https://marafi330.com/en/blog/ Practical building, finishing and renovation guides for Riyadh en Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:02:38 GMT https://marafi330.com/en/blog/villa-construction-stages-riyadh/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/villa-construction-stages-riyadh/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT A practical guide to the stages of building a villa in Riyadh: permits, foundations, structure, blockwork, plaster, finishing and handover, and what to inspect. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/skeleton-vs-turnkey/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/skeleton-vs-turnkey/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Skeleton-only or full turnkey? What each villa construction contract in Riyadh covers, who carries responsibility, and how to choose for your time and budget. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/choosing-licensed-contractor-riyadh/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/choosing-licensed-contractor-riyadh/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT How to vet a building contractor in Riyadh before you sign: Saudi Contractors Authority membership on Muqawil, chamber membership, VAT and a written contract. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/foundation-types-riyadh-soil/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/foundation-types-riyadh-soil/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Isolated, combined, strip or raft foundations: how each works, when engineers use it in Riyadh, why the soil report decides, and what to check before pouring. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/termite-treatment-before-foundations/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/termite-treatment-before-foundations/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Why soil is treated for termites before foundations are poured in Riyadh: when and where it is sprayed, which products to expect, and mistakes that weaken it. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/moisture-barrier-blinding-concrete/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/moisture-barrier-blinding-concrete/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Why a polyethylene sheet goes under the foundations, followed by blinding concrete: what each layer does, how to lay them well and what to check before rebar. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/column-formwork-quality/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/column-formwork-quality/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT How column formwork should be fixed, braced and checked for plumb before and after the pour, plus the common defects Riyadh owners should spot early on site. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/concrete-pouring-curing-hot-weather/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/concrete-pouring-curing-hot-weather/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT How to pour concrete in a Riyadh summer without cracks or lost strength: pour timing, cooling the mix, vibration and finishing, and curing in the first days. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/hollow-block-slab-vs-solid/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/hollow-block-slab-vs-solid/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Hourdi slabs with concrete block or EPS versus solid slabs compared: weight, insulation, spans, services and relative cost, and when each suits a Riyadh villa. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/block-types-saudi/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/block-types-saudi/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Concrete hollow and solid block, insulated block and red clay block compared: where each suits a Riyadh villa, relative cost level, and what to check on site. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/plastering-quality-checklist/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/plastering-quality-checklist/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT A practical checklist for inspecting plaster before paint and tiles: flatness, plumb, corners, hollow spots, cracks and curing, so defects don't show up later. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/exterior-paint-profile-finishes/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/exterior-paint-profile-finishes/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Smooth, textured and stone-effect exterior finishes for Riyadh villas: preparing plaster, the right coat sequence, and finishes that handle sun and dust. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/building-permit-saudi-steps/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/building-permit-saudi-steps/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT A general guide to getting a building permit through Balady: documents, the role of the engineering office and contractor, and what follows once it is issued. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/villa-facade-ideas-riyadh/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/villa-facade-ideas-riyadh/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT Practical villa facade ideas for Riyadh: profile paint, stone cladding, shading, screens and colours that cope with sun and dust, plus details that stay clean. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/floor-tiling-leveling-mistakes/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/floor-tiling-leveling-mistakes/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT The most common floor levelling and tiling mistakes in Riyadh homes: uneven screed, hollow tiles, missing joints and wrong falls, and how to check for them. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/construction-site-supervision-importance/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/construction-site-supervision-importance/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT Why engineering supervision on a Riyadh building site matters, especially for the structure: inspection points before every pour, records, safety, owner checks. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/aluminum-kitchens-guide/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/aluminum-kitchens-guide/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT Aluminium kitchens in Riyadh: why they resist moisture and termites, their drawbacks, how they compare with wood and MDF on relative cost, and care tips. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/underground-water-tank-construction/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/underground-water-tank-construction/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT How to build a concrete underground water tank in Riyadh: location, reinforcement and pour, waterstops, inside and outside waterproofing, and a fill test first. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/old-villa-renovation-riyadh/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/old-villa-renovation-riyadh/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT Renovating an older villa in Riyadh? How to assess the structure, damp and services, decide what to keep or replace, and phase the work so nothing gets redone. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/interior-finishing-checklist/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/interior-finishing-checklist/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT A room-by-room interior finishing checklist for villa and apartment handover in Riyadh: paint, gypsum, tiles, doors, power, plumbing, kitchen and bathrooms. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/staircase-marble-renovation/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/staircase-marble-renovation/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT Marble, porcelain or granite for your stairs? Compare durability, slip resistance, upkeep and relative cost, and learn how to renovate a staircase properly. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/commercial-building-construction-riyadh/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/commercial-building-construction-riyadh/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT A guide to commercial building construction in Riyadh: planning and permits, basements and retaining walls, pour sequencing, site safety and the consultant. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/construction-cost-factors-riyadh/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/construction-cost-factors-riyadh/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT What decides the cost of building a villa in Riyadh? The real cost factors, from soil and design to finishing level, and how to compare contractor quotations. https://marafi330.com/en/blog/boundary-wall-construction/ https://marafi330.com/en/blog/boundary-wall-construction/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT How to build a boundary wall that stays straight and sound: footings, ground beams, columns, blockwork, finishes and gates, and what to check at every stage.