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LAND BUYING CHECKLIST
Chapter 1 - Part 01

വാങ്ങിക്കാനുദ്ദേശിക്കുന്ന വസ്തുവിനെക്കുറിച്ചും അത് സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്ന പ്രദേശത്തെക്കുറിച്ചും സമഗ്രമായ ഗവേഷണം നടത്തുക.

ഏതെങ്കിലും വസ്തു വാങ്ങിക്കുന്നതിനു മുമ്പ്, വസ്തുവിനെക്കുറിച്ചും അത് സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്ന പ്രദേശത്തെക്കുറിച്ചും സമഗ്രമായ ഗവേഷണം നടത്തേണ്ടത് അത്യാവശ്യമാണ്. ആ പ്രദേശം, അതിന്റെ പ്രശസ്തി, അതിന്റെ ചരിത്രം എന്നിവയെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവരങ്ങൾ ശേഖരിക്കുക എന്നതാണ് ആദ്യപടി.

ഈ വിവരങ്ങൾ ശേഖരിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ഏറ്റവും നല്ല മാർഗം നാട്ടുകാരോട് സംസാരിക്കുകയും ഓൺലൈനിൽ ഗവേഷണം നടത്തുകയും ചെയ്യുക എന്നതാണ്. 

 ഗൂഗിൾ മാപ്‌സ്, സ്ട്രീറ്റ് വ്യൂ, പ്രാദേശിക ഗവൺമെന്റ് വെബ്‌സൈറ്റുകൾ എന്നിവ പോലുള്ള ഓൺലൈൻ ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ സ്ഥലത്തെയും ചുറ്റുപാടുകളെയും കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിലപ്പെട്ട വിവരങ്ങൾ നൽകാൻ കഴിയും.

അയൽപക്കത്തിന്റെ സാമൂഹിക സ്വഭാവങ്ങൾ, കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങളുടെ നിരക്ക്, സ്‌കൂളുകൾ എന്നിവയും ഗവേഷണം ചെയ്യണം. അയൽപക്കത്തെ സാമൂഹിക സ്വഭാവങ്ങൾ അറിയുന്നതിലൂടെ അവിടെ താമസിക്കുന്ന ആളുകളെയും അവരുടെ താൽപ്പര്യങ്ങളെയും കുറിച്ച് മനസ്സിലാക്കാൻ കഴിയും.

 കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങളുടെ നിരക്ക് മനസ്സിലാക്കുന്നത് പ്രദേശത്തിന്റെ സുരക്ഷ വിലയിരുത്താൻ സഹായിക്കും, അതേസമയം സ്കൂളുകളുടെ ഗുണനിലവാരം അറിയുന്നത് കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്ക് പ്രദേശത്തിന്റെ മൂല്യം മനസ്സിലാക്കാൻ സഹായിക്കും.

Research the property and the locality. (Eng. - Part 01-01) | Askin's Home Builder Course

LAND BUYING CHECKLIST
Chapter 1 - Part 01

Conduct thorough research about the property and the area where it is located.

Before investing in any property, it is essential to conduct thorough research about the property and the area where it is located. The first step is to gather information about the locality, its reputation, and its history. 

The best way to gather this information is to speak to the locals and research online.

Online resources such as Google Maps, Street View, and local government websites can provide valuable information about the property and its surroundings.

One should also research the neighborhood's demographics, crime rate, and schools. Knowing the neighborhood's demographics can give a sense of the kind of people living there and their interests.

Understanding the crime rate can help assess the safety of the area, while knowing the quality of schools can help understand the area's value for families.

Steps in building your House in Kerala

 

1. Planning: Determine the size, design, and location of your house. You may also need to obtain necessary permits and approvals from local authorities.

   
   
   

2. Budgeting: Establish a budget for construction materials, labor, and any other expenses associated with building a house.

   
   
   

3. Hiring Contractors: Hire experienced and trustworthy contractors to build your house. You may need to interview and compare quotes from several contractors to find the best one for the job.

   
   
   

4. Preparing the Site: The contractor will need to clear the site, level the ground, and prepare the foundation.

   
   
   

5. Building the Structure: The contractor will then build the walls, roof, and other structural elements of the house.

   
   
   

6. Finishing Work: Once the structure is complete, the contractor will install windows, doors, flooring, and other finishing touches.

