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by pavuluru
September 26th, 2014, 11:55 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: water consumption meter
Replies: 0
Views: 2051

water consumption meter

Hi All,
We are planning to use water consumption meters for our house. When we checked with the plumber, he says they don't work properly. Is anyone using them, if so request you to please post feedback and pointers where to purchase them?

Thanks,
Suresh
by pavuluru
January 7th, 2014, 11:18 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls
Replies: 10
Views: 11051

Re: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls

Thanks so much for the documents. I guess ours is of drying shrinkage cracks bcos of over smoothness of sand. But, for now none of them are open so cant fill it with crack filler. One option our painter suggested is to use textured so that these cracks don't look ugly and the other is to check for a...
by pavuluru
January 7th, 2014, 11:13 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: My Dream House Construction Experience
Replies: 132
Views: 116506

Re: My Dream House Construction Experience

Very good idea of creating this thread. For beginners it will be like a perfect guide on many things. Among the two options for elevation I liked the option B.
by pavuluru
December 23rd, 2013, 11:52 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls
Replies: 10
Views: 11051

Re: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls

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Thanks very much Shetty for the reply. I'm attaching the images of the crack(highlighted in red)
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. Please let us know what can be done.
by pavuluru
December 22nd, 2013, 7:57 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls
Replies: 10
Views: 11051

Re: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls

Thanks Chandu for reply. Please someone suggest what can be done to avoid getting this hairline cracks turning bigger.
by pavuluru
December 21st, 2013, 2:49 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: difference between 43 grade and 53 grade cement
Replies: 19
Views: 20326

Re: difference between 43 grade and 53 grade cement

Hi All, We have used 53 grade for plastering external walls. We didn't know that it shouldn't be used. But, curing was really proper. It has been one month the walls have been plastered. We are able to see hairline calls on the external walls. Some of these cracks are running vertical and horizontal...
by pavuluru
December 21st, 2013, 2:45 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls
Replies: 10
Views: 11051

Hairline cracks in newly plastered walls

Hi All, We have used 53 grade for plastering external walls. We didn't know that it shouldn't be used. It has been one month the walls have been plastered. We are able to see hairline calls on the external walls. Some of these cracks are running vertical and horizontal. Please suggest what should we...
by pavuluru
November 16th, 2013, 12:18 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Painting process
Replies: 12
Views: 13742

Painting process

Hi All, We have completed the external plastering and internal plastering with lime paste on surface. Planning to consult painter, but before that I'm really confused what has to be done actually. Request to experts, please advise on it. For internal walls - Should we use wall care putty or POP(patt...
by pavuluru
October 15th, 2013, 7:52 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Required tiles laying contractor
Replies: 1
Views: 2968

Required tiles laying contractor

Hi All, We are planning to lay vitrified tiles for our new house. In the current house we are staying and also nearby houses, they are facing multiple problems because of improper laying. I'm bit worried about it now. So, could someone please share tiles laying contractor number who has done it for ...
by pavuluru
September 16th, 2013, 8:42 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: roof top garden
Replies: 1
Views: 2714

roof top garden

Hi All,
We are planning to utilize some part of terrace space for roof garden, if any of you have implemented can you please guide on the precautions to be taken while laying the RCC slab. Apart from water proofing, what else have to be taken care. Any pointers on this would really help.

Thanks.

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