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Granolithic Flooring
Granolithic flooring is nothing but a final coat that are used over a cement concrete floor for finishing purposes, thus making…
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Cement Concrete Flooring
Cement Concrete Flooring is commonly used both in residential as well as public buildings. The method of laying cement concrete flooring on ground…
Building Materials 3 min read
Jack Arch Roof (With Diagram)| Buildings
Jack arch roof is composed of arches of either brick or lime concrete, supported on lower flange of R.S.J.s. The…
Building Materials 3 min read
The Different Types of Stone Flooring
Few building materials match the beauty of a natural stone floor. With its no-two-pieces-look-alike character and durability, stone flooring has been a…
Building Materials 3 min read
What is a Mud Flooring?
Flooring is actually the process which is often misunderstood with some element. It is the process of providing clean, smooth,…
Building Materials 2 min read
Brick Flooring
Brick flooring is commonly provided in warehouses, stores and godowns or in places where heavy goods are stored. The brick flooring may be…
Building Materials 1 min read
Flooring – Advantages And Disadvantages
Advantages: Chosen for high-traffic areas because of its low cost, durability, and ease of maintenance. They are water resistant Vinyl…
Building Materials 4 min read
What is Floor Screed? Its Types, Materials, Construction and Applications
Floor screed is composed of cementitious materials and sand blended based on a suitable mix design and applied to provide…
Building Materials 3 min read
5 Special Types of Flooring used in Building Construction
Floors of a building are as important as the foundation of a building. They have to bear the forces of…
Building Materials 3 min read
12 Factors Affecting Selection of Flooring Material
Flooring can be done using different materials such as timber, concrete, marble, stones, bricks, cork, etc. All of these materials…
Building Materials 5 min read
Functional Requirements of Floors in Building Construction
Floors in buildings provide strong level surface to support occupants, furnitures, and other equipments. There are various functional requirements of…
Building Materials 5 min read
Types of Flooring Materials and Their Applications in Building Construction
There are various types of flooring materials used in building construction and their selection depends on applications, aesthetics and choice…
