Attachment Details

Project Name: RWHT for 2 rural schools in Mamama and Makande Applicant: Safer Future Youth Development Project
Current Status: In-progress Application ID: 42
Attached to: Construction works complete
Title: Roof construction
Description: It is crucial to use enough iron-rods for the roof in order to be able to carry the heavy weight of the cement and of course of people standing on top.

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Completed roof Completed roof
We always make sure that the contractor constructs the surface of the roof in a way that water doesn't settle there.
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Construction of ...Construction of filtering tank
The fetched rainwater is first diverted to a filtering tank, which can easily be accessed and cleaned.
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Fixing of Collec...Fixing of Collectors
To collect the rainwater we use PVC pipes, which are fixed all along the roof.
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Running Water Running Water
As soon as the collectors are fixed and connected, the rainwater is running. It is important to check the fixing-wire sometimes, as the pipes brake easily if they fall down.
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