Different types of special plastering materials are used for various purposes in building construction for plastering of walls, columns and ceilings etc.
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Types of Plaster Finishes and External Rendering for Buildings
Plastering is a process by which coarse surfaces of wall or ceiling roofs are changed or turned or rendered to provide smoothness. At the beginning, wet materials are spread over the block or brick works and then suitable equipment is ...
Plastic Formworks for Concrete – Applications and Advantages in Construction
Use of plastic formworks for concrete construction has many advantages such as durability, cost and flexibility compared to other materials for formworks.
Laboratory Tests on Building Lime as per Indian Standard Code IS 6932-1973
Tests on building lime are conducted in laboratory as per Indian Standard, IS 6932-1973 for quality and composition of lime suitable as a building material.
Resilient Flooring – Different Types of Resilient Flooring used in Buildings
Resilient flooring is defined as floors made from materials like PVC, rubber, linoleum. Different types of resilient flooring used in building construction.
Why is Bitumen Used in Road Construction? Properties and Advantage of Bitumen for Pavements
Bitumen is used in road construction due to various properties and advantages it has over other pavement construction materials. Advantages of bitumen for road construction is discussed.
Laboratory Testing of Lime to be Used as a Building Material in Construction
Various laboratory tests are conducted on building lime for its suitability as material for construction works. Test for consistency of putty is discussed.
Defects in Brick Masonry due to Poor Workmanships and its Remedies
Defects in brick masonry due to workmanship occurs mainly due to poor supervision of masonry works. Various defects in brick masonry and their remedies are discussed.