Guides
Practical buying guides for house builders and contractors, from the counter at Kumar Iron Store.
- Fe500 vs Fe500D vs Fe550D: which TMT grade to buy
Fe500, Fe500D and Fe550D TMT bars compared under IS 1786: yield strength, UTS, elongation, and which grade to use for houses in seismic zone IV areas like Amroha.
- How much steel is needed for a house?
Thumb rules for TMT steel per square foot and per cubic metre of concrete, element by element, with a worked 1000 sq ft house example.
- Best roofing sheet for your home, shop or shed
Colour coated vs GI vs galvalume vs cement and fibre vs polycarbonate roofing sheets compared on heat, noise, life and cost, for builders in north India.
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