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18 Apr 2024
Plywood is a form of engineered wood that is manufactured by binding or fixing resin and wood fibre sheets together. Thin layers or “plies” of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. Different tree species and glues are used to create different final products, and in all cases, they are finished with a bonding process that involves heat and pressure. Plywood has low moisture content, making it easy to use outdoors. It is also economic to procure, making it a popular material to use for interiors in India.
17 Apr 2024
The finishing stage in the construction cycle is the process of completing the construction project. This includes painting, installing flooring, and completing any final touches. The finishing stage is critical as it ensures that the building is ready for occupancy. Finishing is a very labour intensive process which requires detailed project planning to ensure all activities are done in the right sequence to avoid any quality issues in the future.
16 Apr 2024
Gypsum board, commonly known as drywall, prefers to a building material used for walls, ceilings and partition systems in residential and commercial units. It is a panel made of calcium sulphate dihydrate (gypsum), typically extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper. Gypsum boards are light weight, fire resistant, economic, offer sound insulation and can be used to create a monolithic surface for interiors.
15 Apr 2024
A double glazed unit refers to a sealed unit consisting of two panes of glass, a metal spacer that runs between the two panes on the periphery, and an inert gas or nitrogen-filled cavity between the two panes of glass. These units are most commonly used for windows. The cavity in the unit should filled with a gas that is completely moisture-free, as otherwise it can condense into droplets and obscure the view. The gap serves to provide both heat and sound insulation.
12 Apr 2024
Grading is the process of reshaping land at a construction site. This can include raising or lowering ground levels, adding or removing slopes or levelling the ground surface. Grading is a critical step in the construction cycle, as it can impact the stability of the foundation as well as the overall appearance of the finished project.
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11 Apr 2024
Curing is the process of maintaining satisfactory temperature and moisture conditions in concrete to ensure sufficient hydration to develop the desired concrete properties. If curing is not done properly, the concrete may not gain full strength, or cracks could develop. Curing is usually done by placing a layer of thick cloth on the exposed surfaces of the concrete, and ensuring that this is kept wet for the duration of the setting process. It can also be done by spraying water through misting nozzles.
10 Apr 2024
A load-bearing wall in a building is one that fulfils the function of providing support for the building and other elements such as beams, vaults, lintels, pillars, columns, etc. The materials most often used to construct load-bearing walls in large buildings are concrete, stone, block, or brick. These walls are usually more than 30 centimetres wide. When carrying out renovations, it is important not to tamper with the structure of the load-bearing wall as doing so could damage the stability of the building.
09 Apr 2024
A window sill is a horizontal surface or structure at the bottom of a window or opening. Often made of stone, it serves as a base on which to fix the window. It must be constructed to prevent leakage of water into the building.
08 Apr 2024
Stilt parking refers to a type of parking arrangement commonly found in residential and commercial buildings. It involves the creation of one or more elevated platforms, supported by columns or pillars, beneath the residential / commercial floors of the building. Open parking spaces are created in these platforms which can be accessed through a ramp and or a lift. This type of parking is favourable as it protects vehicles from strong sunlight, torrential rains and other natural forces.
07 Apr 2024
A logistics park is an industrial area specifically designed for storage, management, distribution and transportation of various goods. These parks are designed to be well connected to major roads and railway stations thereby reducing the cost of goods transport. They are also equipped to host facilities to execute all logistics tasks at significantly lower costs.
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