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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 10:39am On Aug 17, 2017 |
[quote author=EgunMogaji post=59549410][/quote] Remember the HEAT @ page 419? lol |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jabolo(m): 10:56am On Aug 17, 2017 |
zeelo2014: https://www.nairaland.com/2114041/segzy14-classroom-learn-more-buildings/1#35623032 How to calculate the right amount of paint ... Also, cc: danny34 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Daboomb: 4:46pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:21pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
[quote author=Daboomb post=59568019][/quote] You dis man ehn? 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:30pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
erico2k2: There were lot's of little skirmishes during the years. A heck of a thread this one Do you remember when all the "erukus" were brought in to complain to the mods to ban me?
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 6:31pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:ofcos lol where are they now ahahaah 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:40pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 4:46pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
[quote author=EgunMogaji post=59431082][/quote] my guy trump never carry you come back naija ? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 4:47pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
AngelicBeing:good you self Na matured dog . I am not surprise .... Pls my fellow Nigerians , where is our president ? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:50pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
AZUH: How can he? Even my Wife who joined me here 4 years ago is now a US citizen.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 4:56pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by whalleh: 6:49pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
Hello people. I just need some inputs and advice concerning my situation. I have just completed the foundation for my twin flats (2bed and 1bedroom) and I'm about to take a decision on the German flooring. Due to cost constraints I have at the moment, I'm forced to think of other options that will possibly achieve the same end results. Instead of German flooring, I'm considering a 150mm thick concrete layer on the blocks alone throughout the entire foundation. I'm of the opinion that this option will stop ingress of moisture from the soil to the superstructure, prevent insects and rodents from moving through the soil to the roof, offer some sort of atabilizatin for the building and of course drastically reduce the cost associaTed with filling the entire foundation with concrete. I'll like that you please look into my idea and advise me based on your experience. Thanks in advance |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:02pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh: Just suck it up and do the German flooring. Good luck. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:26pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh: I do not know your cash constraints but it would be economical to do the flooring with a mixture of sharp sand and fine coarse (3/8" or coarse alone. Nonetheless I'm sure you know that which you intend doing will be reinforced. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 7:51pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
bixton:@bold not true Why will he need reinforcement? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 7:58pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh:At least it is better than doing nothing. U will know u can easily floor inner spaces with concrete flooring without breaking into the walls whenever u are ready. But remember to mix the concrete with waterproof admixture. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:04pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
johnson232:Read his post again. Have you heard about the word "chaining"? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by whalleh: 8:09pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Thanks for your input. The idea is just to wave the issue of German flooring for now. I'll still end up floorin the entire building at a later time. How about that? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 8:09pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
bixton:He is not doing a plinth beam sir. What he is proposing is not new, it is the method adopted by most people who can't afford a complete dpc. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by whalleh: 8:12pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
johnson232: Thanks so much for your input. That's actually the idea. I'll surEly take note of your advice. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:24pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh: Okay, as an Ijebu Ode son of the soil, penny-pinching is in my DNA. But I still did German floors on both of my buildings. Your house will not fall down because you did not do German flooring. But after watching many professional builders on here, I came up with a decision that it is the right thing to do. It's your house and your money, do what you think is right. Good luck Sir. PS: Run a search for the following astute, accomplished and demonstrated (over many shown builds) builders, Skimanski, Aventures, Spyder880, RichYoungRuler, ArchitectB, Darenyx and watch even their small bungalows and see the common element. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 8:39pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh:Uwc sir. Renowned builders have used this method before on this forum. Ensure u get a good carpenter to achieve a good level with the formwork. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Flaghouse1: 8:45pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh: Note that building a house involve stages ,things needs to be done in sequence.you can't lay the roofing sheet before doing the wood frames for your roof. I think it's best to adhere to the stages to avoid stories that touch, I hope your build is not located within a waterlogged or lower water table area as this will have impact on your floor-leaking tiles from the ground and other issues associated with poor flooring. Patiently wait to save enough to do the needful.just my layman advise times are hard 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ogedazzle: 8:50pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:02pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
johnson232: Well I do not know what most people do over there. This is what we do over here. You can use R12(preferred) or R10. Tell your iron bender to do same thing as for lintel. It should run continuous on all walls in the building. If you want to be economical you do it on all external walls and major walls cutting across the building. Depending on the span of your structure you can choose to introduce columns at all ends of your structure. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by whalleh: 9:06pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
Flaghouse1: I really appreciate your candid opinion. The land is on a hard core area. Digging the foundation was quite a tough one at the time. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by whalleh: 9:10pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
bixton: Thanks. There are columns on strategic points in the foundation block wall. I'm considering using reinforcements on the extrenal walls only and on major internal walls. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 9:12pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
bixton:Why do u think people reinforce german floor? Did u see the thickness the poster is proposing? If u remove concrete cover from such thickness, what do u think will be left for reinforcement to do chaining? Reinforcement done for german floor is slab like, not beam like, how are u going to chain a building with that? U chain a buildng with plinth beam, lintel & slab beam. not german floor. The reason for reinforcing german floor is different from chaining & it isn't necessary in this case. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by whalleh: 9:15pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
johnson232: I think I'm really enjoying this discussion now.. What do u suggest I do sir? I'm looking at 150mm thick concrete |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:21pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
johnson232: You keep mentioning german floor repeatedly. What I mentioned is for the walls alone(where blocks run). And I know all the reasons for it. Now as regards the concrete thickness he can choose to do a minimum of 4" thickness. There are lots of less economical approach to the subject matter. It's all a matter of choice. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 9:22pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
whalleh:That is the purpose of the thread...for learning 150mm is the standard thickness for german floor, mix it with waterproof admixture. When u want to floor the inner spaces, u can cover it with polythene to serve as damp proofing. While your admixture is serving as damp proofing for concrete capping on walls, your polythene will serve same purpose for inner spaces. So issue of water rising is considerably solved. Damp proofing is a major reason for doing concrete capping. 2 Likes |
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