Standard Building Methods with Cement Block Walls

The Full Site

The Full Site includes information about standard building procedures. If you've never had a house built principally from cement blocks, then you'll want to read this section. Topics include

• foundation
• lower walls
• floors, walls and insulation
• plumbing
• interior wall choices
• thatching, slate roofs versus cement tiles
• second stories - a money saving option
• house electrics
• plumbing, telephone, hot water heater and shower cautions and advice
• toilets, water pressure
• dealing with your builder