The Better Living Challenge (BLC) is one of the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) projects, proudly hosted by the Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Economic Affairs and Tourism. The project aims to assist residents with self-build skills and knowledge.
This knowledge can then be used to build improved structures within informal settlements.
The BLC has developed ‘Tutorials and Toolkits for Better Building’ which compliments this 13-part video series.
The combination of the videos and toolkit will help the resident gain a better understanding of topics such as layout, foundations, building double storey structures, and so much more.
In Part 1 of the series, the topics covered in the rest of the series is briefly introduced. • Better Living Challeng...
Part 2 is all about planning properly to avoid wasting money. • BLC: Budget and Planni...
Part 3 outlines the basic tools you need to have on your building site. • BLC: Tools (Part 3)
Part 4 covers the recommended materials for a longer lasting home.
• BLC: Materials (Part 4)
Part 5 of the series teaches you how to make good concrete. • BLC: Concrete (Part 5)
Part 6 demonstrates how to build on a sloping site and lay floors. • BLC: Floors and founda...
Part 7 shows how to assemble frameworks and panels. • BLC: Framework and pan...
Part 8 of the series focuses on sheeting the panels. • BLC: Sheeting and pane...
Part 9 outlines how to assemble the complete structure. • BLC: Wall structure (P...
Part 10 advises on the best way to secure your roof. • BLC: Roofing (Part 10)
Part 11 covers how to mount windows and fit door frames. • BLC: Windows and doors...
Part 12 is all about insulation. • BLC: Insulation (Part 12)
And finally, in Part 13 you’ll be shown how to build a 3x4m double storey home. • BLC: 3x4m Double store...
To find out more about what else the Western Cape Government is doing to improve the lives of informal settlement residents, please see the work of the Department of Human Settlements’ Informal Settlement Support Plan (ISSP).
Links to the ISSP page: www.westerncape.gov.za/genera...
24 мар 2021
