roofing material, life span and installation process of copper roofing. |
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| | 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. |
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| | Wood Roof Shingles | | - On 07/06/2012 - 7208 View(s) - Comment(s) | | Wood roofing is probably one of the roofing materials you are considering. Warm and elegant look of wood roof makes it most popular roofing material available today. We are providing all information about wood shingles, types of wood shingles, cost of wood roofing, its pros and cons, colors available and about the installation of wood roofing. All the information helps you deciding whether it is right choice for your home. |
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| Make your home earthquake proof | | - On 04/14/2009 - 11138 View(s) - 1 Comment(s) | | The following points should be kept in mind during construction of building for the protection against ‘Earth Quake’.
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| | Aluminum Roof | | - On 07/05/2012 - 12651 View(s) - Comment(s) | | The most durable aluminum roofing is ever lasting, lightweight, energy efficient. Many advantages of aluminum roofing make it widespread material for roofing. Read about its colors, installation, life span so that you could easily choose roofing material. |
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| | Asphalt Shingles Roofing | | - On 07/06/2012 - 5757 View(s) - Comment(s) | | Asphalt shingles are top selection for commercial or residential roofing.Make your roof beautiful and protective with an inexpensive option than other roofing shingles. Check pros and cons of asphalt roofing, types of asphalt shingles, its cost, life span, and installation process. |
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| | Thatch Roofing | | - On 05/28/2010 - 13177 View(s) - Comment(s) | | This roofing is traditional kind of roof and very useful for remote area where temporary huts are required. Following write-up is all about thatch roofing. |
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| | Green Roof- Eco Friendly Housing Solution | | - On 09/28/2010 - 17456 View(s) - 5 Comment(s) | | Green roof is the best solution in this era when global warming and pollution are always hot news. Green roofs not only enhance the beauty of one’s home but help us stay close to the nature also. More on green roof is here.
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| | Orientation of Building | | - On 05/25/2010 - 94758 View(s) - 14 Comment(s) | | To get maximum ventilation and natural light in your house, make sure the building is properly oriented. Orientation of building saves energy and provides comfortable living as well. This article tells you about various factors and benefits of building orientation.
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| | 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.
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