Samson Ontweka, Start Somewhere Kenya: +254 714 217728 Ibrahim Maina, Start Somewhere Kenya: +254 720 588128 Website: www.startsomewhere.eu/ Email: info@startsomewhere.eu Twist blocks are concrete hollow blocks produced by Start Somewhere Kenya. Samson and Chris took me through the Kibera East Factory where you'll discover how the blocks are made. You'll also see a brief demo of how the twist blocks are stacked to build your walls faster. The idea is to save money on mortar, plastering and if you want, painting too. Enjoy!
@@PropertyNoma Thank you for your support in the effort to educate, inform, and inspire those wishing to understand and one day build a home using the brilliant concepts of which your commentaries highlight. Thank you Sir!
Fascinating new construction technology. A few questions, hope you can respond: 1) are these for only small shops and one level homes 2) what is maximum weight for these blocks (meaning, if you wanted a two story home, could these withstand the weight load) 3) why are there gaps , shouldn't there be some insulation or protection from the elements 4) will these block move around if heavy winds or strong rains, 5) how durable are the blocks? 6) how many blocks can be produced daily?
1. Building Capacity: These blocks can be used for structures up to 6 storeys if columns pass through the twist blocks. For example, a three-storey school of about 400 sqm has been constructed using these blocks. 2. Weight Capacity: Each block weighs 17 kg. They can withstand the weight load of a two-storey home perfectly well, thanks to the reinforced columns, beams, and slabs. 3. Gaps and Insulation: The blocks are designed to interlock properly, leaving no gaps. They are standard blocks that form zero joints, ensuring no spaces are left. 4. Stability in Weather: These blocks are load-bearing and, due to their individual weight, cannot be moved by heavy rain or strong winds. 5. Durability: The blocks have a lifespan of 100 years if well maintained. They are made of concrete, which contributes to their durability. 6. Production Capacity: The production rate is 300 blocks daily, with each mould producing one block per day.
Can you set up factories in all major towns, urban and rural areas . Excellent product to replace traditional mud-wattle construction in rural areas . Also slums in major urban areas or major cities .
Hi Sam I do appreciate what you guys are doing,now how many of these bricks do I need for a three bedroom of 13m by 14.2m.I am in Mombasa,do you guys offer transport once ones purchases the items?How much does one brick cost
Considering the target market is low cost housing like Kibera, though not perfect it is definitely a more dignified end product compared to the rusty corrugated iron sheets that are not weather proof. I believe if budget is available, the walls can be plastered to close the airgaps. Great project
The only advantage i see on this kind of construction is only time saving,the practicability aspect is more else the same if there is difference is minimal,maybe it terms of labor...you will get one cost of that brick doubles the normal clay brick that are normally used
@@samsonontweka5005 allow me to ask, is it possible to get the mouldings/templates to make the blocks myself in a different county? How to get the entire technology plus training, please
You should provide the measurements i.e. 70m2 or 10 X 7m. 3BR does not mean anything without the measurements.I believe me did mention the number of blocks per M2 at the beginning of the video with the price comparison.
nothing cheap here only labor i think the interlocking brick thing was the cheapest idea because you just use the dirt you have red dirt compress with that brick maker with some cement anything else is expensive
@janendegwa5462 OK. But the red dirt ones don't have easy access for plumbing and still need motor?Maybe ask @propertynoma to make a comparison?I do think this is cheaper overall and better esthetics.
Samson Ontweka, Start Somewhere Kenya: +254 714 217728
Ibrahim Maina, Start Somewhere Kenya: +254 720 588128
Website: www.startsomewhere.eu/
Email: info@startsomewhere.eu
Twist blocks are concrete hollow blocks produced by Start Somewhere Kenya. Samson and Chris took me through the Kibera East Factory where you'll discover how the blocks are made. You'll also see a brief demo of how the twist blocks are stacked to build your walls faster. The idea is to save money on mortar, plastering and if you want, painting too. Enjoy!
How much do they sell them? Do They offer transport? Based in machakos
Costs of the block? Give pin to your location
Congratulations to whoever decided to set up the factory in Kibera to give employment to the people. Kind of you. God bless you
Good stuff! Very inspired by this Kibera team, despite limited tooling, they make quality blocks. This is the innovation we need across the country
👌👌pls upload other interlocking block/brick videos &their making and mold videos
I'll try my best
Nice to see you samson. Good work
❤❤ This was an excellent video production! Thank you for educating us on these intriguing concepts!
Thanks for your support Kneedra🙏🏻
@@PropertyNoma Thank you for your support in the effort to educate, inform, and inspire those wishing to understand and one day build a home using the brilliant concepts of which your commentaries highlight. Thank you Sir!
Would love to see houses done by this and make comparisons in terms of cost and durability compared to the red bricks mostly used in Western Kenya.
Excellent
Construction masonry unit
If you measure the weight of the water and sand then you can just add the sand to the water to get the same weight without doing moisture test.
