Home construction
or renovation is a task that requires knowledge, research, and a large
investment. So, we need to plan before starting the home construction or renovations.
There
are many factors that come into play when to start building your house. Here are
some factors to consider when building a house:
Step 1: Check the Rates of the materials
Pricing fluctuates due to weather conditions, Govt Orders, etc.
Keep track and stock of Materials prices are low or high
The
quality of each material and its availability change throughout the year.
Weather, construction activities, government orders, and permits can
significantly change commodity prices. Keep an eye on such developments and
stock up on items regularly if you are aware of certain short-term price
increases.
Step 2: Check the Labor Availability
Labor availability is low during the festival season and
sewing and reaping of crops
After you finalize the contractor, you need to check if
there are enough masons. They are generally migrants from small towns/villages,
and the following factors should be considered:
Due to low occupancy during the festive season, your
renewal or construction process may be delayed.
Another time, at the time of sowing and harvesting of crops,
the availability of men is less. Many masons come from rural areas to cities
and visit their hometowns at such times.
Step 3: Check the Weather Season - Ideal
Summer – Dries out the moisture
Monsoon – Loss of strength
Post monsoon/winter – Ideal time for construction
Before
starting construction, one should consider the best time for it. India is a
country with a wide range of climatic conditions. High heat during summer and
heavy rainfall during monsoon, extreme temperatures, and climate are given. Here
are some things to consider regarding weather and home construction:
High
heat removes the moisture inside the concrete that is necessary for proper
curing
The
rainy season presents a challenge when performing foundation work due to
waterlogging and may involve additional pumping costs to remove the trapped
water. And many areas are prone to landslides
During
monsoons, the quality of available sand may vary, and proper storage is required
to avoid moisture build-up due to rain. Proper storage of cement is also
required
Direct
contact with rain during concreting can delay the concrete setting process and
cause a loss of strength in the concrete
At
very low temperatures the hydration process is slow and that is why extra
precautions and adjustments are required to achieve the required strength of
the concrete. Keeping all the above points in mind, it can be guessed that the
post-monsoon season and winter season will be more favorable. An environment
for seamless construction operations from placing concrete to curing
How
Rains Affect Quality of Construction?
If
rain precautions are not taken, rain often interrupts or delays the schedule
and/or affects the quality of construction.
Construction
in the monsoon has inherent challenges. During the rainy season, once poured
concrete should be covered immediately so that it is not exposed to direct rain
which damages the coating and increases the water-cement ratio which affects
the strength of the concrete.
Also,
if the concrete operation is stopped suddenly due to heavy rain, it is
difficult to define the construction joints. Poured concrete can be taken only
after the final setting time has been reached.
Curing
of set concrete and the fresh concrete joint where preparation of construction
joint is not possible.
Although
the rainy season/rain actually helps the concrete structure to cure after the
concrete has hardened, the above problems negate the benefits of constructing
houses during that season.
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