STRUCTURE STUDY WALTER SEGAL SELF-BUILD CONSTRUCTION METHOD
KEY ATTRIBUTES: Designed so that anymore with basic skill and knowledge of using tools such as saws, hammers and drills can build a house. The method includs no use of wet construction trads, such as brick laying and plastering. It relies on standard sizes of materials and components. Almost like a jig saw. Each coponent slots into place.
This timber frame construction form is the cheapst and easiest to build. The roof perimeter simpliy follows the plan shape, and posts are diposed along the frames to suit structures and planning requirements.
THE METHOD: Foundations are point blocks of concrete. 600m x 600m. The depth is dependent on soil conditions. These point blocks use less material than strip foundations and there is no oversite used. The next stage is the walls. These are simple. Timber uprights that are all cut to size before reaching site. A basic timber grame. The roof is usually a flat roof with mainly layers of felt, which of their allows for gaerden roofs. Pre-made flooring is then laid. As with all components they are made to size and slot in place. Exterior walls are attached. These are in a basic panel form, which are laready prepared for external weathering. The house is now air and water tight. Final touches are then made. At the self-buiders choice. The inside layout is chosen by the self-builders, simple by placing light light partition walls wherever needed.
THE RESULT; Flexibility: the self-builder can arrange the house to their exact specification. Environmentally friendly: using lots less material and labour than standard construction. Cost: much cheaper than other methods to reach the same product.
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