Why are you not using 9" blocks or 6" blocks all the way? Any particular reason?

Onuokwu:

Good. Perhaps you can use it in your next project and give us tutorials. You are very good at that. That will complement the youtube lesson and case study discussion by Fastshipping, EgunMogaji and Hajj!

Odogwu, that will be real nice o. We can all learn from it. But you need those equipment to do the screeding.
You just need one builder to start it and various clients demanding it and it will surely be a standard.

Hajji M.

Its based on the architectural drawing....The architect specified mainly 9" blocks for external walls and 6" for internal walls...

podosci:
Its based on the architectural drawing....The architect specified mainly 9" blocks for external walls and 6" for internal walls...

Okay Gotcha. Thanks. Does any one in the house know the reason for this?

Onuokwu:

Good. Perhaps you can use it in your next project and give us tutorials. You are very good at that. That will complement the youtube lesson and case study discussion by Fastshipping, EgunMogaji and Hajj!

mufutau55:


Odogwu, that will be real nice o. We can all learn from it. But you need those equipment to do the screeding.
You just need one builder to start it and various clients demanding it and it will surely be a standard.

Hajji M.

I agree. It just needs a pioneer.

TLAX:


Okay Gotcha. Thanks. Does any one in the house know the reason for this?

space constrain is the main reason why the architect decide to make all the internal wall 150mm. The wall separating the two flat was changed to 225mm ( 9" at the site because of the intended load that it will carry from the roof.

abdulwastecx:


space constrain is the main reason why the architect decide to make all the internal wall 150mm. The wall separating the two flat was changed to 225mm ( 9" at the site because of the intended load that it will carry from the roof.

Now Understood perfectly. Thanks.

Is it available in Nigeria?

I learnt on the application of polystyrene materials to prevent moisture from rising through the wall.

Thanks!

podosci:
Is it available in Nigeria?

Is "what" available in Nigeria?

completion of block to wall to lintel level:

more pics

abdulwastecx:
more pics

Xcelent job going on here, well done.

erico2k2:

Xcelent job going on here, well done.

Thanks sir

abdulwastecx:
more pics

Great job and nice pictures. Can you also resume the lectures you normally give as in other threads in addition to the pictures....i know time is scarce but those lectures are very helpful o!

abdulwastecx:
more pics

nice job

please what is the dimension of the windows?

alsudaes1:


nice job

please what is the dimension of the windows?

750mm x 1500mm

@OP, I just love the scenery of this project with palm trees and other trees all around. I hope you guys don't have plans to cut any of those trees o, abeg!

abdulwastecx:
completion of block to wall to lintel level:

This is a very nice and neat job.... Kudos.

Hajji M.

abdulwastecx:


750mm x 1500mm

I'm tempted to ask, do u mean this is the dimension for say, the washroom? Like , are all the window sizes allowed to be of same dimensions? I thought those of washroom are smaller compared to living room……

Miscellaneous:


I'm tempted to ask, do u mean this is the dimension for say, the washroom? Like , are all the window sizes allowed to be of same dimensions? I thought those of washroom are smaller compared to living room……

washrooms have smaller dimension of 600mm x 900mm.
living room 750mm x 1800mm
bedroom 750mm x 1500mm

abdulwastecx:

washrooms have smaller dimension of 600mm x 900mm. living room 750mm x 1800mm bedroom 750mm x 1500mm

thanks…… I'm starting to get a feel of this……

abdulwastecx:
continuation of foundation feeling:

estimated quantity of sand fill : 12 trips of 15 tonnage vehicle
Quantity of sand fill used : 16 trips of 15 tonnage vehicle

Estimated time of filling and compaction : 3 days
Expended time of filling : 3 days

cost of filling the foundation @ N7,000 = N112,000
Labour cost = N50,000
Total cost = N162,000

Pls Boss, we would like to know the maths U used, if any, to estimate the number oF trips oF sand for backfilling.

written:
Pls Boss, we would like to know the maths U used, if any, to estimate the number oF trips oF sand for backfilling.

Here is the simple way get my estimate;
1.Know the density of filling earth/laterite
2.get the volume of laterite required to filled the foundation after back filled has been done ( the excavated earth returned and compacted). This volume is the area of each room x the height of the foundation (internal dimension between the back filled earth and top of block wall)
3. convert the volume to weight through the density relationship, and divide the weight by 1000kg to covert to tonnes. The allow about 30-40% for shrinkage as the compacted earth form into position.
4. Trucks supply laterite in 15tonnes but be assured that they will deliver less...say 10 tonnes. so, divide the result in stage three by 10 tonnes to get the number of trips required to fill your foundation

The work had been slowed down due to excess rainfall....
three weeks into the job. here are some job updates so far

Completion of the block work. Three additional courses were added after the lintel level to have sufficient head room

For these building, we will be using precast concrete fascias :
1. size of precast facial : 450mm
2. Nominal reinforcement/hook of precast facial = 8mm high yield bar
3. mix ratio 1: 3
4. curing time: dry

more

abdulwastecx:


Here is the simple way get my estimate;
1.Know the density of filling earth/laterite
2.get the volume of laterite required to filled the foundation after back filled has been done ( the excavated earth returned and compacted). This volume is the area of each room x the height of the foundation (internal dimension between the back filled earth and top of block wall)
3. convert the volume to weight through the density relationship, and divide the weight by 1000kg to covert to tonnes. The allow about 30-40% for shrinkage as the compacted earth form into position.
4. Trucks supply laterite in 15tonnes but be assured that they will deliver less...say 10 tonnes. so, divide the result in stage three by 10 tonnes to get the number of trips required to fill your foundation

Pls what is the density of laterite?
Thanks.

abdulwastecx:
For these building, we will be using precast concrete fascias :
1. size of precast facial : 450mm
2. Nominal reinforcement/hook of precast facial = 8mm high yield bar
3. mix ratio 1: 3
4. curing time: dry

@450mm....can you explain this?

Please show us the installation process. I have seen plenty of insitu fascia in this site but hardly pre cast.

abdulwastecx:
For these building, we will be using precast concrete fascias :
1. size of precast facial : 450mm
2. Nominal reinforcement/hook of precast facial = 8mm high yield bar
3. mix ratio 1: 3
4. curing time: dry

hello sir, please what's the average cost per sqm for the precast fascia.