Hello
This is my first post. I have searched the forum but not found anything to help answer my questions below.
We are building an extension and I am looking into building a storage cellar. Space and budget is limited - our architect is proposing a rectangular structure with difficult access, not as elegant a solution as I would wish.
Assuming that a basic tanked hole can be made by our builder, I was taken by the idea of a spiral structure made from interlocking moulded concrete units forming both the storage and the steps inside that tanked space. This has the advantage of being efficient access down into the storage space.
Here are 3 graphics showing what the elements look like to give you an idea of what I mean.
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Questions:
1. Can anyone recommend a company that can make moulds and/or form a limited run of 60-72 shelf units and 10-12 step units?
2. My rough calculations suggest that a c600mm wide span with section 50mm x 100mm of fibre reinforced concrete should be able to support a 200-300kg load. Can anyone comment? Would other reinforcement be required?
I must stress that this is for my personal use only: I am not looking to compete with anyone selling similar solutions using more advanced technologies.
I need to come up with a cost before making my case to the wife...
Any help or comment would be appreciated.
This is my first post. I have searched the forum but not found anything to help answer my questions below.
We are building an extension and I am looking into building a storage cellar. Space and budget is limited - our architect is proposing a rectangular structure with difficult access, not as elegant a solution as I would wish.
Assuming that a basic tanked hole can be made by our builder, I was taken by the idea of a spiral structure made from interlocking moulded concrete units forming both the storage and the steps inside that tanked space. This has the advantage of being efficient access down into the storage space.
Here are 3 graphics showing what the elements look like to give you an idea of what I mean.
View media item 14404 View media item 14405 View media item 14406
Questions:
1. Can anyone recommend a company that can make moulds and/or form a limited run of 60-72 shelf units and 10-12 step units?
2. My rough calculations suggest that a c600mm wide span with section 50mm x 100mm of fibre reinforced concrete should be able to support a 200-300kg load. Can anyone comment? Would other reinforcement be required?
I must stress that this is for my personal use only: I am not looking to compete with anyone selling similar solutions using more advanced technologies.
I need to come up with a cost before making my case to the wife...
Any help or comment would be appreciated.
