20 50 north facing two part construction map

Parts of an arch

Definition of parts of an arch with diagram. Parts of an arch: Voussoir, crown, Keystone, Pier, Intrados, Extrados, Impost, Haunch, Spandrel

Dormer

Dormer is a building block which projects from sloping roof. This articles has more detailed information about dormer.

Garage door parts

Understanding garage door parts can help you in choosing the style of garage door, maintaining, and increasing the life.

A north-east facing plot is best for all type of constructions, whether a house or a business establishment. However, due care must be taken while deciding the construction of the interiors, i.e. rooms and placement of furniture etc.

Why should cement pointing be done on walls?

According to the drawing , in elevation the outer face shown with out plaster & brick face finishing is required by the architect then pointing is done on joints to protect the wall from penetration of rain water or moisture.

Gharexpert can save you money during construction

Do you know almost all individual home construction projects in India take more money to complete than what people originally plan? If planned properly, we all can save 10% or more on our home construction projects. GharExpert.com has collected a series of articles where our objective is to share with you all the tricks that you could use to save money in building your dream home!

List of construction activities in sequence

Before going for any construction do you know what the sequence of construction activities is? Here is a list of construction in the article here.

Home Construction Safety

There are several home construction safety tips which can be applied during construction of the house. This article will guide you through better construction safety tips.

Cement Concrete

In the construction of building work, there is need of various types of building materials which are used during the construction work at different stages. According to structural drawing, cement concrete of different qualities or mix are used in the building at different stages according to the type of building.

Kitchen Counter Tops Part-1

Kitchen counter top is the place where the majority of activity takes place. There are so many choices available for kitchen counter tops – marble, laminate, granite, wooden, stainless steel. Choose the right counter top material for your kitchen so that you feel comfortable while working in kitchen.

Bathroom Accessories Part-4

Accessories are functional devices used to make bathroom overwhelming.They provide great delight while taking bath besides enhancing the beauty of the place.

Are you constructing a cupboard, Learn the difference between wood-only and wood-brick cupboards

Cupboards construction using different materials: Brick and Wooden Cupboards, Just Wooden Cupboards, Mesh Cement and Wood. Today lots of options are available for cupboard construction. In the article here we will discuss all the material option available for making cupboard.

Stair construction-Things to remember

Stair construction needs major consideration while you are either building a new home or just doing any renovation. This write will describe all the points you need to consider while construction stairs

Vastu for Construction of House

If you have bought a land/plot which is not as per vastu, you can amend it by making proper construction and using proper material according to Vastu. By following Vastu principles, you can make an inauspicious plot auspicious.

Tips for Oil Bound Distemper

If you want to decorate your home with high quality paint and finish, oil bound distemper is the right choice because it is available in a variety of colors and provides smooth matt finish on surfaces. It is environment-friendly paint and has no harmful ingredients. Let’s know application methods and benefits of the paint in detail.

Construction of Brick Pillars

The brick pillars should be designed according to the weight coming on it.

Analysis & Rates

The capacity of doing work by an artisan or skilled labour in the form of quantity of work per day is known as the task work or out turn of the labour. The out-turn of work per artisan varies to some extent according to the nature, size, height, situation, location, etc. In well organized work less labour is required. The following may be taken as the approximate quantity of work or out turn or task for an average artisan per day.

Why an Architect should be hired?

We recommend that an architect should be appointed for the construction of any house as the professional help would be useful in many ways.

Guidelines for Plumbing/Sewerage Pipe Works

A clean and germ free home is where you live fresh and healthy for long. For a healthy and germ free environment in home we need good knowledge or expert plumber who can set pipe work in a way that it helps in a good way but knowing these tips will help you make sure that the work is being done properly.