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Block setting commences tomorrow. However, you can join me at the other site today as we pour the DPC.

Drab to Fab: Pouring the Concrete
Follow updates here as we pour the concrete.

Hi Brabus. Please how much you charge per square meter to install tiles floor/wall? The location is after Abraham Adesanya estate -- facing Epe. Also, how much you charge for window POP (5ft). Thanks in advance.

ASHLAND: Hi Brabus. Please how much you charge per square meter to install tiles floor/wall? The location is after Abraham Adesanya estate -- facing Epe. Also, how much you charge for window POP (5ft). Thanks in advance.

Tiles (floor/walls) are installed at N350 per sqm. We have different costs for the ornamental designs.

Block work in progress.

Here we are

Does the 350/sqm include materal cost?
otherwise what's the price range for material?

oakhill: Does the 350/sqm include materal cost?
otherwise what's the price range for material?

Haba! No be so o. It doesn't include cost of materials and supervision.

It's a bright new day and a new week! Glory be to the Almighty God.

Here we are.

brabus:

Haba! No be so o. It doesn't include cost of materials and supervision.

Thank you for clarifying it because I thought supervision is included. What then you charge for supervision per square meter? I knew it doesn't include materials.

It's 24 days into this project. Here we are at the moment.

how much will it cost to do foundation for two wings of three bedroom flat on a plot of land.

sunnyjz: how much will it cost to do foundation for two wings of three bedroom flat on a plot of land.

It'll be nice if you can provide your site information (the terrain, topology, location etc), accessibility, and your building plan if you have one. That way, I can give you a realistic estimate.

Thanks.

First Floor Slab? Yes, We Are Ready!

Most walls are up to full first floor slab height, electrical sockets/ switches are being positioned. Tomorrow we'll be preparing the formwork up for arched lintels in the dining, stairwell and other areas.

First floor slab Formwork in progress. Pic updates to follow soon.

Privacy Fence in Lekki Phase II

As their name indicates, privacy fences are used to provide privacy and a number of other related benefits to the property owners. They are also used to surround commercial properties.

Follow us as we protect our clients property in Lekki Phase II → https://www.nairaland.com/1236563/privacy-fence-lekki-construction-blog

Project Title: Construction of Perimeter Fence (960sqm)
Client: Private (a Nairaland friend in diaspora)
Project Duration: 4 Weeks

Main Contractor: NextHome Builders

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@Brabus
What is the material (Gold Plex) and what is it used for?
Thank you.

Hajji Mufutau

mufutau55: @Brabus
What is the material (Gold Plex) and what is it used for?
Thank you.

Hajji Mufutau

That's Marine Plex Plywood used for construction (Formwork). In this project, I'm using it on the first floor slab (specific areas like the porch, ante, main lounge, lobby) to achieve a very smooth and flat surface. It is also a very good construction material used in solving the problems of leakage and rough surface during construction process.

brabus:

That's Marine Plex Plywood used for construction (Formwork). In this project, I'm using it on the first floor slab (specific areas like the porch, ante, main lounge, lobby) to achieve a very smooth and flat surface. It is also a very good construction material used in solving the problems of leaking and rough surface during construction process.

Thanks for explanation Brabus. So instead of using wood planks, you use the Plex plywood.. are they strong enough to hold the
cements etc for like concrete deckings?
You are located in Lagos area, right? I am in disapora, but I will need to meet you when next I come home about my projects.
I have got too many lands to be developed, I just need enough funds to start them.

Hajji Mufutau

great job brabus.hopefully i can save some money to start working on my project.

Brabus,
Please, i would need your expert opinion. Can i call you, please.

Thanks

brabus:

That's Marine Plex Plywood used for construction (Formwork). In this project, I'm using it on the first floor slab (specific areas like the porch, ante, main lounge, lobby) to achieve a very smooth and flat surface. It is also a very good construction material used in solving the problems of leakage and rough surface during construction process.

Sounds like a very good material.

What is cost difference of goldplex vs normal wood?

If POP ceiling would be installed, what advantage does a smoother finish of goldplex have over a normal finish of wood?

If wood is used, does plastering the ceiling after decking equal goldplex results?

Many thanks for the great work

This forum is the definition of information sharing/exchange..... Thumbs Up

Setting at one corner and learning quietly. Weldone Oga Brabus.
Please I am also interested in the cost difference between the normal wood and Marine Plex Plywood.

^^^ My Big Bros!!!

The cost benefits of using Marine Plex Plywood over Traditional Timber is so much. Here are few reasons you might want to give it a trial.

Smooth Finish: It is possible to have smooth finish where cost in surface finishing is involved. Thus saving you the cost of plastering the slab.

Labour Cost Reduction: Marine Plywoods come in large size panels which means it is possible to earn some savings in the labour cost/time of fixing and removal.

Reusable: Unlike Timbers, marine plywooda can be reused for numerous times. Huge savings for people building more than one house.

Lightweight: the weight of a typical formwork panel (1800mm x 1200mm x 17mm) is 18kg. It can be easily transported from site to site.

Lastly, always keep in mind the impact of disposal. Of all building products, planks presents the greatest concerns when it comes to reuse or disposal. The plywood on the other hand presents least concern.

The cost of a sheet of plywood (1800mm x 1200mm) ranges between N6,000 - N8,500 while a plank (300mm x 3600mm) costs N950.

Lets assume we want to cover a sitting room which is about 30sqm, we will use 10 sheets of plywood which will cost about N50,000 or use 30 pcs of 1 x 12 planks which will cost about N30,000

brabus: ^^^ My Big Bros!!!

The cost benefits of using Marine Plex Plywood over Traditional Timber is so much. Here are few reasons you might want to give it a trial.

Smooth Finish: It is possible to have smooth finish where cost in surface finishing is involved. Thus saving you the cost of plastering the slab.

Labour Cost Reduction: Marine Plywoods come in large size panels which means it is possible to earn some savings in the labour cost/time of fixing and removal.

Reusable: Unlike Timbers, marine plywooda can be reused for numerous times. Huge savings for people building more than one house.

Lightweight: the weight of a typical formwork panel (1800mm x 1200mm x 17mm) is 18kg. It can be easily transported from site to site.

Lastly, always keep in mind the impact of disposal. Of all building products, planks presents the greatest concerns when it comes to reuse or disposal. The plywood on the other hand presents least concern.

The cost of a sheet of plywood (1800mm x 1200mm) ranges between N6,000 - N8,500 while a plank (300mm x 3600mm) costs N950.

Lets assume we want to cover a sitting room which is about 30sqm, we will use 10 sheets of plywood which will cost about N50,000 or use 30 pcs of 1 x 12 planks which will cost about N30,000

Good analysis !!!!

In the spirit of this, could you kindly help compare and contrast - Sliding Windows vs Casement Window. Merits and Demerits.

Regards