Building a house in Trinidad

[Ryan197912]

Also sometimes they send the plans straight to the Corporation without letting you know. And corporation is where the headache is be....well i should say more headache.

X2
TCPD process is smooth and straightforward...if you use an experienced person.
Have to pass money in corporation..especially to get your completion certificate.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

100% correct.

And I'm speaking from experience. Did an application September 18th 2019. Was approved by T&C November 1st 2019. No grease hands. No favors. No civil engineer. Did my plans through an average yet experienced draughtsman/designer.
Proper planning is important.

Anyone have links in town and country....house plan already inside

If you meet the requirements with planned usage and design of proposed structure, you will receive a response within a few weeks. Otherwise, you will receive a defects list with issues to be corrected and resubmitted.

Every T&C slowdown that I have seen was due to improper land use, incorrect structure design, incorrect structure placement, incomplete submissions, or poorly drawn plans.

town and country is not the problem...when it reaches the cooperation, well good lord....them building inspectors

[kas1992]

Wheres a good option for galvanize these days?

I down to choosing between varma and bhagwansingh. Varma is $5 per foot more though.

Where bhagwansingh does get their galvanize from?


Ramlagan was cheapest but i hear their price match the quality...

You can check George Sheet Works in Malabar

[kas1992]

Good day all, what size steel could be use for the foundation of a flat house?

[pugboy]

and for leasehold areas like woodbrook
it could be real pressure

100% correct.

And I'm speaking from experience. Did an application September 18th 2019. Was approved by T&C November 1st 2019. No grease hands. No favors. No civil engineer. Did my plans through an average yet experienced draughtsman/designer.
Proper planning is important.

Anyone have links in town and country....house plan already inside

If you meet the requirements with planned usage and design of proposed structure, you will receive a response within a few weeks. Otherwise, you will receive a defects list with issues to be corrected and resubmitted.

Every T&C slowdown that I have seen was due to improper land use, incorrect structure design, incorrect structure placement, incomplete submissions, or poorly drawn plans.

town and country is not the problem...when it reaches the cooperation, well good lord....them building inspectors

[rspann]

Good day all, what size steel could be use for the foundation of a flat house?

5/8 HT rebars and 3/8 mild for stirrups and you good to go . If HT is used for stirrups , you have to understand the use of a minimum bending radius per size of the steel rebars. Your builder should also observe the stirrup placement as per the drawing . I've seen builders using undersized steel and also wrong spacing of stirrups . The catchphrase is , dat go wuk so .

[kas1992]

I was told 1/2 was fine...so that's failure then?

Good day all, what size steel could be use for the foundation of a flat house?

5/8 HT rebars and 3/8 mild for stirrups and you good to go . If HT is used for stirrups , you have to understand the use of a minimum bending radius per size of the steel rebars. Your builder should also observe the stirrup placement as per the drawing . I've seen builders using undersized steel and also wrong spacing of stirrups . The catchphrase is , dat go wuk so .

[pugboy]

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

[kas1992]

Can't remember nuh, but will the half inch be an issue?

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

[rspann]

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

Ent bone does be in the center of flesh?

[rspann]

Can't remember nuh, but will the half inch be an issue?

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

Half inch good for the slab .

[adnj]

I was told 1/2 was fine...so that's failure then?

Good day all, what size steel could be use for the foundation of a flat house?

5/8 HT rebars and 3/8 mild for stirrups and you good to go . If HT is used for stirrups , you have to understand the use of a minimum bending radius per size of the steel rebars. Your builder should also observe the stirrup placement as per the drawing . I've seen builders using undersized steel and also wrong spacing of stirrups . The catchphrase is , dat go wuk so .

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

The minimum steel that is recommended is 1/2" but that depends on design and load. I have never seen anything smaller than 5/8" specified by a structural engineer.

The mat should have more than 3" of concrete below it.

Take any of this with a grain of salt.

TTS599 has all this info for $300.

