16 article(s) found
Building Materials
The roofing options actually used on Indian homes and sheds, compared for lifespan, heat, leak risk, maintenance and relative cost, with notes on where each one fits.
Naresh Sihag
Construction Tips
Strip, pad, raft and pile foundations explained, with when to use each, depth requirements and costs for India.
Naresh Sihag
Bricks & Masonry
A complete explanation of brick and mortar in construction — what they are, how they work together structurally, the different types of each, correct mix ratios, international standards, and current costs across India.
Naresh Sihag
Bricks & Masonry
The main types of bricks and blocks used in Indian construction, the IS code for each, where each one fits, and what first, second and third class bricks actually mean.
Naresh Sihag
Bricks & Masonry
Hollow concrete blocks and hollow clay bricks are lighter and faster to lay than solid bricks. Here are the standard sizes, how many you need per sq ft, where they work and how to lay them.
Naresh Sihag
Construction Tips
Complete roof waterproofing guide — cementitious, bituminous membrane, liquid PU, and crystalline systems. With product recommendations, costs, and standards for India.
Naresh Sihag
Construction Tips
Learn how to build a house with our step-by-step construction guide, covering planning, design, site preparation, foundation work, superstructure, and finishing work.
Naresh Sihag
Cement & Concrete
Ready mix concrete vs site mix concrete: a cost and quality comparison. Learn about the differences between these two types of concrete and make an informed decision for your construction project.
Naresh Sihag
Bricks & Masonry
10 hole bricks are the lightest of the common perforated clay bricks. They suit infill walls in framed buildings, but need care with mortar, chasing and fixings. Here is when to use them.
Naresh Sihag
Bricks & Masonry
8 hole bricks are machine-made perforated clay bricks. They are lighter than 3 hole bricks and need a little more care when laying, chasing and fixing. Here is what to know before you use them.
Naresh Sihag
Bricks & Masonry
3 hole bricks are machine-made clay bricks with three round holes. Here are the common sizes, how they compare with solid bricks, where to use them and how to check a load before you accept it.
Naresh Sihag
Cement & Concrete
Cement bag quantities per cubic metre for every concrete mix (M10 to M30), with the formula and project quantity tables for India.
Naresh Sihag
