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Delft Housing project, Cape Town.
As the panels are relatively light- the cost of the raft foundation or other support structure- can be significantly reduced in comparison to conventional building methods.
The simplicity of the design allows for the erection contractor to use the locally available labour force.
A large housing complex was also built in Angola. To erect about 1 100 houses in a foreign country, with minimal support – is no mean feat. But the unique design of the panel makes the erection of the building a speedy process. The simplicity of the design allows for the erection contractor to use the locally available labour force.
These panels have also been extensively used for the erection of schools and clinics. Being modular – most of the work has already been completed in the factory – the erection of a building is done over a number of days. The light weight steel trusses are normally used for the roof structure but should the specification call for timber trusses – they can be fitted to this walling system.
The acute shortage of student accommodation can also be addressed using this building method. The present design is suitable for structures up to a double storey. Note that very few ADT walling systems have even been fully assessed and accredited for double storey buildings.
Where a walling system is required for‘ infill walling’ – normally as internal walls on large commercial buildings – this building system is ideal. Fully filled panels of 1.2m x 2.7m x 110mm thick, can be produced in the factory, cut to size and fitted in the required position. Joints are skimmed and the wall painted for the final finish.
Uses:
• Schools
• Clinics
• Permanent or temporary housing
• Student accommodation
• Infill panels
Advantages:
• Solid construction
• Speedy erection
• Can be used for double storey buildings
• Very well insulated
• Factory built wall in thickness of 40mm to 110mm
The present design is suitable for structures up to a double storey building.
TALK TO US
For more information contact, Mulder Kruger on + 27( 0) 82 320 1959 or + 27( 0) 11 363 1960. Also visit: www. trumod. co. za.
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