JOINERY DETAILS THEGHOTUL

The following are some typical joinery features you might see in a ghotul: The horizontal and vertical sections of the frame are often joined using mortise and tenon joints, a traditional carpentry method. One piece of wood's tenon, or protruding piece, fits into another piece's corresponding mortise, or hole.

A lap joint is created when two pieces of wood cross each other. Lap joints are frequently utilised in Ghotul building to attach the horizontal elements.

Rafter joints: Purlins and rafters commonly make up a Ghotul's roof. The sloping beams that support the roof are known as rafters, and they are attached to the frame's horizontal components using mortise and tenon joints.

Purlin joints: Purlins are the horizontal beams that support the roof and run perpendicular to the rafters. Lap joints, mortise and tenon joints, and notched joints are just a few of the ways they are attached to the rafters.

Pegged joints are employed throughout the construction of the Ghotul to attach the numerous frame members. In this method, the two pieces of wood that are being linked are joined by drilling a hole through them and inserting a wooden peg to hold them in place.

Storage of Food

Food is kept in the ghotul in a granary or common chamber that is elevated to keep out damp and vermin. Large earthenware pots or baskets made of bamboo or other natural materials are used to keep the food.

Rice, millets, lentils, and other grains are some of the most often kept foods in the ghotul. Initially, these meals are thoroughly cleaned before being sun-dried to remove any moisture.

The floor of the granary is frequently covered with a layer of cow dung, which serves as a natural insect repellent and prevents moisture from entering the food storage area.