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Our objectives Build quality structures using an ● alternative building system that is environmentally friendly and cost effective Train people from the community ● (business and technical skills) and deploy these skills to carry out projects Create a sustainable infrastructure ● that provides community based entrepreneurs with a technically qualified support and mentorship base On all levels, ensure that projects (and training) are run ● on the principles of fair trade and respect for all people at all times
Method - three main elements Timber framework Timber ● frames that form the framework for the sandbag walls Geo-fabric bags filled with sand ● and stacked between the beams Cladding the structure with ● plaster, timber or plasterboard
Better than conventional methods The completed structure ● is waterproof, fireproof and soundproof, and has excellent thermal properties While standard walls ● may develop cracks in the plasterwork that can carry through the entire wall, this cannot happen with this system, as cracks cannot run through sand
Local communities can participate Once the framework is in ● place, filling and stacking sandbags can be undertaken by semi / unskilled labour thus providing job and entrepreneurial opportunities within the local community Much of the sand required ● to build the structure can be obtained from the building site
Low carbon footprint The weight and design ● of the construction material makes it easy to transport Sites with lot of sandy ● soil are ideal Building using the ● SandBag building method dramatically decreases the cost of building and is also environmentally friendly
Quick build capabilities SandBag structures ● can be produced in a very short space of time, as no actual brickwork needs to be done Once the beams and ● bags have been transported to the site, the framework can be erected within a few days
Structurally sound and durable This construction ● alternative offers design flexibility, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, long term structural integrity, durability and lower operation costs
Reasons for building with sandbags Construction takes ● place at locations to which road access is not provided. This reduces the damage and congestion caused by heavy trucks transporting bricks and cement No electricity is required on the ● construction site Uses two thirds less timber than ● conventional building methods
Reasons for building with sandbags No bricks lie around the ● construction site, reducing the possibility of theft The system exhibits ● tremendous thermal stability, the house remains cool in summer and warm in winter The system provides ● exceptional sound absorbing qualities, helping provide a measure of privacy in close quarter living The system resists water penetration ●
Customizable
www . sandbagbuilders . co . za ANDY STRYDOM 0027 (0) 83 445 5123 sales @ ecobuilders . co . za
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