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 Properties › Re: How Much Does It Cost To Build A Block Of 6 Flats In Enugu? by Aventures(m): 11:54am On Aug 30, 2013 |
@Kopell i have updated the tread to the point of capping the foundation block at DPC level and also with Cost update. Presently we are doing backfilling, and septic tank using the sand to fill, i will update the tread later. Tx |
| Properties › Re: How Much Does It Cost To Build A Block Of 6 Flats In Enugu? by Aventures(m): 12:05pm On Aug 29, 2013 |
spyder880: Thank you Diordaves for those valid points but I think we are talking about two different situations here. The question I answered was whether sharp sand is a more suitable material for back-filling a foundation, of which I gave a positive answer.GOOD AND LOGICAL POINTS FROM BOTH PARTIES. SURE COARSE AGGREGATES IS THE BEST FOR SAND FILLING CHECK MOST OF THE ROADS ON GOING PRESENTLY IN LAGOS AND I WANT TO BELIEVE IN NIGERIA GENERALLY, THEY ARE ALL USING SHARP SAND FOR THE BASE. SHARP SAND COMPRESSES EASILY AND IT REMAINS COMPRESS, IT RESIST LATERALL PRESSURE THAN ANY OTHER SAND. BUT DIORDAVE IS EQUALLY MAKING 2 VALID POINTS THAT SHOULD BE CLEAR TO US ALL, IF YOU FILL WITH SHARP SAND IN AN AREA WITH HIGH WATER TABLE LEVEL BECAUSE OF ITS HIGH CAPILLARITY ABILITY IT WELL IN DAMPEN YOUR HOUSE VERY WELL, BUT YET THERE IS A SOLUTION TO DAMPNESS (DPM, WATER PROOFING ADMIXTURES ETC). SECOND POINT IS THAT WHEREEVER SHARP SAND IS USED FOR FILLING WE SHOULD ENSURE THAT THERE WONT BE ANY UNDERMINING (I:E THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY AVENUE FOR WATER TO PERCOLATE THRU UNDERNEAT THE FDN) IF THIS HAPPENS THE SHARP SAND IS WEAK IN THIS ASPECTS AS IT WILL NATURALLY WASHED OUT AND LIVING SOME PART OF YOUR FDN EMPTY AND CAVING IN CAN OCCUR ON THE SLAB 1 Like |
| Properties › Re: CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OF TERRACE BUILDING &BLOCK OF FLAT AT LEKKI by Aventures(m): 7:13pm On Aug 19, 2013 |
to prevent algae growth , pressure wash your stones occasionally, in most cases the beauty of stones is better when it is averagely level than having it sloppy if you do not want to the slope method or you already have your stone on a plane level then pressure wash. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 8:22pm On Aug 18, 2013 |
StainlessH: Good Job Bro!tx bro |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:29am On Aug 17, 2013 |
Sagewood: Nice job!Thanks |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:26am On Aug 17, 2013 |
[quote author=segcy.moor]I assume u are building on dry land like myself. The beauty of this idea is that the more ur filling stay without Germany floor the better compacting and stronger ur floor.so u may adopt this method by just fill and do German floor later[/quote]Exactly what we planned to do here in the next phase of work, we are diging up the septic tank and soak away and we will use it to fill the foundation buy some more and spread it to the level, as works goes on it exposed to weather for natural compaction which is the beast. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 3:18pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
@olubuffet this is just a bungallow and we do not have the intention of raising it, the foundation is filled solid and we are using 9 inches block externally and some critical wall internally. The lintel will be a ring beam. this is just adequate fro bungalow. @Kopell Yes segcymore is right, and it is even the best where you have the height of your foundation block is more than five courses. |
| Politics › Re: Lagos Awards 69 Capital Projects At N50 Billion by Aventures(m): 8:54pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
Outrageous contract cost. Obafemi Awolowo road in Ikorodu was Re awarded to Arab contractor for 1.95B, a road that the previous contractor has worked on to some extent, and the entire road is less than 2 kilometers, No bridges, No Outrageous filling or culvert is really needed on this road, the entire lenght and breadth of this road is firm ground. Wonders shall never end!!! 2 Likes |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:25pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
mufutau55: The cost is not bad.. but this does not include Filling with Latrite sand yet, right?Yes the laterite filling sand not inclusive yet. We are budgeting about 15 trips of 10 tons of laterite which is being currently sold btw 11K and 12K in Ikorodu. Soonest we are doing this, once the client is ready. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:27pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
MATERIAL USED. 1. Blocks 1500 @ 150 = N 225,000 2. Granites(20tons) 1 @ 90,000 =N 90,000 3. sharp sand(10tons) 3 @ 28,000 =N 84,000 4. Planks 30 @ 1,000 =N 30,000 5. Nail (1/2 Bag) =N 3,000 6. Cement 80 @ 1,750 =N 140,000 Sum 1 =N 572,000 LABOUR 1. Clearing/uprooting/Settingout/Excavatiom = N 60,000 2. Foundation Blinding = N 40,000 3. Block Setting =N 85,000 4. Capping Concrete =N 15,000 5 Capentry =N 15,000 6. Bore Hole drilling =N 150,000 Sum 2 =N 365,000 TOTAL COST ==N= 937,000.00 K |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:02pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Our project at Arepo update will be uploaded on the tread (https://www.nairaland.com/738678/buildng-block-4-flat-framed) soonest. Ongoing work are majorly external work, which include Generator house, drain, compound filling and interlocking pave, Inspection chamber I will like to specifically share a detail onsite production process and cost.
