Question

Explain the building materials used for walls and roofs in India.

Answer 1

Answer:

Since India is diverse in her natural resources and geographical conditions, a large number of building mateials are obtained from her vegeta- tional and geological sources. These are clay, mud, stones, grasses leaves, bamboo and wood. These materials are used both for the walls and the roofs of the houses.

Climate. Think about the climate zone where you are going to have the house built.

Time. Another important consideration is the time you have planned for the construction work to complete.

Motive. The choice of building materials also depends on your purpose.

Money.

Site.

Concrete.

Preservative Treated Wood.

Clay and Sand.