The brick wall texture is based on a standard brick with size of 8in x 3in x 4in (deep) and comes in red, tan, whitewashed, yellow, and blue-grey colors. So, you just saw some amazing texture of a brick wall and started wondering how you can achieve such a finish in your brick wall. Brick … Read more
Masons apply different type of finishing between the layers of brickwork that is known as pointing. The mortar used to lay the stone or brick is mostly of lime or cement, depending on the age of the building. Homeowners prefer brickwork pointing over plastering or other finishing reserving the natural texture and color of the … Read more
So, you want to choose a type of column for your next project but are not sure what type is best for your structure. Well, if you look at different types of buildings in your surrounding, you’ll find a vertical supporting element that transmits the load from the super-structure to the underneath foundation. Such a … Read more
When you think about types of doors, you automatically think of sliding type or revolving type. Yes, these are definitely two of the most popular types of doors that are used all over the world. But there’re many other types of doors as well. So, plethora of different types of doors available in the market, … Read more
Air permeability test or Blaine’s air permeability method is one of the most accurate methods of finding the fineness of the cement. In this method, we determine fineness of the cement with the help of an apparatus patented by LEA and NURSE, it is done by the NURSE and BLAINE’S method as, apparatus consists of … Read more
As there’s a big difference between cement and concrete, you’re at times confused what to use. You want to fix an old stone wall or maybe a brick sidewalk, it’s easy right! Just go down to the Home Center pick up a bag of cement or is it concrete no wait maybe mortar. Well, many … Read more
So, you’re in the market searching for a knife and you hear the term Pakkawood and now you’re wondering what is actually a pakkawood? Well, experts use the term “pakka wood” to refer a hard wooden laminate material. It is resistant to heat and is thus ideal to make cutlery and cooking utensils. But how … Read more
Breast Walls are constructed to protect freshly cut slope on a steep hillside embankment from rolling down the hill due to adverse weather conditions, such as land erosion and sliding. In hilly areas, the hillside gradients and slicing slopes can affect the road’s sturdiness. During rainfall you can’t travel in hilly areas that have small slips … Read more
SPC is acronym of Stone Plastic Composite or Stone polymer composite that is a rigid core luxury vinyl flooring type. Because of its plethora of benefits, it has just taken the flooring industry by surprise. However, you’ve just arrived with a lot of questions in mind like what is SPC Vinyl flooring, why it’s the … Read more
So, you’re wondering does heat kill mold? Is your bathroom or kitchen prone to black mold growing? Are you suffering from allergies or asthma? If yes! You’re not alone. What is mold? Well, it’s a very common and horrible problem that many people have been fighting. It looks just like black cotton, with tiny little … Read more