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  HOW TO SUPERVISE FOUNDATION WORK A good and solid foundation is the core of any building structure, without which no building will be able to stand firm. Foundations provide the structure's stability from the ground: To distribute the weight of the structure over a large area in order to avoid overloading the underlying soil (possibly causing unequal settlement). Compromised foundation and building quality will be undermined if site supervisors do not adhere to the stipulated guidelines laid down by the authorities. Foundations must have a rigid base in order to fully support the entire weight of the building. Come let’s check on what to do before the foundation work: One thing you can do before building your home is Site visiting. When it comes to your home foundations, soil type could have a dramatic impact on your project.  Never build your house in soft soil area because if the soil is soft, it will damage your house in future. Dig a trench in the ground, until you touch...

  Things to avoid in Brick Masonry! For your home’s durability, the right brick wall is very important. Brick masonry is a highly durable form of construction. It is built by placing bricks in mortar in a systematic manner to construct solid mass that withstands exerted loads Often, brickwork is faulty due to inexperienced labour. Let us learn a few things about issues in brick masonry: Use of irregular shaped bricks affect the quality of walls. Making the wrong concrete mixture, the incorrect cement to water ratio weakens the wall strength. If the bricks are dry, they can soak up water from the concrete mixture, this can reduce its strength. Problems with bed joints, Bricks are laid on a layer of concrete mixture. If it is too thick or not filled uniformly it can affect the Brick wall. Joints should never be in straight alignment.. Insufficient curing reduces the strength of the wall. To avoid all these issues, complete the work under expert supervision.  Max Ceme...

  Water Proofing of Concrete One of the most common problem that occurs in concrete structure is Dampness, seepage or leakage. Water proofing the concrete, particularly for roof slabs and bathroom floors is highly advisable. Concrete is porous and, if not waterproofed, absorbs water, waterborne contaminants and chemicals that can cause deterioration. If you want to protect your concrete and ensure it has a long, serviceable life, waterproofing is essential. Let’s see the methods to execute it effectively. There are several methods of providing water proofing to concrete surfaces. Let us now see a method of membrane coating, called Elastomeric Membrane Coating. The water proof coating using ‘Seal and Dry’ Cement, which are easily available in the market, based water proofing compound is explained: In case of sunken slabs, bathroom floors and water tanks, all works like grooving, piping, chipping and patchworks should be completed before application.  The surface shoul...