1. Materials
The structure.

The structure is made of:

• Heavy duty aluminium pipes (diameter 60 m/m, wall thickness 2 m/m)
• The weight is 160 kg/ unit (50 m2 floor area)
• The elements of the structure are colour-coded for easy erection
• The structure is termite resistant

The cover.
The cover consists of:

• Roof/ wall is made of UV- resistant polyester/ PVC tarpaulin
• Weight 550 g/ m2
• Tear resistance 280 N (DIN 53363)
• Tensile strength 1700/ 1500 N/ 5 cm (DIN 53354)
• Adhesion 100 N/ 5 cm
• Flame retardation is satisfactory. (Flame restraining- SIS 650082)
• Temperature-resistance +70 degrees C, -30 degrees C (DIN 53361)
• Parts of walls can be lifted on both sides for ventilation
• The roof cover is fitted with vents in ”gables” for cross ventilation
• The weight of the cover is 80 kg
• Colour of the cover: free choice (white, green, sand yellow etc.)

Permanent house built with local materials.

• If conditions allow, the aluminium structure can support thatching for the roof
• Walls can be made of bricks, mud blocks/cement reinforced mud blocks supported by a foundation ring of concrete or cement blocks
• The slab can be made of concrete
• The main advantage of such a house is that it is long-lasting and termite-resistant and has a cost-effective roof structure
• The roof is supported by aluminium poles, which makes it possible to construct external walls not as load - bearing walls but as half-brick walls
• For covering the roof polyester/ PVC tarpaulins can also be used

2. Life span/maintenance

• The aluminium structure and polyester/ PVC tarpaulin are long - lasting materials
• The life span of the aluminium structure is almost unlimited
• The life span of polyester/ PVC tarpaulin is at least 25 years
• There is no need for routine maintenance
• Both materials are extremely heavy duty materials
• If any mechanical damage (vandalism) occurs, it can be easily repaired
• The possible deformation of tarpaulin following direct contact with a flame can also easily be repaired by spare tarpaulin glued to the original one

3. Construction.
The structure consists of aluminium poles, horizontal beams, rafters, tie beams and chief elements on the top. The construction is similar to the African house construction.

Temporary house.
For construction of temporary houses the poles are put in holes 60 cm deep. The holes can be dug or drilled by a hand drill that is included in each structural set.

Permanent house.
The foundation ring of concrete or cement blocks supports the aluminium poles.

4. Construction time
The Aluronda Convertible 50 m2 unit can be erected in 3.5 hours.
Dismantling takes less than 1 hour.

5. Manpower
No special skills are needed for the erection of Aluronda Convertible.
6 - 10 workers can do the work.

6. Transportation, volume
Volume of 1 complete Aluronda Convertible housing unit is 0,9 m3 (structure, wall/ roof cover).

2000 m2 structure can be transported in 1 20' container.
120 pieces wall/roof cover can be transported in 1 20' container.

7. Production capacity
It is possible to produce at least 40 units (aluminium structure + cover) weekly.
The production capacity can be increased if needed.

8. Price
The Aluronda Convertible housing unit can be delivered at reasonable prices related to the size of the project.

9. Defect liability and guarantee period
A limited guarantee is given against any/all defects in workmanship and materials used for a period of 12 months.

10. Terms of payment
Irrevocable Letter of Credit addressed to the Supplier`s bank is to be included with the purchase order. Payable against the presentation of shipping documents including Clean Report of Findings drawn up by any approved Cargo Control Companies.

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