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A gambrel roof is a type of roof that has two sides, each with two distinct slopes. The lower slope is steeper than the upper slope, and the two slopes are separated by a ridge. The lower slope often has…

Imagine that you painted the outside of your house a few years ago. At first, the paint looked great and gave your house a fresh, new look. But over time, you noticed that the paint started to fade and looked…

Flat roofs and pitched roofs are two common types of roofs used in construction. They have different characteristics and advantages, and their suitability depends on various factors such as climate, building design, and the intended use of the roof. In…

A roofing square is a unit of measurement used in the roofing industry to describe the area of a roof. One roofing square is equal to 100 square feet (10 feet by 10 feet) of roof area. It is used…

A hipped roof is a type of roof design that slopes downwards from all sides of the structure, with the ends of the roof meeting at the ridge line.  Unlike a gable roof, which has two sloping sides that meet…

A floating column is a vertical column that does not have a direct connection to the foundation below it, but instead, it is supported by a beam.  These columns are used in multistory buildings where changes in floor levels or…

RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) band in brickwork is a horizontal layer of reinforced concrete that is laid on top of the walls of a building to strengthen them and distribute the load evenly. It is usually placed at the plinth…