construction. Moreover the word Kath originated from Sanskrit word kashtth which means wood and kunj or khuni originated from the word kona which means corner. This implies that the corner of the kath-khuni building should compulsorily have wood. This construction technique is found in various types of buildings ranging from darbargadhs and kots to sophisticated and majestic temples and to modest homes. The main materials used
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Structural weakness Typically‚ 1970’s structures may require additional strengthening as part of the refurbishment works. Analysis of whether any loadbearing components have been removed should always be conducted so as to determine if bracing is supported and any other evidence of structural issues. Moisture Structures typically built in the 1970’s would have fewer weather tightness concerns. Although‚ weathertightness can occasionally be an issue if any fitted cladding has deteriorated over time
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the heater is used for 8 hours per day and that we use it from the beginning of November to the beginning of March‚ that means we spend about $40 per month and $160 dollars per year on just this one heater. If we took that money and invested it in insulation instead of burning it‚ we would have a more comfortable place to stay in and after a few years‚ we will have made back the money we spent on
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encroachments such as buildings‚ trees‚ or additions to the house that overlap the property line or may violate zoning regulations. The solution can be as simple as moving or removing trees or bushes.2 A home purchase is a major undertaking with a long list of items that must be investigated. To ensure that the building is structurally sound‚ many prospective buyers use the services of a building inspector. The walls‚ ceiling‚ and floors (if you have a basement) need proper insulation. “Both the depth
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The cavity wall insulation is all about filling the gap between inner and outer wall of external walls of houses. The insulation has to be 50mm minimum to serve the purpose of resisting heat flow through external masonry walls. Previously‚ from the year of 1920 onwards‚ buildings in the UK were constructed keeping such gaps to prevent dampness in the homes. However‚ cavity insulation have been observed to hinder comfort and energy savings of households. That’s why these cavity walls are considered
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The demand for insulation has increased over the past few decades. No matter in which part of the world you live‚ insulation can bring you comfort and happiness. Why do I say so? Well‚ people who live in hotter parts of the world don’t worry much about insulation‚ but they should. Why do I say so? Did you know that people who live in hotter parts of the world waste so much money on air conditioning (energy bills?) Foilboard is a new type of insulation that can be used in various climates. OK‚ let’s
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of Fernando Menis in the article ‘Megalith circle in the desert’‚ starting on page 14. Every building is inextricably intertwined with the site where it is located. The section will follow the topography of the terrain‚ and the ground plan will be suitably aligned to the natural light. But what is more important is that the location also influences the choice of materials‚ the appearance of a building and the actual texture it finally possesses. If an architect takes these factors into account in
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should be‚ but start out with question of function‚ before addressing issue such as material use‚ land use and planning. Good design means: not designing buildings which rely heavily on technologies as air conditioning to keep them comfortable or liveable‚ because doing so will lead only to a building using more energy and may even make the building unhealthy to work or live in; Windows should face the direction that can allow them to make the most of solar gain like natural heat and light; it also
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19th century‚ asbestos was discovered to be an insulating material that also made structures stronger. Though not used as heavily as it once was‚ it is still used for particular purposes. After this "wonder" material was installed in many houses‚ buildings and other structures throughout the decades‚ asbestos was discovered to be cancer-causing in humans. Besides being causing cancer‚ it also can cause a multitude of other diseases and conditions. Asbestos isn’t a problem when it remains undisturbed
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can be used today when framing a house or a building‚ from concrete to steel to timber and depending on the budget of the project and what the project is trying to achieve will determine the type of material used for framing. People have been using timber for framing purposes for thousands of years throughout the world due to its easily accessible means‚ the ready supply of wood and aesthetic appeal of the timber itself. Timber is a versatile building material that is used within the construction
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