Building a house in Trinidad

[SNIPER 3000]

Good info thanks.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Need a vent solution for a monoclad roof. It's a shed type section with very shallow pitch. It's almost flat. There is no ceiling under it so the heat is unbearable. Any ideas?

[pugboy]

purlins ?
Not possible to screw something like cement board to make a ceiling directly under the purlins/rafters ?

[hong kong phooey]

Need a vent solution for a monoclad roof. It's a shed type section with very shallow pitch. It's almost flat. There is no ceiling under it so the heat is unbearable. Any ideas?

they have roof vents selling
there was a powerseller here SSl (it a hardware in San-Fernando )
he actually brought in one for me when i messaged him a few years ago.
there are different sizes pipes and there are some flat ones also so it not sticking up
Just some examples
http://www.copperlab.com/copper-roof-exhaust-vent.html
you can make it locally to fit the space between the two ridges - and use the same material so you do not have electrolysis taking place to cause the material to rot.
the low profile vents do not stick out and look awkward

https://roofvents.com/

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ thanks!!!

purlins ?
Not possible to screw something like cement board to make a ceiling directly under the purlins/rafters ?

not ready to do the ceiling yet. In the mean time that room gets very hot and using it for storage in the mean time.

[rspann]

Unscrew the sheets, put radiant barrier,then screw them back on.

[pugboy]

you can still make a cheap ceiling, use the same radiant barrier and screw it to the underside of the purlin so you get an effective ceiling the thickness of the purlins.
I saw this in a warehouse, they used strips of wood screwed over the plastic radiant barrier to keep it up against the purlin.

the venting is the best idea however, I have an attic breeze solar powered fan but never got around to using it
http://www.atticbreeze.net/

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Question for those who specialize in decking...what's the average cost of a decking with measurements 23.5m x 11.50m....taking into consideration I have galvanize( got this free) so no need for deck pan...looking at a labor and material quote...

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Unscrew the sheets, put radiant barrier,then screw them back on.

have a radiant barrier on already, and will put 3" insulating material when gypsum ceiling goes up - just not ready for that yet

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

you can still make a cheap ceiling, use the same radiant barrier and screw it to the underside of the purlin so you get an effective ceiling the thickness of the purlins.
I saw this in a warehouse, they used strips of wood screwed over the plastic radiant barrier to keep it up against the purlin.

the venting is the best idea however, I have an attic breeze solar powered fan but never got around to using it
http://www.atticbreeze.net/

You bought that locally? Cost?
Do they install?

[best buy]

Looking get some back fill?Bamboo area?any suggestions bros..

[pugboy]

Nah I ocean shipped it a while back.

you can still make a cheap ceiling, use the same radiant barrier and screw it to the underside of the purlin so you get an effective ceiling the thickness of the purlins.
I saw this in a warehouse, they used strips of wood screwed over the plastic radiant barrier to keep it up against the purlin.

the venting is the best idea however, I have an attic breeze solar powered fan but never got around to using it
http://www.atticbreeze.net/

You bought that locally? Cost?
Do they install?

[boxy]

Hey fellas I wanted to find out about those foam mouldings for outside the house Are they any good? I saw arkhall trading selling them Are they just foam or is it mixed with concrete what are your thoughts I'm looking at the ones that wrap right around the middle of the house between upstairs and downstairs.

[baigan]

Hey fellas I wanted to find out about those foam mouldings for outside the house Are they any good? I saw arkhall trading selling them Are they just foam or is it mixed with concrete what are your thoughts I'm looking at the ones that wrap right around the middle of the house between upstairs and downstairs.

Noticed my parents had them years ago, visited a couple months ago and they seem to be holding up well, looks like new still

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Question for those who specialize in decking...what's the average cost of a decking with measurements 23.5m x 11.50m....taking into consideration I have galvanize( got this free) so no need for deck pan...looking at a labor and material quote...

anyone???

[air wick]

Floors go at $5 to $8 per sq ft, and bathroom walls ,steps etc are about $8 to $10,or sometimes they charge by the job.There are a lot of Dominicans and Jamaicans around doing excellent tile work.

Do you have contacts for these tile men? I'm actually looking for someone to do 3 bathrooms and a ground floor.

[lalloboy101]

Hey fellas I wanted to find out about those foam mouldings for outside the house Are they any good? I saw arkhall trading selling them Are they just foam or is it mixed with concrete what are your thoughts I'm looking at the ones that wrap right around the middle of the house between upstairs and downstairs.

The Styrofoam is coated with a hardened concrete finish. I have them on all my window externals. I had them done by a company from Potato trace, La Romain. They are light weight and does not require drilling into your wall to be anchored. In terms of durability, if its accidentally hit or something heavy rests on it, it will damage but the company repairs it for free.
Cost, for a 4'x4' window was $1000 (installed by supplier) al around.

[dude2014]

Question for those who specialize in decking...what's the average cost of a decking with measurements 23.5m x 11.50m....taking into consideration I have galvanize( got this free) so no need for deck pan...looking at a labor and material quote...

anyone???

By decking do you mean for a concrete floor? Is the beams in place? The cost will be more for cantilevered spaces Can advise if there is more details ..........

[rspann]

He should explain better,It sounds like he wants to put up RC columns and beams, and put the galvanised sheets on it and then cast the floor, since he seems to want to replace the deckpan with galvanised sheets, but using sheets will mean that he has to build a complete decking and cast floor and beams together. The second way means he has to use steel rebars in the floor and also bracing(whalers) and props,which will increase the cost to more than the savings on the deckpan.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

He should explain better,It sounds like he wants to put up RC columns and beams, and put the galvanised sheets on it and then cast the floor, since he seems to want to replace the deckpan with galvanised sheets, but using sheets will mean that he has to build a complete decking and cast floor and beams together. The second way means he has to use steel rebars in the floor and also bracing(whalers) and props,which will increase the cost to more than the savings on the deckpan.

interested in doing everything....casting floors(top and bottom) together with columns and beams....I'm looking at blocking up and roofing after this step...building cash here..

[rspann]

Cater for spending around $250G,, but I have a question, what are you using downstairs for?

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I'd try and give you a break down of the house...essentially its a 4 BDRM..downstairs we have a kitchen, living room, dining room, washroom, guest room, entertainment area and well garage more or less built inside the house
..id try and throw up some pics of the draft

[rspann]

If you use ply instead of the sheets you end up having a smooth finish, that if done properly will save you from having to do a ceiling downstairs,unless you planning to do a ceiling with shapes and patterns.
I generally use ply and sometimes get four buildings out of one set . Only when I'm doing steel buildings, I do ceiling downstairs.

[pugboy]

it will be smooth but sometimes you get the woodgrain image in the concrete
which could be mudded over to be smooth

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I'm planning on doing gypsum ceilings downstairs..

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Pics giving lil trouble ..I'm guesstimating 1.3 to build this house...

[fireball]

Looking for someone to do plastering in freeport if anyone can help

[ken246]

What is the cost to build a 32 ft by 62ft foundation with double pile.thanks for d reply

[ramorr]

any recommendations on a Mason / mason and labourer to do some block work and plastering in the freeport area

[SNIPER 3000]

Who can give an avarage price for just labor for a wall with 4x8x16 concrete blocks,10 bricks high around a standard lot of land.