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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 3:19am On Jan 15, 2023
anyilalaz:
Experts in the house, happy new year. Please can 6 inches blocks be use for 1 storey building and what will be the minimum dimensions and spacing for columns using 16mm rod. Thanks
I used 6 inches solid for mine on the ground floor and 6 inches hollow on the top flow. very solid however its on solid land.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 5:13am On Jan 15, 2023
sonnie10:

The actual job done include overlaps not just plain area
Actual area covered is the benchmark Sir. Nothing else matters. Good morning.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by christ007(m): 6:06am On Jan 15, 2023
Hezbola:
how much per SQM

.

Our price varies base on region and state. SOUTH SOUTH= #8500 Per sqm,

SUUTH EAST(Ebonyi state excluded)= #8,300,

SOUTH WEST= #8,000

NORTH = #8,000 Pay sqm

Pls the reason for the price difference in location is as a result of price in materials in these regions

IMPORTED MATERIALS + LABOUR= #4,500 per sqm

LABOUR ONLY= #2,000.00 per sqm

This means if we provide all the materials(both local and foreign imported materials) we charge #8,000.00. or #8,500 per square meter, depending on location.

If you provide all the materials(both local and imported materials ) we charge= #2000.00 per square mete

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR STAMPED CONCRETE INSTALLATION

LOCAL MATERIALS
(1)Portland cement=
(2)Granite stone(chippings)
(3)Sand
(4)8mm iron rods or iron mesh
(5)Sqaure pipe(ranging irons)
(6)Binding wire
(7)Hydrochloric acid(optional)
(coolDiamond cutting disc/blade
(9)Concrete mixer
(10)black nylon/waterproof​

FOREIGN /IMPORTED MATERIALS
(1)Original colour hardener
(2)Original acrylic sealer
(3)Antic release​ agent.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 6:41am On Jan 15, 2023
Rany4all:
This is exactly what went down:

Before I engaged the installer, I hired a Quantity Surveyor on this forum to do the roofing estimate for me (installer did not know this). The QS estimate for the actual area to be covered was 478sqm, but with 25% addition (making 598sqm) to account for wastes.

Now wood work for the roof was done exactly as designed on the architectural drawings (no addition or subtraction) and the final cost of the wood work was very close to the QS estimate as well.

After wood work, I engaged the installer and we agreed 200/sqm as installation fee. He took his measurements, did his calculations and came up with an area of 354sqm to be covered.

Now considering the significant difference between the figures from QS and installer, I decided to go with the installer's figure so as not to incur a huge loss, in case the QS figure was wrong. So I added 25% to installer's estimate and ordered 443sqm, which was made known to installer.

So he did 443sqm initially, and it covered only about 3 quarters of the roof. Installer then calculated the remaining uncovered area, and came up with an additional 150sqm to complete the job. This time though I decided to ignore installer's calculation and went with the original estimate from the QS and got an additional 155sqm to make a total of 598sqm.

The roof was eventually covered with a total of 596sqm, which is in line with the QS estimate.

Now, the installer is insisting his installation fee is 200 × 598 (not even 596 that did the job), while I'm insisting I will only pay for area of roof installed (excluding off-cuts), which should be like 200 × 478 (going by the estimate from QS).

I have told the installer, if he doubts the estimated area from the QS, he can repeat his measurements and calculations, but the guy is saying it will never be the same as that of the QS, that I must pay according to the total area of sheets bought.

Nor be small argument for site today o. We almost came to blows grin



some artisans usually do this. They will quote very low to lure you in and once you're in, they will start asking for B and C. By then, you either forge on or abandon your project.

Classical fraud case which clients usually fall for

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolu1986(m): 7:04am On Jan 15, 2023
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by anyilalaz: 7:19am On Jan 15, 2023
erico2k2:

I used 6 inches solid for mine on the ground floor and 6 inches hollow on the top flow. very solid however its on solid land.

Thanks for your insight. Pls what was the column size
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Tiztonio(m): 7:57am On Jan 15, 2023
Greeting all. Please is this quotation good for sliding window of a four flat apartment?

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 8:29am On Jan 15, 2023
Rany4all:
Actual area covered is the benchmark Sir. Nothing else matters. Good morning.

So far, the ones we have used go by actual quantity of roofing sheet used (Not L x B of a plain surface area). This is the receipt of the last one I paid for. Good luck with your project

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Iriruaga100(m): 8:44am On Jan 15, 2023
gbengress1:
Don't get you


Go check the price of what is on the list yourself or you buy the materials yourself.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbengress1: 8:45am On Jan 15, 2023
Please help guys
gbengress1:
Good evening guys, I got the quote below for soak away construction for a 5 bed room duplex, the location is ajah Lagos.

Carpenter (labour) 55,000.00
ii Iron bender (labour) 50,000.00
iii Casting (labour) 85,000.00
iv Plastering (Labour) 40,000.00
v Labour (Sinking & sealing) 150,000.00
Materials
Granite 20 tons 180,000.00
Sharp sand 1 trip 85,000.00
3'' nails 1 bag 16,000.00
10mm iron rod 50 lengths 180,000.00
Binding wire 1 roll 16,000.00
Cement 33 bag 4,400.00 145,200.00
Nylon 1 roll 5,000.00 5,000.00
Waterproof cement 1 carton 12,000.00
Plaster sand. 80,000.00

Total. 1,099,200.00


Please help me review if this quote is not too outrageous
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 8:46am On Jan 15, 2023
sonnie10:


So far, the ones we have used go by actual quantity of roofing sheet used (Not L x B of a plain surface area). This is the receipt of the last one I paid for. Good luck with your project
I have no problem with that Sir, as long as that was the agreement before the job was awarded. Thanks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 10:14am On Jan 15, 2023
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 10:27am On Jan 15, 2023
anyilalaz:


Thanks for your insight. Pls what was the column size
its 6 inches square but U should do urs 6inches along the block and 9 inches wide.I was told by a reliable Engineer on here that was the right way.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by CDG1(m): 10:32am On Jan 15, 2023
Let's give you the best granites and sharp sand deals today

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by nex(m): 11:19am On Jan 15, 2023
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 11:33am On Jan 15, 2023
twinskenny:
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When electric fence is done right you are save both from reptiles or human encroachment….

