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Figures 9: First Floor Plan of Paliam Naalukettu

3.2.1 Building Materials

● Cement slabs, granite slabs, mangalore tiles, teak wood, laterite blocks, and

lime plaster.
● Laterite stone is the primary walling material used in nalukettus because it is

soft, porous, and has a low density.

● Plastering and binding materials have both utilised lime derived from

seashells.
● For roofing, Mangalore tiles and timber components were utilised.

● Additionally, single timber pieces were utilised as the roof truss tie beams.

Stones from around the world were used for the exterior flooring, including

ceramic tiles that were imported.

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