Types of Footings & Their Uses in Building Construction
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Front Elevation Designs; Why Front Elevation Design is Important
Front Elevation Designs: Why Front Elevation Design is Important What is Front Elevation Design? Front elevation design of a house plan is a straight-on view of the house as if you were looking at it from a perfect center spot on the front of the house. It is also sometimes called an “entry elevation,” t […]
Plinth Area, Carpet Area and Super Built Area | How to Calculate Plinth Area
Plinth Area, Carpet Area and Super Built Area What is the Plinth Area of a Building? The plinth area is the covered built-up area measured at the floor level of any storey or at the floor level of the basement. The plinth area is also called a built-up area and is the entire area occupied by the building including internal and external […]
Step By Step Guide to Building a House in Kenya
Step By Step Guide to Building a House in Kenya Building your dream home can be one of the most exciting and rewarding projects you can undertake. Getting the opportunity to plan out each step of the process and make the decisions about your building project is a big responsibility and can be overwhelming for […]
Machine Cut Stones; Details on Price, Quality & Advantages
Machine Cut stones : Advantages of Machine Cut Stones Machine cut stones as the name implies, are mined using stone cutting machinery and are usually cut into 3 major length-wise sizes, that is, 9inch, 6inch and 4inch. In Nairobi, the best machine-cut stones are found in Juja, Ndarugu on Thika Road. Save Machine Cut Stones […]
Glue Gun Hacks: Top 5 Simple Glue Gun Hacks You Can do at Home
Hot Glue Gun Hacks & Uses: Top 5 Glue Gun Hacks You Can do at Home Hot Glue Gun Hacks & Uses Decorate Glass Windows During Holidays You can apply the glue directly from the glue gun to the glass windows when you want to create holiday decorations like […]
Precast Concrete; Cutting Construction cost by 30%
Precast Concrete Technology: Build a House in 8 Weeks What is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete is a type of concrete that is prepared either in a factory or in a workshop or site and cast and cured off-site. Generally, precast concrete is prepared in a controlled factory environment using reusable molds. Precast concrete elements can […]
What Is Polyurea Coating In Flooring?
What Is Polyurea Coating In Flooring? Polyurea coating is a two-part material composed of a base and a hardener. The components are made by combining amine resin and isocyanate in a chemical reaction. The reaction is very rapid, and the application of the coating requires specialized technology and professional skill. Polyurea coating is a highly […]
What Does Modulus Of Subgrade Reaction Mean In Construction?
What Does Modulus Of Subgrade Reaction Mean In Construction? The modulus of subgrade reaction (k) is a measure of the stiffness of a soil and an indicator of the unit displacement under a given pressure. It is used as an input for rigid pavement design to estimate the support of the layers below a rigid […]
What Is Form Traveler In Construction?
What Is Form Traveler In Construction? A form traveller is a type of travelling formwork system used in bridge construction. It enables the repeated construction of structural elements and is typically used for free cantilever construction of post-tensioned box girder and cable-stayed concrete bridges. Form travellers are supported by the part of the structure already […]