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Do you still want barb wire or electric fence?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 11:47am On Jan 15, 2023
ehay:
I want to fix a sliding window in my house; but I am confused about using a sliding net or a permanent net. Pls if money is not an issue, which of them does a better job of protecting against insects.



Do a permanent net, then have a sliding window behind it, for ventilation purpose. ✓

A sliding net, in the process of opening & closing, insects can get inside.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 12:02pm On Jan 15, 2023
Rany4all:
Blocks also come in fixed shape and sizes, but only laid pcs are paid for as long the agreement is per block. Whatever project you are doing, as long as the payment terms is per square meter, it doesn't matter how much materials eventually does the work or how much wastes. The payment remains per square meter of area done. Same goes for tiling, POP, wall cladding, etc, etc.

Talking about the bolded, it's an interior designer project, let's Transform your space, when you get to that stage Sir.

Godspeed on your Project Sir.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrickDevo: 12:04pm On Jan 15, 2023
Reeefe:

is this ur project or ?
Yes i designed it for a client
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrickDevo: 12:18pm On Jan 15, 2023
Tataffo:
Pls I Need the services of a trusted inhouse architect,someone the house can vouch for
Contact brickstakk@gmail.com for quality services
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Heymus(m): 12:50pm On Jan 15, 2023
Tataffo:
Pls I Need the services of a trusted inhouse architect,someone the house can vouch for
Good day to you sir/ma, kindly talk to me on 08036879623, or olaniyan_amos@yahoo.com.

Most of the constructions I posted are for Nairalanders.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ehay(f): 1:55pm On Jan 15, 2023
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hamtabfawaz:




Do a permanent net, then have a sliding window behind it, for ventilation purpose. ✓

A sliding net, in the process of opening & closing, insects can get inside.

Thanks a lot.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by joedguy: 2:18pm On Jan 15, 2023
gbengress1:
Please help guys
What is d size or dimension of the soakaway
IS IT 10 BY 10 BY 10. SOMETHING LIKE THAT

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gentlesoul83(m): 3:10pm On Jan 15, 2023
gbengress1:
Good evening guys, I got the quote below for soak away construction for a 5 bed room duplex, the location is ajah Lagos.

Carpenter (labour) 55,000.00
ii Iron bender (labour) 50,000.00
iii Casting (labour) 85,000.00
iv Plastering (Labour) 40,000.00
v Labour (Sinking & sealing) 150,000.00
Materials
Granite 20 tons 180,000.00
Sharp sand 1 trip 85,000.00
3'' nails 1 bag 16,000.00
10mm iron rod 50 lengths 180,000.00
Binding wire 1 roll 16,000.00
Cement 33 bag 4,400.00 145,200.00
Nylon 1 roll 5,000.00 5,000.00
Waterproof cement 1 carton 12,000.00
Plaster sand. 80,000.00

Total. 1,099,200.00


Please help me review if this quote is not too outrageous

I can help for the price of some of the materials because that's what I sell.
Binding wire is 11,000 not 16,000
Nylon roll is 3500 (30 yrds) not 5000
Nails is 11,000 per bag not 16,000

Note location is ojodu berger lagos.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Akerewe(m): 5:53pm On Jan 15, 2023
erico2k2:

I used 6 inches solid for mine on the ground floor and 6 inches hollow on the top flow. very solid however its on solid land.
How possible, 6" unch blocks for a storey building? Am learning new things here oh Lord. Pls the op should walk me tru the process
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Akerewe(m): 5:53pm On Jan 15, 2023
erico2k2:

I used 6 inches solid for mine on the ground floor and 6 inches hollow on the top flow. very solid however its on solid land.
How possible, 6" inch blocks for a storey building? Am learning new things here oh Lord. Pls the op should walk me tru the process
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by decatalyst(m): 7:14pm On Jan 15, 2023
twinskenny:



Most time barb wire don’t last due to rust… go for electric fence if you have the budget…

I do 4k per meter as the moment.

18hrs battery backup attached.

Thank you and good morning

Hello.

Please how much would be enough to do a one plot of land fence.

Please give breakdown...

Cost of materials
Labor and total installation day.

Location is Ibadan.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by toluxa1(m): 7:15pm On Jan 15, 2023
nex:
Hey my brother, how have you been? We traded a TV back in 2017. Good to see you're still buying and shipping, and it seems like you're doing great.


Hey bro! That's very correct. Hope you're doing great. Here is me driving home after picking it up back then. I used it for like 3 years and sold it for nearly the same price I got it from you. Was a solid TV. Nice to connect again.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:59pm On Jan 15, 2023
decatalyst:


Hello.

Please how much would be enough to do a one plot of land fence.

Please give breakdown...

Cost of materials
Labor and total installation day.

Location is Ibadan.


4k per meter materials inclusive
thank you
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 9:07pm On Jan 15, 2023
Akerewe:

How possible, 6" inch blocks for a storey building? Am learning new things here oh Lord. Pls the op should walk me tru the process
6 inches Solid

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