spyder880:


No, this is in preparation for the load of the concrete fascia,

oh I see.is it same 6 16mm rod right from the basket /starter bar to the top?

erico2k2:

oh I see.is it same 6 16mm rod right from the basket /starter bar to the top?

Yes, all the way from the beginning.

spyder880:


Yes, all the way from the beginning.

ah I see, I have to re adjust my plan then, well why we are at it, I asked if you got a good granite supplier in PH.

new to th e thread, sorry to take us back, but i have a question

Using concrete mixer for the foundation of a 1 storey building, is it really important/critical?

earthrealm:
new to th e thread, sorry to take us back, but i have a question

Using concrete mixer for the foundation of a 1 storey building, is it really important/critical?

I think it would be more economical, saves time and ensures continuity plus maintains standard.

erico2k2:

ah I see, I have to re adjust my plan then, well why we are at it, I asked if you got a good granite supplier in PH.

You know the truth about these guys, since I will not be around to guarantee his load, I will advice you look for a person closer to your location, these days I cannot guarantee most people.

We are building a small boat here Just joking......
We built a curve for the second arc for this frontal works.......

At the block of flats.... getting all levels done before the parapet, there will be a different style of parapet for this block of flats, different from the duplex.

we will definitely continue tomorrow........

spyder880:


You know the truth about these guys, since I will not be around to guarantee his load, I will advice you look for a person closer to your location, these days I cannot guarantee most people.

Point taken.

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Carpentry for concrete fascia parapet. ......

spyder880:
Carpentry for concrete fascia parapet. ......

looking nice

Working out styles for the concrete fascia on the block of flats. .......

Loading to move to site. .......

If I had a building whose maximum width or length was about 8-10m, are there alternatives to concrete for the decking? In other words, has anyone used wood and plywood (finished with tiles or something) for the second floor? I've even thought of buying a container or two and cutting the four sides to use as the floor support.

I'm looking for pros and cons, as I'm trying to reduce cost but maintain safety. I haven't seen any building posts on nairaland that don't use concrete decking...

nextstep:
If I had a building whose maximum width or length was about 8-10m, are there alternatives to concrete for the decking? In other words, has anyone used wood and plywood (finished with tiles or something) for the second floor? I've even thought of buying a container or two and cutting the four sides to use as the floor support.

I'm looking for pros and cons, as I'm trying to reduce cost but maintain safety. I haven't seen any building posts on nairaland that don't use concrete decking...

This is a thought provoking post, and I am sure there are alternatives to almost everything made by God in this world. But when it comes to Nigerian architecture, we are almost boxed in by the conventional approach that it will seem that its the only way.

I am sure you can build a wooden decking, I am certain because I have walked on a wooden deck built by the colonialists in Enugu back in the days. If you want to pioneer this in the mordern day Nigerian scenario, you will have to form a thick skin, refuse to listen to the conventional advice and go all out to seek an alternative to concrete decking. Just remember there will be a lot of obstacles on your way, and the cost comparative to concrete decking? It needs to be seen how much you can save

But the major problem I see in this is the sustainability of timber supply if more people wants to tow your line, how much more can our timber reserves be cut down to meet this new demand?

Now, metals as another alternative? I am sure there are metal formworks that can replace the use of concrete, but how cheap are they going to be. Your suggestion for the container may work, but I am afraid of the increased risk of electric shocks if there is a broken cable. You will have to spend good money on insulation of all cables. I have seen houses built with containers before.

Read more here..... http://amazingviewpoints..com/

spyder880:


This is a thought provoking post, and I am sure there are alternatives to almost everything made by God in this world. But when it comes to Nigerian architecture, we are almost boxed in by the conventional approach that it will seem that its the only way.

I am sure you can build a wooden decking, I am certain because I have walked on a wooden deck built by the colonialists in Enugu back in the days. If you want to pioneer this in the mordern day Nigerian scenario, you will have to form a thick skin, refuse to listen to the conventional advice and go all out to seek an alternative to concrete decking. Just remember there will be a lot of obstacles on your way, and the cost comparative to concrete decking? It needs to be seen how much you can save

But the major problem I see in this is the sustainability of timber supply if more people wants to tow your line, how much more can our timber reserves be cut down to meet this new demand?

