How to Fix Dampness or Efflorescence in Sunken Rooms.
Sunken rooms are those that are formed below the normal level of the house or building by design due to terrain or architectural needs. This could be the lounge, dining room or storage. Whereas these rooms are below normal levels of the building the ground is normally moist and this leads to wetness of the surrounding building materials like walls or concrete. In the event that dampness occurs, as materials used to construct walls are permeable, the internal part that is plastered and painted shows some moss like or hairy substance that is called efflorescence.
The treatment to dampness or efflorescence in sunken rooms is by water proofing the internal part of the wall. The method involves using materials that are waterproof to stop the wetness from coming into the room. The wall is hacked to remove the plaster at the depth below normal level of the building. The level could be say three hundred millimeters and this is the part that is treated. Once the plaster is removed the mortar joints are raked out and a strong paste of rich cement sand mixture is plastered back then after it’s dry, the waterproofing material is plastered on the hacked surface.
The process is repeated again the following day and the third day new plaster is done to the protected wall. About one week period is needed for curing by rubbing or using a brush to wet the plaster continuously for the cement to achieve maximum strength. Painting to the wall which is now efflorescence or dampness free is done. This whole process should take at least three days for waterproofing and one to two weeks before painting is done.
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Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Worlds most Artistic Architecture: 6
The Robot House: Thailand
The Robot Building, located in the Sathorn business district of Bangkok, Thailand, houses United Overseas Bank's Bangkok headquarters. It was designed for the Bank of Asia by Sumet Jumsai to reflect the computerization of banking; its architecture is a reaction against neoclassical and high-tech postmodern architecture.
The building's features, such as progressively receding walls, antennae, and eyes, contribute to its robotic appearance and to its practical function. Completed in 1986, the building is one of the last examples of modern architecture in Bangkok and has garnered international critical acclaim.
The Robot Building, located in the Sathorn business district of Bangkok, Thailand, houses United Overseas Bank's Bangkok headquarters. It was designed for the Bank of Asia by Sumet Jumsai to reflect the computerization of banking; its architecture is a reaction against neoclassical and high-tech postmodern architecture.
The building's features, such as progressively receding walls, antennae, and eyes, contribute to its robotic appearance and to its practical function. Completed in 1986, the building is one of the last examples of modern architecture in Bangkok and has garnered international critical acclaim.
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Worlds most Artistic Architecture: 5
The Crooked House: Poland
Polish architect of
the Crooked House, Szotynscy Zaleski, was inspired by the fairytale
illustrations of Jan Marcin Szancer and the drawings of the Swedish artist and
Sopot resident Per Dahlberg. The most photographed building in Poland , the 4,000 square meter house is located
in Rezydent shopping center in Sopot ,
Poland
.
Monday, 25 February 2013
World Most Artistic Architecture: 4
Kansas City Library
Kansas City Library has one seriously cool façade. Local residents were asked to nominate influential books that represent Kansas City, humungous versions of the winning nominations were then used as the exterior of the library car-park.
Kansas City Library has one seriously cool façade. Local residents were asked to nominate influential books that represent Kansas City, humungous versions of the winning nominations were then used as the exterior of the library car-park.
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Worlds most Artistic Architecture: 3
The Piano House: China
This unique piano house was built recently in An Hui Province, China. Inside of the violin is the escalator to the building. The building displays various city plans and development prospects in an effort to draw interest into the recently developed area.
This unique piano house was built recently in An Hui Province, China. Inside of the violin is the escalator to the building. The building displays various city plans and development prospects in an effort to draw interest into the recently developed area.
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Worlds most Artistic Architecture: 2
The Dancing House is the nickname given to an office building in downtown Prague, Czech Republic. It was designed by Croatian-born Czech architect Vlado Milunic in co-operation with Canadian architect Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot (where the previous building had been destroyed during the Bombing of Prague in 1945). The construction started in 1994 and was finished in 1996.
The very non-traditional design was controversial at the time. Czech president Vaclav Havel, who lived for decades next to the site, had supported it, hoping that the building would become a center of cultural activity. Originally named Fred and Ginger (after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - the house vaguely resembles a pair of dancers) the house stands out among the Neo-Baroque, Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous.
On the roof is a French restaurant with magnificent views of the city. The building's other tenants include several multinational firms. (The plans for a cultural center were not realized.) Because it is situated next to a very busy road it depends on forced air circulation, making the interior somewhat less pleasant for its occupants.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
The team that builds your dream home
The team that builds your dream home
You need a good team to give shape to your dream home. You have to plan well while choosing the right team, from the architect to the carpenter
Time and resources alone do not help in the construction of your dream home. It is a concerted effort of several people that builds your house brick-by-brick and day-by-day.
Among the good construction practices is planning which essentially includes budgeting and scheduling of work. But in effect, another element is choosing the best available people right from drawing the plan of your house to the final stages of occupying your house.
Choosing the right people for various tasks help complete your job successfully and without much pain.
Architect
An architect is the foremost person who gives shape to your dream house. He is the one who understands your requirements and puts on paper a plan for your house on the land selected by you.
But do you need an architect? Many people would ask. It is the architect who ensures that the plan for your house meets the necessary guidelines and legal requirements of Government and local bodies. Apart from that, a professional supervises the construction from the beginning to the end. An architect is the most important person involved in building your house.
An architect helps you in the selection of labour contractors as well as materials. Normally his/her terms of payment are calculated either per square foot basis or a percentage of the total construction.
Engineer
The next important person in the construction of your house is the engineer. He/she is the one who prepares the complete construction designs for the structure from foundation to roof. He/she is also responsible for the quality of construction. Usually an engineer employs a work supervisor and a site supervisor to assist him and to make the construction activities go smoothly.
