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I am looking for a vendor who can supply nice sand for plastering purpose. Checked with my earlier vendors where they mentioned that Harihar sand supply is stopped and offering sand from Tamil nadu, which is 45k for 6 wheeler (approx 550cft). they also mentioned the colour of TN sand is little ...

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I bought teak & honne for door/window frames 20 days back. My neighbours are telling atleast 6 months seasoning is required otherwise the wood will shrink at later stage.

Understand timber yards in Mysore Road offers artificial seasoning of wood. Planning to visit them tomorrow.

Anyone of ...

Thanks Mahesh...lots of information.

Have you done with your purchase? I am still researching & you can count me for joint shopping.

Want to select a wood for frames and shutters (windows and doors) which gives natural look with some polishing and would like to avoid paint. Got information that ...

Thanks Mahernath for your valuable inputs.

my structural engineer has recommended for Fe500 bars and I bought INDUS today @ 50k/ton.

I have not got anybody as co-buyers for Prime gold.

Have enquired locally about the rates and got the following quotes:

Kamadhenu - 46k/ton
VKP - 47k/ton
Prime Gold - 48k/ton
Indus - 50k/ton

My mestri and neighbours are advising to go for Indus. Can anybody help me what difference it makes ...

Very useful information. Thanks a ton Mahesh.

Thanks Mahesh

Today I have bought sand @ 59,000/- big load - Harihar sand. Mestri and neighbours have opined it is of best quality.

Also given orders for red bricks (for sump) @ 8.50/- per brick.

Now I should start looking for steel vendors. Can some one suggest good brand with competitive price?

I got a quote from a supplier for solid blocks, jelly and cement.

Solid Blocks 6" - Rs.25.50 & 4" Rs.21.00
40 mm jelly - Rs.19.50/cft
20 mm jelly - Rs.23.50/cft
Birla super 53 OPC - Rs.330/bag

The rates are inclusive of transportation. Please let me know quotes are reasonable.

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I am about to start house construction. Please suggest me good material suppliers near Hennur.

Steel - 415 tmt for pillars -
Sand -
Jelly -
Cement - 43 grade
Foundation stones -
Wood - Teak, honne/Sal - for frames, doors & windows -

What will be the ongoing market rates for the materials?

Folks

Can anyone suggest the running rates of labor contracts for

Carpenter -
Electrical -
Plumbing -
Tiles / Granite laying -