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- Introduction
- alternative building materials | alternative building |
alternative construction
 has been supplying its
comprehensive alternative building formwork construction technology system, of which the
formwork is merely a
constituent of this technology, for the past 23 years. As a result, we
do not simply supply modular plastic formwork, but a holistic building
technology, that has been specifically designed and is proven too
benefit the end user with its simplicity and ease of use.
has developed a
alternative building system to construct durable structures of quality in the shortest
possible time.
This alternative building system has developed into a construction technology that addresses
seven key challenges embodied in the low cost and affordable housing
shortages facing developing countries namely:
- lack of resources
- insufficient funds
- skills shortage
- time constraint
- work flow control
- time constraints
- waste
- use of alternative building
materials
Traditional bricks or
blocks are moulded in a small mould and then laboriously stacked by an
artisan, sandwiched with mortar to create a wall. The electrical and
water pipes are placed by grinding and chasing into the wall. The wall
is then plastered to cover the pipes and services, as well as the
brickwork, to create a level and smooth surface.
A few disadvantages of brick or block construction are:
- Labour intensive
- Compressive
capacity only
- Skilled labour
- Mortar shrinkage
- Thermal expansion
and contraction
- Leveling
- Erratic supplies =
erratic delivery
- Waste
- Rework
- Slow delivery
- Inconsistent
quality
- Unpredictable cash
flow
- Increased cost
The
patented alternative building technology is cost effective
due to its repetitive application. It is affordable due to the fact that
the formwork is used on a
repetitive basis for up to 50 reuses per kit; this results in the cost
of the formwork being amortized over the construction of 50 units.
By combing the re-usable,
patented, recyclable lightweight plastic injection moulded alternative
building formwork system, with a South African Bureau of Standards approved lightweight
aerated mortar, Agrément Certificate 94/231, a full scale mould of the
designed house is configured with all the services, both plumbing and
electrical, are cast in situ as a monolithic reinforced walling system.
Chasing, beam filling, plastering and wastage are eliminated, producing
a fast track, cost effective, transferable construction technology.
In simple terms, has:
- A constant supply
of materials
- Known costs
- Unskilled
operators
- Next to no waste
- Increased
productivity
- Reduced cost
- Consistent quality
- Predictable cash
flow
- Developed an
alternative building technology
- ABT - alternative building
materials
Key Points:
- Holistic ABT building
technology
- Ease of use
- Monolithic
reinforced walling system
- Fast track, cost
effective, transferable construction technology
- Use as an
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