High Rise Plant
November 11th, 2009 WalterHigh Rise Plant
Upvc Window Systems for High Rise Buildings & Extreme Weather Conditions
A new range of monsoon proof and wind resistant windows for high rise buildings and extreme weather conditions have become very popular. Designed for the lifestyle conscious people, these world class UPVC windows and door systems have international looks and provide an exciting array of features for all segments of house dwellers. Owners of farm houses and bungalows will have access to a trendy product that comes in a variety of contemporary designs with larger window sizes that provide wider, unrestricted views. House owners on busy streets can take advantage of the triple sealing system to completely obliterate noise and dust. The new system is especially significant for high rise, condominium dwellers as it effectively counters high pressure winds and rains, considerably enhancing the safety and comfort of their houses.
Designed and developed by FBS purely in India, these windows have been precision engineered to counter wind loads upto 3000 Pa (249 Km/h) and to withstand heavy rains. The system has a unique “Hurricane Bar” to resist heavy winds and a “Rain Track” that drains rain water outside, thereby, effectively preventing it from seeping indoors.
UPVC or Rigid PVC is often used in the building industry as a low-maintenance material. Popular so far in the UK, and in the USA where it is known as vinyl, or vinyl siding, unplasticised polyvinylchloride (abbreviated as uPVC) is available in a variety of colours and finishes and gaining popularity all over the world. It is available in a variety of colours and finishes. The photo effect wood finish of unplasticised polyvinylchloride is used in window frames and window sills as a substitute for painted wood. It is also used as a replacement for older windows which have been installed with a single glazing or while installing double glazing in a new building.
Amongst other features of these UPVC windows & doors are:
- They are structurally strong and durable as they are steel reinforced.
- They are fire resistant and self-extinguishing and do not fade or discolor even in the wake of harsh weather conditions.
- These windows have special sealing from rain, dust and pollution, thus making them resistant to bad weather and corrosion.
- They are highly cost effective as they bring down air conditioning bills and require very low maintenance.
- They not only offer the elegance and aesthetics of wood but also provide flexibility of aluminium. The installation process for these windows require minimal effort.
- A variety of color and design options have made these windows the preferred choice of builders, architects and individuals across world.
Fenesta Building Systems is India’s first ever window solutions provider, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation and service of UPVC window systems. Fenesta has established a strong marketing and service presence in the National Capital Region, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. The extrusion plant in Kota and fabrication units in Bhiwadi, Mumbai and Bangalore are equipped with state-of-the-art machines and tools. The fourth fabrication unit will open shortly in Hyderabad.
How can I start gardening in my small patio garden (10×2 feet)?
I know NOTHING about gardening. I grew up in high rise crowded apartments in crowded and dirty urban areas and was never familiar with plants or gardening. Now, it is the first time I am living in a condo, which has a small patio garden (about 10×2 feet). I am interested to do some gardening (mostly thinking of herbs, tomatoes and alike), but have no clue what to do. I just have cleaned it and pulled out the weeds. Could someone guide me to a website/book such as “gardening for dummies” 
, or give me some hints here what to do next…like do I need to buy soil? how much, where, what type and so on….Thanks a lot folks!
Welcome to gardening!! It’s such fun and totally addictive. While there are literally millions of books out there on gardening, in my opinion the web is an even better resource for getting started.
The easiest way to start is to learn a bit about the various basics…for instance, the most important things to consider when starting your first garden are: light, soil, air/pollution, desired effect. You said you have a small patio area–is it enclosed/walled? If so, this will affect air circulation and could mean less light gets to the plants. In order to determine if your little patch of land is “full sun”, “partial sun” or shade, you should know how many hours of sunlight it gets per day. This is harder to determine in the winter, of course, since in the summer a full sun spot would get at least 6 hours of sun per day. A partial sun spot would get 3-4 hours of sun per day. Another thing to consider is whether the spot gets morning or afternoon sun, if it’s not an all day sunny spot–afternoon sun is much hotter and more intense than morning sun, and can scorch some more delicate plants. If you determine that your garden is actually in the shade, then you will have to grow your herbs and tomatoes in containers elsewhere (like in the house, or window boxes) since they require full sun.
Next up is your “Zone”. This is really easy to determine, just google “garden zone lookup” and you will find a bunch of maps that tell you all sorts of info like your Zone number (numbers 1-10 basically, with 10 being the hottest tropical zones and 1 being, like, the Arctic); the maps also give a general temperature range for your zone, and often tell you the dates of the first and last frosts–important when thinking of growing annuals like tomatoes and most herbs.
Now on to soil; there are very inexpensive little soil test kits that will tell you the pH of your existing soil. They’re about $5-$10 usually, and will help you understand whether you need to “amend” the soil with any extra nutrients or elements to change the pH for optimal plant growth. Most plants prefer a fairly neutral soil with a pH around 6.5 to 7. Do a little reading on this subject, as well, to fully understand what I’m talking about. It does make a difference! If you wish to add soil because your pH is screwy and you don’t want to mess around with lime or whatever amendments, then make sure to use garden soil, not potting soil. This is available very cheaply at places like Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc., as well as Wal Marts with a garden center, and of course, garden stores.
Another thing to think about as you plan out your first garden is how much time you have to spend on the project. If you want to grow tomatoes, for instance, and have good conditions for them, pay attention to the type of plants you buy–indeterminate tomato plants will grow very tall/large, and will need some light pruning as well as support (tomato cage) to grow properly. Determinate tomatoes are a much better choice for limited space like you have–you would probably have the best luck with a “patio tomato” bush since they are small, don’t need cages, and are very very easy to grow! As for herbs, most of them are very easy to care for, depending on your zone. They basically all just need a lot of sun, and good drainage (they don’t like “wet feet”, or sitting in water). One note of caution about herbs: mint is a perennial herb which is well known to be very invasive, and will take over the world if you plant it in the ground! It’s best kept in a container for that reason. It took me 4 years to get rid of a patch of mint planted by the former owner of my house! LOL
I could go on and on and on, obviously, but I hope this is a good start for you!!
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