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 CV Bali Puri Gelis Home

We have many years in the new build arena both here and in Europe.  I am amazed that an area such as Bali can be so naive when it comes to Safety and quality.  I use the word safety first as I have seen many not all low cost houses grow with the sub-structure not adequately secured.  In other words the steel is substandard, in an earthquake zone that is a major concern. 

The other areas which are often neglected are:

1. Damp proofing - Walls and foundations need to be built using an additive, a chemical which causes the concrete mix to harden in such a way that the molecular structure forms a barrier to rising Damp.
2. Minimalist homes are often built to the very limit of the land they occupy which means that the roof is often set within the property.  The structure takes the form of a deck leading to a neck, the roof is then placed on the neck.  This situation exposes vast areas of flat roof where the monsoon rains can penetrate the molecular structure of the concrete deck around the neck of the roof, causing considerable dampness inside the property on the ceilings etc..  Here we again use additive to bond the molecular structure, harden the concrete and secure the roof surface.
3. Depth of foundations - I have seen properties where the home has been built at a depth of just 20cm, all single floor properties should be at a depth of at least 1 meter with 2 floors properties considerably deeper.
4. A fourth area which is in my opinion equally important and again relates to the high water table that Bali sits upon is the floors all our floors have a layer of plastic sheet below the granite or ceramic surface again to prevent the damp rising.  This also helps to keep unwanted pests out of the living areas.
5. The only way to keep water from penetrating walls is to have a cavity but that is not possible here in Bali, primarily as the houses are so cost strapped that the additional cost can be prohibitive.  Therefore walls have to be coated with Aqua proof material to prevent damp penetration.

 Post by CV Bali Puri Gelis.

So all told don't ask about whether it's a Wasser tap, ask about the structure of the building, look if you can at the steel and at the foundation depth - also look for damp on the walls and just above the floors.

Alternatively look for the red flash as all our buildings have an element of red on the decor to the front.  Look for a Bali Puri Gelis Home