16 Types of Building Components Components of Building are as follows. Substructure. Bedding for Footing. Footing. Superstructure. Plinth. Damp Proof Course. Plinth Beam. Floor. Brick Wall. Sill Level. Window. Lintels and Chajjas. Column. RCC Slab. Parapet Wall. Coping. Weathering Course. […]
Plastering and Pointing in Building Construction: Techniques, Purposes, and Differences
What Is Plastering? Plastering is the practice of coating rough walls including irregular surfaces in the building or houses as well as other buildings with plastic material termed plaster. It also preserves the work of masonry. To have a shiny, smooth, […]
Plaster: Types, Requirements, and Common Defects
What Is Plaster? This id the process of covering rough walls, uneven surfaces in the construction house and other structures with a plastic material, called plaster or mortar. Sometimes, the term ‘rendering’ is used instead of plastering when the plaster […]
Gypsum Plaster vs. Cement Plaster: A Comprehensive Comparison
What Is Gypsum Plaster? Gypsum plaster is made by heating gypsum at low temperatures to drive off water, to produce plaster of Paris a chalky, fast-setting material commonly used for molds and for casts to repair broken bones. It can be mixed with time to […]
Stretcher Bond in Brick Masonry Construction: Features, Advantages, and Applications
Introduction of Stretcher Bond: Bonding is actually an arrangement of bricks in a structure like a wall or a column. The arrangement in brickwork in order that the units are tied together to make a solid mass is called bonding brickwork. […]