Sunk Slab is cast a bit deeper then the normal floor. This way the floor height is not increased and you get a plain consistent floor throughout the house.
Sunk Slab (also: Sunken Slab) and First Floor walls – Construction Update 6 Read Post »
These brick walls will go up-to 11 feet, vertical columns shuttering will be done and after that, we will start the concrete slab shuttering for ground floor roof.
Completion of walls and Concrete Slab Shuttering – Construction Update 5 Read Post »
Now that the Brick Foundation and DPC is complete, it is time to fill the foundation. Because after that, we are going to build some Ground Floor walls.
Ground floor walls and Concrete Beam – Construction Update 4 Read Post »
Now that our Raft foundation is complete, next step is to build a Brick Foundation, followed by Damp-Proof Course (DPC)
Brick Foundation and Damp-Proof Course – Construction Update 3 Read Post »
Compaction makes sure that there is no air between the soil particles, and that they are as arranged as compact as possible.
Soil Compaction and Making of Raft Foundation – Construction Update 2 Read Post »
First our builder hired a water boring team to find us a water supply, followed by the excavation of plot.
Water Boring and Excavation – Construction Update 1 Read Post »
If your home builder is passionate about his job, he’ll make sure that each one of your requirements is met and all your questions are answered satisfactorily.
Home builder: Passion or Job? and Contract types Read Post »
Your housing society will not approve your Official Map Design if it doesn’t follow the instructions (specified in rule-book) for Map Submission.
Official Map Design, Front Elevation and More! Read Post »
Soil testing report will tell you the ratio of soil content and this will help you decide how deep you should dig in the soil to create the Raft.
Soil testing report! Can we build our House here? Read Post »
After about a year of research, discussions and site visits, we became the proud owners of (a small but) our very own 7 Marla/ 175 sq. yards plot.
We Purchased a 7 Marla Plot… First step in the right direction Read Post »
