Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 19, 2012 8:54 pm First of all, English is not my first language and I have no idea of the proper building terminology. Just to explain, we would like to build a very minimalist concrete house, open plan, 4 beds, 2 baths. Do you know what is the best company to talk to in regards to making custom made concrete blocks - huge ones, walls, etc? Something like this: http://www.homedesignhome.com/modern-pr ... as-bendel/ but single story house. How much do you think the prefab concrete slabs would cost? Thank you so much in advance and have a wonderful evening. Stefani Re: Minimalist Concrete house - advice 2May 20, 2012 12:04 pm My only advise I could offer would be to seek out an architect who can design such a house, they may also recommend a suitable contractor. Yes, unless you are in a low intensity rainfall area or the area is protected from rain. Do you have access to NCC Part 2 or can you download it? I can email you a copy… 10 12511 Versaloc is a mortarless besser block system that still needs a properly engineered footing. If you just do a 400x200 footing it will fail in time. At 17m long you need it… 1 17605 |