Contractor
A contractor arranges and supervises the laborers and workmen for various types of work. Only a committed and good contractor can contribute to the quality of construction. Choose him wisely. Signing a work agreement between you and the contractor is always good. A reliable contractor can be selected after consulting your architect and friends.
Mason
It is the mason who actually does the construction work of your house. Make sure that the mason who is constructing the house has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of construction, including mixing of water and cement in proper proportion, healthy concreting practices, maintaining proper surface layouts and perfectly adhering to the house plan.
Electrician, plumber
Next are the electrician and the plumber. Choose only a qualified and licensed electrician and plumber. See that both of them are aware of the rules of the local bodies. Remember power and water are essential requirements for your house.
Discuss with your electrician your needs. It is he who has to design and make all electrical layouts and arrangements of the house. Sometimes an electrical shop will help in choosing an electrician. But do not get cheated. See that both of them are not hand in glove to dupe you while purchasing electrical accessories.
Similarly, a plumber should be selected after evaluating his experiences. A plumber arranges for water supply, sanitation and waste disposal of the house. He determines the best location and layouts and installs sanitary ware and pipes. Like choosing the electrician a plumber has also to be selected carefully.
Mostly electricians and plumbers can help you to procure quality materials and even get discounts from shops for accessories. It is their experience and background that counts.
Carpenters
Choosing carpenters are also difficult unless you plan to purchase ready-made woodwork from shops found in the city. However getting good carpenters can make your doors and windows, wooden fixtures, grilles and other furniture look good.
Painters
A painter is one who gives final touches to your dream home. Little defects in construction and gaps left behind at the end of construction can be rectified with painting.
Material Suppliers
Suppliers of materials are another set of people to be chosen wisely. Purchase materials from trusted dealers and reputed companies. Check the quality and specifications of materials before purchasing them. Good quality materials are a bit expensive. But do not decide on costs alone since a house is a lifetime achievement.
Last but not neighbors, relatives and friends are people whom you can rely on while constructing your house. Seek their advice. At least you can avoid the mistakes, which they committed during construction of their houses. Or how they solved a particular problem they encountered.
We invite you to visit our full site here for more insights and ideas.
Fundi Mjanja
You need a good team to give shape to your dream home. You have to plan well while choosing the right team, from the architect to the carpenter
Time and resources alone do not help in the construction of your dream home. It is a concerted effort of several people that builds your house brick-by-brick and day-by-day.
Among the good construction practices is planning which essentially includes budgeting and scheduling of work. But in effect, another element is choosing the best available people right from drawing the plan of your house to the final stages of occupying your house.
Choosing the right people for various tasks help complete your job successfully and without much pain.
Architect
An architect is the foremost person who gives shape to your dream house. He is the one who understands your requirements and puts on paper a plan for your house on the land selected by you.
But do you need an architect? Many people would ask. It is the architect who ensures that the plan for your house meets the necessary guidelines and legal requirements of Government and local bodies. Apart from that, a professional supervises the construction from the beginning to the end. An architect is the most important person involved in building your house.
An architect helps you in the selection of labour contractors as well as materials. Normally his/her terms of payment are calculated either per square foot basis or a percentage of the total construction.
Engineer
The next important person in the construction of your house is the engineer. He/she is the one who prepares the complete construction designs for the structure from foundation to roof. He/she is also responsible for the quality of construction. Usually an engineer employs a work supervisor and a site supervisor to assist him and to make the construction activities go smoothly.
Contractor
A contractor arranges and supervises the laborers and workmen for various types of work. Only a committed and good contractor can contribute to the quality of construction. Choose him wisely. Signing a work agreement between you and the contractor is always good. A reliable contractor can be selected after consulting your architect and friends.
Mason
It is the mason who actually does the construction work of your house. Make sure that the mason who is constructing the house has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of construction, including mixing of water and cement in proper proportion, healthy concreting practices, maintaining proper surface layouts and perfectly adhering to the house plan.
Electrician, plumber
Next are the electrician and the plumber. Choose only a qualified and licensed electrician and plumber. See that both of them are aware of the rules of the local bodies. Remember power and water are essential requirements for your house.
Discuss with your electrician your needs. It is he who has to design and make all electrical layouts and arrangements of the house. Sometimes an electrical shop will help in choosing an electrician. But do not get cheated. See that both of them are not hand in glove to dupe you while purchasing electrical accessories.
Similarly, a plumber should be selected after evaluating his experiences. A plumber arranges for water supply, sanitation and waste disposal of the house. He determines the best location and layouts and installs sanitary ware and pipes. Like choosing the electrician a plumber has also to be selected carefully.
Mostly electricians and plumbers can help you to procure quality materials and even get discounts from shops for accessories. It is their experience and background that counts.
Carpenters
Choosing carpenters are also difficult unless you plan to purchase ready-made woodwork from shops found in the city. However getting good carpenters can make your doors and windows, wooden fixtures, grilles and other furniture look good.
Painters
A painter is one who gives final touches to your dream home. Little defects in construction and gaps left behind at the end of construction can be rectified with painting.
Material Suppliers
Suppliers of materials are another set of people to be chosen wisely. Purchase materials from trusted dealers and reputed companies. Check the quality and specifications of materials before purchasing them. Good quality materials are a bit expensive. But do not decide on costs alone since a house is a lifetime achievement.
Last but not neighbors, relatives and friends are people whom you can rely on while constructing your house. Seek their advice. At least you can avoid the mistakes, which they committed during construction of their houses. Or how they solved a particular problem they encountered.
We invite you to visit our full site here for more insights and ideas.
Fundi Mjanja
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