joshuachuks:
By the grace of God I have been able to learn from many guys here in nairaland, going through the comment section and the proper explanation of spyder880, century106 I decided to take the risk of supervising my project my self although I am an engineer by profession but with little experience.
After I followed mr century's topic then eventually met mr spyder880 works I learnt a lot because he takes his time to explain every bit of process to us.
So I will start by uploading the floor plan followed by the picture of the land which is being cleared now.
I am opened to advise, criticism and corrections.

PYSHomesUK3:
nice one C my

joshuachuks:
By the grace of God I have been able to learn from many guys here in nairaland, going through the comment section and the proper explanation of spyder880, century106 I decided to take the risk of supervising my project my self although I am an engineer by profession but with little experience.
After I followed mr century's topic then eventually met mr spyder880 works I learnt a lot because he takes his time to explain every bit of process to us.
So I will start by uploading the floor plan followed by the picture of the land which is being cleared now.
I am opened to advise, criticism and corrections.

joshuachuks:
By the grace of God I have been able to learn from many guys here in nairaland, going through the comment section and the proper explanation of spyder880, century106 I decided to take the risk of supervising my project my self although I am an engineer by profession but with little experience.
After I followed mr century's topic then eventually met mr spyder880 works I learnt a lot because he takes his time to explain every bit of process to us.
So I will start by uploading the floor plan followed by the picture of the land which is being cleared now.
I am opened to advise, criticism and corrections.

joshuachuks:
Molding began today and they have molded more than 200 6 inches blocks and more counting

joshuachuks:
By the grace of God I have been able to learn from many guys here in nairaland, going through the comment section and the proper explanation of spyder880, century106 I decided to take the risk of supervising my project my self although I am an engineer by profession but with little experience.
After I followed mr century's topic then eventually met mr spyder880 works I learnt a lot because he takes his time to explain every bit of process to us.
So I will start by uploading the floor plan followed by the picture of the land which is being cleared now.
I am opened to advise, criticism and corrections.

joshuachuks:
By the grace of God I have been able to learn from many guys here in nairaland, going through the comment section and the proper explanation of spyder880, century106 I decided to take the risk of supervising my project my self although I am an engineer by profession but with little experience.
After I followed mr century's topic then eventually met mr spyder880 works I learnt a lot because he takes his time to explain every bit of process to us.
So I will start by uploading the floor plan followed by the picture of the land which is being cleared now.
I am opened to advise, criticism and corrections.

Memejem:
Are you not going to use 9 inch blocks for the foundation?

Congrats on your build!!

Memejem:
Are you not going to use 9 inch blocks for the foundation?

Congrats on your build!!

Memejem:
Are you not going to use 9 inch blocks for the foundation?

Congrats on your build!!

joycluv:
. I keep wondering what's so special about dis 9" blocks. I have seen someone build a duplex with 5" blocks from foundation to level and dat house is still solidly standing while the ones built with the "almighty" 9" keep collapsing here and there. I am not condemning the use of 9" but we shouldn't make it look like if someone doesn't use 9", then his house is inferior. It should be a matter of choice. My submission though! Op congrats and more grace to finish!

joshuachuks:

No
I feel 6 inches will be okay because I intend filling in and out of the building.
Thanks for your concern brother, I am always open to suggestions.

Memejem:
Block making in Nigeria is not standardized. But more power to you. As long as you have a trusted engineer helping and guiding you I’m sure your build will go well.

Will there be pillars included in the foundation of your build.

Also, I am a female. Thanks

joshuachuks:

There will be pillars and it will be filled in and out after casting the DPC

Memejem:
The pillars don’t start from within the foundation?

joshuachuks:

I don't understand your question please explain better

Memejem:
You said the pillars will be filled AFTER the dpc. I’m asking “are there no pillars included in your dpc” . Most structural meaningful pillars begin from foundation to whatever level is necessary to provide support for the structure.

I’m asking if your pillars are structural or for aesthetics?

joshuachuks:

Definitely, the pillars will start from the foundation to the DPC then some will be discontinued then the necessary ones will get to the lintel

joshuachuks:
Today was a success.
I was able to make it up to the 2000 blocks which we will use to start up the foundation
Thanks to everyone following this page, thank you for your encouragement and prayers I hope to start up the foundation by next week, because the block needs to become strong by watering them.

minasota:
How much where you charged to mould a bag of cement

joshuachuks:

I used two different molders and one charged 800 per bag
Then I met another guy that collected 700 per bag
So the two molded together but after the first day, I paid the both 700 respectively.

Takoro13:

How many blocks per bag of cement?
Make sure you wet the blocks very well to achieve more reliable outcome.

I moulded 37-38 per bag but want to reduce it to not more than 35 with two times wetting.

Congrat bro

joshuachuks:

I molded 35-38 but sometimes the mixture might give you up to 40, so it's not definite
But I will also do a DPC casting when I get to my desired foundation height.
Congrats to you too
I wish you success in your building process.