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| Sunday, 6 March 2005 |
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Israel technology to build houses by Hiran H. Senewiratne East Globe Group (EGG) has introduced for the first time in Sri Lanka an affordable, hassle-free convenient method of constructing houses, utilising the latest technology from Israel. The panel technology being used for the construction of houses, could be built within 24-48 hours. It is in keeping with European Standard Specifications, its Project Director Yossef Zubari said. He said that it is ideal to promote this concept in Sri Lanka due to its durability, attractiveness and eco-friendliness in nature. It is guaranteed for 50 years. Yossef said that the raw materials used in the manufacture of panels is a special alloy aluminium, with a thickness of 0.06 mm. The panels are made out of two aluminium sheets insulated by a polystyrene layer and connected to each other by interlocking systems. The salient features are anti-corrosive, fire resistant, friction proof and water resistant. It is pre-painted by a powder coating of 30 micron thickness. This could withstand an earthquake of 8.8 on the Richter scale and wind tolerance of approximately 120 Km/hr and can withstand an impact of 200 Kg per sq ft, he said. EGG Chairman Danny Perera said that they intend to introduce this concept to Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) who engage in housing and reconstruction work in tsunami affected areas.The company expects to construct 25,000 houses in tsunami devastated areas with the help of NGOs. The company has received many inquiries from the hotels and plantation sectors to construct these low cost houses, Perera said. According to Perera it will cost around Rs.750,000 to build a 500-square foot house which would last for over 50 years. |
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