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Mozambique: Creative constructions with zinc sheets

The population of Inhambane province, southern Mozambique, has resorted to zinc sheets to build houses, classrooms and fence walls. The material is not yet accessible to all residents.
Os efeitos climáticos mudaram a construção dos quintais nos últimos anos em Inhambane. Antes, muitas famílias recorriam ao caniço e ao makute – materiais locais e precários – para erguerem muros de vedação.
A única opção que restou são as chapas de zinco. The price of each sheet varies according to its quality, so not all families can afford to buy them to build their houses.



Tips for building a house with little money

Construction material and price research


The variety of building material available is huge, and so are the prices in this type of market. So, first decide what kind of material you will use in the construction of your house to get the lowest price. A variedade de material de construção existente é enorme, assim como os preços desse tipo de mercado. Por isso, primeiro decida qual tipo de material será usado na construção da casa para conseguir o preço mais baixo.
Para conseguir economizar no material de construção, tente comprar o que for de grande quantidade em uma única loja, assim você poderá negociar um desconto. Mas só compre o que for necessário, evite gastar com o que não será utilizado To save money on building materials, try to buy large quantities from a single shop so that you can negotiate a discount. But only buy what is necessary, avoid spending on what will not be used.

Business Opportunities

Due to insufficient employment opportunities, young people turn to zinc sheets to build sheet metal stalls and start businesses. In major towns and cities, many such infrastructures are notorious, which accommodate various types of businesses. But due to the price and labour to set up, they end up being a bit expensive. This stall costs more than 500 euros.

Elísio Matos

In Inhambane, it is common to isolate children from their parents' residence to make them feel at ease. These residences are built next to the big house where the parents sleep. In this way, young people feel more free to bring visitors. It is traditional in the region that when a young woman marries, she must first live with her in-laws. A residence of this size can cost more than a thousand euros.

Jamisse Carlos

IBR zinc sheets have been used for the construction of houses, classrooms and fence walls.

23/11/21

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