GRC board and cement board,

There are still many who do not really understand what is the difference between GRC board and cement board. Many people still refer to the cement board as GRC board, even though GRC board is a brand of cement board product that has been patented by PT Bangunperkasa Adhitamasentra as the producer. So board products made of cement and other mixed materials are called cement boards and GRC board is a pioneer brand of cement board.

Cement board is an alternative product to replace plywood and gypsum because it has advantages that gypsum and plywood do not have, including that it can be applied outdoors due to its weather-resistant, high humidity and durable properties.

With various thicknesses, GRC board cement board can be applied to various needs such as walls, floors and even as decorations to beautify buildings.

GRC board is 100% asbestos free and has met the SNI 8299 standard as a non-asbestos flat cement board which has also received a green label certificate so it is safe for health.

So that consumers don't choose the wrong cement board, choose the original GRC board cement board which has the GRC board logo and SNI 8299 printed on the product.

• Roof
  

  Like an umbrella that provides shade to its users, roof also has a functions to protect the residents. So, a good roof condition that does't leak is important.

  So, check the roof carefully. Is there anything shifted or leaked. Also check the ceiling in all rooms to make sure there are no brown stains, a sign of water seepage due to leaking roofs.

• Gutter
  

  After checking roof, try to turn to the guttering. Make sure that no trash or moss has accumulated in the pipes, so rainwater can flow smoothly.

  Also, try to check the end of the gutter pipe to make sure there is no clogged trash. If there is trash, clean it up immediately.

• Make sure the lower area is safe
  

  If you have a lower area in your home, such as a basement, check every corner immediately to make sure there are no leaks and no water seepage.

  If the residential surface is lower than the road, check for drains around the house environment. Anticipate this by cleaning the sewers from garbage, so rainwater does not flood the area in the house.

• Clean drains
  

  To anticipate flooding that may occur, it is better if you clean the gutters in front of the house from now on. Check any drains around the house to make sure there is no more plastic trash or dry leaves accumulating.

• Use building materials that are resistant to weather.
  

  GRC board with products that are weather resistant, fire resistant and termite resistant is very suitable for applications in areas of Indonesia that have high rainfall.

A Healthy Home Free From Corona
In the midst of a corona pandemic, you need to take preventative measures at any time, and especially at home. Therefore, start doing a thorough cleaning at home so that you and your family are always healthy. Referring to the Ministry of Health Co-19 Prevention and Control Guidelines released in March 2020, the following prevention mitigation can also be done so that the house remains healthy.

• Clean surfaces that are often touched
  You are advised to clean surfaces in the house that are often touched. For example, tables, beds, and various other furniture. You can clean the area in the house that is often touched by using household disinfectants that contain a dilute bleach solution. That is, the aqueous bleach solution has a composition of more water than the bleach liquid itself. For surfaces that are damaged if sprayed with a disinfecting bleach solution, you can use a disinfectant with a 70 percent ethanol content.
• Clean the bathroom and toilet
  Another part that you need to clean inside the house is the bathroom. Because, the bathroom is very vulnerable to the spread of the virus. How to clean it is the same, simply spraying a disinfectant that contains a dilute bleach solution or 70 percent ethanol. Also read: 5 Ways to Clean the Toilet To Avoid Corona Virus
• Clean clothes Next
  You are required to clean all objects that are commonly used, such as clothes, pants, towels, and sheets. The trick, simply wash it by hand or use a washing machine at a temperature of 60-90 degrees Celsius with ordinary detergent or dry.
• Dispose of trash properly
  To avoid the Corona virus, you are required to take out more trash at home. Make sure, the garbage is disposed of at a standard landfill (TPA) and not in an open area.
• Wash your hands
  When cleaning at home, you are required to wear gloves so that viruses, germs, or bacteria at home do not easily stick. After doing the cleaning, you are required to wash your hands thoroughly so as not to spread the virus at home.

Source : https://properti.kompas.com/read/2020/03/24/200000121/begini-pedoman-membersihkan-rumah-agar-sehat-dan-bebas-virus-corona?page=all.

Protecting yourself and others from the spread COVID-19
You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions:

• Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
• Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease.
• Avoid going to crowded places. Why? Where people come together in crowds, you are more likely to come into close contact with someone that has COIVD-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance of 1 metre (3 feet).
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and infect you.
• Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
• Stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover. Have someone bring you supplies. If you need to leave your house, wear a mask to avoid infecting others. Why? Avoiding contact with others will protect them from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
• If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call by telephone in advance if possible and follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
• Keep up to date on the latest information from trusted sources, such as WHO or your local and national health authorities. Why? Local and national authorities are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Advice on the safe use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
To protect yourself and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, make sure you use and store it carefully.

• Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of children’s reach. Teach them how to apply the sanitizer and monitor its use.
• Apply a coin-sized amount on your hands. There is no need to use a large amount of the product.
• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose immediately after using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, as it can cause irritation.
• Hand sanitizers recommended to protect against COVID-19 are alcohol-based and therefore can be flammable. Do not use before handling fire or cooking.
• Under no circumstance, drink or let children swallow an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It can be poisonous.
• Remember that washing your hands with soap and water is also effective against COVID-19.