As explained in few articles and blogs previously, concrete is the most important component of grey structure construction of house or building. Concrete is made by mixing cement, sand (fine aggregate) and crush (course aggregate) with a certain ratio of water. Concrete mixing is a very sensitive process for all grades of concrete and the strength of
Slab which is also termed as “lanter” in local language is the most important part of any house. A slab covers the opening between walls and provides real privacy. It has supports on all or some sides and rest is hanging in air. It completes the structure of a floor
House construction on turnkey contracts is based on per sq ft construction cost which requires covered area according to drawings. All the costing articles & videos of Team Overc’s are based on covered areas. Clients often get confused in covered area and land area. Today we will explain the difference between covered area
It has been 2 years since we have been writing articles and making videos to help and educate people. The main purpose of these videos and articles was to help those people who are building their house by themselves or getting in constructed by a contractor and to let them
Switch board Switch boards are another integral part of electrical works during finishing of a new house. Reason for it being termed as integral is because switch boards are so prominent in a house that they define the finishing grade & quality of a house. If a house has been finished
Stainless steel handrails are used not just for safety but it is also used for interior and exteriors aesthetic look. Other materials used for handrails such as carbon steel, cast iron or aluminium deteriorate quickly in extreme weather conditions or being exposed to pollution. In these environments Stainless steel provides
Home owners are now seeking living option that allows them to enjoy the weather and nature more and more whether it is outside the exterior of their home or indoor patios. Architects and home owners are now working a great deal to include a space in or out of the
Every house has a rooftop that is exposed to environment which includes heat from sun and water from rains. With time and global warming in effect, summer temperatures specially in urban areas & intensity of rains are changing. This change in weather and environment also demands various steps and methods
Latest 2019 Basement Construction cost, Costing & budgeting for grey structure BASEMENT construction of dream house Its been almost an year & half since last time Team Overc’s published basement construction grey structure cost 2017 article and video, response that we got on that article and video was overwhelming and encouraging
Exterior paint is as important as the interior paint, some might say it is more important than even the interior. Exterior paint is the first thing s person notices even before entering the house or even before looking at anything in the house. Exterior paint if done wrong can kill the
