Our construction project in the Philippines

[fred]

Stewart.. What are the dimensions of your posts and beams,(rebar plan) ,,,,size and quantity of re bar and ties...Also the size of re bar and quantity of 16mm matting.
If your plan is fully permitted then everything will be fine...If you want to go higher then you should have allowed for that in original plan.. Your municipal engineer can advise you..
Much depends on if your 1st floor slab is reinforced concrete etc etc.
All our rebar tires were tie wire.. Not sure why you need welder??

[imagine]

Stewart.. What are the dimensions of your posts and beams,the size and quantity of re bar and ties...Also the size of re bar and quantity of 16mm matting.
If your plan is fully permitted then everything will be fine...If you want to go higher then you should have allowed for that in original plan.. Your municipal engineer can advise you..
Much depends on if your 1st floor slab is reinforced concrete etc etc.

To be honest, I don't know the posts and beam dimensions, it was the Municipal Engineer who said it's strong for - and ready to extend to - 2 more floors. Permit is ready for 2 more floors.

The rebar for beams and posts and floor decking is 20 mm, there is 16 mm for vertical between hollow blocks and horizontal is 10 mm. Right now, without checking my receipts, I can't remember the quantities to date. Still more to get for the next floor too