Reader's question:
"I want to build an operable skylight in the roof. The dimensions of the opening are 80X100cm. Can I build the skylight with glassblocks?"
Our answer:
No, you can not build an operable skylight with glass blocks. The skylights are constantly exposed to weather and rain and therefore, they are complex constructions that guarantee water tightness.
The best and more affordable solution is to opt for a typical skylight in standard dimensions. In the market you can find a great variety of such products (awing, casement, sliding, etc).
Normally they are double glazed and they have shading system, like louvers.
Reader's question:
The floor of the bathroom is covered with ceramic tiles that are slippery. Yet, I don't want neither to remove the tiles nor install another layer of tiles above. I am thinking of installing linoleum. What do you think about this option?
Reader's question
"My house has textured beige tile floor. We want to extend our house and form a new spacious lounge. What kind of tiles can be installed in the new area? It's hard to find the old tiles. Our house has a modern look. Thank you in advance"
Reader's question
"I want to replace the wooden floor in my house. I would like your opinion about cypress. Many thanks in advance".
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Reader's question:
"I have a two-storey house and I want to divide it, into two seperate appartments. But what can I do with the empty space under the stairs. II am not planning to pull down the stairs"
Reader's question:
"For the external surfaces of the building, which is the best admixture for the final layer of the plaster? Marble dust or sand?"
Our answer:
Plastering, usually takes places in three layers. The mixture of the final layer contains either:
- sand and gray cement or
- marble dust and white cement.
The advantage of the marble dust is that the final surface becomes smooth, white and ready to be painted. However, they might appear on the surface several "damages" due to either harmful addmixture in the marble dust (the dust was not clear) or due to the grain size of the marble dust. The grains must be neither too large nor too small.
On the other hand, the sand should come, if possible, from rivers. In case that comes form the sea, then it should be meticulously cleaned from salt and other admixtures. If it is not cleaned, then several damages, cracks, stains should be expected to appear on the surface.
Finally, the cost should be considered. In some areas, marble dust plus white cement are an explensive solution. In other areas, the cost of tranfering the sand is higher and thus it is preferable to use marble dust.
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