House Construction cost for finishing works After discussing house construction cost for grey structure of house in previous episode, in this video we will discuss about house construction cost for finishing works of house. Costing and budgeting for house construction before starting the project is very important task to carry operations smoothly. One should have the basic idea about […]
Crush Also referred as aggregate in engineering and house construction terms, it is made up by crushing large stones into different small sizes. Its main usage is in concrete mixes for strengthening the reinforcements and bonding. Crush is used in both Plain Cement Concrete (P.C.C) and Reinforced Cement Concrete (R.C.C). There are many stone crushing […]
washroom tiles SIZE OF THE WALLS FOR THE WASHROOM TILES: Suppose the dimensions of the walls of the washroom are 8ft by 10ft with one window and a door. The height level for tiles is generally 7ft. So the first step would be to calculate all four walls of the washroom Wall A = 10ft, […]
Interior Flooring Interior flooring A lot of people may not take flooring to be as a very important decorative component in interior of the house. It is in fact the largest element of decoration that extends throughout the house that not only enhances the space but also provides comfort. Furniture and other functional items may […]
Steel reinforcement In civil engineering, it is mostly referred as reinforcements or rebar and as discussed in earlier blogs about cement sand and bricks, it is another crucial material required during grey structure construction of house. Steel is used in form of meshes to strengthen and hold concrete together. Without reinforcements, concrete cannot sustain heavy […]
Sand Another prominent material used in mortar and concrete mixtures during house construction is sand. It is made up of finely divided rocks and mineral particles. Color of sand varies in different regions. It is available in Punjab and KPK region is greyish in tone where as it is available in Karachi, coastal areas of […]
Cement It is another essential material used in house construction and all kind of constructions. From foundations till completion of the house, it is required at various stages. It is of two types, Grey cement and White cement. White cement is rarely used throughout construction for works like tile grouting and during paint works. However […]
Basement Construction Field series Episode 3 – R.C.C Basement bed In this episode our technical staff will explain proceedings after following steps discussed in last episode: -Marking for excavation -Excavation -Compaction -Basement Bed P.C.C (Plain cement concrete) -Termite Proofing Step 7 to be discussed: R.C.C Basement bed which will include brief tutorials about: -Toe wall for […]
Construction cost for grey structure construction of dream house After discussing size and location of plot in previous episode, in this video we will discuss about construction cost. Costing and budgeting for house construction before starting the project is very important task to carry operations smoothly. One should have the basic idea about construction cost […]
Brick Bricks are Most widely used material in construction of houses in Pakistan. Made up of clay, shaped in a mould & burnt in specially made brick kilns at above 1000°C for several days. It’s a conventional and old method of manufacturing bricks that is being practiced in this region for decades. Brick kilns are […]
Faults and Defects: Biggest distress and agony during or after the house construction is the occurrence or emergence of faults and defects such as minor cracks, seepage, leakages, floor sinking etc. Perfection is impossible and houses have to deteriorate with passage of time, but issues such as mentioned above sometimes appear rather soon after finishing […]
Construction Field series Episode 2 – Marking, Excavation, Compaction, PCC for Basement bed and termite proofing In this episode our technical staff will explain proceedings after Demarcation of your plot. Step 2: Marking for excavation Step 3: Excavation Step 4: Compaction Step 5: Basement Bed P.C.C (Plain cement concrete) Step 6: Termite Proofing Introduction: Team […]
Episode 2: Size Location of plot for dream house Construction in Pakistan – Always a difficult task. Team overc’s has taken upon itself to educate you at each step of a construction project. After the introductory video in Episode 1, Team Overc’s in its latest episode will guide its viewers about decisions required before purchasing […]
Demarcation of your plot This is the Episode 1 of field series under our initiative of construction guide. We will be giving you a brief introduction about demarcation of your plot before starting the construction of house. Demarcation is the first step when you start the construction of your house. This process is basically carried […]
Finishing process for House construction In our last construction guide we discussed the process of Grey structure. In this article we will discuss the process of finishing works of your dream house. Timeline for finishing works can vary from 3 months to 6 months for different size of projects provided that there is smooth flow […]
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