pacificobob
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tri-d or 3d panel question
hola, im new here . im planning a project in the todos santos area, and im sure this forum will be a huge help. my question is this: in the 3d or
tri-d foam panel process, is the concrete "sprayed" on over the foam? of is it cast with the use of forms? is the steel placed on the surface of the
foam or does it go through the foam panel? id love to see some photos of the process if any of you have a source of photos to view. thanks for the
help , bob
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Bajalero
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Tri d
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hola, im new here . im planning a project in the todos santos area, and im sure this forum will be a huge help. my question is this: in the 3d or
tri-d foam panel process, is the concrete "sprayed" on over the foam? of is it cast with the use of forms? is the steel placed on the surface of the
foam or does it go through the foam panel? id love to see some photos of the process if any of you have a source of photos to view. thanks for the
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Welcome to the board Bob
I've done a little checking into the Tri-d panels myself and an pretty sure they shotcrete it up in the states . Seems you could brown ,scratch and
stucco coat it also but shooting it would probably be the sturdiest result.
Just my feel for it
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bajalou
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They use them in San Felipe
This is a construction co and gives comparison for several types of material
http://www.sanfelipeconstruction.com/mi_casita_getting_start...
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pacificobob
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thanks for the info,and the welcome.what sort of tool is used to shoot the concrete? something like what is used for pools? ill bet it takes a beefy
compressor to keep up. i wonder what sort of concrete mix is used...rather thin mud would be needed to go through a gun id guess i hope to hear more
about this and the equip required. thanks
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El Jefe
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Our house is built from tri-d panel. Great stuff. The concrete is sparyed or trowled over the panel on the inside and outside. Panel is used for roof
too. A heavy wire grid is on either side of the panel about one inch away from the panel with spokes that go through the panel to the grid on the
other side. The grid gives it strength and a place for the concrete to stick. That is also where conduit and pipes are run.
It is really cool to walk through your house when it is just panels to get a look at the layout. If you want that window bigger, just cut a bigger
hole!
We are very happy with the product. They are building a lot of them out here on the southeast cape. I'll see what I can do about photos.
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pacificobob
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jefe, the mesh...is it 4 inch square? of smaller? id love to have a look at your place next time down. is your house single story? did you use a
contractor? cabo based? were you happy with him?
im just full of preguntas eh? cheers, bob
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Denver
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Bob,
The gentleman who reps/distributes is
So. Baja Distributor Ed Moore 624 14-33122
Their website: www.tridipanelconstruction.com
I may be building with it in Pescadero next year. Let me know how it goes.
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El Jefe
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The website Denver posted says it all. Here is a recent photo of our place. We used a contractor based in Zacatitos and were very pleased with his
work. We love our new home.
[Edited on 4-25-2006 by El Jefe]
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pacificobob
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jefe, cool photo...you have a very cool place.....ill check out the site you mentioned thanks!
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Very nice Jefe.
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Denver
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Jefe,
Nice spread! I like the blue tower a lot. Do you know a guy from CO named Josh Child? He spends his winters at his house in Zacatitos.
Denver
The Declaration of Independence only gives you the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. - Benjamin Franklin
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El Jefe
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I don't know Josh. Our place is about four miles past Zacatitos. The blue tower has a half bath designed to folks won't pee off the roof while
enjoying the stars.
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CocoLoco
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Contractor
El Jefe
Your house is beautiful. I have a lot in Zacatitos and may build on it soon. Do you have your contractor's info in case I decide to pull the trigger
shortly?
My contact info: cardiff_mark@yahoo.com
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