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Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by chatinent: 5:51pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Good day all. For sb novice in building, which will you suggest (checking cost, and durability), which is better: buying blocks or molding it by oneself? . Please I also need opinions on what to do to afford thugs causing me problems on site. 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by mideyphilip: 6:02pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
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Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Tillatalk: 7:25pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Moulding blocks 56 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by chatinent: 8:40pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Tillatalk:Please why do you suggest so? 5 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by chatinent: 8:40pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Tillatalk:Please why do you suggest so? 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by SmartProf(m): 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
If you are moulding, you may get more blocks out of the process from each bag of cement but u need to be sure that both those mixing, and the moulders are competent. For U to mould, you also need water on-site or close access to water. U must also be mindful of the season cos if it rains heavily on the day u are moulding, u will be completely finished. Blocks buying helps if ur job needs to be done quickly and if u don't want to be cheated by workers who will claim they have moulded from some certain bags of cement but in reality haven't. It also saves u from prayer points about rain, how soon the blocks will get properly dry, and storage conditions of ur cement. But many bought blocks are not so strong cos it is made with the intention for profit, and some of them during delivery gets broken and may not be replaced...so go for what ur mind pleases. However, if u are managing funds I will advise u mould, but ensure u monitor the job being done closely 351 Likes 18 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Nobody: 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buying is more cost effective. 4 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by chinavs9ja(m): 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
I will advise you to mould your blocks so that you can be sure of the quality of the blocks. Most of those selling blocks are only after their pocket, imagine using 1bag of cement to produce 100 blocks just for them to make more profit. I am a professional website designer/developer kindly check my signature 65 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by toxxnoni(m): 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Ok 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by iCauseTrouble: 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
It all depends on your budget and value for time. Moulding is cheaper but you will spend time supervising it. 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Born2conquer: 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Moulding 1)It’s cheaper and you can also determine how stronger you want it to be 66 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Admin9: 8:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Training a girl to school so that you can marry her and Marrying a girl that has already gone to school, which is better? 125 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by betterman22(m): 8:45pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
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Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by SILVERLINES: 8:45pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Moulding is more preferably 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by revived: 8:45pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buy Why wasting time Time is money to me so I buy 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by merry101: 8:45pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Molding 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by meobizy(f): 8:45pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Baking bread or buying, which is the better option? I am not going to explain further. Whichever you pick is the one you should follow. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by adatkeg(m): 8:46pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Molding block is cheaper than buying blocks.. If u buy sharp sand for 28k and cement the molder will collect 900# per bag of cement. 19 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by tosine102: 8:46pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Hmm, I'll suggest buying because it is vibrated. Just saying though 13 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Tonymegabush1(m): 8:46pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Block molding, if you ave enuf space mold your block, mostly one bag 6" at most 37-40pcs. 9" 33pcs.. Use that ration and another thing make sure your block molder turn the mixture well [cement and white sand] tell him not to rush it, another factor spray it water as the block is setting..... NB.. Make sure you buy sharp sand..... 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by missionmex(m): 8:46pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Mold tomorrow at your specificity. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Kendumazy(m): 8:46pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Molding 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by gungab(m): 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buying from good industry esp with stone dust 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by sonnie10: 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Using SE as an example one bag of cement gives solid 30 pieces of 9 inches blocks Ten bags of cement would be 300 blocks Compared to ready made block industry one 9 inches block which is sold at #180 each. 300 blocks are; #180 x 300 = #54000 Now to make 300 blocks, 10 bags of cement including transportation is about #26500 one trip of sand (small tripper) is #15000 Labor is #900 per bag , 10 bags would be 900 x 10 = 9000 Water #3000 Total # #53000 95 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by nomenclature(m): 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Home cooked food and the one you bought at the canteen,which one is better and cost effective? chatinent: 14 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by arcahmad(m): 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Before l advise you on which to choose, l will highlight some of merits and demerits of each one for you to easily decide ADVANTAGE OF MOULDING BLOCK --Its more cheaper. --Desired mixing ratio can be used --No transport cost DISADVANTAGES OF MOULDING BLOCK -- Its more fragile than vibrated one -- Possibility of crack due to non homogeneous mix. --Percentage of block will be broken during construction. -- Possibility of poor workmanship. Etc ADVANTAGES OF BUYING BLOCK --Wide range of choice --It has been vibrated, those removing voids which inturn make it more hard and strong -- Good workmanship --Broken blocks can be exchanged with good one during transportation to site by the industry. DISADVANTAGES --Its more expensive --Possibility of fraud by the industry(some industries are using burnt tyre during mix to make it as if more cement was used) --Transport cost is included in the price of block I wish you all the best in your construction. 30 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by mfm04622: 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buying good quality blocks is better! Especially if you want the vibrated type However, you must test every set you buy because the makers may change the composition. Also don't pay ahead or they will make low quality blocks for you. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by TalkTalkTwins(m): 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buying is better if you want to surprise your village members, before they know what's happening, you're done with the structure. But moulding is actually more cost-effective and you get to determine the blocks. You can personally monitor the whole process to make sure no one cheats you don't build a house that will be sweating in the future like the other OP 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by morris477(m): 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
To me I don't know which is better as some block mixer here in naira land. They will tell you more better |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by rash47(m): 8:47pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buying... |
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