The naturally available stones from the quarry are irregular in shape and size. In order to bring them into the desired shape, size, and finish, they are dressed, and this process is called dressing. Dressing of natural building stones provides ...
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How to Paint Plastered Surfaces? [PDF]
The painting of the interior and exterior surface of a building plays a vital role in improving the aesthetical appearance of the building. It increases the value of the building, protects it from natural elements, and stifles the repaired damages. ...
How to Remove Paint from Concrete, Wood, Metals, etc.? [PDF]
The life span of a paint is around 10 to 15 years after which the paint wears out and does not serve its purpose. When the paint wears out, the surface must be repainted in order to protect the surface ...
How to Lay Terrazzo Tile Flooring? [PDF]
The laying of terrazzo flooring can be carried out by two methods, namely, In-situ laying and precast terrazzo tiles laying. The terrazzo flooring laid using precast terrazzo tiles flooring, its specifications, and laying procedure is discussed below. The In-situ terrazzo ...
Is your Building a High-Performance Building? [PDF]
A high-performance building is a building that unifies and optimizes all the major high-performance attributes, including energy conservation, environment, safety, security, durability, accessibility, cost-benefit, productivity, sustainability, functionality, and operational considerations. High performance, here, means designing, constructing, and operating facilities with ...
How to Handle Construction Mistakes at Site? [PDF]
Handling or management of construction activity is crucial to prevent the occurrence of construction mistakes at sites. Smallest precautionary steps can help save gigantic losses. These construction errors can appear due to poor-quality material, poor workmanship, inadequate monitoring, etc. So, ...
How to Construct Overhead Masonry Water Tank? [PDF]
The terrace water storage tank is generally constructed using brick masonry, which is placed on an elevated platform to provide a reserve supply of water for daily house activities. The construction of a water storage tank with the use of brick ...
What is the Laying and Jointing Procedure of Concrete Pipes? [PDF]
The laying and jointing of concrete pipes must be done with high precision and efficiency to achieve a leak-free and robust joint between two concrete pipes. The joining of pipes is usually rigid unless it is specified that a flexible ...