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- October 2nd, 2013, 6:01 pm
- Forum: Interiors
- Topic: [Help] Gas Piping
- Replies: 34
- Views: 35859
Re: [Help] Gas Piping
I enquired about the concerns raised about vertical raise with an acquaintance who has made copper gas piping from ground to upto 3rd floor in his own building and using for last 5 yrs. He is an experienced civil engineer himself. He was happy with this approach and did not experience any gas wastag...
- April 29th, 2013, 11:39 am
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Onduline roofing sheets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3575
Re: Onduline roofing sheets
Praveen, Thanks for the response. Actually, the roofing is required on terrace area to create a small gym room with grill enclosure. So, it will be kind of long term requirement. Sorry for the confusion. I heard that Onduline which contains Bitumen has lead content. Is it true? I got a quote for 40/...
- April 24th, 2013, 7:31 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Onduline roofing sheets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3575
Onduline roofing sheets
I have about 200sq.ft of temporary roofing that needs to be done. I was considering Onduline sheets. Has anyone used it and have any feedback. How does it compare with PPGi sheet, Corrugated PVC sheet or laminated glass in terms of performance and cost.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
- April 24th, 2013, 7:25 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Recharging directly to borewell casing pipe
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12275
Re: Recharging directly to borewell casing pipe
I too was suggested not to recharge borewell by my architect.tvsh wrote:It is not recommended to recharge a live borewell with filters as it will lead to accumulation of silt and pre-mature failure of the borewell. Only dead borewells should be used to recharge using rainwater.
- April 12th, 2013, 9:51 am
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Emergency: Quoted Painting Cost
- Replies: 22
- Views: 23454
Re: Emergency: Quoted Painting Cost
My painter is asking for 3300/- per square (100 sqft). This is labor only. I will supply materials. This includes a) Interior - 3 coat patty, 1 coat primer, 2 coat emulsion paint b) exterior - 1 coat primer, 1 coat APEX/Ultima c) Grills - 1 coat metal primer, 2 coat enamel paint d) Door frames paint...
- April 3rd, 2013, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Interiors
- Topic: Solar Heater
- Replies: 58
- Views: 73709
Re: Solar Heater
I have connected output of solar to instant geyser (3 ltr capacity). I dont change the valve in terrace during summer or winter. If solar water is not hot enough, we will switch on the geyser. This will also ensure that geyser is used to heat water which is already warm in solar heater. I am thinki...
- April 3rd, 2013, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Interiors
- Topic: Solar Heater
- Replies: 58
- Views: 73709
Re: Solar Heater
We recently installed Solarizer ETC 300ltr water heater for our new house in Basaveshwara Nagar. It cost around 34K, it is good. Anup, I believe you get Cauvery water in Basaveshwara nagar. I was told that ETC is slightly less efficient and more suitable for hard water. Any particular reason to go ...
- March 12th, 2013, 6:00 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 26474
Re: What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?
Thanks.GopalSumukha wrote:Rs 60 for Half nosing Amar..!!
- March 11th, 2013, 10:29 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 26474
Re: What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?
Rs.60 for nosing... is it for half or full nosing?GopalSumukha wrote:Thats a better deal...!!
MY granite layer is charging me Rs 25 for granite, Rs 15 for wall tiles, Rs 45 for skirting & Rs 60 for nosing
Opted him because of good workmanship and quality, though cost is on the higher side..
Cheers..!!
Gopal
- March 11th, 2013, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Civil Construction
- Topic: Looking for Tiles/Granite professional
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7782
Re: Looking for Tiles/Granite professional
my neighbour site person went with Rs 13 per Sqft. Most of the tiles guys rush to lay fast, without proper leveling, checking patterns.. I heard from my neighbour, whenever we buy tiles check all box lot have same batch number. Ensure color variation will be there if its different batch. Its was hi...