Do you ever consider using lightweight materials for your home?. Today lightweight construction material is very easy to find on the market. Lightweight materials can be materials such as steel manufacturing (H-beam or the IWF for example) for the structure, lightweight concrete wall coverings, floor plates and beams, lightweight steel roof truss, a metal roof cover is relatively lighter than ceramic tile, and so forth. Materials: natural light is also easy to obtain, such as bamboo for structural and wall coverings.

Type of material greatly affect the structure or appearance of the building. In terms of structure, the weight load of material will affect the structure, which in turn also affects the size of the structure components such as foundations, columns and beams. Meanwhile, in terms of appearance, the type and weight of the material also affects the image / impression of the building caused.

The use of lightweight materials is an attractive alternative of conventional materials, because even though prices generally have a relatively expensive unit (especially lightweight materials manufacturer), but has the advantages including:

1. if converted to the savings obtained structure for light weight materials, it could be the use of these materials will reduce the overall cost.

2. light manufacturing materials typically have a relatively good precision and the assembly was much easier and faster thus saving labor costs.

3. some light materials, especially manufactured to create a modern and unique image of the building, if applied properly and appropriately.

Associated with the increasing number of lightweight material supply from different manufacturers, so you need to be more careful in your selection.

Here are some tips on choosing lightweight materials:

1. when deciding to use lightweight materials, ensure the application in accordance with the architectural style of your house, because the use of these materials affect the overall appearance

2. For lighter materials, manufacturing output Select a product manufacturer that has long engaged in related fields, and have experience producing similar goods with good quality

3. natural light materials, select the specification in accordance with the purpose of its application. For example bamboo for the pole structure, choose a strong bamboo urged betung relatively high, but to select bamboo lear usuk flexible and lightweight.

4. Note the correct installation techniques (for a standard material for manufacture of factory installation), because of technical errors can result in installation of this material loss due to natural events such as rain, wind and others in relation to the lighter weight.

5. Ask the warranty from the manufacturer of the material, especially for new types of material quality and durability are yet to be tested by time.

6. Choose a contractor or sub-contractors who have experience applying these materials, because not all contractors have to use it.



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