Now, metals as another alternative? I am sure there are metal formworks that can replace the use of concrete, but how cheap are they going to be. Your suggestion for the container may work, but I am afraid of the increased risk of electric shocks if there is a broken cable. You will have to spend good money on insulation of all cables. I have seen houses built with containers before.

wher I live is wood plus metal,metal for support,wood for decking,Im on the third floor

erico2k2:

wher I live is wood plus metal,metal for support,wood for decking,Im on the third floor

Is this in Nigeria? Do you have any pictures of the build?

spyder880:


This is a thought provoking post, and I am sure there are alternatives to almost everything made by God in this world. But when it comes to Nigerian architecture, we are almost boxed in by the conventional approach that it will seem that its the only way.

Yes, concrete and all that iron is so heavy and expensive. I did look into the H-beams (the type we use for water tanks) to see if they can be joisted into pockets in the wall, then welded together. I wonder what the cost compared to concrete and iron rods would be.

spyder880:

I am sure you can build a wooden decking, I am certain because I have walked on a wooden deck built by the colonialists in Enugu back in the days. If you want to pioneer this in the mordern day Nigerian scenario, you will have to form a thick skin, refuse to listen to the conventional advice and go all out to seek an alternative to concrete decking. Just remember there will be a lot of obstacles on your way, and the cost comparative to concrete decking? It needs to be seen how much you can save

Yes, I've walked on wooden decking, and I am quite surprised that I haven't seen it in modern buildings. At first I thought it was because of the high humidity and threat of termites, but then again, we use a lot of wood for our roofs. I'll continue to investigate, but of course nobody (including me) wants to be the guinea pig especially if it fails.

spyder880:


But the major problem I see in this is the sustainability of timber supply if more people wants to tow your line, how much more can our timber reserves be cut down to meet this new demand?

Now, metals as another alternative? I am sure there are metal formworks that can replace the use of concrete, but how cheap are they going to be. Your suggestion for the container may work, but I am afraid of the increased risk of electric shocks if there is a broken cable. You will have to spend good money on insulation of all cables. I have seen houses built with containers before.

Read more here..... http://amazingviewpoints..com/

Incidentally, the plan is to use 24V or 12V solar DC throughout this house, without any mains, so the risk of show is low, though there is still a need to insulate properly. We can probably use PVC conduits through the metal, then pull the wire through that... If a 40ft container goes for 400k, and I can get 4 spans out of it, it might be a cost effective alternative... I'll keep you posted on what I find.

nextstep:


Is this in Nigeria? Do you have any pictures of the build?

ofcos not Nigeria but .in London.hiwever for high rise buildings it's con retention slab.the have a prefab one now from factory. I will upload pics later

The steps. ........

Taking it round the whole house. ...... even as we build the scaffolding on the block of flats. ......

Hello,

Going by the quality of work you are known for, can you please advice on the number of trips of sharp sand and cement that would be required for brick laying of say 5000 standard 9" bricks?

I have heard different opinions with cement: Some saying 1 bag of cement for 100 bricks, while other opinions, it is about 1 bag for about 50 bricks. Whats your advice please?

Regards.

edshaf:
Hello,

Going by the quality of work you are known for, can you please advice on the number of trips of sharp sand and cement that would be required for brick laying of say 5000 standard 9" bricks?

I have heard different opinions with cement: Some saying 1 bag of cement for 100 bricks, while other opinions, it is about 1 bag for about 50 bricks. Whats your advice please?

Regards.

The average is 50 blocks. Thanks.

spyder880:


The average is 50 blocks. Thanks.

Many thanks oga mi. What of the number of trips... roughly how many blocks will 1 trip cover?

edshaf:


Many thanks oga mi. What of the number of trips... roughly how many blocks will 1 trip cover?

Average of 10 bags to a trip of sand.

Parapet fascia artworks straight from the stables of Spydercraft building systems..

spyder880:
Parapet fascia artworks straight from the stables of Spydercraft building systems..

Oga Spyder... do you get to keep those nice parapet wood craft for another upcoming parapet construction?
They look too nice just to be used once and then discarded...

Hajji M.

Kindly note, ladies and gentlemen, that the trademarks for these fine works has been registered. ....

mufutau55:


Oga Spyder... do you get to keep those nice parapet wood craft for another upcoming parapet construction?
They look too nice just to be used once and then discarded...

Hajji M.

If its immediate, then we can remove and reuse, but if not, it will spoil.

spyder880:

If its immediate, then we can remove and reuse, but if not, it will spoil.

OK. Thanks. It makes sense.

Hajji M.