Building a house in Trinidad

[DMan7]

Yea I know but that's too costly just doing something small and making use of what I have on hand. The wood carving disc doing the job but its difficult to hold down the wood as it keeps moving all over while trying to do the job.

[Chimera]

G clamps?

[AlphaMan]

What's the costliest aspect of building your own home?
The foundation and roof?

[adnj]

I'm interested in buying a polyurethane liquid applied membrane (Impermax, Sika, Alsan, etc.) for a flat, concrete roof.

I would appreciate it if someone could direct me to a retailer in Trinidad that has it available for sale.

[pugboy]

lifetime i think sells those roof membrane

[Rory Phoulorie]

Have you tried SCL Trinidad Limited?

[pugboy]

i thought it was the flat membrane sheet you were referring to

scl sells vulchem in a pail $750
a thick one rubberized one
not sure if it is polyurethane
i used it in same application over concrete roof slab

i supposed to have unused bucket you can buy off me at discount if you want, just have to look for it

Have you tried SCL Trinidad Limited?

[adnj]

Thanks so far.

I will contact the suppliers that you both have mentioned and see if they have enough of what I want in stock. I would rather have all of the different concrete roofs waterproofed using the same materials and methods.

[pugboy]

the vulkem very thick and resilient so far
i previously used kaleidoscope roofing compound which was not applicable for this use

[Dave]

There was also an asphalt based one...very thick which we used a lil kerosene to thin it down.
Also worked well. Lifespan was about 12-15yrs.

[pugboy]

lasco have one with fancy packaging now in metal paint cans
bought a quart but never get around to using it

There was also an asphalt based one...very thick which we used a lil kerosene to thin it down.
Also worked well. Lifespan was about 12-15yrs.

[Dave]

Ah Lasco was the brand we used on a butterfly roof. Worked but we eventually installed a metal gutter to channel the water away.

Are concrete anchor bolts, not the expanding part, but the bolt itself made to be removed and put back in place?

Want to mount something and want to have the ability to move it when not in use. Using piece of the foundation to anchor the item.

[matix]

Ah Lasco was the brand we used on a butterfly roof. Worked but we eventually installed a metal gutter to channel the water away.

Are concrete anchor bolts, not the expanding part, but the bolt itself made to be removed and put back in place?

Want to mount something and want to have the ability to move it when not in use. Using piece of the foundation to anchor the item.

Yes they are. If it’s out in the weather get a good quality fastener.

[pugboy]

rawl brand has one when the bolt comes out just need to make sure hole not drilled to deep or the female anchor part will drop in far when bolt removed

[Dave]

I am looking at a 4" anchor.

[matix]

I am looking at a 4" anchor.

Agostini (Hilti), Caribbean Fasteners. They will have a good quality for outside conditions.

[Dave]

Thanks. Outside yes but sheltered.

[sotf]

Guys,

I want to fill in the pipe indentation and repair the hole in the wall. I plan to fill the hole with pieces of red brick.
What is the best option for this? I don't really want to buy an entire bag of cement as it would be too much for my needs.

I am looking at the Plastafilla as it comes in small bags. I also saw something called Plastamix, but it's kind of a big bag. Thanks.

[Dave]

You can buy plastamix loose and given what it is...you can stretch with some red sand in the mix. I did the same for the same pvc holes when I had to run some pipe and had gaps to fill.

Plastafiller is more for the screw hole drilled and you wish to plug it.

[88sins]

Some hardwares sell sand and cement by the pound, so that's an option as well

[pugboy]

a cheap option is thinset, you will have plenty leftover

[sotf]

Thanks all

[Rayden6]

Looking for 5pcs of RPP 1X12X12 Boxing board used in good condition.

[demented]

Guys,

I want to fill in the pipe indentation and repair the hole in the wall. I plan to fill the hole with pieces of red brick.
What is the best option for this? I don't really want to buy an entire bag of cement as it would be too much for my needs.

I am looking at the Plastafilla as it comes in small bags. I also saw something called Plastamix, but it's kind of a big bag. Thanks.

Repair.jpg

PLASTAFILLA.jpg

PLASTAMIX.jpg

TCL recently launched PLASTAMIX, just add water.

[pugboy]

50lb bag

[Jerry84]

Guys,

I want to fill in the pipe indentation and repair the hole in the wall. I plan to fill the hole with pieces of red brick.
What is the best option for this? I don't really want to buy an entire bag of cement as it would be too much for my needs.

I am looking at the Plastafilla as it comes in small bags. I also saw something called Plastamix, but it's kind of a big bag. Thanks.

Repair.jpg

PLASTAFILLA.jpg

PLASTAMIX.jpg

TCL recently launched PLASTAMIX, just add water.

What's the cost of this 50lb bag?

[Supra GT-FOUR]

Guys,

I want to fill in the pipe indentation and repair the hole in the wall. I plan to fill the hole with pieces of red brick.
What is the best option for this? I don't really want to buy an entire bag of cement as it would be too much for my needs.

I am looking at the Plastafilla as it comes in small bags. I also saw something called Plastamix, but it's kind of a big bag. Thanks.

Repair.jpg

PLASTAFILLA.jpg

PLASTAMIX.jpg

TCL recently launched PLASTAMIX, just add water.

Look at the label. It's plasta masta mix.
Seeing as this is a TCL product they may be trying to piggyback on the established name of Plastamix.

Harricrete may own the trademark to Plastamix.
Harricrete d hardest hard

[demented]

Guys,

I want to fill in the pipe indentation and repair the hole in the wall. I plan to fill the hole with pieces of red brick.
What is the best option for this? I don't really want to buy an entire bag of cement as it would be too much for my needs.

I am looking at the Plastafilla as it comes in small bags. I also saw something called Plastamix, but it's kind of a big bag. Thanks.

Repair.jpg

PLASTAFILLA.jpg

PLASTAMIX.jpg

TCL recently launched PLASTAMIX, just add water.

What's the cost of this 50lb bag?

About $50 TT in some places

[sotf]

I chose the Plastamix.

[pugboy]

you should put clamps
somebody gonna bounce that and break the pvc