   
   
   

7. Inspections: Your local building inspector will likely inspect the house at various stages of construction to ensure it meets local building codes and safety standards.

   
   
   

8. Moving In: Once all inspections are complete and any necessary repairs are made, you can move into your new house in Kerala!

   

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Quartz Slab ('Vellaramkallu') for Flooring

Quartz stones are generally called as 'Vellaramkallu' in Kerala. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs Scale; which makes it scratch resistant even against steel knives or forks which are only 5 on the Mohs Scale. Quartz Slabs are made by heavy duty compression of powdered quartz stones mixed with synthetic adhesives- a technology developed and patented by Italian Stone Processing Equipment Manufacturing Giant- 'Breton'.

Breton, a privately held company of Treviso Italy, is the dominant supplier of equipment for making engineered stone. A mixture of 93% quartz and 7% polyester resin is pressed into slabs (or larger blocks) using Breton's "vibrocompression vacuum process". Although Breton was the original manufacturer of slab moulding equipment, there are now several other companies producing similar machinery. The Chinese company Keda Stone Machinery being one of the largest.

Quartz Slabs can be used as a Flooring material that is resistant to mild acids or stains. The price is about Rs.600 per squarefeet.Apart from Italian Quartz slabs, Slightly inexpensive varieties of Chinese Quartz Slabs are also available in the Kerala market. Highly Stain-resistant, Scratch-resistant and Natural Stark white flooring slabs- This is what Quartz Slabs are.

Composition- Quartz is the major filler, although other material like coloured glass, shells, metals, or mirrors might be added. A typical material will consist of 93% quartz by weight and 7% resin. Different types of resins are used by different manufacturers. Epoxy and polyester resin are the most common types. Chemicals such as UV absorbers and stabilizers are added. To aid curing, peroxide is added.

The material is produced in either 12 mm, 20 mm or 30 mm thicknesses. The most common slab format is 3040 mm x 1440 mm, but other sizes like 3040 mm x 1650 mm are produced according to market demand.
In Kerala, Quartz Slabs are imported by - 'Granite International' in Kochi. It has passed the US NSF-51 Standard Certification for Food Protection and Sanitary Requirement which makes it safe for use as Kitchen Counters or in Food Industries.

Showcase Design in Living Rooms

A showcase, by definition, is a glassed-in cabinet or display case for displaying delicate or valuable articles such as objects of art, trophies or memorabilia. In Kerala House Design, built-in showcases are often provided in the living room.

Following are the benefits of having a showcase-
1. An aesthetic showcase design will make an instant impression on guests giving an extra edge over the room decor.
2. Mementoes, awards, family heirlooms, curios and other memorabilia can be displayed on the showcases.
3. They are also ideal as bookshelves.

4. Antique showpieces, dinner sets, crockery etc. can also be kept in the showcase units.
5. They can also serve to protect the showpieces from dust and breakage.
6. An antique wooden showcase design is a catchy showpiece in itself.

7. There are also those that can accommodate television screens or home theatre systems as well.
8. Closed drawers and cabinets can be used to store stuffs away from the sight.

 

Showcase Design Types
Depending on the aesthetics of your living room, you can opt for the type of showcase display unit to be put up.

Wooden Units
Most classic type of showcase design can be opted for when you want to give the antique rich look to your display unit.
There are many variants available to suit your preference and budget.

Some of the wood types are - teak, mahogany, rosewood etc.
The look of the wood can be modified by using different colors.
The texture and granularity of the wood is also different
They are typically open showcase type, preferred to be made without doors.

Metal Units
Metal showcases typically possess metal shelving framework with glass doors for an enhanced display.
Durability is another important feature.
The glossy steely finish enhances the look of the unit.

Ferrocement Units
Ferrocement units are economical and easy to build during construction. Typically, a steel mesh is kept in place and wrapped with a layer of concrete 3-5 cms thick. Veneer, metallic or paint finishes can be providedto improve the aesthetics of ferrocement showcases.

Open Display Units
They are semi-sized units which are left uncovered with doors.
They are also ideal for showpieces, cases or small potted plants.

With the perfect choice of the showcase design, you can make the best impression on the living room decor adding to the elegance and comfort along with functionality.