Construction Preparation

Here are a list of tools and materials we prepared to build the wall and their photos respectively.

Tools:

Picture 01. Tape Measure

Picture 02. Hand Saw (to cut Hebel Blocks)

Picture 03. Hammer

Picture 04. Disc Grinder (to cut corrugated roof sheet)

Picture 05. Nail Gun

Picture 06. Measuring Square

Picture 07. Drop Saw (to cut timber)

Picture 08. Basket and Water (for mixing mortar) 

Picture 09. Trowel (for laying mortar)

Construction Materials:

Picture 10. Hebel Block

Picture 11. Hebel Block

Picture 12. Window (recycled from hard waste)

Picture 13. Cement

Picture 14. Plywood (for window framing)

Picture 15. Plywood Detail

Picture 16. Plywood (as the base for wall construction)

Picture 17. Corrugated Roof Sheet

Picture 18. Timber MGP10 (as wall framing, recycled from hard waste)

Picture 19. Timber Unknown Type (as temporary bracing, also recycled from hard waste)

Note:

We have managed to recycle most of the construction materials through hard waste to achieve the goal we set to minimize material waste and the carbon footprint of the project. However, we were not able to get our hands on the Hebel adhesive as recommended by the Hebel manufacturer, it was then decided by the group to use concrete cement as a substitute.

Additionally, we did not get materials such as sarking, flashing and insulation. As these materials would not affect the structure integrity of the wall, the group decided to commence the wall construction, while we continued to search for the missing materials.