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lynx
#291 Posted : Monday, February 06, 2012 8:26:54 AM
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please clarify this, if the total area (bungalow vs maisonette) is equal lest say 148 m2. Then the slabs will be equal in size.

While there may be differences in slab size and the stronger foundation , what would be the marginal differences in the "stronger foundation and stronger slab"

ideas anyone




jerry wrote:
luttz wrote:
Bungalow is cheaper, maisonette costs more due to Slab and stronger foundation.

Just to add; Bungalow has it's disadvantages if you think of total ground area. You need parking space and probably 'maissionette' offers more security! once inside.

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Hunderwear
#292 Posted : Monday, February 06, 2012 10:07:48 AM
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And what if the cost of land and space taken is not considered i.e land is already acquired and more than enough so it^s constant?
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Foz00
#293 Posted : Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:43:21 AM
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CONCRETE SLAB UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT

How long will a concrete slab withstand direct sunlight, in cases where one builds with an aim to add levels? how do you preserve it say for one year+?
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#294 Posted : Tuesday, February 14, 2012 4:56:42 PM
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#295 Posted : Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:18:15 PM
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I think concrete can stay for eons, kuna moja ilikaa 28 yrs b4 mwenyewe aongezee
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#296 Posted : Sunday, February 26, 2012 10:11:23 PM
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Looking for a structural engineer to check out my plans. Anyone?
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#297 Posted : Monday, February 27, 2012 7:44:20 AM
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patcho
#298 Posted : Monday, March 05, 2012 9:31:54 PM
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I trying to put up a slab,I came across a new method whereby one uses 'Waffles'.My question is does it really save you some costs without compromising the building quality and structure?
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jaggernaut
#299 Posted : Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:38:49 AM
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patcho wrote:
I trying to put up a slab,I came across a new method whereby one uses 'Waffles'.My question is does it really save you some costs without compromising the building quality and structure?


Have seen 3 houses with that waffle ceiling and the owners claim they are cheaper. But I hate the look of that ceiling. I was also wondering about the structural integrity of the ceiling since fewer steel bars are used.
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#300 Posted : Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:42:20 AM
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