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 : 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 […]
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 […]
What Does Trial Hole Mean In Construction? A trial pit (also known as a test pit) is an excavation of ground in order to study or sample the composition and structure of the subsurface. It is typically dug during a site investigation, soil survey, or geotechnical drilling project. Trial pits are usually between 1 and […]
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 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 Does Plastic Laminate Mean in Construction? Plastic laminate is a hard surface that can be made up of any of the following layers in a superimposed unit: kraft paper, foil, printed paper, wood veneer, fabric, melamine, and phenolic resin. A mixture of the above components is fused together with heat and pressure. Plastic laminates […]
What Does Scupper Mean in Construction? In construction, a scupper is an outlet through parapet walls or gravel stops on flat and built-up roofs that allows drainage of excess water. Scuppers can be used in conjunction with gutters and downspouts to divert the flow of water to the desired location. The National Roofing Contractors Association […]
What Does Sump Pit Mean in Construction? A sump pit is a temporary hole constructed to collect and filter additional water for pumping into the desired drainage area. It is commonly used in houses to remove excess water from a specific area, such as a basement or crawlspace. The sump pit is also known as […]
What Does Underground Drainage System Mean in Construction? An underground drainage system is a blanket term for fittings and pipes placed below the ground. It is used to channel rainwater to its soakaway or to transport wastewater to its holding area in the home or treatment facility. Municipal sanitary drains are underground pipe systems designed […]
