@ Ravindra.cm,

Can you inform exactly which Dr. fixit water proof solution was used as there are lot of water proof chemicals listed in Dr. Fixit web site.

it will be very much helpful.

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R R Prakash

@girishd,

As per the Brush bond document, We need start mixing the contents with a slow speed drill (350-450 rpm) and add powder component gradually to the liquid avoiding lump formation and mixed for 2-4 minutes.

Kindly inform weather you have used any mechanical Mixer or done the mixing manually ...

Hi,

Hi All,

I am trying to list some of the precautions we should take while getting plumbing work done for new house.

Please add your points.

Sanitary
1) use quality pipe-Supreme.
2) Lay separate pipe for waste water (bath,sinks,washing machine outlet) and sanitary (lavatory pits/IWC) - let ...

What is the cost of Trichy sand per load & approx. cft per load ?

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As per my understanding, M-sand (Robo sand) can be used for all construction activities, except plastering.

For plastering, they have a different grade of M-sand, which is bit costly. However, we don't have much information in the forum regarding plastering sand sold by Bharati, Robo etc ...

@Sathish,

Thanks for the clarifications.

We are planning to use 100% M-sand for plinth beam, columns, beams, Roof slab and brick work. Is there any drawback if we use 100% M-sand except for plastering, which require river sand?

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Hi,

Congratulations and my best wishes for your construction.

Regarding River sand, situation in Bangalore is very grim and it is difficult to get good quality sand.

How is the situation in Mysore? Are you getting River sand and what is the current price per cft?

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Good initiative. It will be very much helpful in deciding best brands for all Electrical items.

Request esteemed members to give their recommendation in the Excel file.

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Sorry to here leakage from newly built Sump.

You can refer following thread where steps taken for applying water proof layer on already built sump is discussed.

http://mybdasites.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=6435

Hope it helps.

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Thanks a lot for your advice.

Regards