The Toilet Design
Standardized prefabricated ferrocement parts makes assembly quick
Learning ferrocement construction at EcoTec in Nicaragua
4 steps to prefabrication (clockwise): 1) Create a chickenwire frame that fits the mold; 2) Fill with cement 3) Set for 1 day; 4) Demold
The Kibera Site
A lot of dust and ash as the garbage has been burned several times
Before we can build, we have to dig out layers and layers of garbage
Success after 4 hours of digging
Laying down and leveling the prefabricated foundation posts
Filling the hole and the foundation posts
Test fitting the floor slab on top of the foundation posts
Attaching the back wall and corners
The back wall and corners sit on the tounge and groove (TNG) joint built into the panels and floorplate
One more wall installed
Moving the 150kg wall panels
Installing the 3rd wall panel
Verifying the joints
4th wall panel installation
Bringing the 3rd corner into place
Aligning the 3rd corner piece
All pieces in place and the super structure is standing on its own
Pius installing the supports for the roof
Pius installs the translucent corrugated roof sheet
Plastering
Plastering complete
Putting down the primer/undercoat
Cornflower blue for the inside and out
A bright blue for high visibility
A view from the front
Epoxy coating on the floor for easy cleaning
Rounded corners on the walls and where the floor meets the wall to prevent buildup and improve cleanbility
Smooth and shiny epoxy flooring
The collection barrels in place
Removable squat plate installed
George, Director of Carolina for Kibera, is our beta-tester!
Full collection barrels are sealed with a screw top lid and secured with a metal band prior to removal
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