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I guess this pic's what Egunmogaji2 was talking about, done by Muyi and shared here. I did something similar but do not have it's pic and had to save this image for reference purpose.

Since you are building on a budget, adopt what you see on this image and ensure a DPM (what the layman calls polyethylene or leather) is spread on the blocks before the concrete is applied.

A very good friend went through the rigours of doing a German floor but without laying a DPM because he felt the ground was dry and stable. It failed, as one could still see rising damp on certain parts of the building wall.
Wish you speed in your project.

nannymcphee:
Against the counsel of N3xt & the house I didnt do pillars(sad face)

My foundation concrete was 3" thick

Foundation depth 1ft 6"(hard soil)

Mortar mixture used 1bag of cement, 12heapan of sharp sand ( please is this good enough?)

For the concrete. 1bag of cement, 8 headpan of sharp sand and 7headpan of granite( is this Ok too?)

4 coaches has been achieved and the surrounding roads are lower than the estate. Next stage is filling and German Floor

I have insisted on the german floor, I am being pressed to continue building and do that later

The area is not water logged, please what advantage does the German floor have and why should I do it?

EgunMogaji2
n3xt
Adegunle4
yosmen
Josnac
Heymus

Chei! This your so called architect does not have the fear of God in his heart ... Sincerely, I'm just speechless... I'll suggest you state your location let's see whether you can contract one of our reputable guys on here to salvage the situation and also ensure updates are posted here for additional contributions from other seasoned professionals in the forum.

FreeConCiencE:
Before collapsing. No column/pillars anywhere. They just put the long-spanning lintels on 6-inch blocked walls

You are making good progress. Weldone sir. What's this building's footprint?

segzy14:
Roofing

Weldone!

n3xt:
Today in pictures

Congrats Michlins, I like your enthusiasm and love for what you do.
I look forward to your shared updates on your tasks in the making of this structure.

michlins:
I'm happy to announce that I have been made a part of the team working on this project.

I will be bringing materials and my team here tomorrow. We will be doing numerous jobs here but will start with the tank stand

My own wifey kicked against the elevated dinning and the demarcating arch and I had to do her bidding.

bobkezel:
No sir, im not a fan of elevated dining, just that people including wifey said i should do elevated dining. I prefer same level but they say it's no longer in vogue.

The guy I contracted was also busy with another job elsewhere - in another state but didn't open up to me. I got to know from one of the boys he sent to work on my site.

smallsmall:
Most times, it is as a result of GREED, taking on too much jobs at a time.
You might be a very good professional, but when you delegate your responsibility, without proper supervision time, bad things will happen to your name.

I had the same experience with one of the contractors here on this thread. I paid him, he left his Workers to do the job but they were just slowing my work down and playing around because they said he was paying them on a daily basis and has been owing them for two weeks, despite having collected almost all the Amount billed for the job. I had to resort to giving them money from my pocket so that they wont delay my work any further, the fool was busy somewhere else but never opened up.

Best thing is to take only jobs you know you have the capacity and time to oversee.

I've fired the building supervisor for my project he took to roofing level because of a suck away he built whose slab is sloppy and other shortfalls too annoying to mention. He didn't know I was going to show up at the site on that day, he only mobilized some rookies to site and travelled to another town and those ones ended up doing a shoddy job. I practically was the one telling them what to do ... just imagine! Although, I've learnt my lesson.

dapotemi:
Hmmn, one tiring aspect of building, from the owners perspective is when you have made frantic effort to search for a supposedly qualified builder/engineer, negotiated, paid and what he does is just to assembly some local slowpoke called artisans together, take them to the site, mobilize them (with a very tiny fraction of what you paid him), and off he disappears! You won't see him again! He shows up only to ask for balance, this is my headache with you guys, all my friends and family that are building also have the same or similar situation...... Anytime I talk about engineers or even architect, experience friends and family member go just laugh, their thought, 'just assemble those artisan together and tell them what you want to achieve'... Your so called engr will most likely do the same... This method doesn't resonate with me, but it's just what it is..

