There are so many reasons why you could possibly consider buying land to build your home. With soaring property prices, one of the reasons to build is to attain your dream home on a budget. Regardless of your motivation, there are some key mistakes to avoid when buying land. Here we have compiled a beginners […]
Any form of real estate constitutes a massive investment, and building is no exception. As such when you are building your dream home, your choice of builder is a crucial decision. Here is everything you need to know about choosing a builder. In addition, we disclose some of the top actions when determining the right […]
Besides the ever increasing prices of real estate, you also have to deal with escalating costs of building materials. This often makes the cost of building or renovating beyond the means of many. As a countermeasure, most people tend to opt for traditional building materials to lower building costs. As such people are forced to […]
One of the most impressive advancements in modern architecture is modular homes. These types of homes do not need to be built on site. Although assembled on site, the actual design and construction of modular homes take place elsewhere. In addition, modular homes also offer several advantages to over site-built homes. Concept To start with, […]
To start with it is important to note that house plans are also referred to as blueprints or architectural drawings. House plans depict how your home, or property will look after it has been built. However, floor plans can be quite confusing for the inexperienced. As such we have compiled this guide on understanding house […]
Roofing There are different types of roofing styles that are popular in southern Africa today. There is really no particular roof that is stipulated by the authorities so one just weighs the pros and cons to make a choice. It is important to choose wisely because the roof affects the image of the entire structure. […]
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Windows Windows installation depends on one’s financial muscle. There are a variety of choices when it comes to the type of windows one wants for their building. There five major types of window frames that are used : Aluminium Steel Fiber glass Vinyl Wooden window frames Aluminium window frames Aluminium windows and doors contribute […]
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Prioritizing Construction Works After the walls have been raised and there is a general idea of the building. But that is when the real work begins. How to choose what to work on next. it is always imperative to make a list of important works. Roof Windows Doors Plumbing Electrification Plastering Ceiling Floor Wall fence […]
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Not all roofs have to be the same. To start with, there are several traditional roofing options to pick from. However, it might also be worthwhile to consider an alternative roofing material. Many lesser-known options can outlast conventional materials, and some can even lower your electricity bill! Here we have compiled 5 roofing alternatives to […]
BUILDING BLOCKS The Zambian market is flooded with Block making factories a first timer would be spoiled for choice. Concrete blocks are the most popular masonry units in Urban Zambia today and Burnt bricks in rural Zambia. The hollow concrete blocks have a void area larger than twenty five percent. They come in different shapes […]
by Mubanga Sampa