[condor]

My cousin is looking for options to reduce heat inside his house. The house is currently an old one, with corrugated asbestos sheet roof. ( the ____/\_____/\___ shaped one). The row house complex is likely to be rebuilt in some time, and hence they dont want to renovate /re-do the roof completely.

While looking at options, I came across PUF sheets. Has anyone used PUF sheets in conjunction with this type of asbestos sheet ?

Any info, please share. TIA !

Originally Posted by Rangy62

Hi any experiences with PUF board roofing? .

Rangy62 - any luck with your work on the roof ?

[Rangy62]

Originally Posted by condor

My cousin is looking for options to reduce heat inside his house. The house is currently an old one, with corrugated asbestos sheet roof. ( the ____/\_____/\___ shaped one). The row house complex is likely to be rebuilt in some time, and hence they dont want to renovate /re-do the roof completely.

While looking at options, I came across PUF sheets. Has anyone used PUF sheets in conjunction with this type of asbestos sheet ?

Any info, please share. TIA !

Rangy62 - any luck with your work on the roof ?

Yes, I have got the roofing done. We used 50mm PUF sheet and have fitted solar panels to generate power. As the room is under last stage of work haven’t experienced living in it. But as such it’s quite cool underneath. Will have to see how it behaves in rain.

[condor]

Originally Posted by Rangy62

Yes, I have got the roofing done. We used 50mm PUF sheet ... As the room is under last stage of work haven’t experienced living in it. .

Can you share details and cost ? How does it look ? How is it fixed ?

I am looking if this sheet can be fixed without having to remove the existing sheets. Area would be about 450 sq ft across 3 rooms. (part of the house where the roof is lower)

[Akshay6988]

Guys I live in a row house facing East West direction, with no shade nearby. As a result, the roof gets too hot throughout the day and it's making room temperature even higher. What could be options to reduce heat to some extent ? I've got waterproofing done on the roof last month. Is it ok to apply Dr. Fixit heat shield or such paints on the roof directly ?

[mvadg]

Originally Posted by Akshay6988

... with no shade nearby. As a result, the roof gets too hot throughout the day and it's making room temperature even higher.

You could try this, seems to be an ancient remedy. [And looks like someone copied the pic I posted right here on TBHP into the article below, but I cannot find the original photos of inverted pots on rooftops now - I suspect a conspiracy ]

http://mansi-shah.weebly.com/cool-ro...n-project.html

[Nissan1180]

Is there a way to clean water pipes clogged with salt deposits without using any acid? The local plumbers use acids to flush the line but that's very dangerous and damages the pipes.

[Rangy62]

Originally Posted by condor

Can you share details and cost ? How does it look ? How is it fixed ?

I am looking if this sheet can be fixed without having to remove the existing sheets. Area would be about 450 sq ft across 3 rooms. (part of the house where the roof is lower)

Hello,
Sorry I don’t have the pics right now. I got an area of 1100 sqft done. It costed me around 5.75 lakes which included the MS structure, the sheets and gutter work. The structure was pillars and trusses across the roof. The sheets were then bolted on.

[mvadg]

Originally Posted by Akshay6988

the roof gets too hot throughout the day and it's making room temperature even higher. What could be options... ?

You could try cheap shade sails. I don't know if there are professional installers in India, but all you really need is a weak link (thin piece of string) to break and allow strain relief if there's too much wind. Seem to be available in a range of colors too! Once summer is over, you can just put them away.

[Akshay6988]

Originally Posted by mvadg

You could try cheap shade sails. I don't know if there are professional installers in India, but all you really need is a weak link (thin piece of string) to break and allow strain relief if there's too much wind. Seem to be available in a range of colors too! Once summer is over, you can just put them away.

Thanks, I'm also looking at this solution. Will be cheaper than paint and such. Neef to figure out the installation though. Will need to install metal/bamboo poles in corners to tie the shade.

[condor]

Originally Posted by mvadg

You could try cheap shade sails.

Thank you, @mvadg.

Originally Posted by Akshay6988

Will need to install metal/bamboo poles in corners to tie the shade.

The situation you mentioned - row-houses facing east - is the same that my cousin has.

What I have suggested to him is: put a small pedestal using 3 layers of 4 bricks + cement at each corner, and a hook a the the center top of each pedestal. This shade can be fixed to these pedestals. The gap between the shade and the roof will then also provide space for air to flow through.
Such pedestals can be on the walls of your part of the row structure, and will get required support below while not affecting the roof with it's weight.

[Akshay6988]

Originally Posted by condor

Thank you, @mvadg.
The situation you mentioned - row-houses facing east - is the same that my cousin has.

What I have suggested to him is: put a small pedestal using 3 layers of 4 bricks + cement at each corner, and a hook a the the center top of each pedestal. This shade can be fixed to these pedestals. The gap between the shade and the roof will then also provide space for air to flow through.
Such pedestals can be on the walls of your part of the row structure, and will get required support below while not affecting the roof with it's weight.

Thank you so much for this tip This seems to be much more practical implementation. Will get this done ASAP and will share some pics as well

[Sheel]

I thought only Fenesta is the one ruling the roost, but on enquiring further, came to know, AIS makes & installs them too. As does Koemmerling, Prominance & Veka. I am sure there maybe others. Any difference between these?

Originally Posted by Sheel

Also, any inputs on electrical equipment and fittings ( wiring / cables / switches)?

Any advise on electrical equipment's?

[1985Darkkid85]

Originally Posted by amitk26

Are you in bangalore ? If yes can give you lots of contacts and gyan I have collected during course of my ongoing house construction

This seems quite a helpful post.
I'm in South Bangalore and would definitely need a lot of contacts and also information

How do I go about contacting you?

[1985Darkkid85]

Stumbled upon this gold mine of a thread, thanks guys!

I own a small 20*30 site in south Bangalore and looking to construct a home for about 1200 square feet. Queries below:

1. Is an F.S.I of upto 2x allowed legally per B.D.A limits?
2. What steps do i need to ensure that construction provides for good ventilation, airiness and sun-light? Technically, what do i need to inform the architect to achieve above said objectives?
3. Will the house be extremely congested, considering the site is a puny 595 Square Feet? I intend to have a covered car parking in the porch!
4. Any recommendation of a good architect or structural engineer around South Benglauru side is highly appreciated.

[poloman]

Originally Posted by 1985Darkkid85

Stumbled upon this gold mine of a thread, thanks guys!

I own a small 20*30 site in south Bangalore and looking to construct a home for about 1200 square feet. Queries below:
[*]Any recommendation of a good architect or structural engineer around South Benglauru side is highly appreciated.[/list]

This is one of the best 20x30 designs I could find online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duf9ooCn7Ho