Excavation for Basement and Footing For starting excavation works, for any structure, we need some reference points to proceed, hence, first and foremost thing is to establish Temporary Bench Marks (TBM) all round the project site. These TBMs are permanent in nature and should be clearly visible. Once these points are established, then by using paint and brush mark Reduced Levels (RL) on its surface. For maintaining accuracy in excavation works, it is important to take grid levels at 5 meter regular intervals before going for mass excavation. But earth having sloping terrain or rolling  ..read more

Compaction of concrete Placing and compaction:  The following points are considered while placing and compaction of concrete over roof slab and in beams.  Always use chutes lesser than 4.5 m in length or angle of inclination at 45° to horizontal in order to pour concrete. Fill concrete to the required depth only and vibrate it until the entrapped air inside concrete is released. First Pour concrete into beams and then over the slab portion. Beams having more than 500 mm depth, concrete to be done in layers. By adopting this, for each layer,  good compaction of concrete can ..read more

Building Bye laws Building Bye laws:  A bye law is a local corporate law outlined by a secondary authority. The building bye laws for residential buildings are set forth in such a way that, it should meet all the standards and specifications designed to necessary protections not only to the labourers before starting, during construction to the health and safety point of view but also to the general public and visitors . Building Bye laws and Regulations: The building bye laws oversee the following rules and regulations of building features. Set back or building line Floor Area Rat ..read more

Brickwork : A. Tools required for brickwork: Masons Trowels (small and medium), Line thread, Sand Sieve, Spades, Pans, measuring boxes, Metal tray, Tube levels, Plumb bobs, Measuring Tape, Spirit levels 1-2 m, Aluminum straight edge, Right angle, Chipping Tools, Masons hammer, Levelling threads, Masons brushes and buckets, Water Barre and Wheel barrows B. Procedure for constructing brick masonry: Make sure that the correct proportion of cement Mortar CM is used for brickwork. Generally it is advised 1:6 for 230 mm brickwork and 1:4 for 110 mm brickwork. Always use well soaked bricks ..read more

External wall plastering works How to Plaster Your House? By Myhome July 19, 2019 1:08 pm 4 Comments The word Plastering works in Bengaluru or anywhere is used to define it is mortar cover smeared on the surface of walls and ceilings. The plaster not only eliminates the roughness of concrete or masonry surface but gives smooth and elegant required finishing. The plastering is used to prevent the entry of external water into the masonry surfaces. Requirements for Good plaster It should stick to to the background and stay during all deviations in the climatic conditions. Good plaster shou ..read more

Exterior Paints : The Process of  Exterior Paints is explained here step by step.  By Myhome July 19, 2019 1:07 pm 3 Comments Exterior Primer: The wall surface is thoroughly scrapped with sand paper before painting. For application of painting use sprayer or hard brushes for exterior paint application. First Coat & Second Coat : First, one stroke of brush or roller starting from downwards is applied and then another from bottom upwards over the first one. Likewise one stroke from right and other from the left over the left, before the first one dries. By doing this ..read more

By Myhome July 19, 2019 1:06 pm One Comment The following ingredients are necessary for obtaining good concrete in construction field. CEMENT The Cement grade and brand of cement should confirm IS 456: 2000 standards and is recommended by the respective project consultant. Each consignment of cement delivered to the project site must obtain Manufacturers test… How to Make a Concrete? : The following ingredients are necessary for obtaining good concrete in construction field. CEMENT The Cement grade and brand of cement should confirm IS 456: 2000 standards and is recommended by the resp ..read more

Safe bearing capacity of soil/construction By Myhome July 19, 2019 1:05 pm No Comments Allowable safe bearing capacity of soil,Building structure, Chemical treatment of soil, Concrete blocks, Determination of Ultimate bearing capacity of soil in the field, Earth compaction,Gravity pipe drainage system Foundation : The earth soil supporting a building structure should be strong enough to carry the live load. After thorough exploration of the type of soil, ground water table, depth of rock obtained at foundation etc., the further stage is to go for an appropriate foundation required for th ..read more

Building Functional aspects/Home Inspection By Myhome July 19, 2019 1:03 pm No Comments Building Site Selection: The first and foremost thing for any construction is its site selection and the important points to be considered for building site selection are as follows. Developed zone : A building site should be situated in fully developed or at least in improving zone. (Fig 1) Site… Building Site Selection : The first and foremost thing for any construction is its site selection and the important points to be considered for building site selection are as follows. Developed zone : A bu ..read more

Pre Construction Anti Termite Treatment By Myhome July 19, 2019 1:02 pm No Comments Pre construction Termite Treatment Purpose of Pre construction Anti Termite treatment: It is the treatment to Concrete structures to protect against attack by sub-terrain termites by appropriate chemical measures. This chemical treatment acts as a barrier for termites.Termite treatment for new construction and for existing construction is also very important to be done at appropriate time and stages. The work shall be carried out by authorized pest control agency should produce a document of guarantee f ..read more