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ELEMENTS OF CONSTRUCTION


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floor finishes

We talk about the various kinds of floor finishes and how to choose from them.

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walls

Learn about walls and how they are constructed.

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windows

What are the various types of windows? Which one should you select?

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doors

We discuss the various kinds of doors

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bathrooms

Our page on bathroom fixtures and fittings.

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insulation

Why is insulation important? How does one calculate how much insulation is required?
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