Rural buildings

Foundation of reinforced concrete - one of the many technical drawings in the manual.

Target audience

Professional masons (and persons who want to become professional masons)
Trainers of professional masons
Persons involved in supervision or monitoring the construction of rural buildings

Summary

Connect International has developed two technical manuals for the construction of rural buildings. The manuals are based on experiences in Tanzania and Mozambique and includes the experiences of others in Ghana and other countries.

The manuals cover the following subjects:

PART I - TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS AND SAFETY

  1. Concrete
  2. Mortar and plaster
  3. Bricks
  4. Timber
  5. Paint
  6. Roofing materials
  7. Safety

PART II - CONSTRUCTING A RURAL BUILDING

  1. Site selection and preparation
  2. Foundation and plinth wall
  3. Doors
  4. Windows
  5. Walls
  6. Roofs
  7. Floors
  8. Improvements around the building

Date

May 2009

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ST8.1b Rural buildings - Part IIlow.doc1.19 MB