“House in a Can was established with the
sole intention of providing a lower cost, but high-quality
housing alternative to the South African
and African markets, including Botswana, Angola, DRC and Nigeria.”
sole intention of providing a lower cost, but high-quality
housing alternative to the South African
and African markets, including Botswana, Angola, DRC and Nigeria.”
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Materials:
All of the materials used in the manufacture of our products comply with International and Local standards, as confirmed by the attached Certificates of Compliance. Below, is a specifications list of the various elements making up the finished products:
Exterior:
All of the materials used in the manufacture of our products comply with International and Local standards, as confirmed by the attached Certificates of Compliance. Below, is a specifications list of the various elements making up the finished products:
Exterior:
| ITEM - STRUCTURE | SPECIFICATION |
| Foundation Stilts | 100 x 100 x 3 Galvanised Steel Tubing |
| Floor Grid | 100 x 100 x 3 Galvanised Steel Tubing |
| Wall Grid | 100 x 100 x 3 Galvanised Steel Tubing |
| Roofing Grid | 100 x 100 x 3 Galvanised Steel Tubing |
| Roof Trusses | 100 x 50 x 3 Galvanised Steel Tubing |
| ITEM - ROOF | SPECIFICATION |
| Roof Panels | 3mm UPVC and Kevlar (either Tile or Zinc Finish) |
| Ceiling | PVC |
| Eaves Covering | Plastic Covered Steel |
| Gutters | UPVC |
| ITEM - DECK | SPECIFICATION |
| Frame | 100 x 100 x 3 Galvanised Steel Tubing |
| Deck | Treated Wood |
| Cover | 4mm UPVC |
| ITEM - EXTERIOR WALLS | SPECIFICATION |
| Exterior Walling | 100mm thick, light-weight concrete with painted, stucco finish, brick or scratch plaster |
| ITEM - EXTERIOR DOORS | SPECIFICATION |
| Door Frame | Powder Coated Aluminum |
| Doors | Weather Proof Steel |
Interior:
| ITEM - FLOORING | SPECIFICATION |
| Insulated, water-proofed base |
20mm marine plywood Note: Concrete Screed or Novilon is also available on the BNG option |
| ITEM - INTERIOR WALLS | SPECIFICATION |
| Interior Walling | 75mm thick, light-weight concrete with painted, smooth finish |
| ITEM - BATHROOMS | SPECIFICATION |
| Tiles (wall & floor) | Corian |
| Toilets & Washbasins | Ceramic |
| Bath | Acrylic |
| Shower Floor | Acrylic |
| Shower Sides | Glass |
| ITEM - KITCHEN | SPECIFICATION |
| Counter Tops | Ceramic |
| Cabinets | Plastic coated wood |
| Wash Trough | Stainless Steel |
| ITEM - BEDROOM | SPECIFICATION |
| Wardrobe | Plastic coated wood |
Finishes:
| ITEM - WINDOWS | SPECIFICATION |
| Window Frames | Powder coated Aluminum |
| Windows | Glass |
Note: Only steel frames are available on the BNG option
| ITEM - DOORS | SPECIFICATION |
| Door Frames | Coloured PVC |
| Doors | Painted Steel |
Code 2A - 2 Bedroom High-Spec Unit:
| NO | ITEM (Basic Structure) | UNIT | QTY |
| 1 | 100*100*3 slot steel used in steel structure & accessory material | m | 77 |
| 2 | 100*50*3 steel & accessory material | m | 240 |
| 3 | steel foundation & accessory material | piece | 28 |
| 4 | #50 aluminium alloy | bar | 20 |
| 5 | #100 aluminium alloy | bar | 15 |
| 6 | PVC roof sheets | m2 | 68 |
| 7 | veneer used under wood floor | m2 | 55 |
| 8 | laminated wood floor (include damp-proof film & carpet) | m2 | 55 |
| 9 | wall panel & paint | m2 | 95 |
| 10 | wall panel aluminium cover strip | bar | 130 |
| 11 | aluminium ceiling | m2 | 55 |
| NO | ITEM (Indoor Facilities) | UNIT | QTY |
| 1 | wardrobe | set | 2 |
| 2 | hand wash basin | set | 2 |
| 3 | toilet | set | 1 |
| 4 | bath basin | set | 1 |
| 5 | kitchen cabinet | set | 5 |
| 6 | door | set | 5 |
| 7 | window | set | 8 |
| 8 | shower room | set | 0 |
| 9 | curtain | set | 9 |
| NO | ITEM (Water & Electricity) | UNIT | QTY |
| 1 | plug switch (include switch controller, air- condition, telephone, net, electricity box etc. ) | piece | 20 |
| 2 | electricity wire & accessory | item | 0 |
| 3 | water facilities | item | 0 |
| 4 | light | set | 13 |
| 5 | electricity water heater | set | 1 |
Code 3A - 3 Bedroom High-Spec Unit:
| NO | ITEM (Basic Structure) | UNIT | QTY |
| 1 | 100*100*3 slot steel used in steel structure & accessory material | m | 120 |
| 2 | 100*50*3 steel & accessory material | m | 380 |
| 3 | steel foundation & accessory material | piece | 28 |
| 4 | #50 aluminium alloy | bar | 40 |
| 5 | #100 aluminium alloy | bar | 30 |
| 6 | PVC roof sheets | m2 | 92 |
| 7 | veneer used under wood floor | m2 | 76 |
| 8 | laminated wood floor (include damp-proof film & carpet) | m2 | 76 |
| 9 | wall panel & paint | m2 | 155 |
| 10 | wall panel aluminium cover strip | bar | 260 |
| 11 | aluminium ceiling | m2 | 82 |
| NO | ITEM (Indoor Facilities) | UNIT | QTY |
| 1 | wardrobe | set | 3 |
| 2 | hand wash basin | set | 2 |
| 3 | toilet | set | 2 |
| 4 | bath basin | set | 1 |
| 5 | kitchen cabinet | set | 5 |
| 6 | door | set | 7 |
| 7 | window | set | 11 |
| 8 | shower room | set | 1 |
| 9 | curtain | set | 9 |
| NO | ITEM (Water & Electricity) | UNIT | QTY |
| 1 | plug switch (include switch controller, air- condition, telephone, net, electricity box etc. ) | piece | 31 |
| 2 | electricity wire & accessory | item | 0 |
| 3 | water facilities | item | 0 |
| 4 | light | set | 13 |
| 5 | electricity water heater | set | 1 x 75L |
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