When termites form a colony and build their nests or mounds in a building, the structure becomes termite-infested. Termite infestation can affect a building’s structural stability, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Before choosing the termite treatment techniques for the ...
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The Importance of Electric Supply on Construction Sites
Electricity is a crucial resource when it comes to construction work. A construction site sees many big pieces of equipment like excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, and so on, which run on diesel or petrol for power. But beyond that, there ...
4 Types of Tests Conducted on Internal Electrical Installations
Internal electrical installation of a building consists of cabling and associated accessories such as switches, sockets, distribution boards, and light fittings. Their primary function is to provide illumination and power supply to internal lighting and electrical appliances. This article explains ...
The A-to-Z of Building Your Dream Home
On the surface, building a home might seem a product of physical labor and material expenditure. In reality, it entails much more than that. A home is an embodiment of a myriad of emotions and can be understood with the ...
Wheelchair Ramp Requirements as per the ADA
Ramps are designed to provide safe access to users with wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers. Therefore, it is important that building projects have a provision for handicap ramps that would meet the requirements for a safe and hassle-free movement of the ...
Faced vs. Unfaced Insulation
Insulation is used to prevent the transmission of heat or sound from one area to another. It is used to keep heat and sound in or out of the house or confine it to a specific place within the house. ...
Fiberglass Reinforced Panels: Features, Applications, and Installation
Fiberglass reinforced panels (FRPs) or fiberglass reinforced plywood are flexible panels made of strong polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass. FRPs have a good surface texture and high durability, making them a perfect choice for covering walls and ceilings of commercial ...
What is Floor Space Index (FSI)?
The floor space index (FSI) or floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the total usable floor area of a building to the plot area. In simple words, FSI is the maximum amount of permissible area that can be ...