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 […]
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 that is being constructed and […]
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 and land […]
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 know the key factors that […]
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 in economical look and […]
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 house where they can sit […]
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 a longer lasting and better […]
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 to be implemented during construction […]
Every house is incomplete without curtains, blinds or drapes. Curtain or blinds not only adds style to the interior of the house but also stops the sun light from entering the room directly. They also maintain the privacy by covering the windows. Curtains are available in different sizes and material. They can start from the […]
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 that helped and guided hundreds […]
Elevation tiles did not sound very familiar until very recently. Almost everyone preferred weather shield over anything else as there were not many options available. Recently however the architect of our region developed and people began to adapt the change in the exterior of houses. Weather shield changed into rock wall and graffi as they are […]
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 […]
It might be a design cliche but good lighting is truly everything. Good lighting can affect the mood of space and change the ambiance of the house altogether. The whole look of the house can change just by tweaking the lighting of the house. Bellow mentioned are some tips and types of the lighting that […]
Slab level crack or parapet walls cracks Construction methods in Pakistan that are in practice have unfortunately not witnessed advancement and innovation as compared to rest of the world. Our house construction methods have remained the same through out the years except for minor changes such as introduction of mixing machines and lifts for concrete […]
House Construction finishing cost for finishing works in 2019 Its been almost an year since last time Team Overc’s published grey structure & finishing construction cost 2017 articles and videos, response that we got on these two articles and videos was overwhelming and encouraging that helped and guided hundreds of Pakistanis specially expatriates/overseas Pakistanis. Many […]
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Mohsin MunirSays
No need for footing beam if your soil is in hard condition. Footing rafts are only required incase soil engineers…
Ali ShahbazSays
AoA Mohsin Bhai , I have question , kindly tell me about durability of wall foundation of one kanal…