Urban growth and the development of vertical movement have made elevators an integral part of modern urban buildings. Every elevator system is accompanied by a lift pit, a section that is part of the substructure and almost always lies below ground level. In buildings with basement access, these pits are located even deeper. Why Lift…
Rainy season is an annual money back that mother nature gives us. It is a bench mark for the financial trends of the year. While we enjoy the rainy season and all its bounties, we need to protect our structure from leakages in the coming rainy season. A stitch in time saves nine is the…
I recently visited a client , I must say a beautifully done up place. As I stood there for couple of minutes there was a pungent smell. The client said this is the reason we have called you. When I closely looked around I realized that the paint had peeled at many places, particularly just…
High Rise Façade Restoration and Waterproofing We all like staying in a high rise building with all latest facilities and a beautiful view. Yes for this we have put in all our saving for our dream house. In these modern high rises, there is a series of dead walls on almost all sides of the…
Modern buildings, the ones built in the 21t century are a complex mix of functionality with abundance of support services like basement , podium for parking, play area at ground , and even terraces in common place. High rise buildings with multiple stack of wet areas like kitchen, toilets, and balconies. In commercial buildings large…
Human and habitats, evolved with Humans taking safe heaven in caves where they could protect themselves from the rigors of nature and have a lasting permanence. Though out the development of humans over milieu over time a cultural splendor. We know a large part of human history through the stone structures which have lasted over…
External Wall is an important element of the building structure, like a house or office we live and work in . We all take pride in the house/office we live and work in and prefer the west facing façade , for the breeze and evening sunshine. The rain too comes from the south west side…
Houses around the coastal areas like Mumbai, face waterproofing issues rising in rains. During rains the moisture seeps through the exterior walls which are exposed to direct rains and more over humidity levels are high inside too. This results in dampness, peeling of paints and even mold and fungus. There could be few other reasons…
Terrace waterproofing is the key to the structural stability of a building.Monsoon season particularly in tropical countries can make/harm the strength and aesthetic appeal of a building. Terrace waterproofing is a simple 4 step process :- Base Preparation: The top slab or terrace slab which needs to be waterproofed has to be leveled with cracks…
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