At this point, I am only in the discovery phase of a potential new Home project. I want to explore what new materials are available to termite proof a foundation, seal gaps, insulate, and waterproof all aspects of the home, including the roof. The type of windows available are very important to me, as I would prefer sliding double pain with mesh screens.Buying building materials is like "pulling teeth". Mitra 10 in Bintaro and Polim have a good selection of building materials. The Mitra 10 store Bintaro is big and have a good selection of DIY building materials such as power tools, hand tools, paint and accessories, lighting, gardening, sanitary ware, tiles, mortar, roofing materials, gypsum board/drywall, furniture, etc.
Due to the coronavirus, I have been buying small building materials online, such as stainless steel screws, foam spray, paint, sealant, power tools, etc.
I have rebuilt my wooden door frames (termites infested), leaky roof, painting the garage and patio, etc.
If you are looking for suppliers for builders, contact them for appointment. They will be glad to visit you and give you brochures and samples. Another good way of contact them before the coronavirus was to visit the building trade and architectural trade shows in Jakarta.
Specially, what building materials are you shopping for? Let us know, maybe we can help.
One advice is to use light steel frame for your roofing. Light steel or galvanized C-channel steel is termite proof and believe or not, a lot cheaper than wood in Indonesia. Another advice for door frames and doors to use termite proof wood such as teak or other termite resistance local wood. To seal gaps, use foam spray. For window frames, use composite engineer window frame. Most importantly, water run-off and seismic the foundation and structural since Indonesia is on the ring of fire earthquakes).
We're in the middle of building a new house. Before we started, I did a bit of reading on how to make buildings earthquake-resistent and I talked about the matter with the architect. Together we decided what to implement and what not. Many ways of strengthening your building have a trade off and some are aesthetically undesirable. Some can be costly too. The missus thinks it's unnecessary and a waste of money. We had a RS6.7 earthquake a couple of days ago not far away from where we live now. So I think it's a good thing to invest in.Hi Pak Tani, Excellent article about building a house in seismic prone area.
Anfoshshi, If you are really want to learn about building materials, visit trade show called, Megabuild Indonesia. Unfortunately, due to the current situation they will not have exhibition this year and planning for 2022.
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They're called batako here and the breeze blocks are angin-angin beton. They come in a range of grades, depending on the amount of semen they are willing to use and the quality of the sand. Maybe in larger shops they sell a standard quality. Unlike your local batako dealer in the desa.Does anyone know if CMU/concrete/cinder/breeze/besser blocks are sold here? I feel like I've seen them for sale at places like Depok Bangunan or in use in shopping malls, but that may just be my expectations playing tricks on my memory.
If so, what are they called?
I've used batako before. The quality and dive really do vary. The ones I've purchased are a bit larger than your standard red brick ( and smarter than you think).They're called batako here and the breeze blocks are angin-angin beton. They come in a range of grades, depending on the amount of semen they are willing to use and the quality of the sand. Maybe in larger shops they sell a standard quality. Unlike your local batako dealer in the desa.
Anyone have a clue on building material stores? Something like a Lowes or Home Depot. I am looking for a supplier to builders not just consumers. Near Tangerang selatan.
Anyone have a clue on building material stores? Something like a Lowes or Home Depot. I am looking for a supplier to builders not just consumers. Near Tangerang selatan
Our local materials shop sells these according to my hubby.I've used batako before. The quality and dive really do vary. The ones I've purchased are a bit larger than your standard red brick ( and smarter than you think).
I'm looking for breeze block because I'm thinking about trying to assemble a smoker from it and I need that huge size so I can avoid using mortar. Angin-angin beton, I'll ask at the shop. Thanks.
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Yes, mam!Our local materials shop sells these according to my hubby.
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