Arakillam Topic
Durability
Chapters from the Arakillam Kerala housebuilding guide that touch on durability.
Related chapters
Chapter 12
In Concrete We Trust
Why the real lifespan of a house in Kerala is determined less by drawings and more by concrete quality, curing discipline, and on-site honesty.
Chapter 13
Steel Is the Weakest Link
Why reinforced concrete was never truly permanent—and how corrosion-resistant steel quietly determines the real lifespan of buildings in Kerala.
Chapter 16
Termites: Cancer to Buildings
Why termites are not a pest problem but a building disease—and how Kerala’s climate turns small execution mistakes into irreversible damage.
Chapter 17
No Fooling Around with Footings
Why soil testing, footing design, execution discipline, curing, and waterproofing decisions together determine the true lifespan of a residential building.
Chapter 18
Plinth Violations: How pipes Destroy RCC Foundations
How casual penetrations, poor coordination, and site-level shortcuts at plinth stage silently compromise RCC foundations, floor systems, and long-term durability.