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:16am On Aug 14, 2013 |
1. Damp roof admixture (sycallyte) being added to the capping concrete mix. 2. Capping concrete in place to prevent dampness, used to perfect our floor level yet to come and to be used as reference point for measuring out our lintel level and other measuremnts 3.View of the capped area. 4. More view of the capped Area 1 Like
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:11am On Aug 14, 2013 |
1. distributions of blocks 2. fdn blocks partly completed 3. more view of the fdn block work 1 Share
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:05am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Pix 1 Foundation concrete completed. 2. Fdn blocks arriving 3. fdn block commenced.
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:03am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Now we are done with the foundation as planned, i will update several project pix that will speak for it self in quick succession and thereafter i will do cost update. Thanks for following. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:01am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Sorry folks, i had some challenges updating this regularly. Firstly the Internet modem issue. we also dashed out to attend to some of our ongoing project especially the one at Arepo, we are presently working on some things wish i will share on the tread of the Arepo Project. Also we have to create time for The Master of Universe JESUS. We a week Long Convention at RCCG. It was awesome. To God be The Glory 1 Like |
| Properties › Re: The Making Of The "Port Harcourt Mansion" by Aventures(m): 7:01am On Aug 12, 2013 |
Nice Job Mr spyder, the head room at the upper floor is quite very high, of course not bad at all but it is not so at the ground floor. i think there ground floor should also have been treated equally fifty fifty no cheating. or are you trying to create a panic room up there? have a blessed day. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 10:24pm On Jul 30, 2013 |
mufutau55: So, there is no linkage between the two Flats at all? I would have put another iron door on the fence by the main buidling where the car is park in front..we intend to use Glass block around that area, but i am having a second thought we might consider burglary cos of ventilation. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 9:11pm On Jul 30, 2013 |
the proposed internal fencing to create privacy for the main bldg
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:26am On Jul 30, 2013 |
after breaking of the Groung we commenced sowing of the seed.
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:24am On Jul 30, 2013 |
Pictures update for day 5 work
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:01am On Jul 30, 2013 |
NewInvestor: Subscribing.Well you may be right, may God forbid evil in our houses, though we have a plan to use smoke and fire detector, video phones and the likes twinskenny is booked down for all that. Also we should note that every openings in a house is a sortt of security weakness. To everything there are always advantages and disadvantages. May God help us all. [quote author=segcy.moor]May be because it has not to do with how fast but how well.....over to u chief host[/quote]how well really matters, and als we considered the raining season we are and also other unforseen circumstances. It is better to give enough time and finish b4 that time than to ask for more time. Ofcourse we are going to round up this stage b4 that 2 weeks by God s grace 1 Like |
| Autos › Re: Toyota Corolla 97 Toks For Sale 700k by Aventures(op): 9:16am On Jul 29, 2013 |
luluspin: Can 500k strike this deal, contact me on my inboxThe car pass 500k you need to see the car. Thanks for your intrest |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 11:12pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
mufutau55: This is a very good plan design.. I take it that the two bedroom in the back is like a Boy's/Maid Quarter?.sir i will surely improve on the quality of my pics. thanks so much. |
| Autos › Re: Toyota Camry 97 Toks For Sale 950k by Aventures(op): 8:15pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Aventures: TOYOTA CAMRY 97 FOR SALE: |
| Autos › Re: Toyota Corolla 97 Toks For Sale 700k by Aventures(op): 8:15pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Aventures: still available |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:51pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
Day 3and 4 work: we broke the ground: excavation was done. it took us two days to complete this excavation as we have to cut all the block lines because we are not planning to do a German floor. One of the advantage of the German floor is that where you have a light load say 6 inches partition wall that is not really long, such can be set out after the German floor. pics will come up later. Also we took delivery of 10 tons sharp sand and 15 tons granite for the strip foundation casting tomorrow meanwhile below is the floor plan of the project where are working on,designed by one of the young bravest architect of our time. 1 Like
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| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 7:20pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
@ Hajj you are wel come. I also share your opinion of some of our professionals some are good some are bad. How i wish the good ones can get some encouragement. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 1:03pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
The drill used in drilling this borehole was a locally made and pretty fast in drilling and it can go farther than the normal hand drilling. There was a time we had a challenge on borehole drilling in one of our site the first borehole contractor ran away after we have spent close to about 250k because they ve drilled over and over without success. we decided to do a geophysical test and the test recommended we are t drill 330ft to get to aquifer. and the cost was over a million naira. Later this man showed up and boasted he will do it for 250k no body believed him and he sign an agreement for a total refund in case he fails, but to day the rest is a good story 2 years running the borehole is still functioning perfectly well. To God be the Glory. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 12:52pm On Jul 28, 2013 |
@Kopell you are highly welcome on this tread. Like i said on Oga spyder tread that i have been learning silently. initially i do not want to blog this project because we are just taking it to DPC level only and i do not know how soon the client will continue the work, but i discovered that there are some question that was raised on Mr Syder's tread about dampness which i feel i have a little idea which i want to apply here that might be help someone out there. Tx |
| Properties › Re: Construction Diary Of A Semi Detached Bungalow At Ikorodu by Aventures(op): 6:35am On Jul 28, 2013 |
Day 2
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| Properties › Re: The Making Of The "Port Harcourt Mansion" by Aventures(m): 8:28pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
@kopell i ve not been on vacation. I ve been learning silently on all wonderfull tread on this great forum and equiping my self for future challenges. |
you cannot exert a vertical pressure on sharp sand contained inside a foundation. The sharp sand, when poured into a foundation, held in place by the foundation walls cannot compress any further, the trick is the coarseness. Water, or other weather agents like air cannot affect the sharp sand inside a foundation. Sharp sand is permeable to air and water but hardly compresses downwards.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 (of 60 pages)