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Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Nobody: 8:13am On Apr 26, 2017 |
adanny01: Except for low cost housing, concrete blocks are normally used before bricks are used on the external. It is bad idea to plaster the internal surface of brick wall without putting mesh on it. This can be procured from reputable building material companies. The mesh goes on the wall to hold the plaster and paint. Plaster boards are also used on the inside, that facilitates the electrical works e.g. Wires etc. That also means that you'd have to use six inches blocks to demarcate your rooms as the plaster boards are bad for noise reduction or sound proofing. I'm not sure if these materials and the expertise are readily available in Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by benuejosh: 8:20am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Ajgal10:True talk. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Godspikin: 8:20am On Apr 26, 2017 |
obongitiad: Check these threads for more info.... https://www.nairaland.com/3677261/ongoing-massive-red-brick-construction https://www.nairaland.com/2822191/price-cement-go-further-down https://www.nairaland.com/2818337/why-should-use-red-bricks |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Godspikin: 8:27am On Apr 26, 2017 |
adanny01: That is not entirely true, you can have conduit with interlocking red bricks, everything boils down to level of expertise, the only thing is that you may need to plaster the interior.... but you can have conduit wiring and for mechanical, you can use a plumbing duct.... See pictures below... Last picture shows where a plumbing duct was used... 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Kaellivi(m): 8:31am On Apr 26, 2017 |
mdoub:Bricks about the size of the one in the picture you posted will cost around 158 naira, you'll need about 5000 pieces. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by ghettochild(m): 8:32am On Apr 26, 2017 |
adanny01:you are wrong with brick keeping heat inside the house... abeg go n read up again and come back to edit ur post. 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Godspikin: 8:32am On Apr 26, 2017 |
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Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by airsaylongcon: 8:33am On Apr 26, 2017 |
peter0071: Given the affordable cost, why aren't houses in Lekki for example built with baked bricks? |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Kaellivi(m): 8:35am On Apr 26, 2017 |
obongitiad:they are not interlocking bricks, the type you'll use for your building is about 158 naira, please note that they are fired clay bricks and not the same with those made from laterite. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Nobody: 8:37am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Its expensive in the long run considering plastering the interior and the finishing.To actually get the cost clearly,put into consideration the cost of a bag of cement currently. It was a cheaper option when the cost of a bag was less than what it is today. Bear in mind that they are 2 options when it comes to bricks in Nigeria,1.The burnt bricks which s sold along Kaduna road etc and 2. The NBRRI bricks like the hydroform bricks which s made using the brick making machine. I will advise if asked to use blocks,whether made on-site or bought from a supplier. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Kaellivi(m): 8:39am On Apr 26, 2017 |
megrimor:they are more expensive 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by foody(f): 8:42am On Apr 26, 2017 |
... This house will be more uncomfortable to live in without AC. [/quote] I can help install AC that does not require the use of ELECTRICITY. Do get in touch if you decide to go on with the project. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Godspikin: 8:42am On Apr 26, 2017 |
obongitiad: This technology has not been as embraced as it should be here in Nigeria, unlike in India and Southern Africa where it is more popular. The advantages of a red bricks building far outweighs that built with sandcrete blocks. This technology is the most ideal for our climate because of the thermal efficiency of a red bricks building and the climatic conditions we have. In actual sense these buildings are only a more technologically advanced version of the typical mud houses in the village, for those that have had the experience of living in them you will agree that even with their very small windows, they still maintain a very cool ambient temperature internally during hot weather conditions and a very warm ambient temperature in cold weather conditions... This is just one of its advantages... Construction speed is another... For others, check my earlier topics on this... |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Kaellivi(m): 8:43am On Apr 26, 2017 |
airsaylongcon:clay bricks are mostly chemically inert because they undergo vitrification. I've seen people use them in areas with salt water with no problems. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Godspikin: 8:44am On Apr 26, 2017 |
airsaylongcon: Level of awareness... |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by adanny01(m): 8:45am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Godspikin: I never said its impossible. My opinion is based on the fact that it alters the aesthetic beauty of the wall to achieve conduit electrical and mechanical services. Having those services on the surface is also an eyesore. If I were to construct such a house, I would concentrate electrical and mechanical services to the floor and ceiling. Example: all wash hand basins must have pedestals which will hide the surface pipes. Water closets would be the America style that drains to the floor. I would adopt ceiling fittings for lighting and floor sockets. The challenges will be switches. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by adanny01(m): 8:51am On Apr 26, 2017 |
