Most contractors nowadays are only after their profits so they focus on quantity rather than quality. They build low cost housing and sell it on high prices.
For the buyer or owner of the house, it is necessary to inspect he house before buying it. It is important to know the structure of the house not focus on finishing touch. If you choose a contractor, make sure that the contractor has good reputation and see previous work or project.
Here are some tips on how to build quality houses:
- Make sure that the house has ground beam. A ground beam is the reinforced concrete for supporting walls, joists, etc. The function of the beam is to resists loads and applied loads. It is also protection against earthquakes because it is use to supports columns of the house.
- Use only quality materials such as standard steel. The construction should follow the house specification on the house plan that is duly signed by architect and engineers.
- Granite and tiles should be properly installed. Squeaky floors mean improperly mount or fit.
- Electrical wiring should be properly installed by well-trained electrician with good reputation. Use quality materials such as branded materials to avoid repair work in the future.
- Plumbing system should properly fit. Use quality pipes, drain pipes, vent pipes because plumbing system is complicated and one of the costliest system to repair and install in the house.
- Doors and windows should properly fit. Well-fitting doors and windows are signs of quality construction.
- Use hardiflex and metal furring for ceiling.
- Pay attention also to the roofing of the house such as the thickness should be 0.5 to 0.6 mm branded colored roof for protection from heat and rain.