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by sachhi
November 11th, 2015, 6:06 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: House Construction - expense sheet
Replies: 0
Views: 2219

House Construction - expense sheet

Dear All,
First of all , I would like to thank mybdasites and its members for the extensive information that i got from here. I have successfully built my house and happy that i took the decision to do it by myself rather than giving a contract. As a small contribution from my side , i thought i ...
by sachhi
September 1st, 2014, 11:46 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Wall cladding contacts
Replies: 21
Views: 27576

Re: Wall cladding contacts

Just to add , when i say labour it includes cutting the rough slab into 4" piecs, laying , polishing + acid washing at the end. Please ensure you talk about acid wash as well in labour, as they normally charge extra for acid washes.Also , i got the stone from one person and laying man from a ...
by sachhi
September 1st, 2014, 11:40 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Wall cladding contacts
Replies: 21
Views: 27576

Re: Wall cladding contacts

Guys, 220/sq.ft is very costly for any type of Sadarahalli stone cladding. Quality goes in this descending order, Sira, Narasapura, Sadarahalli. Sira is the best coz it will also have diff colour.The red ones are way too costly( around 200+ labour).I got the Narasapura slabs ( approx. 2ft*5ft) 4 ...
by sachhi
March 5th, 2014, 5:22 pm
Forum: Material prices
Topic: LPG cylinder Storage ........
Replies: 1
Views: 2975

Re: LPG cylinder Storage ........

I wouldn't recommend place next to kitchen or any place inside the house for LPG's. I have basement and my house starts 6ft above ground level so i have entrance staircase and im making use of the space below staircase for cylinder.Reason is :
1) safety , both for us and for building structure , in ...
by sachhi
March 5th, 2014, 5:15 pm
Forum: Material prices
Topic: TMT purchase and decision-prime gold
Replies: 3
Views: 4811

Re: TMT purchase and decision-prime gold

If you are purchasing TMT , refer to respective companies website and there it will be mentioned there that what sized rod wil weigh how much.And then calculate for 1 bundle and see if the shop is genuine.:

Ex: Indus 8mm 20ft rod weighs around 4.78-4.8 kg so a bundle of 10 should weigh somewhere ...
by sachhi
December 16th, 2013, 8:24 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Borewell or Not
Replies: 50
Views: 57596

Re: Borewell or Not

Thanks you for the details.
by sachhi
December 16th, 2013, 6:58 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Borewell or Not
Replies: 50
Views: 57596

Re: Borewell or Not

Thanks Balaji. Spoke to him and he said he will send the details. How much did he charge you for the entire process?
by sachhi
December 15th, 2013, 9:51 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Borewell or Not
Replies: 50
Views: 57596

Re: Borewell or Not

Very sad to say that my borwell slid completely after installing the pump.. :(. When i got it checked they said due to the motor vibration the mud above pump collapsed and fell on the pump.Believed that around 200ft mud is on the pump and its stuck in the middle now.I lost almost 2 lakhs and 80K ...
by sachhi
December 9th, 2013, 9:08 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Borewell or Not
Replies: 50
Views: 57596

Re: Borewell or Not

Guys, just another useful info for those who dug the bore well. Please get the depth of the bore well checked on the day you decide to install pumps.( may be you can use plastic thread with a spanner at the end , drop it in the pipe until it stops moving down ).Only after you know the actual depth ...
by sachhi
October 25th, 2013, 11:52 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Costing of Pump setup for borewell
Replies: 9
Views: 10809

Re: Costing of Pump setup for borewell

Please be careful about finolex wires, as i have heard lot of cases for duplicate material supply.My electrician also insisted to confirm quality before purchase.Best thing to do is to take your electrician to store before purchase and get it tested by him. And offcource, dont go to the store ...

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