Afraid of Earthquakes? Here're things to remember before you build your house.

Afraid of Earthquakes? Here're things to remember before you build your house.

Every day around 55 earthquakes hit the globe as per the information by National Earthquake Information Center. However, significant earthquakes do not happen too often. Therefore, building your house earthquake-resistant is nowadays a need as the number of earthquakes has increased every year. When making an earthquake-proof house, keeping a few things in mind is essential. 

Things to remember before building an earthquake-resistant house

Foundation Moisture

The house owner should keep in mind that the condition of the foundation moisture should remain constant. Foundation is the house's base, and if the base is weak, the whole house will not be very safe during earthquakes or other natural calamities. The house owner should never let the roof gutter be choked and should keep the facility from draining rainwater. If the rainwater reaches the base, the moisture of the foundation may differ, and there is a chance that the base will become weaker over time. 

URM or Unreinforced Masonry Building

URM or Unreinforced Masonry Buildings are types of buildings where the non-load bearing walls, load-bearing walls, and other structures made of bricks, adobe, and cinder blocks are not braced by rebar or other reinforcing materials. Unreinforced buildings are more prone to collapse during an earthquake. Rebars or Steel Reinforced Bars can be an excellent option for reinforcing your house walls, and rebars going through thermomechanical treatment can be even better. JSW TMT steel is a great choice in this case. JSW TMT steel price varies as per section. Below is the price list for JSW TMT bars-

Sections                 Price per piece (in INR)

6 mm                 277

8 mm                 478

10 mm                 732

12 mm                 1043

20 mm                 2899

Bracing cripple walls with plywood

Under the first floor of a house, a crawl space is enclosed by a series of short stud walls made of wood, called Cripple Walls. The cripple walls play a role in bearing the load of the house. The walls also act as shock absorbers and can prevent the house from collapsing during any severe earthquake. For a better resistance against the shock of an earthquake, the cripple walls should be braced with plywood. Plywood sheathing offers an increased resistance against the side-to-side or lateral forces of earthquakes and reduces the risk of collapse. 

Using good quality rods while making house

Building an earthquake-proof house starts by using suitable quality building materials. Rods are essential in building pukka houses. Here are some properties of rods that you should consider before choosing one for building your dream house-

1. The rods should be corrosion-resistant. 

2. High flexibility and ductility.

3. High strength.

4. Fire resistant. 

5. Reasonable price.

When you buy a rod from a reputable source, you can trust it. JSW TMT bars are indeed the best choice for you. JSW rod price is also reasonable, and they are strong, flexible, and corrosion-resistant.