FSI Calculator

This floor space index (FSI) calculator can easily calculate the fsi of your existing building. The floor space index, or F.S.I., is the ratio of the total floor area, including all walls on all floors, to the area of the land or plot on which the structure stands. It’s also known as F.A.R. (floor area … Read more

Staircase Materials

When building or renovating a staircase, the material used to construct it is immensely important. The staircase materials have evolved over time in the hands of modern architects. There are many different types of materials of stairs in the construction industry. Stairs are made of a variety of materials, such as : Wood Stone Bricks Metal … Read more

Types of Stairs

Stairs are one of the most significant structural elements when building a new home, apartment, or any other structure with multiple floors. Stairs are typically built to allow people to move from one floor to another. There are different types of stairs being adopted in the market. The choice of stairs type is influenced by a … Read more

Components of Stairs

A stair is a set of stairs that give a means of ascending and descending between floors or landings. The stairway is the aperture or space occupied by the stair, and the staircase is the place in the apartment or room of the building in which the stair is located. Below we have discussed different components of … Read more

Pile Foundation – Types & Driving Methods

A pile foundation is a substructure element made up of piles. The piles are responsible for transmitting the structure’s gravity loads to the subsurface. This type of deep foundation is most commonly utilized in regions where the subsoil is insufficient to sustain the weight of a home or building. The piles might be composed of … Read more

Geosynthetics Applications in Civil Engineering

Geosynthetics is a popular and widely used product in modern civil engineering projects. Polypropylene, nylon, pvc, and other synthetic materials are used to make geosynthetics. These are being used in a number of novel civil engineering construction projects. Reinforcement, separation, drainage, filtration and moisture barrier, seepage control, foundations, and pavements are just a few of … Read more

Sound Proof Insulation Materials

The term ‘sound proof insulation’ refers to the process of making a room or a building part sound proof. Consequently, noise or sound transfer between the interior and outside of the room is minimized. In modern building design and tion, sound proof insulation and improved acoustical conditions are given a lot of weight in order … Read more

Distemper Paint

Distemper paint is a type of water-based paint that is widely used. White chalk and thinner are common ingredients in distemper paints. The base material used in the creation of distemper is white chalk. They are popular and in high demand since they are significantly less expensive than other types of paints. Furthermore, they are … Read more

Painting Defects – Causes and Cure

It seems really rewarding whenever we paint our house. However, contentment quickly evolves to dissatisfaction within a year or two. Painting defects are to blame for this. Unfortunately, there is no common cause for these painting defects, and there is also no specific defect. Distinct regions have different defects, which are largely determined by climate … Read more

How to Paint Woodwork : Steps to Get You Started

Painting or finishing woodwork and wood-based objects is typically done for aesthetic purposes and to provide protection. There are two sorts of finishes used: opaque and transparent. Opaque (pigmented) coatings or paints hide the substrate’s grain and colour, replacing it with a surface of a completely new colour and texture. Transparent coatings, on the other … Read more