What is Cement In a nutshell, cement is a binding material made of lime or clay, mixed with water to form mortar, or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete. Cement is the substance that is used extensively in the work of construction to set or harden or adhere materials. The main function … Continue reading What is Cement? Early History of Cement!
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18 Types of Flooring || Choose Best Flooring For your Home!
18 Types of Flooring Flooring is an important part of a building. A variety of materials are used to construct the floor. It is very important to choose an appropriate and reliable material to create an attractive floor for your home. In this article, I will help you to trace the right floor for your … Continue reading 18 Types of Flooring || Choose Best Flooring For your Home!
12 Basic Principles of Building Planning
12 Basic Principles of Building Planning Whether it is "general housing", "Industrial housing" or any other type of housing, certain general principles of planning should be carefully considered and checked before finalization of the plan. In this article we are going to discuss the 12 basic principles of building planning: 12 Basic Principles of Building … Continue reading 12 Basic Principles of Building Planning
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo Flooring Day by day the popularity of bamboo flooring is increasing as an alternative to hardwood flooring. The growth of bamboo plants requires less time as compared to hardwood trees. Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons Who doesn't want his floor to be beautiful and eco-friendly? In that case, bamboo flooring fulfills all the requirements … Continue reading Advantages and Disadvantages of Bamboo Flooring
Asphalt Flooring || Building Construction
Asphalt Flooring Asphalt flooring is water-proof, dustless, jointless, acid-proof, and attractive in appearance and as such becoming popular these days. Asphalt flooring is also non-slippery and noiseless. Construction Method Construction of asphalt flooring consists of the following two operations. Preparation of Mastic Asphalt Asphalt which is generally available in drums is broken into pieces and … Continue reading Asphalt Flooring || Building Construction
Mosaic Flooring | Building Construction
Mosaic Flooring Mosaic flooring is very good in appearance, and best for all types of buildings. This flooring is used for both residential and commercial buildings. In mosaic flooring, the top surface exhibits different designs of marble pieces or broken tile pieces. Pieces of marble and tiles used for this floor may be in different … Continue reading Mosaic Flooring | Building Construction
Timber Flooring | Building Construction
Timber Flooring Timber flooring is one of the most popular and attractive types of flooring. But, they are not good in fire resistance and damp resistance. In India, timber flooring is not used very much, as its price is much higher than other floorings, and is often not possible due to lack of fair quality … Continue reading Timber Flooring | Building Construction