Cracks in walls can be visually very disturbing, but more than that they are a serious indication of structural distress or conceivably unsafe conditions. Cracks can appear in brittle construction materials like concrete, tile, wood, sheetrock, stone, stucco and bricks. But did you know, new buildings are more prone to cracks? Thinking why? read […]

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When you start feeling your house is never quite as warm as you would like and you aren’t sure why the answer definitely lies behind your walls. Well, before you rush out and buy a new air-conditioner or electric heater have a look around your home. Practically in today’s housing market, energy-efficient walls are no […]

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Although they look indistinguishable to the unqualified eye, homes have two different types of walls – one those support weight from above and second ones are those that do not support any weight. Most of the exterior, and few interior, walls are load-bearing, but the others serve just no purpose apart from to dividing the […]

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Over a period of time, even the most structurally sound homes may experience cracks in the walls. Cracks in building structures are of common occurrence, some cracks can be a sign of a serious issue, and some are not anything to worry about. But one of the most important takeaway from cracks in walls is […]

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In the past few decades, there have been several incidents of building collapses in metro cities. In most of the cases, faulty construction and design or use of inferior building materials are believed to be the key felons. So, how can a home buyer distinguish between good construction and bad construction quality of a residential […]

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Over the last few years, things have become very noisy. Whether you can hear construction work going on in full swing outside, children’s playing and giggling outside, your neighbour’s loud music or perhaps you can hear almost everything your neighbour is doing. The truth is, even when home we are constantly bombed by loud noises […]

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Most people understand walls are made of bricks, but in general, all have this preconceived notion that  “A Brick Is Just A Brick”, which is completely wrong. Bricks play a fundamental role in a building structure, they are that element on which a building structure actually stands. It is as important as cement, iron rods […]

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There has been a whole lot of buzz around building smart cities, this has naturally made way for the inception of ‘smart living’ and ‘smart homes’. Amidst this boom, if you are planning to construct your own dream house, it is first important to understand the latest innovations in the construction sector, especially with regard […]

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The man is a social animal but even so, we need to keep ourselves safe and protect our families. This has been the earliest concept of a home. But, what does it comprise? Early men started to live in caves before they used naturally sourced materials to build their homes. This was essentially a roof […]

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Following China, India is the second largest manufacturer of bricks across the globe. No wonder, this very building material holds so much of importance in the Indian architecture. India alone produces over 10 percent of the bricks which are globally produced and has about 1,40,000 brick-making enterprises, who account for 250 billion brick masonry units […]

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