F D architect | dos and donts of construction

Foundations on natural drains of water should be avoided.

No trees nearby
There should be no trees or their roots near the area where foundations are to be provided

Anti termite treatment
Anti termite treatment should essentially be done in a proper and prescribed manner.

Proper Shuttering work
Proper shuttering should be provided on the side walls of foundations to prevent soil caving.

Proper Reinforcement Bar
The reinforcement bars to be provided for seismic strengthening should be properly embedded in the foundation as per directions

important things to remember during construction.

important Brick should be properly soaked in water before use. Similarly stones should be washed before use.

important The base concrete to be provided should be 7.5 cm to 15 cm (3" to 6") more on either side of the foundation design width.

important The base concrete should also be cured and rammed properly before commencement of work either for brick/stone foundation or for foundations in concrete

Reinforcement Cover The steel reinforcement for foundations in concrete should be provided as per design and placed with a proper cover.

construction in plumb The foundations and super structure should be constructed in an absolutely vertical manner.