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by ardesarchitects
August 9th, 2023, 1:21 pm
Forum: Interiors
Topic: Modular Kitchen & Interior
Replies: 2
Views: 2424

Re: Modular Kitchen & Interior

Hello Esteemed Members and Experts, I am constructing a house and it is currently in the plastering stage. I would like to seek your expert advice on the following points: 1. Which are the some of best-branded tiles with respect to design and quality and easily available in Bangalore; 2. A few repu...
by ardesarchitects
August 1st, 2023, 6:41 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: undulation on new wall
Replies: 6
Views: 4156

Re: undulation on new wall

Hi Anushk If you are observing undulations even after 3 coat putty its mistake from painter & mason. Painters first job is to find out any undulations that he cannot cover in putty and it needs mason plastering rework. If painter won't talk about the same while doing the job it means they both are i...
by ardesarchitects
May 22nd, 2023, 6:57 pm
Forum: Interiors
Topic: Electrical Fittings
Replies: 115
Views: 144546

Re: Electrical Fittings

Hi, If you are looking for legrand switches i have a vendor who is a trader of different electrical items, if we send him the Boq he will send the best price possible and he supply the same. They will take back any excess items in unpacked condition. Off late i got a better deal for one of my client...
by ardesarchitects
May 9th, 2023, 7:15 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Labour cost for the common work and general guidelines.
Replies: 3
Views: 2704

Re: Labour cost for the common work and general guidelines.

Can someone help? Specially, I am looking at 1. Tiles related charges. He is charging me 160 rs per sq ft. Here, the tiles cost is 60 rs. So, is 100 rs/sq ft a very high labour charge? We need keep in mind, in some places, there is no need to remove the existing tiles. And in some places like terra...
by ardesarchitects
May 2nd, 2023, 9:56 pm
Forum: Interiors
Topic: Surface Wiring / Casing Capping wiring for Home
Replies: 2
Views: 2577

Re: Surface Wiring / Casing Capping wiring for Home

Hi sree24 Using casing capping wiring is not an issue of short circuit or safety. Casing need to be planned upfront before you start building walls as they look projected out and aesthetically disturbing. You can explore better casing options available in market. For special casing finishing you nee...
by ardesarchitects
April 24th, 2023, 2:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bescom provided transformer at site
Replies: 3
Views: 4608

Re: Bescom provided transformer at site

Hi Ganesh Why are you installing transformer in your site ? did your building exceed 500sqmt of construction ? If second one is your case there is not option other than going for transformer with in your site and that to open to sky. unless its open to sky you need to go for dry transformer that is ...
by ardesarchitects
April 3rd, 2023, 1:47 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Looking for workman to do Epoxy Grouting for my Tiles
Replies: 4
Views: 2077

Re: Looking for workman to do Epoxy Grouting for my Tiles

Hi satish, Are these newly laid tiles ? if yes then the same tile layer will do the epoxy in labour rates only. If they are old then you need to remove the existing cement grout and make space for epoxy grout. Epoxy grout cannot be used for paper join tiles. Regards, Ar.Praveen.N Ardes Architects an...
by ardesarchitects
March 31st, 2023, 7:28 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Total labor cost including Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring and Painting
Replies: 2
Views: 1825

Re: Total labor cost including Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring and Painting

Friends, What is total labor cost including Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring and Painting. Hi, savigk You wont get any contractor or single person who takes care of total structure (Mason), services (electrical, plumbing) & Finishes (flooring, painting ) . Its not possible to estimate the same. Servi...
by ardesarchitects
January 24th, 2023, 10:29 pm
Forum: Solar and wind power
Topic: Effective Rainwater Filter – For rooftop rainwater harvesting – Very low-cost, do-it-yourself filters
Replies: 181
Views: 672476

Re: Effective Rainwater Filter – For rooftop rainwater harvesting – Very low-cost, do-it-yourself filters

Hi SAMPATH S Its a great initiative taken by you to educate the members about DIY rainwater filter and storage management. Very interesting topic "Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting & Storage Integrated Management System" you named . Looking forward for it and i am sure it will be easier to make a referen...
by ardesarchitects
January 24th, 2023, 10:03 pm
Forum: Civil Construction
Topic: Home renovation service recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 2980

Re: Home renovation service recommendations?

Hi Blr78, I think you are doing the same mistake of not taking up the design and then constructing your dream home. Quality is not just about materials used but the way they are used. You need to look for good workmanship and details while changing the floor tiles and sanitary. My personal recommend...

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