Mrmarley:
We are at lintel level now, pictures attached!
I am having difficulty deciding what kind of parapet to do.
I am seriously thinking of going for the PRECAST but I am told CONCRETE is stronger.

Mrmarley:
Well well, I decided to go with the PRECAST parapet. We are moving thing as fast as possible, I think by tomorrow should be done with the block works and the PARAPET guy to can start hanging the pre made cast ( depending on how many casts he has on ground )
I am trying to be meticulous and think way ahead, so I am asking.

1. I need an estimated value for roofing ( wood & aluminium )
2. How much will a 4ft & 3ft Turkish Door cost?

twinskenny:
good job man moving really fast

in case u want us to help run the electrical..

you can check our previous job.. will sure deliver

thanks

Mrmarley:
Sure! I will get across when we get to that stage

Newboss:
Please how much have you spent so far on the building?

Mrmarley:
Close to 4m minus land. But then I have paid an upfront for the windows.

Mrmarley:
I decided to use solid blocks because I lived in a house before where they used 6 inches hollow blocks and I was trying to fix my split unit AC, the wall couldn't hold the hanger, also my kitchen cabinet was falling off!
for this project, i am using both 6 inches solid and 5 inches solid....6inches for the surrounding and 5 inches inside.

abouzaid:
congratulations on your build,however what gives strong walls is more about the cement and sand mix ratio used do the concrete blocks and less of whether they're hollow or solid blocks. less sand would give stronger blocks. ideally, concrete blocks are supposed to even contain small tiny stones which when mixed with sand and cement would yield very strong blocks. unfortunately. this is not the practice in this country.

Rubbiish:

Is the op making use of sandcrete or concrete block?
Aren't u mixing it up sir

abouzaid:
I gave you a like for that, I responded based on his worry about weak walls.

Rubbiish:

Okay sir
But personally, i think him using 6inches solid block is still of better advantage than 6inches hollow. As long as his more concerned about achieving solid walls than sound movement...

abouzaid:
I accept but mix ratio is the most important factor. some of these blocks are so poorly composited that they break in your hands while trying to lift them. I'm seriously considering using proper concrete blocks for my future retirement bungalow.

Rubbiish:

Is the op making use of sandcrete or concrete block?
Aren't u mixing it up sir
Structurally, 6inches solid is stronger than 6inches hollow...

CircleOfWilis:
Following...good job

abouzaid:
congratulations on your build,however what gives strong walls is more about the cement and sand mix ratio used do the concrete blocks and less of whether they're hollow or solid blocks. less sand would give stronger blocks. ideally, concrete blocks are supposed to even contain small tiny stones which when mixed with sand and cement would yield very strong blocks. unfortunately. this is not the practice in this country.

Mrmarley:
I have no idea what a sandcrete or a concrete block is, can you explain that please.
I’m using solid blocks all round. I got the impression that they are way stronger than hollow blocks.

timesup234:
This project will cost you well over 12million

Rubbiish:

Over 12million for a 3bedroom bungalow?
It won't get to that amount sir

Rubbiish:

Over 12million for a 3bedroom bungalow?
It won't get to that amount sir

galaxi:


Do not argue! The cost of building material is very high and may take more than that amount depending on the finishing.
My is four bedrooms and i have spent almost 12m and still need extra 1.5m before painting.
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There is a big difference building a commercial house to rent out and building a personal house.

timesup234:
The width of length of that building is very clear from the pictures. From what i see it might even take close to 15 million depending on the finishing taste. This is a model way of building a house

Rubbiish:

Break it down, lets see how he is gonna spend 15million on a 3bedroom bungalow & not just just throwing false figures...

galaxi:


Do not argue! The cost of building material is very high and may take more than that amount depending on the finishing.
My is four bedrooms and i have spent almost 12m and still need extra 1.5m before painting.
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There is a big difference building a commercial house to rent out and building a personal house.

EgunMogaji:


May god bless you sir.

People sometimes forget that. The discussions on Hajjs thread regarding columns on bungalows and soak aways is an example.

galaxi:

I use to argue this way previously, 2014 i built a nice 5 bedrooms bungalor with less than 8m in my village and but i started almost same house late last year and have spent 12m + the fence and sand filling the total is 14.5m and i dn't even tell people because the will never believe u but that is the honest truth.

EgunMogaji:

This is partly why our pro builders don’t show their cost anymore.

galaxi:

According to him he have spent 4m already.
Balister and septic tank will cost =500k
Pop=500k to 600k
Electrical=1m
Toilet piping/fittings = 700k
Roofing 3m depending on the roofing sheet
Plastering = 300 to 400k because the parapet will also be plasted and it's charged differently.
Doors and frames :500k or above depending on choice.
Stainless hand rails maybe upto 150k to 200k
If good tiles are used and all rooms are suite then tiles,cement and labour could get to = 1.3m
Screeding/painting = 500k
Tank stand: 200k

*casement windows/burglary prove: 700k

If you add kitchen unit and wardrop it may cost another 300k to 500k


You did not complete a 5bedroom bungalor,what you did is not upto 40% out of 100% if it is going to be a standard bungalor.

This is all i can remember now,am sure other expensis will come up during construction.

I guess u want to start a project soon abi?
Your eyes go clear, unless it won't be a standard house.