[kas1992]

Ok bro thanks

I was told 1/2 was fine...so that's failure then?

Good day all, what size steel could be use for the foundation of a flat house?

5/8 HT rebars and 3/8 mild for stirrups and you good to go . If HT is used for stirrups , you have to understand the use of a minimum bending radius per size of the steel rebars. Your builder should also observe the stirrup placement as per the drawing . I've seen builders using undersized steel and also wrong spacing of stirrups . The catchphrase is , dat go wuk so .

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

The minimum steel that is recommended is 1/2" but that depends on design and load. I have never seen anything smaller than 5/8" specified by a structural engineer.

The mat should have more than 3" of concrete below it.

Take any of this with a grain of salt.

TTS599 has all this info for $300.

[carluva]

Not all. For example your shin bone is very close to the skin and not in the center of the flesh. Same for your knuckles.... *exits thread*

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

Ent bone does be in the center of flesh?

[carluva]

Remember you are talking about a foundation. Don't chinks here. The proper size of steel and concrete cover provides the structural support for you house. Through the steel, you get the tensile and shear strength... The concrete gives compressive strength. This combination gives a good mix to withstand many forms of earth movement.

Chinks on the steel, you compromise on the tensile and shear strength and your foundation can crack or worse yet completely shear. Chinks on the concrete and the concrete cover on the steel and the same result can happen. A minimum of 2" concrete cover on steel is required. Anything less and you are compromising on overall strength of that part of your house that is supporting your house.

And don't forget the mats for spreading the load to the earth.

That standard adjn referenced is a good reference as it defines our building code for our country which is in an earthquake and hurricane zone.

I was told 1/2 was fine...so that's failure then?

Good day all, what size steel could be use for the foundation of a flat house?

5/8 HT rebars and 3/8 mild for stirrups and you good to go . If HT is used for stirrups , you have to understand the use of a minimum bending radius per size of the steel rebars. Your builder should also observe the stirrup placement as per the drawing . I've seen builders using undersized steel and also wrong spacing of stirrups . The catchphrase is , dat go wuk so .

[carluva]

Minimum should be 2" of concrete cover. So a 12" x 12" beam (or column) ought to have the steel in a 8" X 8" pattern.

For a floor slab of a house though, BRC is acceptable as the floor is not load bearing. Decking is a different story as steel is needed, usually 5/8" and 1/2" in a grid.

Driveways should be designed as load bearing, so use steel, 1/2" minimum, 4" thick, minimum, 5" preferred. If you plan to roll heavy equipment, consider 5000psi concrete.

what about height location of the rebar within the concrete being cast?

[pugboy]

I tired see men just drop the rebar setup into the channel cut into the ground

[NR8]

I tired see men just drop the rebar setup into the channel cut into the ground

na bai dat go wuk jus so

[nemisis]

Any one has any feedback on this contractor

https://www.facebook.com/pg/BildaBoyzCo ... d/reviews/

Prices look attractive. I have some cracks appearing on the house and I want to do some yard work to make it look more presentable, paving it so that its uniform , changing front wall etc

[supercharged turbo]

I'm in the market for a new refridgerator.Is there any place up north side that is worth checking?I already have most of the places in central and south to check i.e. Fens,Reliable,American Stores,Courts etc.Feel free to add any place regardless of location if you think its worth checking.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I'm in the market for a new refridgerator.Is there any place up north side that is worth checking?I already have most of the places in central and south to check i.e. Fens,Reliable,American Stores,Courts etc.Feel free to add any place regardless of location if you think its worth checking.

Reliable
Lewis Appliances

mainly because of warranty and parts

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Any one has any feedback on this contractor

https://www.facebook.com/pg/BildaBoyzCo ... d/reviews/

Prices look attractive. I have some cracks appearing on the house and I want to do some yard work to make it look more presentable, paving it so that its uniform , changing front wall etc

believe it or not....a damm good contractor is the man behind DG Homes...take a look at their work on the book of faces

[carluva]

TBH, I think you have exhausted all the options. The only one I didn't see on your list is Parts World Ltd. But at the end of the day, if you check Central or North, you'd end up seeing different branches of the same places you've already visited.

