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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BIGGIE121(m): 5:27pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
saydfact: sorry to meddle , but you are actually wrong you can use 6cm for drive ways if moulded with the right quantity of materials while 8cm can also be used for highways if moulded with the right quantity of materials 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Ibk2020: 5:29pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
raymondFirstborn: Pls which is more better, if money is not the problem? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:33pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
flekky07: There’s 6cm mold and there’s 8cm mold. The 8cm is fresh and wet hence the difference in colour. I’ll talk more on quantity per bag and per sqm and the process of curing later tomorrow. #brabusinterlockDIY 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 5:33pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Ibk2020: I’m not a builder so please take any of my postings with a grain of salt. DPC: Damp proof cover. The material laid on bare ground to stop surface water from traveling up the walls. Recommend for land near water but I use it on all my builds as a matter of policy and insurance. Very affordable. German floor: Colloquial term for monolithic floor. Basically pouring cement mix on the bare ground. Some consider this optional but is de riquer (sp) with me. One can just lay concrete mix on the foundation blocks. Good luck on your project. PS: There are two areas that I do not cheapen at on my builds, the foundation and roof. PPS: I’m not a builder, not a bible, doesn’t need to be followed. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 5:50pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by raymondFirstborn(m): 6:05pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Ibk2020: DPC actually not an alternative to german floor. It's actually one of the stages that make up a foundation. According to standard, after DPC german floor is next. German floor is necessary and should be done once funds are available, it prevents dampness, cracks on the wall that appear as a result of settlements, Scorpions and another insects. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by debeey87(m): 6:12pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
@n3xt and other builders in the house, does anything special need to be done for a decking not to leak after construction if one intends to leave it for at least 5yrs before continuing with upper part while living on the ground floor. The building in question will be rented out. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BIGGIE121(m): 6:15pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
n3xt:you can call us for the installation . @300 per square meter . 09068938839 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 6:30pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Good evening boss. I do not really know the stage you're currently as regards the building you intend to construct, however the following steps can be a guide. 1) I assumed you've already procured the land for the site of the construction. In that case, you "may" need to get a survey plan in order to know the size or area of the land because that will help the architect in his design. 2) Commission an Architect to take your briefs (what you intend to build) for the building. If you've an open budget, then the architect can furnish you with different proposals about 2 or 3, from which you can choose the one you desire. 3) If you want to work on a budget, it's advisable to bring in a quantity surveyor to work alongside the architect in tailoring his design to your budget by helping you with a preliminary estimate. This is where most clients ignore and subsequently live with the consequences. 4) When you're fully satisfied with the Architect's design, then he will produce working drawings for you to be used for construction purpose. 5) Engage a quantity surveyor to help you prepare schedule of materials and labour or bill of quantities for the proposed project in order have the financial implications of the project at hand. 6) Since you've mentioned about hiring a contractor or builder for the project, have your quantity surveyor give about 3 invited contractors or builders to "price" a blank bill of quantities already prepared in stage 5. 7) Have your quantity surveyor assess their financial bid while an structural engineer assess their technical bid. ![]() 9) Have a solid arrangement of method of payment to the contractor while the work goes on. I still have some more to type, but let me stop here first. Merci. Ibk2020: 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 6:33pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
To lend your voice to people that have responded, you'll need to provide at least floor plans of the building. Rerin: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:37pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
debeey87: I pray God give you funds to complete the upper floor soon. Have you done the slab? If YES, apply cement slurry (cement-sand mortar mix) all over the top surface of the slab to plug any porisity left and or any cracks (through shrinkage or whatever means) that might have creeped into the slab. Ensure the slurry layer is sloped to drain water away from the roof. If NO, do your concrete slab to standard thickness. After curing and drying, do the above to a desired slope to drain off water away from the roof. This should take care of the worries. This comes at a cost though. brabus #waterproofing #slurry #cement #slab #rainwater #decking 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by flekky07(f): 6:45pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
