megacontrol:
9" block, and i was asking about the qty of cement that will be used to set 100 x 9" blocks irrespective of how long the job lasts.
Thanks

jabolo:
I got 3,000 x 9" blocks from 100 bags.
Do the math.

abbeycial:

I appreciate your candid response bro.

I have to double my effort and get the granite for the job.

Rubbiish:

2 bags if ur mason is not wasteful

jiday4:


Please sir how about to set 6" blocks because my mason is quoting 2bags for 6"

Rubbiish:

Your mason is right, though he may not fully use up the two bags, but it is still approximately two bags.

jiday4:


Thanks for the reply sir, since he might not finish using one bag for hundred block , can I buy 8 bags for 1000 blocks ? I won't be there to supervise him .

Rubbiish:

Not enough sir
U will need times two of that number sir

jiday4:


Thanks for the reply sir, since he might not finish using one bag for hundred block , can I buy 8 bags for 1000 blocks ? I won't be there to supervise him .

Rubbiish:

2 bags if ur mason is not wasteful

megacontrol:
Going by the rough estimate provided of 2 bags for every 100 blocks means you should need 20bags to set your 1000 blocks. even IF it will be a little less because its 6" blocks, it wouldn't be by much so your 8bags is way off from 20 bags. that's going by the estimate provided by @Rubbiish, which i think is a reasonable one.

lawofeso:
Good morning everyone finally found the forum am looking for. I have a quote of 45k to plaster just the inside of a 1 bedroom self contained, the room is 12x12,parlor is 12x14, toilet is 6x8 and the kitchen is also 6x8. Materials needed is 12 bags of cement, sand, sharp sand and water. The 45k is just for labor is this reasonable? This is in Igode within Ikorodu.

Rubbiish:
2 bags if ur mason is not wasteful

spiceeamiee:
Good morning all. Please who does building designs here? I need a quote for a building design. Please send an email to mimidec49@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Rubbiish:

What capacity of tank do u intend to support sir?

alstacs:


A total of 4500 L in three tanks. Two units of 1500L at the peak and another 1500L mid height were suggested. I was told I could do 2500L each but I'm just so scared, I don't know why.
Same reason I get sacred of any building rising above the ground floor.
Thank you very much sir.

abbeycial:


Wow!
The gravel idea was sold to me by one of my neighbors who also has a two storey building he developed in same area(4 units of 2 bedroom flats).
Was doubting the reliability of gravel over granite when it comes to decking thus I threw it to the house for clarification.

For the ply wood,I would just drop the idea.
I can't faint.

bixton:


The use of gravel in building construction was discontinued for usage in concrete mix based on engineering research/findings.

Gravel is an alternative aggregate material to use based on cost.

But granite is better.

You'll just have to make a choice.

abbeycial:


So am I safe to use it for decking slabs for a two storey building with 4 units of 2 bedroom flats?am really tempted due to finacial constraints.

I would also appreciate if I can be enlightened on any additional fortification required for the above.

Rubbiish:

Doing 2500L each is a better option
two units of 1500L will require 6 legs for adequate stability, meaning more materials & increase in cost. but the 2500L on two level will require 4legs.The 6 x 3inch H beam can carry it. There should be adequate bracing though.

oscarmedia:
Hello house , I’m currently working on a project which was meant to be 2 units of 2 bedroom apartments but along the line plans changed and I plan to use it for 4 units of 1 bedroom mini flats . Is there any need to reinforce the German floor with rods due to the change or can I get away with just casting since it’s a bungalow?

oscarmedia:
Hello house , I’m currently working on a project which was meant to be 2 units of 2 bedroom apartments but along the line plans changed and I plan to use it for 4 units of 1 bedroom mini flats . Is there any need to reinforce the German floor with rods due to the change or can I get away with just casting since it’s a bungalow?

dejavus:
Any advise on Floor tiles, Is Vitrify good enough without breaking the bank? Any reliable suppliers in Ibadan?

Thanks in advance.

dejavus:
Any advise on Floor tiles, Is Vitrify good enough without breaking the bank? Any reliable suppliers in Ibadan?

Thanks in advance.

bixton:


Is the bold an idiom or some form of typo?

ThatHistoryGuy:


Hi sir
Its epic_ceramics here
Vitrified tiles is the best for floor tiles cus the same colour at the surface penetrates through the entire thickness of the tile,so no matter the traffic at the area it remains for a long time. Most banks use vitrified tiles .

On braking the bank
It all depends on who you buy from and the places you want use them for. Its quite affordable here in Lagos.
There are vitrified tile in Nigerian,China and Spanish products .

My Advice: If you are buying enough tiles you can come to Lagos or let us deliver them to you in Ibadan. I believe it would be cheaper that way.

Below is a sample of Spanish vitrified tile

dejavus:

Thanks for this, forget about buying in IB for a sec, if buying from Lagos, what are the price ranges per Sq/m etc. or per carton and what is the coverage from a carton . cheers