diordaves:


This tonnage issue is never ending. So let's get a library of granite truck tonnage for reference:

Please confirm the tonnage in this photo and how much?

One4me:


I am not too impressed with the way/kind of method our Builders here use in doing Pile foundations (Boring Method), there is a very high possibility of a breakage/fracture along the line, especially if the depth of your Pile is high (say like 15m and above).
The biggest problem is when the Concrete poured inside the Jute-bag covered Pile hole, does not form uniformly
I have seen ones that cracked in-situ and the house ended being bent.
I would rather prefer the Displacement types (Drop Hammer)

I would rather companies who specialise in that area, do it.

Though, maybe they have Upped their game in that area, l cant say for sure.

Segzy, l think,
BTW, is it a Storey building or a bungalow you intend to build, and is your land very swampy?
What is the depth of Pile recommended? Pile is not cheap o.

money121:

Alrty sir

Chekitaut:
SS/SE load max 10tons

One4me:


Before l mention names, trusted names, it will be good to know where your project is located.
If in the East/South-South, l will say Spyder
If it is anywhere above Lokoja (Up North), l will say[b] Abduilwastecx[/b], if it is after the Niger Bridge down South West, l will say[b] Aventures, Segzy[/b] and one other name that l cant remember right now.
Archy? Dareynx
Paint? Gbadexy is your sure bet
Material Costing and Project management? Hail QSfemi
Electrical? Topsy
Plumbing and the likes? Rotech
CCTV? Twinskenny
Tiles and bathroom stuffs? Endiasami (but not heard from him for a while)
Roofing? Imram Roofing
Granite and Sand Supply? Chekitaut but you will need to make sure his vehicle does not break down

There could be other people that have skipped my mind right now but I would gladly work with the above Builders.

#NotABibeli, if l missed your name, it does not mean you are not good, it simply means you have need to impress more on this thred and with the work you do. My apologies.

Keep us informed so we canalso help you answer questions and keep your Contractor on his toes.

twinskenny:
for electrical, cctv, whole house audio system, electric security fence, intercom. call us
08051355133
check our thread for work pictures...

https://www.nairaland.com/twinskenny/topics

omanzo02:

Do you really need up to 50kg for 100sqm? The application of adhesive I have see are not really much.

Chekitaut:
SS/SE load max 10tons

SakoBkup:


You can get 30 tonnes to 35 tonnes in Port Harcourt at rate of 10k per tonnes.
Someone might need this information someday. Some pic attached.

coldcandy:

The moneyman, congratulations on your positive recommendations. Soon we will do business together.
Pls how can I know the difference between bond, roman and milan stone coated sheets?

rotecch77:
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You mean to say 50bags of 20kg to cover 100m2.

And yes bcs 1 bags of 20kg size will do 2msq plus waste.... minus and plus

michlins:
Good evening people. I'm meeting with aheadahead2020 at Asaba tomorrow. This is for safety and caution. Thanks for looking out for us people

michlins:
you see this type of list, I'm making it soon with my profession. It's not going to be easy but I will definitely make it soon.


Attached is a picture of window burglary that's openable. Kindly note that it's not a finished product and your idea on how to improve on it is highly recommended.

I intend to change the locks used with something more beautiful depending on the budget.

One4me:


I like your determination and faith.

On the Openable Burglary, that Lock you used 'no-be-am' at all, because you will need a padlock on it and even that Padlock will be accessible from outside and wont be easy to open in an emergency like fire outbreak.
What l think will be okay is:
- Single action, open-system (press/lift a latch and Spring open).
- Latch/Lock should not be visible or accessible from outside
- Be at height where it is accessible to a Child of about 5yr old

But you have made a good start and you can only get better.
Welldone Sir.

SakoBkup:


You can get 30 tonnes to 35 tonnes in Port Harcourt at rate of 10k per tonnes.
Someone might need this information someday. Some pic attached.

Badgers14:


So, just to clarify both for me and other interested parties looking at this..

Since supafix doesn't need sand, the cost of cement and sand for a typical tiling work is still lower than the cost of supafix?

Do you mind responding in numbers say for a job totalling 100 sqm.

Thank you!

Chekitaut:
Land is that bad? If Pile i will say no reason to panic because its imowe, your depth will not be much, i give respect to Aventure, Segcymoore(Abbatoir) very skilled in pile work. Pile point if much that is where is scaring...but to say the fast is best form of foundation if done properly.

Max is you spend ₦12m for foundation.

jiday4:
Excerpt from the 4th mainland bridge project stakeholders meeting held yesterday 17th Nov. 2020 at Igbogbo palace hall, Igbogbo.

