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moladi
Low cost housing construction system
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who
builds the houses?
Only registered 
users; these are individuals, or organisations who have received
the necessary training and adhere to the specified process and
procedures involved with the technology. Should you have any
queries, kindly contact our Head Office in South Africa to
verify a user in your area.
Do you build for individuals or do you only do housing
projects?
We supply the
technology to entrepreneurs and building contractors who
undertake large housing projects; we do not fulfil the role of
contractor. As users
focus primarily on large scale projects, it is not always viable
for them to build privately.
I just need the formwork, can you assist me?
No. has been
supplying its comprehensive construction system, of which the
formwork is merely a
constituent of this technology, for the past 22 years. As a
result, we do not simply supply plastic formwork, but a holistic
building technology, that has been specifically designed and is
proven too benefit the end user with its simplicity and ease of
use.
Why don’t you sell kits off plan?
The technology offered by
is simplified and
not standardised. It is our role to accommodate the requests and
design requirements of our clients; and to honour the dedication
and enthusiasm of our clients, we ensure that each project is
custom tailored to suit their needs.
Can anyone buy the
mould system?
is a specialised
technology; but in order to ensure best practice with the
application of the
mould system, it is necessary to supply
to established
contractors and not traders.
Are there requirements that must be fulfilled to purchase the
system?
Competence and commitment is our primary concern.
Who designs the custom layout of the mould system?
Our competent staff, with the proper understanding and on site
experience, designs the modular configuration of the
formwork components
to suite the desired layout of the structure. All reinforcing
within the foundation and walls are designed by an independent,
certified engineer.
Is the custom layout done according to building plans
supplied to you?
Yes, the plans supplied to us from our clients, or their
architects, are used as the model to calculate the configuration
of the formwork components.
Do we need to buy a new kit if we need to change the layout
of the mould system?
If the design of the housing unit changes, you would need to
purchase a kit which is specific to your projects design
requirements, as the formwork is configured specifically to the
design of the units you require to build.
What support will I get after purchasing the
formwork?
- Training
- Technical
manuals and assistance
-
Professional engineering support
- Quality
procedures
- Suppliers
and purchasing databases
-
Advertising and Marketing assistance
Is
a franchise?
does not allocate an
agent for a specific province or state in a country; however, we
are keen to establish a strong, and mutually beneficial, working
relationship with the users of the
technology.
How many houses can be built using the
mould system?
The technology is
cost effective due to its repetitive application. It is
affordable due to the fact that the
formwork is used on
a repetitive basis for up to 50 reuses per kit; this results in
the cost of the formwork being amortized over the construction
of 50 units. The less re-uses the purchased formwork kit has the
greater the overall cost of a single unit.
What sort
of foundation is necessary?
housing units are
erected on a floating raft foundation, which is designed and
certified by an independent structural engineer. The surface of
the raft foundation is power floated for a smooth finish, which
eliminates the need for a screed finish to the floor surface.
What sort of foundation is necessary?
housing units are
erected on a floating raft foundation, which is designed and
certified by an independent structural engineer. The surface of
the raft foundation is power floated for a smooth finish, which
eliminates the need for a screed finish to the floor surface.
What type of roof does the house have?
does not have
restrictions with any type of roofing material or design.
How many people need to be employed to construct a house with
?
This would depend on the size of the house and, should time not
be a crucial factor with your project, the amount of unskilled
labourers may be reduced.
Can you build boundary walls using
?
It is possible to construct boundary walls using
; however, the
system is used
primarily for major housing initiatives.
Can you build multi-storey apartments with
?
The formwork is the
mechanism with which to build and does not have restrictions on
the amount of storeys that can be built with the system.
Obviously you would need to take into account the soil
conditions of the site and the engineer’s design/specifications
for the project; the engineer would specify the compressive
strength of the wall and the required reinforcing.
What is your lead time for production?
Our lead time for production is three to five weeks; however a
more optimum date of delivery will be confirmed on date of
order.
Are the electrical and plumbing services included in the
houses, or do I have to subcontract to have this done, and what
are the costs?
The electrical conduits and plumbing harnesses, which are
located into the wall structure, would be supplied by
. You would need to
assign a sub-contractor to undertake the connections. Their
price will depend on the unit and relevant layouts.
Can wall thickness vary?
All external walls are 150mm wide, and all internal walls are
100mm wide.
Can walls be repaired if damaged?
Yes.