Lewis Appliances has stellar customer service which imo is second to none elsewhere. However, their prices are among the highest, if not the highest I have ever seen.

I've heard ppl talk about Ramlagan's in Balmain. I usually go to the hardware section but know of people who bought appliances there. You can give it a try if you wish.

Bottom line is that I'd say it's not worth the time shopping around. If you see something you like, go thru. Warranty and service is something to consider as well, which is where places like PWL, Reliable and Lewis do well (having had experiences with each). PTN Reliable is reliable (no pun intended ( as long as the appliance is under warranty. Once it's out of warranty it's ketch arse to get them to come. I had that experience with a dryer and ended up ordering the parts on partselect and repairing myself.

I'm in the market for a new refridgerator.Is there any place up north side that is worth checking?I already have most of the places in central and south to check i.e. Fens,Reliable,American Stores,Courts etc.Feel free to add any place regardless of location if you think its worth checking.

[rspann]

Standards have good brands and reasonable prices . I don’t know if they on
BLM’s boycott list though.

[carluva]

Guys. I am posting in this ched for now unless I choose to start a new one.

Doing some yard work now. I dug out about 115 SF of Zoysia Turf. Each piece is in about 6-8 inches of good soil which was recently fertilised.

Asking price is $2000 for all. Come with your transport.

Anyone interested or know someone who is?

Some pieces may be brown due to lack of a lil sun as they've been covered since Wednesday. But the grass will still grow.

Call if interested in 682-5003.

[rayrayray]

Good night all. Does anywhere in Trinidad do glass garage doors as in the image attached?
Please let me know if any one is aware.
Point me in the direction if you do.

[2ndchance]

Hello guys. Just did a driveway but a dog walked on the wet concrete leaving some deep footprints. What do you recommend to fix?

[adnj]

Hello guys. Just did a driveway but a dog walked on the wet concrete leaving some deep footprints. What do you recommend to fix?

Make certain that the prints are flat or slightly concave.
Mix 3 parts sharp sand to 1 part cement.
Add enough water to make it workable.
Fill the prints and let dry until firm.
Smooth and feather the fill into the surrounding concrete while sprinkling water on the surface as necessary.

For older concrete, prep with PVA and amend the concrete mix as indicated on the label.

[2ndchance]

I'm concerned about the patchwork separating or cracking and lifting out after a while. Will the PVA act like a glue?

Hello guys. Just did a driveway but a dog walked on the wet concrete leaving some deep footprints. What do you recommend to fix?

Make certain that the prints are flat or slightly concave.
Mix 3 parts sharp sand to 1 part cement.
Add enough water to make it workable.
Fill the prints and let dry until firm.
Smooth and feather the fill into the surrounding concrete while sprinkling water on the surface as necessary.

For older concrete, prep with PVA and amend the concrete mix as indicated on the label.

[adnj]

I'm concerned about the patchwork separating or cracking and lifting out after a while. Will the PVA act like a glue?

Hello guys. Just did a driveway but a dog walked on the wet concrete leaving some deep footprints. What do you recommend to fix?

Make certain that the prints are flat or slightly concave.
Mix 3 parts sharp sand to 1 part cement.
Add enough water to make it workable.
Fill the prints and let dry until firm.
Smooth and feather the fill into the surrounding concrete while sprinkling water on the surface as necessary.

For older concrete, prep with PVA and amend the concrete mix as indicated on the label.

If the concrete is less than about 90 days old, you may not need it. PVA is inexpensive and will add adhesion. If you want to use it, go ahead.

PVA (polyvinyl acetate) is indeed an adhesive and is the same as white school glue, Elmer's glue and indoor carpenter's glue.