and finally oh

Wao, very neat job by the carpenter i must say. I am now having a clear understanding on how the parapet is done.

I respect Benin for one special fact, they have good carpenters. I have worked with a few of them, but why not, they have good wood around there too.
What is the carpentry cost, neat work bros.

The carpenter's labour cost for the entire job is 120k. However i will post what the parafet cost me when am through with hopefully by the weekend.

Parapet carpentry or the whole carpentry? thanks.

Parapet carpentry bros.

vitodorado:

Parapet carpentry bros.

Well done. All coming together nicely. Have you noticed any change in building materials prices in Delta/Edo axis since the fuel subsidy removal? How much are you getting cement for lately?

And just another quick one: why do we call it "parapet" in Nigeria? The trade name is external CORNICE. I kind of got confused initially, because I associated parapet with military fortification and was wondering for what do you need a parapet? But I now feel you. Well done.

Absolutely it has because yesterday when i went to my cement dealer to pay for the cement to be used for the casting of the parapet, i was SHOCKED when he bluntly refused to sell to me at the 1750 price he offered me before now and stood his grounds on 1900 last. Infact, he even advised i buy now as there is no guarantee of it remaining at that price next week. The same situation also affected other associated items like rods which previously (for the 12mm) i bought for 1390 is now going for 1500 even though that was attributed to the forces of demand and supply initially, but its obvious now that it has now been overtaken by the present economic situation.

As for the Delta axis, not really sure of the situation there right now as i was actually planning to fence a prime property 100x100ft off jakpa road on a tarred road but the activities of the youths in that area has forced me to put it up for sale. Though offers have been coming but still competitive enough yet.

Thanks Vito, the price is competitive, someone was telling me N180k for one duplex am planning to do same works on.

@ Diaodaves, this 'parapet' terminology has taken the name of this type of works in naija, and when you mention cornice to any carpenter, he may charge you higher, thinking you are doing something different. Some people call it 'parafet' around here in Enugu.

spyder880:

Thanks Vito, the price is competitive, someone was telling me N180k for one duplex am planning to do same works on.

@ Diaodaves, this 'parapet' terminology has taken the name of this type of works in naija, and when you mention cornice to any carpenter, he may charge you higher, thinking you are doing something different. Some people call it 'parafet' around here in Enugu.

vitodorado:

Absolutely it has because yesterday when i went to my cement dealer to pay for the cement to be used for the casting of the parapet, i was SHOCKED when he bluntly refused to sell to me at the 1750 price he offered me before now and stood his grounds on 1900 last. Infact, he even advised i buy now as there is no guarantee of it remaining at that price next week. The same situation also affected other associated items like rods which previously (for the 12mm) i bought for 1390 is now going for 1500 even though that was attributed to the forces of demand and supply initially, but its obvious now that it has now been overtaken by the present economic situation.

As for the Delta axis, not really sure of the situation there right now as i was actually planning to fence a prime property 100x100ft off jakpa road on a tarred road but the activities of the youths in that area has forced me to put it up for sale. Though offers have been coming but still competitive enough yet.

Thanks guys. We learn everyday. Keep the faith.

This thread is really coming alive now. Welldone Vito on the latest update. Happy New Year to you all.

Wao, 120k for the carpenter when i was even getting angry for a quote of 80k for two wings building in Lagos. I really hope the carpenter don't change his mind or come across this thread before I gather the fund to commence the job.

If Oga Spyder says 120k is very competitive, it must be. I suppose the design of the parapet and number of words required has a lot to do with it. My design is simple and according to my engineer we would not be needing wood around the whole building.

Can't wait to see the whole cost of this gorgeous looking parapet.

Men at work

Finished product

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Hopefully by tomorrow , we should cast the beam first before the carpenter comes in to complete his job.

Splendid job vitorado.

Vitorado, I have never used hollow block to build before but they look very nice on yours here.
Should it cost more to mold than blind blocks?

The person to handle my work thinks not every bricklayer has the expertise of making hollow ones, and so may cost more.

From your own here, 5 bags of cement gave 200 blocks.

I also got 200 blind blocks/5 bags last year when I fenced to protect the land.

My brother, e be like say you go give that your cement supplier contact oo. 1900 and 2k, difference dey o especially if you wan buy quantity.

I hope you have the stages of this house on video.

@Fhemmmy. Thanks for the kind words and i believe words like this is what i need to move on.

@Marabout. Unfortunately no. But i have yhem in pictures which i hope to reel into an album by the am through.

Casting of the parapet

Fini

For those of you who have requested that i share with you my expenses on the parapet,

1 160 pcs of 1x12 planks @ N1100 176,000
2 40 pcs of 2x3 planks @ N550 21,200
3 1 bag of 4'' nails 5,000
4 1 bag of 3''nails 5,000
5 1/2 bag of 2'' nails 2,700
6 Shaping of planks 14,300
7 Transportation of wood materials 7,000
8 24 pcs of plyword boards @ N1200 28,000
9 Carpenter labour 120,000
10 40 lengths of 12mm rods @N1490 59,600
11 40 lengths of 8mm rods @N1200 48,000
12 20lengths of 1/4 rods @ N200 4,000
13 I roll of binding wire 4,500
14 3 bundles of roof belt @N1200 3,600
15 15 tons of 1/2 inch granite 80,000
16 Iron bender labour 26,000
17 1 trip of Sand 14,000
18 Casting of beam/parapet labour 78,000
19 15 pounds of 3'' nails 1,500
20 Rental of materials 1,100
21 20 bags of cement @N1880 37,600
22 20 bags of cement @N1850 37,000
23 9 bags of cement @N1900 17,100

Total 791, 200

^^^^^ Nice breakdown, Welldone Mr Vito. E no easy at all. May God replenish ur pocket.

Thanks Vito for the update. The casting looks nice, solid and the full beauty will come out when the woods are removed. From the look, you can easily tell why it consumed 49 bags of cement. Quality Job!!

I appreciate the cost update too, it will surely help me should i choose the option of parapet.

Thanks,
Steo

Thanks a lot Don Vito, i used your surveyor Mr George And Your Moulder Umoh, who actually molds 2000 blocks for the foundation work.

Beautiful and neat, thanks for the breakdown bros.

@Vitorado,

Is labour cost of N215,000 a reasonable quotation for 2 flats foundation (4 rooms and 2 rooms) for digging, foundation and up to dbc? Just for bricklayers and diggers. Location is by Sakponba Road.

@Sweetedge,

How much is the estimate for 2000 blocks by Mr Umoh. I mean sum total: cement, sand, labour and all. Hollowed blocks I presume.

@ All . Thanks for all your kind words and as Am Alone will say ' Oluwa Champion' , lol.


@ Marabout. It really depends on the number of labour your builder is planning to deploy to site for the job. Ideally, i was made to understand when i wanted to start mine that it is usually on contract basis and this also depends largely on the negotiating power of the builder with the labourers. By and large, i think that amount quoted is a bit high. i advice you negotiate a bit further down.