Lessons for flood

Recent flood in Sangli and Kolhapoor is leading to disastrous outcomes in terms of living things and wealth . We can not challenge the power of mother earth , but we can learn from our mistakes and can take precautionary measures to avoid the possible damages . Here are the basic 5 things in terms of personal property development or purchase to consider to avoid damages in case there is a floor like situation  : 

1: Check the Blue line and Red line If the property you are looking to develop or purchase false within 50 to 100 m from the river or any water body always check the level of Blue line and red line marked by the Irrigation department of Govt. of Maharashtra. You can easily get the maps from irrigation departments website. 

2 . No Construction beyond blue line :   Blue line is the average level of flood within past 25 years . This is a restricted zone . You can not construct or undertake any type of construction beyond blue line . However this space can be used as playground , gardens or seasonal farming . Do not purchase any bungalow plot , flat if the building is beyond blue line. 

3 : Restricted construction between red line and blue line. Red line is the average level of high flood within past 100 years .This is the highest level of water level achieved during high flood . This is a restricted zone of development . If you are planning to purchase a property which false between red line and blue line , the ground floor of the property should be above the level of red line. You should avoid basements in this zone. 

4: Always take a plinth Plinth is a necessary part of any construction .  Always take a plinth level of 1'6" to 2 ' above existing ground level irrespective of any zone . 

5. Always consult an Architect and structural engineer : 

If you are planning to develop a property which is beyond red line, consult as Architect , he or she can help you to survey the water levels and finalize the floor level. Normal footings and generally avoided near river beds , instead of directly dealing with a local civil contractor it is better to hire a structural engineer who can study the existing soil conditions and design a suitable footings and structure above for you. 

Fast Dry wall Construction

In India , Dry wall construction Practice is taking shape ,  though it is limited to internal spaces  , people prefer dry walls because it increases the construction speed and carpet area of the room .

Instead of 6" thick brickwork , which becomes 9" after both side plaster , we can use a 3" dry wall , which can take care of conducting or concealed plumbing also.

These Dry wall are equally fire resistant , sound proof  to conventional brickwork  but lighter in weight .  best part is we can reuse these walls if installed and uninstalled carefully. 

Each panel width is 600 mm , and height varies from 1800mm to 3000mm . We can choose any panel height to reduce the wastage . 

Bottom and Top of the panels are fixed to floor and ceiling with aluminium channels . If to be used for the floor or roof , a regular support @ 600 mm centre to centre is needed. We can use these panels for slopping roofs also with MS framing.  

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due to these advantages these panels are used for Mezzanine floors , on in Prefab structures or for Boundary walls . 

Rates for 2" or 50mm dry wall starts from Rs.135/- per sq.ft.

Rates for 3" or 75mm dry wall starts from Rs.155/- per sq.ft.