..................... The bridge will take its landing at bayeku and run through ayetoro, agunfoye, Igbogbo and come out at Elepe back to Erunwe, ishawo to Lagos Ibadan expressway. The project engineer said no house(s)will be demolished because it's going to run on canal. They warned the Omo onile not to start selling the land close to the road Alignment because any building built along the right of way will not receive any compensation because as at the moment, the final design had bn concluded without any building conspicuously sighted on the alignment. Land speculators are equally warned not to start buying lands close to the proposed road alignment because the design can be varied during execution. The construction will take 3yrs and is going to be tolled with hightech technology equipment better than what is obtainable at Lekki toll gate plaza. The project will automatically generate employment for professionals and artisans . Pls pass the info around your area that this is not to fall into the prey of omo Onile. The road is going to be consented to a contractor that will look for fund and execute, they are not likely to delay because they will want their money recouped on time.

Note : I got the info from a friend who's a stake holder at Igbogbo, Ikorodu

erico2k2:

Might do wen I want to floor my yard!

One4me:


I am not too impressed with the way/kind of method our Builders here use in doing Pile foundations (Boring Method), there is a very high possibility of a breakage/fracture along the line, especially if the depth of your Pile is high (say like 15m and above).
The biggest problem is when the Concrete poured inside the Jute-bag covered Pile hole, does not form uniformly
I have seen ones that cracked in-situ and the house ended being bent.
I would rather prefer the Displacement types (Drop Hammer)

I would rather companies who specialise in that area, do it.

Though, maybe they have Upped their game in that area, l cant say for sure.

Segzy, l think,
BTW, is it a Storey building or a bungalow you intend to build, and is your land very swampy?
What is the depth of Pile recommended? Pile is not cheap o.

One4me:


I am not too impressed with the way/kind of method our Builders here use in doing Pile foundations (Boring Method), there is a very high possibility of a breakage/fracture along the line, especially if the depth of your Pile is high (say like 15m and above).
The biggest problem is when the Concrete poured inside the Jute-bag covered Pile hole, does not form uniformly
I have seen ones that cracked in-situ and the house ended being bent.
I would rather prefer the Displacement types (Drop Hammer)

I would rather companies who specialise in that area, do it.

Though, maybe they have Upped their game in that area, l cant say for sure.

Segzy, l think,
BTW, is it a Storey building or a bungalow you intend to build, and is your land very swampy?
What is the depth of Pile recommended? Pile is not cheap o.

Gigaset:
Thank you so much sir for the reply the project is located in Mowe and according to soil test result a pile foundation is recommended which i wasn`t expecting so that`s why am looking for a very good engineer that can handle pile foundation

SakoBkup:


Oga erico2k2,
It just after the petrochemical when u cross the bridge. If u go urself all process is less than 30 mins and ur chipping truck will follow u. Try to go on weekdays due to Saturday traffic around that axis.

erico2k2:

Thanks for the advice will def contact u again wen Im ready thanks for the head ups, by the way whats cement price saying now in PH well in Obiakpor area?

Wingnut007:


30k annual service charge is very reasonable. Please what location is this? Is it an open neigbhourhood or estate? Where I live currently in Surulere, we pay 160k yearly. It covers security, cleaning, electricity (lighting of common areas), waste disposal and general maintenance.

jabolo:


Most 'brokers' selling land and properties in shared estates are often very shy about disclosing the ongoing charges.

What is also important beyond the initial amount is who or under what conditions can this charge be increased in future. Think 10 years down the line, can the charging company unilaterally find something expensive to justify increases. Study the management agreement carefully.

n3xt:


Supafix Coverage

Floors:
+/- 3m² per 20kg bag

Walls:
+/- 6m² per 20 kg bag

Price: #1,700 per 20 kg bag
^{(Price direct from Lafarge)}

______

Total required for 100m² Wall = 100m² / 6m² (wall)

= 17 bags x #1,700
= #28,900

______

Total required for 100m² Floor = 100m² / 3m² (floor)

= 34 bags x #1,700
= #57,800

_______

I’m likely to use this next week at OPIC Sparklight Estate.

omololu251:
I like the concerns you stated here but Boring method still remain one of the most efficient methods.

On breakage; You can’t drill depth of 18m and use casting tremmy ( Casing ) of 9m for concreting of the bore pile. That’s where the breakage comes in. And it’s advisable you do integrity test of the piles, it will show if there’s breakage on the piles.

Ask any driller if they know Mr Alatise in Akute, his workshop was on our street back then and I learn the basics directly from him so to say before going for my degree. So I operated the drilling rig for like 2years so I know the basics.


On Hammering pile method; It’s costly and secondly if you have existing structures on both sides of your proposed project, what happen most time is immediately you start hammering you will begin to see cracks on neighbors buildings and they will stop you.

It do happens a lot. Gbagada, Westes, Ketu and Oworo.

Let me stop here for now.