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madammary
#1 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 3:57:33 PM
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Which company manufactures this and what are the prices? I want to find out if it would be cheaper building with the blocks especially that they are generally dry stacked.
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#2 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 5:03:29 PM
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madammary wrote:
Which company manufactures this and what are the prices? I want to find out if it would be cheaper building with the blocks especially that they are generally dry stack.


Just google.
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#3 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 5:08:51 PM
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Impunity wrote:
madammary wrote:
Which company manufactures this and what are the prices? I want to find out if it would be cheaper building with the blocks especially that they are generally dry stack.


Just google.

i've tried googling but nothing yet.
can't find any company that does that.
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#4 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 8:13:46 PM
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Do you mean stabilized soil blocks?

A4architec has done some very nice analysis and concluded that no significant saving would be realized unless a holistic approach is adopted and all elements of construction are taken into consideration.

See the link: Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Construction Costs Savings in Kenya
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#5 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 9:41:35 PM
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GGK wrote:
Do you mean stabilized soil blocks?

A4architec has done some very nice analysis and concluded that no significant saving would be realized unless a holistic approach is adopted and all elements of construction are taken into consideration.

See the link: Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Construction Costs Savings in Kenya

i thought there would be some real saving but i guess there is not.
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madammary
#6 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 9:54:55 PM
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GGK wrote:
Do you mean stabilized soil blocks?

A4architec has done some very nice analysis and concluded that no significant saving would be realized unless a holistic approach is adopted and all elements of construction are taken into consideration.

See the link: Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Construction Costs Savings in Kenya

i meant interlocking concrete blocks but now i know it might not save me some money since even using the interlocking soil blocks wouldn't help make significant savings.
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madammary
#7 Posted : Monday, January 09, 2012 9:58:36 PM
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But how would the cost of building with concrete blocks that are interlocking compare to building with natural dressed stone?
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:42:29 AM
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when you take into consideration that the stabilised blocks use a component of cement and naturally dressed stone is available in kenya, it is cheaper to work with the stone.

the Prefabs and stabilized blocks make economic sense where it is difficult to get the natural stone or the cost of transportation of natural stone would be prohibitive.

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#9 Posted : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:17:15 AM
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Makiga sells the manual block making machines. Google them. For diesel powered machines, contact me for reference of people who hire these near your location.
Interlocking soil blocks have an advantage since you can reside inside without plastering the walls. This has a significant savings. As @GGK rightfully says, a holistic approach through careful localized design is necessary for you to achieve
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#10 Posted : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 11:13:33 AM
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Do you also have cost estimates for SIPs? It's great to see Kenyans beginning to accept alternative building materials.
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#11 Posted : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:22:37 PM
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actually i was asking if this technology exists here in kenya and whether it would be cost effective- https://www.thenaturalhome.com/drystackblock.htm

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#12 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 3:02:47 PM
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For those interested, you can check MAKIGA engineering services, along Lokitaung road, industrial area.

impressive technology...and "promises" of cost savings if implemented. can even be DIY thing.
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#13 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 5:05:16 PM
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GGK wrote:
Do you mean stabilized soil blocks?

A4architec has done some very nice analysis and concluded that no significant saving would be realized unless a holistic approach is adopted and all elements of construction are taken into consideration.

See the link: Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Construction Costs Savings in Kenya


Ditto that. The brick making machine alone is 90k.
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#14 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:10:57 PM
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walling consists of 10 to 15% of the total cost of construction so no major changes in overall cost of construction if only walling savings are realised. SIPs, SSB intervention in only walling will not realise much if other elements eg roof, foundation, windos etc are not considered.
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#15 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:18:20 PM
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@a4architect.com, I ask again. Anything on Structurally Insulated Panels?
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#16 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:27:55 PM
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I still suggest you find time and go to the Chinese building centre. There is high potential of savings.

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#17 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:28:25 PM
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what type of info on SIP? Costing, durability, different types , availability e.t.c. e.t.c
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#18 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 9:09:44 PM
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a4architect.com wrote:
what type of info on SIP? Costing, durability, different types , availability e.t.c. e.t.c


Mainly local availability (there used to be some info on afrohomes.co.ke but not anymore), cost, durability, design limitations... I'd really appreciate that.
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#19 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:29:02 AM
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@seppuku check here for more details about SIP in Kenya http://a4architect.com/2...l-housing-in-kenya-2013/
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#20 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:49:45 AM
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[quote=a4architect.com]@seppuku check here for more details about SIP in Kenya http://a4architect.com/2...-housing-in-kenya-2013/[/quote]

Thanks a4architect.com. So in NBI you wouldn't expect significant cost savings by using SIPs... I see.
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