Samson🎉 congratulations
Fascinating new construction technology. A few questions, hope you can respond: 1) are these for only small shops and one level homes 2) what is maximum weight for these blocks (meaning, if you wanted a two story home, could these withstand the weight load) 3) why are there gaps , shouldn't there be some insulation or protection from the elements 4) will these block move around if heavy winds or strong rains, 5) how durable are the blocks? 6) how many blocks can be produced daily?
1. Building Capacity: These blocks can be used for structures up to 6 storeys if columns pass through the twist blocks. For example, a three-storey school of about 400 sqm has been constructed using these blocks.
2. Weight Capacity: Each block weighs 17 kg. They can withstand the weight load of a two-storey home perfectly well, thanks to the reinforced columns, beams, and slabs.
3. Gaps and Insulation: The blocks are designed to interlock properly, leaving no gaps. They are standard blocks that form zero joints, ensuring no spaces are left.
4. Stability in Weather: These blocks are load-bearing and, due to their individual weight, cannot be moved by heavy rain or strong winds.
5. Durability: The blocks have a lifespan of 100 years if well maintained. They are made of concrete, which contributes to their durability.
6. Production Capacity: The production rate is 300 blocks daily, with each mould producing one block per day.
@@samsonontweka5005 Greatly appreciated your timely and thorough responses. Wonderful technology and will keep tabs on further videos on the same.
Great product. It will win the market.
Great idea❤ keep going guys
Question ❓
1. How do you manage to do finishes with this kind of walling?
2. Roofing. How do you do the ceiling when incorporating iron sheets?
Well-done. Very i sighthful. Keep it up.
bien, las soluciones siempre son bienvenidas.
Good job guys 👏👏👏👏👏
Very informative
I'm seeing the difference in height btwn the two walls. Could explain what brought that difference?
The mean compressive strength of the Twist blocks is 9.2 N/mm² with a Modulus Elasticity of 9400 N/mm² and Poisson's Ratio of 0.19
Wow this is interesting
Interesting
Can you set up factories in all major towns, urban and rural areas . Excellent product to replace traditional mud-wattle construction in rural areas .
Also slums in major urban areas or major cities .
How can you compare this method cost wise to precast panels?
Impressive work ...hoe many blocks are needed to fence 100 x100 plot?
Around 1800 blocks upto 2.6meters high
Hi Sam I do appreciate what you guys are doing,now how many of these bricks do I need for a three bedroom of 13m by 14.2m.I am in Mombasa,do you guys offer transport once ones purchases the items?How much does one brick cost
Is it for sale?
How about if the part you apply needs a half how do you split the block?
Using grinder
Seeing a lot of air gaps. Plenty of space for scorpions, air, etc. to get in. How do you address this?
Considering the target market is low cost housing like Kibera, though not perfect it is definitely a more dignified end product compared to the rusty corrugated iron sheets that are not weather proof. I believe if budget is available, the walls can be plastered to close the airgaps. Great project
The blocks form zero joint once built in a generally levelled slab.
Just need to do skimming rather than plastering.
can someone place an order a
Can these be used for boundary walling?
With a finishing strong concrete at the top of the wall, it can make a good deal.
Cost of fencing 100 by 50
Or 200 by 100?
How effective is the twist block technology in cold areas?
Can the wall experience leakages when the rain hit the wall?
Hello Omolo, Sam answered your questions in this video: th-cam.com/video/sWae6fVO-x4/w-d-xo.html
@@PropertyNoma lemme check it out.
Thanks
how much for each brick?
170 KES
How about a strength comparison?
It has a strength of 9.2 Mega Pascals or 9.2 Newtons per square mm
Selling a piece at how much?
170 KES factory price.
The only advantage i see on this kind of construction is only time saving,the practicability aspect is more else the same if there is difference is minimal,maybe it terms of labor...you will get one cost of that brick doubles the normal clay brick that are normally used
Pricing??? 👏 👏 👏 Impressive
170 KES per block , with diffrent package in construction, planning and project management.
@@samsonontweka5005 allow me to ask, is it possible to get the mouldings/templates to make the blocks myself in a different county? How to get the entire technology plus training, please
You'd have captioned it " NO MORTAR WHAT"
😂😂
Quotations for a 3 bedroom
You should provide the measurements i.e. 70m2 or 10 X 7m. 3BR does not mean anything without the measurements.I believe me did mention the number of blocks per M2 at the beginning of the video with the price comparison.
Other than alot of buzzwords its quite impressive in an aesthetice and technical view but not environmentally.
nothing cheap here only labor i think the interlocking brick thing was the cheapest idea because you just use the dirt you have red dirt compress with that brick maker with some cement anything else is expensive
Did you really watch the video here?Which red dirt was compressed and which part is expensive to you? 🤔
@@steo9285 i did not say theres red dirt i gave my opinion of what is the cheapest building material which is not here simple
@janendegwa5462 OK. But the red dirt ones don't have easy access for plumbing and still need motor?Maybe ask @propertynoma to make a comparison?I do think this is cheaper overall and better esthetics.
Samson🎉 congratulations