obua:
We have been doing container homes since the year 2000

What is the dimension of this pictured container, and how much will it cost to drop in a place like Enugu state?

obua:
We have been doing container homes since the year 2000

Like how much does it take to build a container home of 3bdrm?

The pictured container is 2 units of 40 feet containers. Approx area is 57sqm.
It will cost about N3 million less transport.

spyder880:


What is the dimension of this pictured container, and how much will it cost to drop in a place like Enugu state?

A 3 bedroom of approx 115 sqm will cost between N7 and N9m. If you have a plan we can give you exact price

motemi111:
Like how much does it take to build a container home of 3bdrm?

obua:
A 3 bedroom of approx 115 sqm will cost between N7 and N9m. If you have a plan we can give you exact price

A smaller 3bdr of approx 85sqm will cost about N5.5 m

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obua:
A smaller 3bdr of approx 85sqm will cost about N5.5 m

That is a bit expensive, building with cemetn costs as much in the South West excluding Lagos

obua:
A smaller 3bdr of approx 85sqm will cost about N5.5 m

That is a bit expensive, building with cement costs as much in the South West excluding Lagos

nice trend,I'm gently following...

This is called pulling ideas together. What a great way to learn varying aspects of building, and building materials including the informing on the availability of things like plaster board masquerading in local Naij market as POP board, or gypsum board. Whao Nairaland. Real learning centre. Interesting. @Fhemmmy, Class Perfect, sorry am new to the college. I have my USB for previous handouts. This all.

Thoroughly enjoyed this thread I had to join nairaland Thanks for all who've contributed.
Very keen to try out alternative materials to build in Lagos - LBS Ajah area.
I'm very surprised to hear that mud isn't a viable option due to lack of skilled workers.
I tried to explore fencing options and the looks I got when I suggested bamboo made me realise we are very stuck in our ways.

So open to discussing project and options.

spyder880:
Many readers of my threads are concerned about the costs of building a house in Nigeria. It is on the high side. This is largely due to the type of building materials we use to construct our houses, and the labour intensive methods we employ.

So, what is the way forward? What are the options? Do you have any idea of how to reduce construction costs in Nigeria? Which building methods/materials do you suggest and why? Please bring all the ideas here.

Find in the link below pictures of beautiful projects done with interlocking red-bricks and how you too can employ this technology for your next project.



https://www.nairaland.com/2818337/why-should-use-red-bricks/1

Hasn't hydra form done enough for alternative building material yet their houses are not popular yet. The need for mortar is totally eliminated and the blocks are made from laterite and cement or is there a deficiency in those buildings I don't know about?

There's also broad.com, the Chinese manufacturer of cheap and long lasting homes with zero waste on site.

Find in the link below pictures of beautiful projects done with interlocking red-bricks and how you too can employ this technology for your next project.



https://www.nairaland.com/2818337/why-should-use-red-bricks/1

Humanbeans:

One problem i see wt hydraform is the initial cost of the moulding machine, thats why its not very attractive for now. but on the long term, its more cost effective than sandcrete blocks.I believe any investor in hydraform blocks will make money on the long run.

You can now get this machine at a very reasonable and affordable price.

Click the link below for details.

bebe2:
If anyone think they can build with hydro foam or other materials that are cheaper pls contact me, I have a job for u.

3, 2 bed flat.opic estate agbara.

Tnks

We can.

Find in the link below pictures of beautiful projects done with interlocking red-bricks and how you too can employ this technology for your next project.



https://www.nairaland.com/2818337/why-should-use-red-bricks/1

spyder880:
Just saw this building with mud walls but being finished with modern materials, just wondering how much cheaper it will be to build a house when you substitute blocks with clay?

You can with HYDRAulically FORMed bricks made from laterite n very little cement.

Find in the link below pictures of beautiful projects done with interlocking red-bricks and how you too can employ this technology for your next project.



https://www.nairaland.com/2818337/why-should-use-red-bricks/1

true2home:
I have looked into clay bricks method and tried to incorporate it into a design for a country villa, but it's wasnt practical cos it was hard to find workers with the expertise. I was going to design the exterior with conventional cement bricks and design the interior with mud bricks. After asking around for worker in the line of good old method, I was told that nobody near by can do it and it will actually cost me more to have it done. It's unfortunate cos my dad used this composition method in our family house in Magodo Lagos years back

Find in the link below pictures of beautiful projects done with interlocking red-bricks and how you too can employ this technology for your next project.



https://www.nairaland.com/2818337/why-should-use-red-bricks/1

MsTee9:
Thoroughly enjoyed this thread I had to join nairaland Thanks for all who've contributed.
Very keen to try out alternative materials to build in Lagos - LBS Ajah area.
I'm very surprised to hear that mud isn't a viable option due to lack of skilled workers.
I tried to explore fencing options and the looks I got when I suggested bamboo made me realise we are very stuck in our ways.

So open to discussing project and options.

Bamboo, ke? To construct a fence??! In a city as crime-prone as Lagos? Your fence would be pulled down in 10 minutes flat, if miscreants decide to visit your neighbourhood!!

CeterisXVII:


Bamboo, ke? To construct a fence??! In a city as crime-prone as Lagos? Your fence would be pulled down in 10 minutes flat, if miscreants decide to visit your neighbourhood!!

Something that I have been considering is a combo of blocks, cement, and bamboo.

Dig a trench about 3/4 - 1 meter deep. Lay 1 row of blocks. Insert the bamboo into each hole in the block so that they are equal distance and fill with cement. If I pursue it, I will fill in the gaps by planting trees.

Bookmarked. Am following...

HI,
Do you have Plasterboard for Ceiling and Wall? how much is it and what is it's size of each one. And your Location please. You can send me the detail here and my email : freerhyme_wasalg@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks.

obua:
A 3 bedroom of approx 115 sqm will cost between N7 and N9m. If you have a plan we can give you exact price

The difference in cost between your 3 bedroom building and a conventional 3 bedroom built with mortar and bricks is very little, if we go by the prices given here.