God will surely provide for you where you least expected.

WELL DONE SIR, PLS CAN U HINT US ON THE PROBABLE NUMBER OF BLOCKS TO BE USED FOR THE BUILDING.THANKS

mufutau55:


I surely agreed with you that raft foundation will be overkill... I was just asking because of the shallow depth of the foundation..
Thanks.

Hajji M.

Oga, I am loyal sir. I knew you couldn't miss that because u are already have a doctorate in view in building construction sir.

I am keenly following this project as it is a deviation from the usual mansions and I love the OP's simplicity. Learning much here also.

cleric:

Oga, I am loyal sir. I knew you couldn't miss that because u are already have a doctorate in view in building construction sir.
I am keenly following this project as it is a deviation from the usual mansions and I love the OP's simplicity. Learning much here also.

Yes sir. We all like good things... I monitor almost all building construction threads on this forum. Thank you sir.

Hajji M.

daviejay:
SETTING OUT & EXCAVATION PICS (NOT ALL, SINCE I AM AT WORK...IT'S MY WIFE THAT TOOK SOME SHOTS FOR ME )

The stress of using block to do setting out is very high and the error involve is great....block setting is wrong and people assumed its cost effective but using peg and profile to do setting out is the best bet

daviejay:
The Site Engineer says the foundation level is ok for an upland.

without a proper soil test no land or foundation can said to be ok for foundation of a building the reason been that soil exhibit lot of complex properties.

soil text may not be recommended for small building project like yours but sufficient depth of atleast 600mm is recommended for a bungalow built with load bearing partition wall.

soil within abuja and its environs has high clay contents, during the raining season, the soil closer to the ground exhibit wetness because the clay doesn't allow the water to sink down into the ground ( creating a fadama kind of ground). During the dry season the soil quickly dries up to give an impression of solid soil or ground for foundation.

abdulwastecx:


without a proper soil test no land or foundation can said to be ok for foundation of a building the reason been that soil exhibit lot of complex properties.

soil text may not be recommended for small building project like yours but sufficient depth of atleast 600mm is recommended for a bungalow built with load bearing partition wall.

soil within abuja and its environs has high clay contents, during the raining season, the soil closer to the ground exhibit wetness because the clay doesn't allow the water to sink down into the ground ( creating a fadama kind of ground). During the dry season the soil quickly dries up to give an impression of solid soil or ground for foundation.

Nice input.

Learning.....

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May good God continue to provide for you through out this project and beyond

PRODUTIM1:
God will surely provide for you where you least expected.

AMEN ooo

jidesam168:
WELL DONE SIR, PLS CAN U HINT US ON THE PROBABLE NUMBER OF BLOCKS TO BE USED FOR THE BUILDING.THANKS

Estimated 3,600 blocks... Plus or minus

abdulwastecx:


without a proper soil test no land or foundation can said to be ok for foundation of a building the reason been that soil exhibit lot of complex properties.

soil text may not be recommended for small building project like yours but sufficient depth of atleast 600mm is recommended for a bungalow built with load bearing partition wall.

soil within abuja and its environs has high clay contents, during the raining season, the soil closer to the ground exhibit wetness because the clay doesn't allow the water to sink down into the ground ( creating a fadama kind of ground). During the dry season the soil quickly dries up to give an impression of solid soil or ground for foundation.

Thanks sir. You are on point

keycash:
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https://www.nairaland.com/2219412/expert-home-beautification

May good God continue to provide for you through out this project and beyond

AMEN ooo

@op please keep updating us with pic and cost. God is your strength

digging of soakaway

foundation filling ongoing

Landlord on inspection...more grease to your elbow

daviejay:
foundation filling ongoing

Well done bro.

how much were you charge for the soakaway digging.

please i will like to know what percentage the soakway sand was able to cover in the foundation filling.

this will help me in costing mine too.

Thanks and May God continue to help you.

Mgbadike80:
DPC means damp proof course, which means it helps in preventing dampness to the flooring. it also holds the foundation(substructure) together and prevents the breakage the floor as the house ages or as a result of pounding food in the kitchen. if you can afford it pls do it but if you're short of cash, then forget it. my current home don't have it and I'm not missing it that much

Can u expantiate more on dpc. Is it same as german floor?

imoci:



Well done bro.

how much were you charge for the soakaway digging.

please i will like to know what percentage the soakway sand was able to cover in the foundation filling.

this will help me in costing mine too.

Thanks and May God continue to help you.

Thanks bro... let me say like 20-25%

dayomide70:

Congratulations on your project bro. May God help till the finish stage. Amen

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BY GOD'S GRACE, WE DID THE GERMAN FLOOR TODAY...

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MY PROS IN THE HOUSE...PLEASE WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS OR HOURS I SHOULD LEAVE THE OVERSITE CONCRETE TO DRY BEFORE BLOCK SETTING? CAN I SET BLOCK TOMORROW? THANKS ALL.

daviejay:
BY GOD'S GRACE, WE DID THE GERMAN FLOOR TODAY...

I am glad you did it. One day is too early to start laying blocks o. Let it cure first.
Personally, at least I will give it one or two week(s).

Hajji M.

daviejay:
MY PROS IN THE HOUSE...PLEASE WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS OR HOURS I SHOULD LEAVE THE OVERSITE CONCRETE TO DRY BEFORE BLOCK SETTING? CAN I SET BLOCK TOMORROW? THANKS ALL.

Nice one bro.

Can you please enlighten me on the cost implication of this your German floor.
That is cost of digging soak away,laterite,cement,sharp sand,carpenter and form work,labor cost e.t.c.

God bless you.






I am very keen on this cos i also have a project similar to this at hand.

Builders in the house pls i want to know the reason for the pvc pipes on this floor.

Loving this

Oga Mufutau55, two wks is too long to wait. Since the project is in the North I think 5days will do because of plenty of sunshine and wind. Jus my take

mufutau55:


I am glad you did it. One day is too early to start laying blocks o. Let it cure first.
Personally, at least I will give it one or two week(s).

Hajji M.

MANGAM:
Oga Mufutau55, two wks is too long to wait. Since the project is in the North I think 5days will do because of plenty of sunshine and wind. Jus my take

Yes. You are probably right.. I forgot about the northern area... the one week should be real good.

Hajji M.

very good dpc... that must have cost you a lot sir. keep it up sir