Moladi Building System

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Moladi

Manufacturing/Building Method

The  Moladi mortar  that is used to fill the formwork cavity is essentially concrete without stone. The Moladi construction method  has been intended so that unskilled homeowners can build their own house enabling community involvement in the process.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

The manufacturer sell and distribute the product directly

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The systems uses plastic formwork, Moladi mortar and reinforcement steel. According to the manufacturer, 1 m³ of Moladi mortar consists of approximately:

• 1800 kg or 0.720 m³ of local decomposed granite/river sand
• 250 kg of 42,5 N ordinary Portland cement
• 5 l of MoladiCHEM (non-toxic, water based chemical mix)
• 200 l of water

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

• Reduce building materials through more efficient layout and use of spaces 
• Reduce construction waste 
• Specify products that use raw materials more efficiently 
• Substitute plentiful resources for scarce resources 
• Reuse building materials from demolished buildings 
• Rehabilitate existing buildings for new uses 
• Recycle new products from old

Vetted Performance Status

Water penetration test , soft body impact test and chisel impact test have been successfully conducted

Safety

Trainings to builders are given by the manufacturer in order to ensure a safety construction procedure

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Recognition from the Agrement SA , Panama GN , NHBRC SA and SABS  

Other Information

None