Can we make a roof from recycled aluminium cans?

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Can we make a roof from recycled aluminium cans?

How will the construction be? How many cans does it need ? Will it be able to stands against the weather? We want to make a prototype to test it out and see how it behaves in real life.

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kevincheung

Collection of the cans

Created almost 2 years agoUpdated almost 2 years ago

After counting, we will need more than 500pcs of cans to complete the roof size of (2.5x2.9m) 7.25sq/m, which is difficult to achieve by the consumption in the Kamp alone. So we made a poster to ask our neighbours to collect the cans with us.

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kevincheung

Tool for opening the cans

Created almost 2 years agoUpdated almost 2 years ago

The tool for opening the side of the can is modified from a market bought soda can opener(link below), the wooden part is added to make the cutting diameter wider. https://www.amazon.com/Opener-Manual-Safety-Camping-Openers/dp/B0BKQMST9V/ref=sr_1_24?crid=23C010V2OPLUJ&keywords=Soda+can+opener&qid=1693305451&sprefix=soda+can+opener%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-24

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kevincheung

Designing the shape of the shingle

Created almost 2 years agoUpdated almost 2 years ago

Out of the 3 most common sizes of the can in the market. 2 of them(500ml & 330 slim) seem to be quite popular among our neighbours. So we counted and measure the size that we will be using, then design the cut out. (Having 2 different sizes of shingles is not ideal because it creates unnecessary gaps and potential leakage spot, but we want to include most of the cans from different neighbours)

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Prototyping

Created almost 2 years agoUpdated almost 2 years ago

A small surface has been built to test the interlocking system, shingles are held in place by using the can to avoid drilling holes through the shingle. Rain flow were recreated under the shower.

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kevincheung

Preparation

Created almost 2 years agoUpdated almost 2 years ago

After more than a month of collecting, we finally have enough cans. Based on the quantity and colours of the cans, we have decide to put them into a gradient pattern. We have assembled a team to help doing the folding of the shingles.

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Start building

Created almost 2 years ago

it took around 5 days to complete the roof, 498pcs of tiles in total

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kevincheung

How to replace tiles on can roof?

Created over 1 year agoUpdated over 1 year ago

in case of damaged tile, hope this would be helpful 😉

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kevincheung

Diagonal can roof tiles

Created over 1 year ago

a small roof has been build to try out to lay the tiles in a diagonal way.

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kevincheung

Introducing the Can Slicer

Created 6 months agoUpdated 6 months ago

The Can Slicer is a tool to slice open aluminium cans, turning them into flat sheets of metal for upcycling projects. It allows the process of cutting to be more efficient, quick and easy. Made of locally recycled HDPE with precious plastic machines from Fablab Tokwawan. Available here: http://kevin-cheung.com/store/z87m4lktwkce2ahd8xy4vpod69yncf 3D drawing files also available for download. The body can be 3d printed and the blade can be replaced by 10mm wide m3 spacer.

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