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Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Mosaico by Nitco

‘Mosaico’ by Nitco is an art of creating designs with small pieces of various materials like ceramic and vitrified tiles, stones, marble or any other material. Using the product, beautiful mosaic masterpieces can be created. NITCO offers large variety of Mosaico ranging from Mosaico tiles, wall cladding, carpets and medallions. It specializes in crafting Inlay products which needs advance technical knowhow for its production. Through its various Mosaico offerings, Nitco helps one to add that 'special spice' to the space - be it a residence or an elite hospitality project or any other commercial project. The product help designing dream spaces with personalized signature touch using Mosaico. One can visit any of Nitco's Design Studios, i.e. Le Studio or call their Design Consultant to explore all the Mosaico options. Their professionally trained staff will help to choose or create Mosaico to match all the interior needs.

uPVC doors and windows play a great role in developing the interior designing

The right kind of doors & windows can make a lot of difference in the way your interior looks. It can, in fact complement the interior design and can also make your home look spacious and elegant. ENCRAFT offer a seemingly endless number of specifications that you can try; it includes tilt and turn windows, bay or bow windows, residential doors, French windows, composite doors, patio doors. However, as far as windows are concerned, whatever the final design you choose, you should try to get double glazed UPVC windows. Not only will they look very beautiful but they will also improve the thermal insulation of your home unlike any other windows. You can easily choose a stylish frame or opt for something simple and functional as per the home décor. EnCraft profiles are available in various colors which match your interiors.

In long term, uPVC windows and doors are a cost-saving solution. As these are almost maintenance free, Energy efficient, termite proof , better insulation of sound and dust, give wider sightlines, uPVC Door and Windows Profile systems are also non conductor of heat  with highly efficient sealing system which saves around 30% Energy cost. UPVC is highly durable and are easy to maintain. You can get them in different styles and easily get the one that complements the aesthetic beauty of your home. One can get these doors and windows frame in different colors also and match them with their interior. When you choose the UPVC frames it helps you to keep your home insulated and help in bringing down the energy bills. They enjoy a good life and can be cleaned easily. You don't have to worry about regular paint jobs as the frames don't fade. The UPVC door frames are weather resistant and do not allow rain water to enter your home also thus keeping your house clean.

EN CRAFT's precision engineered UPVC door and window systems offers a lifetime of style, strength and security in a range of customized contemporary designs. En Craft profiles are designed to match Indian tropical conditions and are extruded and tested, conforming to the most stringent benchmark. EnCraft profiles are lead free and are approved in green building concept; also we are the member of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

EN CRAFT uPVC Door and Window profiles are specially designed and developed as per Indian Tropical conditions. UPVC doors and windows fabricated with EN CRAFT profiles have welded joints and superior seals which are highly effective in blocking noise. When used in conjunction with appropriate glazing, it results in an impermeable barrier that will shut out all ambient sounds, even that of low flying aircrafts, allowing you to decide what you want to listen to.

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Beyond Brick and Mortar

Building a house is an intelligent and a complex process and home buying traditionally has been an important factor in one’s life. Very rarely there is thought given on what actually happened behind the construction façade to make a dream home into reality The construction phase of the home-building process is when all your dreams and plans come to realization. It is the easiest, most gratifying and most enjoyable part of the process. The methods and materials used to build a home vary from region to region, but the following are the eight basic steps must be completed for most newly built homes:
Site Cleaning: After a developer purchases land the site needs to be cleaned. The site cleaning may include removing of trees and leveling the surface, placing stakes to mark where the house will be situated on the lot and hooking up temporary electricity service. 
Excavation and the foundation of the structure: After site cleaning the land is dug to create a strong foundation, setting and pouring the foundation, installing plumbing pipes, pouring the concrete floor of the home, digging trenches for utility lines, waterproofing the basement walls and grading. A developer must ensure that his building has a strong foundation in order to sustain earthquakes, storms and so on.
Framing: This is when the structure is rising above the ground level that includes installing steel beams, erecting a wood structure and installing windows and exterior doors. During framing stage of construction, Column, beam, slab, staircase and walls are constructed. This may be execute with steel, concrete, wood etc. majority cost of your structure may consumed here only. Foundation and framing take approximately 60 to 65 % cost of your entire house.
Roofing and Exterior Work: Roofing and exterior work, which may include applying roofing materials and installing siding, an outdoor deck, rain gutters and a garage door etc.
Mechanicals Electrical and Plumbing work: This step may include installing plumbing, electrical and heating/cooling systems, pre-wiring the home for a security system, running wiring for telephones, cable television and an intercom and placing pipes for a central vacuum.
Interior finish work: This includes installing insulation, installing and finishing drywall, painting and staining, and installing cabinets, countertops, hard surface floor coverings, baseboards and built-in appliances.
Trim: It include hanging interior doors, attaching window trims, installing fireplaces and mantles, setting plumbing fixtures, installing light switches and electrical outlets, hanging electrical fixtures, setting heating registers, thermostats and heating/cooling unit and installing faceplates for the central vacuum, intercom, cable television and telephone outlets.
Final work: Includes installing carpet padding and carpets, cleaning the exterior and interior of the home, finishing the driveway and landscaping and completing any miscellaneous fix-up work on the entire home.
Get involved in your home building from the beginning and take an active interest in the pricing of materials and accessories/fittings offered to you. Home buying does not end by signing a mere contract but one must closely monitor the various stages of construction. A buyer must approach a developer and ask questions in case of discrepancies since many aspects of your home, such as structure and foundation, will be unchangeable after a certain point.