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Complete Guide to Building Materials in India

Practical insights and expert guidance to help you choose the right construction equipment

Plain-English guides to the materials an Indian building is actually made of: cement, steel, blocks, sand and aggregate. What each type is for, how to read the markings on a bag or bundle, and what to check before you pay.

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Best Cement in India: How to Choose the Type, Grade and Brand

If you are standing at a counter choosing between two cement brands for a roof slab, the brand name is not what decides how strong that slab turns out. The type and…

· 11 min read· Parinita Kedia
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Overview

AAC Blocks: Sizes, Weight, Density and Where to Use Them

Almost every AAC block sold in India has the same face: 600 mm long and 200 mm tall,…

· 10 min read· Saurav Agarwal
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Best TMT Bar in India: Grades, Brands and How to Choose

Pick the grade first and the brand second. For most houses going up in India today that means…

· 9 min read· Parinita Kedia
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How to Calculate Building Materials: Cement, Sand, Aggregate and Steel

One cubic metre of M20 concrete takes roughly 8 bags of cement, 0.42 cubic metres of sand and…

· 3 min read· Saurav Agarwal
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GST on Building Materials in India: Rates and HSN Codes

Cement is taxed at 18 per cent. Sand is 5. Bricks sit at 12 per cent, or 6…

· 12 min read· Parinita Kedia
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Concrete Admixture Types in India: Uses, Dosage and Price per Litre

A concrete admixture is a chemical added to concrete while it is being mixed, to change how the…

· 7 min read· Avi Saraf
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Cover Block Size in India: Slab, Beam, Column and Footing

Indian drawings call for concrete cover of anywhere between 20 mm and 75 mm, and the cover block…

· 9 min read· Saurav Agarwal
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Cement Price in India: What Sets the Per-Bag Rate

Six things set the price of a 50 kg cement bag in India, and the brand printed on…

· 11 min read· Parinita Kedia
Types

Curing Compound for Concrete: Types, Coverage per Litre and How to Apply It

One litre of curing compound covers roughly 3.5 to 5 square metres (about 38 to 54 sq ft)…

· 12 min read· Saurav Agarwal
Overview

GGBS in Concrete: Full Form, IS Code and Replacement Limit

GGBS is ground granulated blast furnace slag: the glassy material that forms alongside molten iron in a blast…

· 13 min read· Parinita Kedia
Overview

Cement Bag Weight in India: 50 kg, 25 kg, Tolerance, Volume and Size

A standard bag of cement in India holds 50 kg of cement, and the Indian Standards also allow…

· 10 min read· Saurav Agarwal
Comparison

Shotcrete: Process, Dry vs Wet Mix, Rebound and Uses

Spray concrete at a rock face or a tunnel roof and, if the mix and the speed are…

· 11 min read· Parinita Kedia
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Waterproofing Chemicals: Which Type for Terrace, Bathroom, Basement and Water Tank

Choosing waterproofing chemicals comes down to where the water is attacking, not to a brand. A terrace needs…

· 13 min read· Saurav Agarwal
Comparison

AAC Blocks vs Red Bricks: Strength, Weight, Cost and Which to Choose

If the wall sits on an RCC frame above the plinth, an AAC block usually beats a red…

· 11 min read· Parinita Kedia
Types

Types of Construction Chemicals: What Each Does and Where It Goes on Site

The types of construction chemicals sold in India come down to eleven families, and the easiest way to…

· 11 min read· Saurav Agarwal
Comparison

RMC vs Site Mix Concrete: Quality, Cost Drivers and When Each Wins

If your pour is a slab, a column run or a raft of M20 or stronger concrete, and…

· 11 min read· Parinita Kedia
Comparison

Fly Ash Bricks vs Red Bricks: Strength, Water Absorption, Size, Weight and Which to Use

When you choose between fly ash bricks and red bricks for a house wall, the strength class on…

· 12 min read· Saurav Agarwal

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