ghettochild: How wrong am I? If you never knew that walls affect temperatures inside a room, then you need to read again. A sandcrete block wall gets very hot in the day from the inside and also cools down at night during cold temperatures of the night. This means that sandcrete blocks are thermally conductive and by convection, it affects temperatures inside the room. On a hot day, sandcrete block room will be very hot and like wise a cold day. The clay brick is far less thermally conductive than sandcrete block. This means the outside temperature does not get inside. During heat seasons, outside is usually cooler to inside temperatures. This block will keep hot temperatures inside a room hot and cold temperature cold. The south of Nigeria is humid, I would prefer a wall that will help cool down temperature of the room at night to get a good sleep. In cold regions of the world, they thermally insulate their walls to keep cold outside. If you do that in tropics such as Nigeria, you will end up keeping heat inside. For middle to low income earners in Nigeria, sandcrete is the best. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Kaellivi(m): 8:51am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Godspikin: 8:53am On Apr 26, 2017 |
adanny01: You see... Exactly, just like you said... there are creative ways to achieve your objectives, without following the traditional practice and still enjoy the benefits of a red bricks building... It would be nice to work with you, seems you have a full grasp of things... Building with this technology is our passion.... |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Kaellivi(m): 8:53am On Apr 26, 2017 |
ifyalways:https://www.nairaland.com/3440300/affordable-red-clay-bricks-100 |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Nobody: 9:12am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Kaellivi: I think the design also matters. What about other costs like roofing and fittings? I will start my project at the later part the year. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Adek15(m): 9:20am On Apr 26, 2017 |
obongitiad:personally I love bricks but it's expensive. Mention me when your company wants to start work. I'm a civil engineer searching for job. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by peter0071(m): 9:23am On Apr 26, 2017 |
airsaylongcon:good question... but i do not have an answer for the question....cos i am not residing in Lag. but i think one can go into that project and get some findings |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Nobody: 9:28am On Apr 26, 2017 |
I am not a professional-I must add that. Someone once said people don't know what they want until you give(or sell) it to them. If the product is good and affordable then it will sell for sure. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by Nobody: 9:30am On Apr 26, 2017 |
foody:Really? How? |
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Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by ismart: 10:15am On Apr 26, 2017 |
mdoub:it will cost 50% of what a normal concrete block would cost... I am considering the option. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by forgiveness: 10:19am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Kaellivi: Please, show me a picture of a residential house built with the fired clay bricks. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by ibawon(m): 10:42am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Brick homes are exclusive, Check out Amen Estate here at Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki. I think their cheapest house is around 35M. Any day Any time I'd live in one. Na for big Men oo |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by lorhema(f): 11:33am On Apr 26, 2017 |
When we started our burnt brick house in Lagos our neighbours said we had money. Years later we came to understand what they meant. The bricks are expensive. A bricklayer working with sandcrete blocks would have finished and forgotten about a similar job while yours is still at it. Process is slow because the bricks are small. About 2and a half will be needed where one sandcrete block is used. We won't try it again. If your design is good and the price is reasonable,people will buy your houses. But please make sure you do a thorough comparative analysis so you are sure of what you are getting into. Cheers. |
Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by sheunflexy(m): 11:39am On Apr 26, 2017 |
Brick buildings are more expensive compare to sandcrete buildings,getting the specific laterite is not easy,the procedure in making the bricks are not that stressful,so simple when you follow the rules most especially the curing part,that part require kin attention, I did some at Potharcourt 2012,what I don't like about it is the lack of burglary proof considering the situation of this country which I believe everyone is aware of. Engineer kunle 08038593794
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Re: Is There A Demand For Brick Houses In Nigeria? by sheunflexy(m): 11:46am On Apr 26, 2017 |
The curing part,we did the curing without burning the bricks, just heat for somedays depending on the mixing ratio
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