CONSTRUCTION
process
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DAY 1
START AT 11h00
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moladi formwork is delivered to site
Area = 74m²
Mass = 550kg
Volume = 4m³
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moladi formwork panels are assembled by
unskilled labourers to form the mould panels of
the desired house plan
STEP 1
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Internal formwork panels are erected
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Window frames and block-outs are positioned
within the wall cavity
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Reinforcing bars are positioned within the cavity
to engineer specifications
STEP 2
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Door frames and block-outs are positioned within
the wall cavity
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External formwork panels are erected to close off
the wall cavity
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Erection is completed in 4 hours with
4 unskilled labourers
STEP 3
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The wall cavity is filled with 4m³ of moladi
aerated mortar by unskilled labourers
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The pour is completed in 2 hours with
4 unskilled labourers
STEP 4
FINISH AT 17h00
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moladi formwork panels are removed
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moladi formwork panels are completely
removed in 2 hours with 4 unskilled labourers
STEP 1
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Immediately after the formwork panels are
removed, the walls are painted with a
cementitious water based paint
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Oil or acrylic based paints can be applied after
the walls have cured, or in 28 days
STEP 2
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The engineer certified roof is installed
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The windows and doors are installed
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Final finishings, such as sanitary ware and
lighting are completed
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The structure is now ready for occupation
STEP 3
START AT 07h00
FINISH AT 17h00