The i The i- -Brick Brick i-Brick comes into its own in terms of social development and technological breakthroughs. This is within the socio- economic context of developing countries need for viable solutions to provide quality housing solutions. There will always be a need for practical and simple technological solutions that provide much needed employment, skills development and quality housing.
Advantages of Advantages of i-Brick Brick By utilizing the latest in brick production technology less cement is used in the • production of the i-Brick due to the specially formulated resin mixture. Virtually no cement is used during the actual building process. • Faster to build with than most other building systems. • The building system allows for the use of unskilled labour, empowering the • communities with skills and jobs in the areas which houses or structures are being built. i-Brick provides a ‘face brick’ finish which has increased community acceptance • through quality and low maintenance. i-Brick manufacturing plants are fully portable allowing for brick manufacture in • remote areas. Production can be increased at any point depending on the demand by adding • additional plants and manufacturing teams to any size development. Patents have been secured for South Africa and numerous other countries •
The The i-Brick Brick ™ ™ Mark ‘2’ i-Brick with redesigned protrusions and channeling for reinforcing. The vertical channels are now 60mm diameter
Cross section of the Cross section of the i-Brick Brick Showing aggregate composition and even pressure exerted Showing aggregate composition and even pressure exerted
i-Brick qualities Brick qualities Has a compressive strength of up to 12,5 MPa. • After soaking for 48 hours still achieves up to 10 MPa. • Uniform in dimension and weight. • Measure 300mm x 150mm x 100mm. • Weight is approximately 8,4kg. • When submerged absorb less than 5% of volume in water. • Have superior thermal-acoustic qualities. (Heat transfer) • Best described as traditional African construction with a 21 st century twist, natural materials and some help from science
i-Brick Composition Each brick: 7.4kg of soil, minimum 7% clay content 500g of cement 40ml water 50ml of iBT proprietary resin
iBT Machinery iBT Machinery
iBT Quality Control iBT Quality Control � iBT has specially formulated and blended a resin mixture to assist in the manufacturing of the i-Brick to exacting standards. � The resin mixture accelerates, plasticizes and entrains air in dry concrete mixes. � This admixture improves the final strength, assists in soil stabilization and dramatically advances the curing properties ie: shrinkage and durability. shrinkage and durability. � iBT will train new users of the building system thus ensuring a higher success rate in rural areas. � The iBT Brick plants have a counter fitted to them controlling the number of bricks produced eliminating the risk of misused materials. � Random compressive strength tests will be carried out on each batch of i-Bricks to ensure they conform to industry standards. This is performed on the machine with the Mark 2 units.
i-Brick Plumbing and Electrical Brick Plumbing and Electrical A chute is created when building with the bricks: • Allows for plumbing and electrical reticulation • without the need for chasing into the walls and subsequent plastering. • This also serves as a channel for vertical reinforcing. • New additions to electrical network are possible.
Patented iBT ring beam Patented iBT ring beam iBT Roof beam tie down reinforcing reinforcing system iBT PATENTS provide for the latest design in brick technology . All aspects have been designed by leading professionals to provide clients with the best quality housing in the world today.
• i-Bricks are merely glued one row on top of the other, using iBT adhesive • Vertical reinforcing bars are used on all the corners for improved structural strength and rigidity • Building progresses quickly • The iBT system allows for enhanced construction speed and improved quality! • Walls can be built from foundation to roof height in one day
A SERIES OF TECHNICAL DRAWINGS IN RESPECT OF i-BRICK
A SERIES OF TECHNICAL DRAWINGS IN RESPECT OF i-BRICK
Quality face brick finish achieved offering clients 20% - 40% saving on brickwork costs
Comparative Building Methods Comparative Building Methods • Corners can’t be built with ease • Mortar requirements • Building costs are more expensive • Brick type (cement blocks and stocks) • Utilizes more cement. • Requires plastering • Require skilled labour. • Requires painting • Unlike the ABT brick, limited access is • Requires skilled labour – bricklayers, plasterers. provided for plumbing and electrical piping
i-Brick cost benefits Brick cost benefits The model below is based on an approximate cost of bricks per m 2 • The model below is based on an approximate cost of bricks per m •Pricing is based on Swaziland local prices Pricing is based on Swaziland local prices Per m 2 � i-Brick E160.00 Per m 2 built � Cement Stocks E184.00 (Excl Plaster & Paint) Per m 2 built � Clay Face Brick E198.00 (Bourbon FBA) • i-Brick Brick offers a quality building solution at reduced costs to conventional offers a quality building solution at reduced costs to conventional brick building methods. brick building methods. No mortar – layers are fixed with waterproof adhesive No mortar layers are fixed with waterproof adhesive No need to plaster, full natural face brick finish, sealed every 10 years. No need to plaster, full natural face brick finish, sealed every 10 years. • Depending on the tender and finish, a complete house can be built for Depending on the tender and finish, a complete house can be built for 1,500 per m 2 . between E1,350 between E1,350 – 1,500 per m
Social Responsibility of Social Responsibility of i-Brick Brick � Using the i-Brick system unskilled labour can be employed thereby EMPOWERING local communities. � i-Brick offers a introductory programme, training any project managers and communities with all necessary skills needed. SKILLS TRANSFER � IBT offers an aggregate support system assisting in the set up of the correct mixes for successful brick production. production. � No coal is used during the production of I-brick Brick thus preventing CO2 pollution. ENVIRONMENTAL � CDM ‘carbon credits’ projects are possible. � Utilizing the i-Brick prevents the deforestation throughout Africa caused by traditional brick kilns. � Uses less than half the water compared to traditional systems.
SABS / SABS / Agrement Agrement Accreditation Accreditation •Rain Penetration test Rain Penetration test • Compressive Strength Test Compressive Strength Test •Soft Body Impact test Soft Body Impact test •Hard Body Impact test Hard Body Impact test
Acceptance and Expression of Interest Acceptance and Expression of Interest � South Africa, Group 5 – North West Province 1000 units to commence Jan 2010 � Gauteng and Northern Cape also in final stages of acceptance for low cost housing developments � Malawi Housing Corporation – Approved by Board and pending order � Airports Development Limited (Malawi) to provide staff housing – order for machine approved awaiting funding clearance machine approved awaiting funding clearance � Lesotho Housing and Land Development Corporation – demo house to be built in March � National Housing and Construction Company (Uganda) � Swaziland National Housing Board – demo house to be built in March � Botswana Housing Corporation � Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cameroon, Mozambique and Namibia, - countries where interest from housing boards / housing companies has been shown
i-Brick Brick Creating a Creating a home, not just a shelter
Contact details: Ken Corsar Mobile: +2782 332 9252 Office: +2711 214 8318 Fax: +2711 214 8381 Email: corsark@selectafrica.net Email: corsark@selectafrica.net Creating a home, not just a shelter
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