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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Gbenke: 5:08pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
InvertedHammer: This is beautiful. where and how do we get this tools? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by InvertedHammer: 5:36pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
Gbenke: No special tools needed. You need masons who love their job and are willing to accept daily payment instead of block count payment. I think Phillipinos are the most patient workers I have ever seen. Even with crude tools, they still pay close attention to details. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Daboomb: 5:40pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
InvertedHammer: I disagree! You cant compare them to Nigerian Artisans and Contractors! Our own pay closest attention to the Money ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:42pm On Jun 07, 2017 |
We discussed this unplastered blocks about 300 pages or so behind ![]() It's not the masons. Only. It's the blocks. Nigerian blockmakers, including the fancy "big boys" in Lekki cannot make architecturally pleasant blocks of quality that can be left exposed. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:39am On Jun 08, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Right on point. Come see the real blocks being used here... not those sand only blocks we use in Naija... Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 4:36am On Jun 08, 2017 |
mufutau55: working a house in badagry... the block is superb. the owner requested for stone dust not just sand to make the block for him.. stone done + sand + cement. those blocks are super strong |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:54am On Jun 08, 2017 |
twinskenny: Show pictures of the blocks.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Wagasigiungu(m): 7:50am On Jun 08, 2017 |
twinskenny:True talk!!! Kindly provide us with picx just like EgunMogaji requested. Would you be kind enough to please provide us with the mix ratio of cement : sharp sand : stone dust. Some of us here on are seeking for information on how to go about making such blocks. If anyone has the know-how about this,please kindly educate us. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Wagasigiungu(m): 7:54am On Jun 08, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Good one there sir. This is 7-Up, the difference is clear. Lol. Would you be kind enough to please provide us with information on how to make such blocks. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 8:28am On Jun 08, 2017 |
mufutau55:My Oga don't let us start argument on block strength, you remember when Brabus tied to prove the strength of two different blocks by laying them and driving bus through them. I believe he was trying to make a point then. I cant stop laughing when I saw that, instead of him showing us mixture ratio and scientific proving on load pressure to justifies his claim. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 11:15am On Jun 08, 2017 |
kopell: Yes o. The only test I beleive is that of Aventures using stone dust which makes the block very solid. But our block makers will never make the block with a good mix ratio that will not benefitted them financially. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by earthrealm(m): 11:39am On Jun 08, 2017 |
pls whats the effective cure for grasses growing btw interlocking paving stones? i learnt specially inert treated sand is used to fill the cracks, but i think this gets diluted/washed away after some years, thus the grasses stage a comeback, now they r back what should i use to stop them, tried herbicides [suggested by some1, dont know the name] but it didnt last, 2months after they came back again |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 1:10pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
earthrealm:Didn't they lay polythene before fixing the interlocking tiles? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by earthrealm(m): 1:18pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
johnson232: dont know, doubt the did, its a rented apartment |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 1:21pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
earthrealm:U can only continue treating with herbicides as long as it is exposed to sunlight & rain... |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:33pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
twinskenny:. When clients make such request it's quite obvious they are ready to make the financial implication. You can also make blocks using fine aggregate 3/8"(coarse)+ sharp sand+cement+ water (curing). Mix ratio and water for effective curing is very important no matter the type of aggregate used. There is also a special kind of sharp sand used in block making (i've seen and used it only in PHC). As regarding grasses growing on interlocking stones, you can continue to apply herbicides on the affected area ( you can ask for herbicides for narrow leaves in the market). |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by keziah123: 1:35pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Pls Can anyone advise the cost of granite counter top per meter. Tnx |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by keziah123: 1:35pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Wagasigiungu(m): 4:59pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
What is the current price of stone dust please? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 5:11pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
earthrealm:I am not sure if you can stop the grass but keep using Put petroleum all over the grass it will kill it or if you are going to do it over make sure they put rubber all over the ground--( lay polythene) |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 5:28pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: will do when i get back to the place.. block has been used though |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Olazzeedris(m): 5:40pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Wagasigiungu(m): 4:59pm What is the current price of stone dust please? # 85000 to 90,000 depends on location! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:18pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
twinskenny: Great, will like to see them. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by earthrealm(m): 8:21pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
GoodFaith: with the polythene laid on the ground...how wud the interlocking tiles get cemented to the ground?? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by InvertedHammer: 2:27pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
bixton: We are starting production in Enugu and Abuja this October once the rainy season subsidizes. The machines have successfully landed in Nigeria, cleared and being installed. Our team is still working on how to make blocks similar to what is obtainable in Home Depot but close to the current price in Nigeria (all logistics factored in). I will keep the forum informed. 5 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boyebodu: 2:54pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
Please house I need the average cost of roofing a 3 bedroom flat in Ibadan Using (1). Long span aluminum sheets or (2)Adex roofing sheet Kindly including costs of woods,accessories and workmanship. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:39pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
GoodFaith: Petroleum as in ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 3:45pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
InvertedHammer:Why importing this machine, is it cheaper to import them now. This machines can be easily constructed in Naija which I believe may not cost half of the price of imported one. When I was in Nigeria 25 years ago I used to make complicated Indusral machines then just ordinary block making machine, even with little less technology then. Today with superior CNC multiple Axis machines one can make better ones in less then a week. What is going on out there now? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 3:55pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
InvertedHammer: I will start placing my orders as soon as you start producing. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:06pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
kopell: Part of the problem is the tolerances in the actual block mould. Sometimes importing is better than local when you want specific results. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by InvertedHammer: 4:43pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
kopell:/ I am not in Nigeria. I do not have the luxury to be running around to look for stuff and when I did delegate, the long stories no be here. I like gadgets. I love equipment. I don't like the crude way Nigerians produce stuff. My hues and cries are always about people not getting the value of what they pay for in Nigeria because we love shortcuts. There are certain things that could be sourced locally like steel for trailers and iron works for the site. But there are certain things I will not leave to Nigerian workers. This project is not primarily profit-driven. It has to be shown that we can operate with standard. That's all. Enough of the criticism. NB: You mentioned that with Superior CNC multiple Axis machines one can make better ones in less than a week. Did you leave any contact numbers? No! You expect potential customers to pry it out of you . Everyone does not have luxury of that time. I have purchased a lot of things through contacts on NL. Some people advertise without details. I saw a very informative video about some steel work productions in Aba. Guess what? When the 15 minutes video was over, there was no mention of address or contact information. Go figure! \ 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 5:09pm On Jun 09, 2017 |
InvertedHammer: I don't think he's a vendor to include contact details. I may be wrong though. |
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