Community Water Treatment
Drinking water supplies in the United States are among the safest in the world. However, even in the U.S., drinking water sources can become contaminated, causing sickness and disease from waterborne…
Sources of water supply
Water Supply Water is a major factor in successful production of greenhouse plants. An adequate water supply is needed for irrigation, pesticide application, evaporative cooling (if applicable), growing media preparation…
What is the Advanced Building Construction Initiative?
Americans need safe, affordable, and high-quality buildings to thrive. From the homes in which we live to the businesses in which we work, the condition of our buildings directly affects…
Types of Finishes Using in Building Construction Process
Finishing materials improve the appearance of buildings. There are different types of finishes and methods apply during the construction process of a house, residential, commercial building or any type of building…
Types of False Ceilings and its Applications
False ceiling is provided below the roof slab on suspended supports. The false celling is usually provided for temperature control (heat insulation for AC), to install lights, or to conceal…
What is False Ceiling?
A false ceiling is a ceiling made beneath the main ceiling of the room or building. In other words, it is a second layer of roof suspended from the main…
TYPES OF PAINTS
Nitrocellulose Lacquers (Non-convertible) Nitrocellulose is produced by the action of nitric acid and sulphuric acid in a form of cellulose such as wood pulp. It is highly explosive and dampers are…
PAINTS AND VARNISHES FOR BUILDINGS
A wide variety of raw materials are used in the manufacture of paints but they can be grouped according to their function. Medium, vehicle or binder are terms used to…
What is the Purpose of Stair Landing?
Stair landing is provided to permits stairs to change directions, Figure 4.Another purpose of stair landing provision is to allow occupants to rest. Fig.4: Landing provided to allow stairway to…
