Window types according to the material and glazing that are regularly used in the modern construction in Bulgaria

12/18/20

Very often during the cold months it turns out that no matter how hard you try to heat the rooms at home, they are never as warm as you would like. Have you ever wondered what is the reason behind it? The answer probably lies in the fact that the windows are not well sealed. When thinking about the above, another logical question follows - what are the most commonly used window and glazing types in our country and which of them are of the highest quality and efficiency? The answer - in the following lines, presented by the Atlantis Estates team.

Types of plaster used in the construction of a building

12/10/20

The application of different plaster types is a fundamental part of the construction activity in any residential or corporate project. Plasters come in dozens of different types. They are used for functional, practical and aesthetic purposes, which is why their choice is individual, according to the specifics of the project. Today our team will present you the main types of plaster that can be used in the construction of a modern building. Below you will find a description of the plasters according to the placement, composition, purpose of application and the final effect. Because the details matter, and the professionalism of the executor is evident in the ability to distinguish and use properly the available on the market solutions and resources.

What does "the apartment is for sale according to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)"

12/07/20

What does "the apartment is for sale according to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)" or what is often found in the ads "on the cork"* mean? *”on the cork” or as originally “на тапа” in Bulgarian is a term used by the construction industry and real estate market in the country for properties which require finishings; the buyer must choose and pay extra for the fixtures and fittings. When it comes to choosing a property, the first though is always to get a newly built apartment – or the so-called “according to BDS" or “on the cork” *. By using these terms, the ads describe in what form the builder sells the apartment to the new owners. In fact, the abbreviation BDS means Bulgarian Institute for Standardization, but if an inspection is made, it turns out that there is no such official standard in the construction industry, which is also confirmed by the experts from the institute. On the real estate market, an apartment which is under completion "according to BDS" means that the common areas and the facade will be completely ready, which is in line with the changed in 1990 BDS. In the apartments you can choose yourself the doors, the wall covering, the type of flooring, the tiles in the bathroom, etc. The degree of completion in many cases depends on the specific agreement with the contractor.