All structures have some kind of foundation which safely carries loads from the structure to the ground. Foundation is the most critical part of any structure and due we need to take due measures to ensure its safety. Apart from structural requirements, a proper drainage system is the key factor which ensures proper functioning of … Read more
While you’re considering different types of roof for your home, lean-to roof might be a best fit. It readily prevents water or snow pooling and it looks clean, and contemporary. Homeowners love lean to roof as it quite affordable and is easy to building. A lean to roof is also termed as a mono-pitched roof. … Read more
The type of bricks used in a construction project makes all the difference. A certain type of brick is particularly well-suited to a certain type of project if properties of bricks align with the requirements of the project. Therefore, one must educate oneself about these 7 major and common types of bricks before starting a … Read more
A lot of people are confused or have difficulty in remembering different parts of stair. That’s quite normal as there are different components of a staircase; it is not simple to easily remember all. That’s where you can save the diagram I’ve shared in our today’s post or download the PDF that will help you … Read more
When we think about the drainage of driveway, yard, or pavement, two important relevant structures are curbs and gutter. In fact, curbs and gutter is an important part of a roadway. But a lot of home owners don’t know what does curb and gutter mean, or what some relevant details one must know are. Well, … Read more
P-trap vs S-trap differs in terms of configuration how drain exists. In a typical S-trap configuration, the drainpipe drops down from the sink and then loops over before existing downward. In comparison to S-Trap, in the configuration of P-trap; the drain do come down from the sink but it goes horizontally before existing downwards instead … Read more
Asphalt concrete also known by the name of blacktop or flexible asphalt which is generally made by mixing different materials like coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, filler and the binding material. It is a stabilized granular soil that acts as a durable water and abrasion-resistant structure. It comprises of sand or well-graded aggregate mixed with 3 … Read more
If you’re a handy person, gutter cleaning can be an easy weekend project. It is a good way to keep your home and garden looking good. There’s no doubt extension ladders do help if you have a single story home; but there’s always a better way to clear clogged gutters of leaves and other debris … Read more
Apart from the normal shrinkage cracks in concrete due to hydration, there’re different types of concrete cracks that one must know. Some of these cracks are critical where others are hairline cracks that you don’t always have to repair. So, it is critical to understand the most common causes of cracking in concrete and how … Read more
A rigid pavement, as the name implies, is a type of pavement that stays like a rigid slab under the loading. The rigid slab bridges the low-bearing or poor compacted soil. So, rigid pavement is an ideal pick if you have poor bearing soil or the loading is heavy. Normally, civil engineers construct rigid pavement … Read more
