Ferrocement Roofing Kerala

Posted on january 24 2012 by owen geiger january 24 2012.

Ferrocement roofing kerala.

Kerala says no to drought. And when used. The ferrocement roof consists panels size 1 5mtrs x1 2mtrs. The easy way to make ferrocement roof panels.

Ferrocement or ferro cement is a system of construction using reinforced mortar or plaster lime or cement sand and water applied over an armature of metal mesh woven expanded metal or metal fibers and closely spaced thin steel rods such as rebar the metal commonly used is iron or some type of steel. Sheets roof and metal sheets as below. There will be no nuts and bolt arrangement as in the case of ac sheet metal frp roofs. Ferrocement can be monolith jointless roof eliminating trusses and purlins nuts and bolts and joints as in the case of ac sheet metal sheets roof.

India s requirement for water is anticipated. Unlike ac sheet metal frp roof all the ferrocement panels are joined monolithically. The cost effective ferrocement roofing gives your shelter enough strength and prettiness. Subscribe to the manor.

The all new ferrocement technology serves the purpose. Ferrocement technology is excellent for rehabilitation purposes as it takes only a month to complete the construction of one house and the cost of maintenance is low. Ferrocement society india at pune promotes this technology. The cement is typically a very rich mix of cement and sand in a 3 1 ratio.

Steve explains how to make roof panels on the ground so. How to construct ferrocement. A ferrocement house being constructed in kerala. Ferrocement roof shall transfer much less heat as compared to ac sheet metal sheets roof.

The ferrocement roof is superior as compared to a c. Thinking of a cost effective and environmentally sound construction technology. I just found this great technique for making ferrocement roofs at steve s flying concrete site. Subscribe us to watch the missed episodes.

Make ferrocement roof panels on the ground so you don t have to plaster overhead. Ferrocement is a thin section material very strong durable with least maintenance. There are many excellent applications of ferrocement technology the latest being high rise buildings. Ferrocement magic for construction veedu the official youtube channel for manorama news.

Approximately and ferrocement portal and purlins replacing ac sheets and structurals steel trusses and purlins.