Framed Structures | Load Bearing Structure | Advantages of Framed Structure What is Framed Structures Framed structures are modern day method of construction whereby there is an inter connection of beams and columns with the aim of supporting the load of the building. The load easily divided to all the beams and columns equally and […]
Cement Texture and Properties of Cement Texture What is Cement Texture Cement texture paste is cement wall finishes or plaster finishes. Cement texture mortar is repaired in cement-based products, and the finish is for decoration. It is applied with a trowel, and the and faced plaster and, then later, it is mixed coloured with chosen […]
What is Strap Footing | Strap Footing Design What is a Strap Footing A strap footing is part of a building’s foundation. It is a sort of combined footing, along with two or more column footings connected by a concrete beam. This kind of beam is called a strap beam. It helps distribute a load of either closely […]
5 Essential Steps to Dig Out Crawl Space If you are not acquainted with crawl space, it’s far a narrow space that is left in between the ground of construction and the floor so that someone can save matters and so wires and pipes are clean to get to when it wishes repair and preservation. […]
Substructure and Superstructure Substructure and superstructure are two parts of the building structure. Substructure is the part that is underneath the ground while the superstructure is everything above the ground. Figure showing Substructure and Superstructure of a General Building. Substructure Definition A Substructure is an underlying or supporting structure to superstructure. It is below ground level. Foundation […]
How to Estimate Construction Costs There are many ways on how to estimate construction costs including estimation using the plinth area, hiring a professional expert (QS) to do estimates, getting the free quotation from several contractors as well as consulting your neighbor or relative who recently built. Estimation of the cost of construction projects can […]
Plinth Beam: Meaning and Purpose of Plinth Beam What is a Plinth Beam? Plinth beam is a reinforced concrete beam constructed between the wall and its foundation. It is a framed structure provided at or above/below ground level that takes the load of the wall built on top of it. Plinth beam is provided to […]
Types of Footings & Structure Details What is Footing? Types of Footings
Backfilling Meaning | Backfilling Procedure & Importance of Backfilling What is Backfilling / Backfilling Meaning Backfilling is the process of replacing or reusing the soil that is removed during excavation construction to strengthen and support a structure’s foundation. Typically, backfilling in the foundation is the process of putting back the soil in the foundation trench. […]
Average Cost of Building a 3 Bedroom House in Kenya+ Cost Calculator Renting a house in Kenya is getting quite expensive and more Kenyans are looking into building a house rather than buying /renting. This paradigm shift is happening very fast and information regarding estimated cost of building a house is important. We have […]
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