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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 3:23pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: I understand you clearly bro, as I said I’m not here to markdown the product at all. The purpose is to see how we can make some impossibility to possible by reducing cost drastically without much time wasted. Bcs time is money too. They are many product before lafarge and many will still come again. But the bottom line is it’s not cheaper to use. More so it’s best practice to lay tiles with sand, not just local practice. It’s in building tech text book and I practice it in sch then which was supervised by the lecturer. With mixture ratio of 1:3 So it’s not only Nigeria method as you stated. But new innovation is what we lack here In Nigeria, and it’s simple to apply this superflex But it not cheaper to OPC cement according to the percentage of structure in Nigeria 40kg of superflex is 4K plus 50kg of cement is 3k plus Sand 50kg N300 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by zuraking(m): 3:44pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt:okay. Make I reason am if it's more economical than normal cement. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 3:53pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
valencia2012:thanks for the opportunity. Work starts on your gate tomorrow, going to umunze right now to supervise a standing tank I'm doing for another Nairalander |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:54pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
zuraking: If you’re buying 50kg Elephant Cement which can cover 4sqm at 3,000 and you’re buying 20kg Supafix Tile Adhesive which covers 5sqm at 1,950, which one do you think is cheaper? Use a well plastered bathroom wall as a case study 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 3:56pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
rotecch77: I'm with you on this. I've said it before, to achieve economy using adhesive, you must level and polish-off your German floor or decking from start. If you have done your German floor and decking the Nigerian way, sorry. Superflex can't help you. But truthfully, Superflex is the right way forward. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 3:59pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: I like that your last statement bro “ A well plastered wall” If it’s regular then we will be talk of 2 bags of flex or more 1950*2 or *3 If it’s floor then it’s no go area ... higher cost |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:06pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
rotecch77: By my understanding, we are only paying more for tiling because of shabby flooring job done by our builders. If it’s done right, you don’t have to spend fortune to lay tiles. 4 x 20kg bag of Supafix (sold at a little less than 8,000) will cover a standard bathroom wall of 4 x 10ft (provided you have a straight wall). I’m not sure my tiler has ever asked me to bring just 3 bags of cement to do tiling of a 4 x 10 bathroom. By default, our mind has been pre-configured to believe that tiling requires a lot of cement. In fact, I do tell my clients tiling is the most expensive stage in building. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:08pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
rotecch77: ”If it’s abnormal German Floor...” ![]() However, if it’s a well laid floor supervised by Nairaland Engineer Egunmogaji2 to international standard, Supafix is far more cheaper to use than cement. ______ Lafarge is also planning to introduce some new product into the market (engineered plaster sand, mortar, pre-mixed concrete etc). Things are getting better. Las las, we go dey alright. ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 4:08pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:13pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jeffdaniel(m): 4:18pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
Good morning my wonderful people, am at the point of doing concrete parapet and roof carcass. The first question is, is it true that the 12ft(3.6m) hardwood planks are not the true length, that's what am using for my calculations but my carpenter is saying the lengths are shorten now adays, and what are the true lengths of hardwood planks in Lagos and surroundings. To minimize cost, what's the best way getting the concrete parapet and roof carcass done, since am not on ground to get somethings done myself. Thank you for your responses. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:22pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
Abbeyb1ack: Change tack. A lot of project managers only know how to buy, what to buy and where to buy. They don’t know how to save, what to save on and areas not to bat an eyelid. I’m sorry to say this but “Smart people rent formwork. They don’t get tricked into buying planks because they can reuse it in other stages.” |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 4:23pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
jeffdaniel: You won't get 12ft in Lagos ooooohhh... for hardwood the best is 11ft BUT most wld be just a lil over 10ft.. so use 10ft to do your calculation and hope you know for overlap, you'll use about 3ft. leaves you with 7ft (if you understand) 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 300wayne: 4:53pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
thanks boss.....i just pm'd u ......the watsapp link is not active saydfact: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:57pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
jeffdaniel: Have you considered using steel mold for your concrete parapet instead of woods? For roof carcass, I’d suggest you buy from Lagos in order to minimize cost or get a reliable person to help you source from other state and deliver to your site. You can get standard wood in Lagos a little more expensive though. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 5:05pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: I was going to use it the last time an Eng said it is a NO. NO You cast it on the ground correct? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Walexnice: 5:07pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
Nice gate sir... I need similar design on my kobo kobo project. Please can I get the maker contact?. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 5:16pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: At egun baba ijebu; our father in ijebu ode. Actually we need to step up our construction methodology.. At time the things dey tire me. At time you will have good concept couple with critical path analysis programming of the job but workers will still Bleep you off after much payment to there pocket actually this happens in finishing. That is the reason why I like carcass work mostly. But as a builder I need to do all, that is What I know to do both in theory and practical. My passion for building is second to non 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:26pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
GoodFaith: You cast it up just like wood. The difference is you’re using steel as the parapet formwork instead of wood. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:28pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
rotecch77: Our father in Ijebu Ode who art in Elebu ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 5:29pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
300wayne: Thanks for letting me know, the link is lost.. I've sent you a mail.. Regard |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jeffdaniel(m): 5:32pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
saydfact: I see. Thanks, Will do that. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jeffdaniel(m): 5:38pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: Thanks n3xt. No, i haven't thought of that. If it is economical, why not. Any link to read more about that or anyone that I can talk to for rentals? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:41pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
jeffdaniel: Rotecch77 sure have. I have too (about 36m) but not in Lagos at moment. Rotecch77 used it in one of his project here. I believe it’s more economical and faster than using woods. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ak22(m): 5:47pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
Dijita: Land scaping before painting to avoid repainting 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 5:52pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt:The Eng said NO I wanted to save money on wood |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 5:53pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: I agree. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jeffdaniel(m): 5:53pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: Thanks, when would yours be available? Will also talk to Rotech77. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Walexnice: 5:56pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Nice gate sir... I need similar design on my kobo kobo project. Please can I get the maker contact?. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 5:57pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
saydfact: Same in Ibadan Sir ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:02pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
jeffdaniel: If this design work for you, the mold can be readily available when you’re ready. Your location? 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 6:05pm On Dec 01, 2020 |
n3xt: Thanks chief, that is what I used mostly now, Infact its far cheaper than that yeye 0.9*10ft wood we have here in most part of Lagos Faster, reliable, economical, stressless, and many more 3 Likes 1 Share |
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