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by Nura
July 31st, 2013, 11:11 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Vitrified which brand?
Replies: 56
Views: 69427

Re: Vitrified which brand?

I had a terrible experience with Simpolo tiles. The wood polish(melamine) fell on the tiles. I believe this is fairly normal. When this polish was scraped off , a layer of the tile came of.
by Nura
June 20th, 2012, 9:31 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Filling in sunken area
Replies: 3
Views: 6420

Re: Filling in sunken area

Thanks Praveen for your responses to mine and all other posts in this forum.
So many of us have distrust or lost faith on the construction industry in this
country. But with your posts it appears like there are still some people who
are not overridden with greed.
Can you believe it I would not ...
by Nura
June 19th, 2012, 10:55 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Filling in sunken area
Replies: 3
Views: 6420

Filling in sunken area

What should be used in the sunken area. Options suggested are
1) cinder(spelling?)
2) Brick bats
3) Aircon blocks

What are the +ves and -ves.

My contractors preference is in the reverse order due to reasons of water proofing characteristics of the material.
My preference is in the mentioned order ...
by Nura
June 15th, 2012, 9:53 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Honeycombing, how bad is this
Replies: 5
Views: 6460

Re: Honeycombing, how bad is this

Hi parkom, I wasn't at the site, but I am told vibrator was used.


The reasons given by contractor so far, not sure which is correct
Or if any is correct. but just so that others can take this precaution.

1) the oil used on the centering sheet had dried off, as there was a gap
Of about 10 days ...
by Nura
June 13th, 2012, 9:30 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Honeycombing, how bad is this
Replies: 5
Views: 6460

Honeycombing, how bad is this

Attached pics from recent concreting done for Beams using Ultratech RMC.

When the contractor pulled out the side shuttering boards, you can see the results.

How bad is this, can this be fixed/rectified. What is the best solution.

Thanks,
Nura
by Nura
May 5th, 2012, 11:46 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Need Plumbing contractor & Bill verifier, Sarjapur road
Replies: 4
Views: 4430

Re: Need Plumbing contractor & Bill verifier, Sarjapur road

Hi Praveen,

Please let me know if you need any more info. I am desperately looking for the pluming contractor and someone to validate my bills.

Nura
by Nura
May 5th, 2012, 11:37 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Current market rate for plastering
Replies: 8
Views: 10694

Re: Current market rate for plastering

My contractor has been taking me for a long ride, but if it helps anyone here to feel better, here are my rates.


Ceiling plastering (lime rendered) 22.50

Internal walls plastering (lime rendered) 21.50

External wall plastering (Sponge finish) 22.50

I am guessing this includes material cost ...
by Nura
April 27th, 2012, 10:13 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Need Plumbing contractor & Bill verifier, Sarjapur road
Replies: 4
Views: 4430

Re: Need Plumbing contractor & Bill verifier, Sarjapur road

Yes, I want contractor bill to be cross-checked.House structure is almost complete so may be
a little late and want to get it checked anyway.

It is Item wise contract.

Regards,
Nura
by Nura
April 27th, 2012, 12:17 am
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Need Plumbing contractor & Bill verifier, Sarjapur road
Replies: 4
Views: 4430

Need Plumbing contractor & Bill verifier, Sarjapur road

Please suggest a plumbing contractor and Bill verifier for house under construction Near Sarjapur road.
-Nura

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