debeey87:use marine board for the decking or use nylon b4 decking is most prevented way, Aventure mentioned it smtimes ago, i can remember, but is not a permanent cure for licking. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by flekky07(f): 6:48pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
n3xt:i hv seen a pave stone produce with 3/4size aggregate(Granite), any reason for that? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rerin: 7:09pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by flekky07(f): 7:13pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Rerin:Your expected expenditure will be close to 4m or 5m due to high raise of building materials in Nigeria now. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 7:14pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Rerin: For the experts to help you, they will need the floorplan to know the sizes of the partitions to calculate the numbers of blocks and cement you would need. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by multikolour(m): 7:17pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
n3xt:but when you check the cost of such paints vs tiles, which is cheaper? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:17pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
I guess the building as 2 units of the 2 bedroom apartment at the ground floor and 2 units of the other 2 bedroom apartment at the first floor. Is that correct? Rerin: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:18pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
flekky07: Each man for himself. Aggregate can be a composition of several materials (gravel/granite/crushed stones/ recycled concrete) to form concrete. So what they’re doing is not out of place. While some use pure stone dust + cement to produce this paving stones, some other people use stone dust + sharp sand + cement and there are those who use sharp sand. + granite + cement. #brabusinterlockDIY |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rerin: 7:20pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
All are 4units of two bedroom, parlour but no dinning, with kitchen and three toilets of 5fts each. The parlour is 11-12each and rooms are10-11fts each too. I cant remember the kitchen. But all entrances are sideways. omanzo02: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:23pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
multikolour: Well it depends on the quality of tiles we are talking about here. I’m not sure there’s a way paint can be more expensive than tiles even if you consider both short/long term gains. brabus #paint #tiles |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rerin: 7:23pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Thank you, There will be two units flats left and two units flats right making total of 4. The entrances are sideways. QSFemi: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Shegman22(m): 7:26pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Ibk2020:Damp proof course is same thing as German floor, but some layman call it German floor because maybe they didn't cover with nyon before concrete |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by flekky07(f): 7:27pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
kopell:Mine is Unity Estate, beside coooerative villa, Badore me too need ooo. All Nairaland suppliers show face biko ooo, recommendation is also welcome. Saydfact Brabus raymondFirstborn Rotech77 Segzy14 Aventure Etc, DIY family help ooo |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by multikolour(m): 7:30pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
n3xt:okay |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by flekky07(f): 7:31pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
n3xt:which is with best strength? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:34pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
I need more clarification please. What's the total number of apartments in the building? Rerin: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 7:45pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Rerin:Search for "how many blocks you might need for your building or fence" or so, you will find the formula to calculate the numbers of blocks you might need,.... for cement, a bag could set about 60-70 blocks, just divide total of blocks with a number between 60-70 to have an idea of numbers of cement......for the column/pillars, it depends on the sizes tho..... I will leave that for the experts in building. Note: This may not be accurate, always make provision for unforseen circumstances. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:58pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
BIGGIE121: Oh... there’s a team for this already. They’re already mobilized and will start production tomorrow Tnx #brabusinterlockDIY 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by oluwaseyi0: 8:07pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
I'm trying to purchase a land and the property lawyer I'm using is charging 50k for just verification of C of O Please is that price really what it should be or it's a rip off? I may need to verify more than one land before finally sttling for one Note: land is in Agric, Ikorodu |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rerin: 8:34pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Total will be 8 units, 4done below and another 4above decking. Remember its been long i did four below. QSFemi: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 8:34pm On Sep 08, 2020 |
Focusmind:We do satin right at Regal paint. It's easy to clean truly. It's not advisable to use it for outside because it does have the film thickness on application like matte would and the sheen would eventually dull to a matte finish under sunlight after some time. Matte is the best for external use. Better still, matte with water repellent properties. I posted a link to demonstration of the washing video earlier on this thread. 3 Likes |
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