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Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by otunbalamba: 9:22pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
sunshine1974:my brother you never see block block wey you go throw on top concrete wey no go break you don see 1-2 year old block before? If yes, how strong was it? |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by yashika(m): 9:22pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
From experience, if you must buy, buy vibrated blocks it’s better and cost effective. If you mould there is no guarantee that it will be strong and that they will not trick you. Buy machine mould and vibrated blocks. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by CallmeeNelson: 9:23pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
afford d thugs first.. we can talk about buying or molding later |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by melviniyke2002(m): 9:25pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Plus10:https://www.nairaland.com/755766/technology-block-making |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by otunbalamba: 9:25pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
lizdammy:that's actually depends on the type, if its sex inches 50-55 won't be obvious but 9inches 55 pieces egg go strong pass the blocks they won't even be able to deliver it sef, as them dey carry am, na so e go dey break 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by kaymart: 9:28pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Admin9:Both are better depending on the circumstances 2 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Ten06(m): 9:32pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
If you have time and space moulding is better and cheaper, and with your monitoring you will get more better quality blocks |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Chirowman(m): 9:32pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
yemitexcel:maybe your side has conscience na this ones will do 70 and carry water kill am as if water makes the block extra strong. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by OluchiDelly: 9:36pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chatinent:If you don't have time to supervise the labour, go for already made. Moulding is cheaper but lots of risks such as rainfall, wetting during dry season, theft from labourers-half bag of cement nay be used to mould same quantity that full bag would have moulded, the remaining quantity wl be taken to their house. Some moulders have built houses from these proceeds. 3 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by INTEGRITYA1(m): 9:40pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chatinent: Moulding blocks can save you some money, just relatively little different from buying vibrated blocks. But one good advantage of moulding blocks is your block will be more stronger compared to when you buy. But you must be sure of the competency of those that are going to do the work for you. The major crisis here is that if those who do it should do bad jobs, it will definitely be total lost, irrespective of how much you spend and the number of blocks. Do solid enquiry about people that are doing it in your axis in other to get reliable fellows. If the block size is 6 inches, tell them to do between 40 to 42 blocks per bag of cement. If the water is accurate and the mixing is better, you will definitely have quality output. On the other hands, if you buy blocks It will save you from all the stress mentioned above and also your blocks will be so beautiful in looking compared to when moulding. Also, due to the current rain season buying can protect you from the risk of rain destroying your blocks if not yet strong enough after moulding before the rain started or disturb people working for you during the process. But all the risk can be handle effective, if you get reliable and competent hands to do the work for you. Blocks moulding is more stronger. 2 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by ogbonimoney: 9:40pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
my bro all have spoken well.as a proj.mgr and builder.its is much more assured to mould the block yourself.but in terms of time,avoiding issues that touch wt labourers,its just better to buy blocks from a reliable block maker becos vibrated block is better in the long run.just make sure you pillar all the frame of the house.as a prj mgr,i do my research on how to get get a good block maker.2, on the issue of thugs,just call them,negotiate and giv them what u agreed wt them and u wont av much problem.be civil and firm except u av miliary might to flex ur muscle. 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by kudinkarfe: 9:41pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buying is the best except if you will mould it using the same machine the companies are using to get maximum compression which will increase the durability, strength and the required size of blocks. Moulding blocks using hand mould will not give you required size and strength. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by solamide: 9:44pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chatinent:please to avoid high blood pressure buy blocks,there are a lot of people selling blocks in site area,do your investigation and know the one that produce high quality,you can not trust those workers,if you are not so smart and be available while they are working, cement will just be disappear and before you know it,they will be moulding sand for you as blocks. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by pahen1991: 9:46pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
If you have space moulding is better |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by OluchiDelly: 9:48pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Kimzo: Haba! How much is data? Some network even offer N100 per wk for small bundles. If you want to help do, if you can't then ignore.with this lockdown, If you teach/work in private school, you wl understand better. 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Perfecttouchade: 9:49pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
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Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by ArcFresky(m): 9:49pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
From about 7 years cinsttuion experience, I will give you the pros and cons, chooe for yourself. Molding blocks on_site. Certainty of quality blocks Can save time and cost if well managed Cons: Requires constant monitoring and vigilance Susceptible to rain and too much hot sun Constant water needed. Depending on your contractual terms, it might be expensive, if the machine becomes idle. Regulate and monitor block sizes. Buying blocks Pros Fast Can be cheap especially for small works No worries about logistics Con Uncertain quality of blocks. Potential for Lots of broken blocks Poor sand can be used Sizes of blocks can be different 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by authority2006(m): 9:58pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Admin9: It's not like that. Most of those selling blocks are selling sand that has no cement in it |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by ogunsbanjul(m): 10:09pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
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Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Obemube35(m): 10:12pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Molding and some of this blocks we buy are not mixed in the right proportion because they want to make gain and in doing so, the quantity of sand used in molding one bag of cement will be much. And perhaps the block wont be strong enough. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Pzpropertylimit(m): 10:13pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
If u are from a terrible environment where witchcraft operate and overtake people , na to take them my surprise and buy ur block and build ur house ooo |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by hapiness44(f): 10:14pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by LOVEGINO(m): 10:15pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
SmartProf:very correct. I knew what I experiment during raining season. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by phemmyfour: 10:20pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chatinent:moulding, you know the mixture proportion Disadvantage: It makes your job slow |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by sunshine1974(m): 10:29pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
otunbalamba:lol |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Roon9(m): 10:33pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Admin9: This answer is too deep only a person in construction line would grasp it 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Nobody: 10:33pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chatinent:Oga buy blocks from reputable seller. Moulding it yourself can be stressful especially if your moulders aint trustworthy. 1 Like |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Amdoyin(m): 10:34pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chinavs9ja:tot you wanted to say you are professional block moulder. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by frozen70(f): 10:37pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
chatinent: I will suggest the followings based on experience But blocks don't mould blocks, you can't stand their wahala because you don't have all the time Before foundation, settle the people responsible for foundation and its possible there will be refreshments on that day The boys working for you will keep making demands for water, ask one of them to get a bag if cold water for them If you have some one handling the job, be on ground to watch what they are doing If you want cement, get a near by cement store to buy your cement and be there when it will be delivered and use If you are nit clever enough, they will do you the more you see the less you understand Just get like 5/10 bags of cement, depending on what they need it for Don't dig a bore hole yet because once you go home, those vagabonds will steal your pumping machine Negotiate with the nearest house if the have water so that you can get water supply Be friendly with the neighbours around because they are the one staying there before you and they will also advise you When you need materials, ask your engineer the best products, buy them yourself and let him charge you for workmanship Don't be hard on them and don't be too soft on them The best time for build especially laying blocks and plastering is from September till March Lastly, if it will cost you 200k yo do anything, add extra 50k because prices changes without notice 2 Likes |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by lullygold18(m): 10:38pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Molding all the wayyyyyyyy. |
Re: Molding Or Buying Blocks. Which Is Better? by Ola64(m): 10:39pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buy! Buy!!! Buy!!! Simple. |
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