Started My Eco-Friendly Nest

[msn1270]

After the Water proofing plastering has been done for the greywater collection tank made up of 4 ft Cement Rings, currently its filled up with water to the full capacity and under observation for any kind of water leakage. Already 4 days completed. So far no change in the water level. It will be monitored for another 8-10 days. If no water drain out happens, then we can conclude the water proofing is perfect and the next work of plumbing provisions for the incoming and outgoing water Connections will be given & it will be closed with the heavy duty cement Cap, as this place is used for the 4 wheeler parking.

[msn1270]

Moving forward, building the Bay windows in the Bed room is going on. providing Bay window eliminates the need for using chairs or Furnitures inside Bedrooms. We are using 6 X 2 ft Sadarahalli Stone Slab as the base for making the Bay Window. 3" is the thickness of these slabs. Excluding Max 6" occupied by the Window Frame, rest min 1.5 ft width is available for sitting usage. Advantage of going for the Stone Slab is, it doesn't need laying another layer of Granite or marble tiles over it & also it doesn't need painting outside. Only constraint is normally 2.0 ft width is the commonly available width in Stone Slabs. Transporting and supporting them is a big task, as they're very heavier. If we need more wider, it will be a custom size and to be ordered and procured exclusively, which may attract premium charge. More over, it will weigh much more heavy and transporting to higher levels and giving support in the construction phase is also a major challenge.

Hence, If we need more wider Bay Windows, its good to use the steel & RCC based slab. An example of Finished Bay Window with RCC slab is given for Reference.

[msn1270]

First floor construction has reached up to the lintel level and expected to be ready for roofing preparation by next week. First picture shows you, how the sadarahalli Stone slab of 6 x 2 size is placed to make the Bay Window from inside.

[ardesarchitects]

Hi Msn
The pictures and updates you are sharing in this thread is amazing. I am sure many of our forum members get inspired with it. Its really great work to share your knowledge and practical experiences.
Wanted to know where did you get the CSEB brick tested? i have seen most testing centers does testing for name sake, specifically with alternative construction materials .
Looking forward for your amazing finished home soon. All the best.

Regards,
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior designers
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[msn1270]

Hi Praveen

Thanks a lot for your kind words.

In fact you are one of my mentor and I always follow your views from long time shared in this forum for the queries asked by anyone. From the time, I joined this group as a layman, it really helped me to get the much needed Gyan from the scratch.

CSEB Blocks were tested at BUREAU VERITAS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.

[msn1270]

First Floor wall construction completed with a height of 10+ feet and Pre-moulding activities started now by providing the Cantering Support, customised 2.5" CSEB Brick used Filler Slab rooting activities similar to the Ground Floor Moulding.

[msn1270]

First Floor moulding is completed recently and curing is going on for 2 weeks. Now the internal works of Ground floor area is going to start.

[rjblr]

looking very nice msn1270. Honestly feel at peace looking at your under construction house. eco-friendiness is already working.

[harishmk]

Hello MSN,
All the best!
BR,
harish

[harishmk]

Hello MSN,
How do you know how many bricks are required for the construction? If there is any shortage, how do you manage?
BR,
harish