Be careful when you are leaving windows and doors open at night to suck out the hot air that has built up in the CHB walls all during the day,...
Actually I did research it and that was what was suggested, it does not affect the R value that much and and stays in its semi compressed state...
You are correct I did not substantiate my claim of CHB having a value of R minus 10, this was said Tongue in Cheek, I was just poking a little fun...
A 4inch steel stud wall with 12mm Hardiflex fitted outside and 4.5mm on the inside filled with Rice Hulls (Coconut Husks were never mentioned...
60yrs not a bad lifespan, most houses using CHB will have major failures long before that time? there is a good reason that; most if not all are...
Highly unlikely as it is not easily digestible, termites will not eat it again they cannot digest it, but it is possible some of the big fast food...
There is another alternative to Bamboo which is virtually Termite proof and will last so much longer, although Bamboo can be had that is treated...
There is a guy from Bacong who does this I have seen a roof of 600sqm that he has done and it was a work of art, I cannot say it was of good sound...
I think reliable Builders are few and far between, about the only way to build here as I see it is; you must do your research and know how things...
Just a short time ago, I asked a friend of mine about his recent newly built house, (this man for the most part is quite sensible) he said he is...
You vibrate from the outside on the forms, I use a small electric jack hammer for this, with the chisel dug into a piece of coco lumber very...
As I am building at this moment I have taken time to research the mixing of concrete and I did find a site some time ago that suggests not to use...
Thank you Sir for the info, just one other thing I wanted to ask, what is the better Cement the Portland or the Pozzolan?
Sir, maybe you can give me the benefit of your experience in the building trade? I have a CHB wall to render should I add a water proofer to the...