Can walls be drilled, chased or cut?
Yes.
Can be
constructed on bad soils such as heaving clay?
Yes.
Does fulfil the
requirements of the South African Bureau of Standards building
code of practice?
Yes.
Can the structure be extended?
Yes they can.
Are structures designed, approved and certified by an
Engineer?
When dealing with a registered
user, this is always
the case.
What are the costs involved with training and where does
training take place?
Your staff will be trained by a
foreman to work with
, on your site; your
first housing unit will be erected as part of the initial
training and introduction course. The duration of the training
process usually takes 1 – 2 weeks, depending on the size of the
unit, and all the procedures and phases of the construction
process are followed through and explained thoroughly. You will
be supplied with a working document and assembly instructions,
which are compiled specifically for your project. After training
has been completed, your staff will be awarded certificates of
completion for the training programme and will be graded
accordingly by our foreman. There is no additional cost for the
training of your staff, however we would require that your
company would cover the travel expenses, accommodation and meals
for our foreman.
What sand grading would be required for the mortar to achieve
design strength?
River sand, or decomposed granite, is used in the
mortar mix; it has a
common grading of 2360 – 150 µm (microns).
What are the curing requirements after stripping?
Test cubes will be taken on site with the mortar mix design
specified for your project. When the
formwork is removed,
the walls have a strength of between 1.5 to 2.0 mPa. Within 28
days, the walls will have cured to an ultimate strength of
between 10 to 20mPa, depending on the mix design of the mortar,
or the cement: water ratio.
Do walls have
cavities?
does not build
cavity walls, as this is not necessary, due to our good thermal
and waterproof properties. This is predominantly due to the
specialised chemical additive,
CHEM, used in the
mortar mix.
Can a mould be flipped to create a mirror image of the house
to be built?
Yes, this can be done, however, it is a possibility that
additional components may be required to assemble the mirror
image of the gables.
Can I use to do
extensions to my home?
This would not be viable as
is cost effective
due to its repetitive use. Since additions to an existing home
would only involve a once off application, it will not be cost
effective undertaking.
Can I use to
build a second house on my property?
This would not be viable as
is cost effective
due to its repetitive use. Since additions to an existing home
would only involve a once off application, it will not be cost
effective undertaking. Please contact our sales department to
put you in touch with a contractor in your area.
Is approved by
financial institutions?
homes are bonded for
a 25 year term by all major financial institutions in South
Africa; the first home having been bonded since 1993.
What are the
shipping charges?
All our shipping from Port Elizabeth is done Ex Works through Safcor
Panalpina. You are more than welcome to contact them directly to
enquire about the shipping cost of the 40ft container to the
location specified. Alternatively, you can also specify your own
shipping line.
What does Ex Works mean?
Ex works means that the client will be responsible for; providing a
vehicle for transport, for loading the goods and for clearing the
goods for export. The client will bear all costs and risk involved
in taking the goods from our premises to the desired destination.
What is the cost of saving using moladi over conventional
building methods?
This would be dependant on a number of factors, such as the required
usage of the formwork and your local/indigenous material costs.
How much does a moladi house cost?
We do not have a set price for a house, as moladi works on a
sequence of providing quotations based on the client’s unique house
design. We calculate each costing based on the material cost prices
in their project location. This will provide them with a cost
breakdown, which includes the material quantities and technology
transfer costs, needed to build the superstructure of the unit.
Do you charge for quotations?
An administration fee of R25/m² floor area will be charged for
specialised cost estimates. This fee is fully refundable and will be
credited on placement of order.The finishing materials such as;
Windows, doors, roofing, ceiling, plumbing and electrical hardware
and paint will reflect general South African prices.
Do you supply plans?
Our projects department only works on architecturally designed
plans, which are submitted by the individual or organisation, and do
not supply building plans to clients. As we receive our plans from
clients and their architects, we are not at liberty to distribute or
issue these plans and documents to third parties. These documents
are considered as private and confidential.
What information do you require to supply a cost estimate?
- A detailed
single storey plan, including room and overall metric dimensions
in AutoCAD format (not plotted)
- A section
specifying the wall height, roof pitch in degrees and overhang
in AutoCAD format (not plotted)
- Complete
Window and Door Schedules
- Specify the
number of units required and in what timeframe
- Local material
costs in ZAR or USD
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moladi
Low cost housing construction system -
Challenging
the tradition bound construction industry since 1986
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