@ n3xt: come and complete what you started o, you can't just whet our appetites and not serve the main dish.
I'm really itching to see the completion of this build. Give us updates abeg.. �

We finally settled for 15k.
Thanks.

michlins:
budget like 14,000 for one

Hello Michlins,
Happy Sunday.
The attached are both faces of same door. The fabricator pledged to use quality materials, kindly help me analyse the pics as much as you can to ascertain if it's worth the 60k I negotiated, it's 4ft wide. He's also fabricating the 3ft replica for me for 40k.
Thanks bro for all u do. God bless you.

I kinda share in your opinion, especially the external doors. It will compliment the height of the building. From my mind's eye, doing the usual (is it 7ft high doors?) will make the build look like a giant putting on an infant's pre-walker shoes ...lol.

@ Spyder880, you are doing wonderfully well sir.

michlins:
Trust me I love this job but personally I would love it if the doors are a bit wider like up to 4ft and taller to about 9ft. That way, it will have maximum lightening and air.

Not that it's a problem now but then "why have big when you can get bigger"

I think this should be okay for him, he should check the dimensions as compared to his plot and adopt.
@ Samoranononi, wetin you dey find again?

uncleteeh:
Here's a 3 bedroom bungalow I designed as a client requested, you may find it useful or to serve as a guide.

You're doing well sir.

It's quite unfortunate you fell into this, I understand what it feels like being a first time builder/owner because I was once there - the desperation and likes especially when you are running on a tight budget.
Just as someone earlier posted, we should beware of anybody on this platform who is always quick in diverting general conversations to private mode (e.g. WhatsApp, calls,).
@stanley000, please sort this out amicably and let our brother go ahead with his project, money is not easy to come by these days.
@oga next, in case no settlement is reached, can you please advise on his earlier drawing if it means moving him to kobocity? I am a keen follower of Thomath's build and I must confess that I am impressed how you all carried his matter for head like gala.

samoranononi:
I had to, Even though the money was part of my business capital but I noticed he really depended on the money because I don’t understand why please pause a little on the job would bring so much insults or curses. Right from day one I’ve been telling him I didn’t have money for such. It is well indeed.

Ok.
Thanks bro.

michlins:
budget like 14,000 for one

10 pcs is needed, check for both square and circular rods.
Thanks.

michlins:
quantity of the job and I want to know if this is square rods you want

Hi Michlins,
Kindly help with an estimate of the total cost of producing a 4x4 ft of this burglary proof using a 12mm rod and angle bar for the frame.
Thanks.

Just wondering what purpose the space behind the arrowed wall will serve. Take another look at that.

samoranononi:
Done. Thanks

I saw this on a page today and the first thought that crossed my mind was: @next, the creative advanced baba Lati

Do we say this is good news?

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/05/18/dangote-cement-unfolds-measures-to-meet-demand-reduce-price/

Weldone, Imran.

UmmAbc:
Just wanted to leave feedback for Mr. Imran. I am a long-time lurker on nairaland and tend to come here for information purposes. His detailed info re: roofing sheets made me contact him a couple of months back via WhatsApp. He explained how much they cost etc. So I told my mum about him as it was her project. When we finished the woodwork, my mum got in touch and this was where it got interesting. She got a quote slightly cheaper than Mr Imran and explained his measurement was more than the other she had. He was very sure of himself and said, he will be happy to take back any remaining roofing sheets.
When they finished, there was about 51 left (error on the side of the person sent to do the measurement). Mr. Imran sent transport t collect all of it ; after which he kept to his words and paid the cost of that back to my mum's account.
Not many Nigerians will do this kind of thing. I was so worried about transferring the whole amount to him but the job was very well done.
Thanks

Very true.

BrabusNG:
The “extra” in extraordinary means "outside" the ordinary.

The truth is we oftentimes seem to focus on the ordinary. A lot of us are too busy or preoccupied with so much ordinary stuffs that we feel it’s not necessary to chase the extra in extraordinary.


Until we get to a stage that we are no longer satisfied with the ordinary. A stage where we want to go beyond what is usual, regular, and norm - an exceptional standard - the last mile where many dare not thread, then we might not be able to make any big difference in our industry but excuse like everyone else.

Here’s something I always remind my team, “If we don’t work, we won’t have something to eat or feed our families. Bring me cutting-edge solutions and revolutionary ideas to stay competitive and help our clients WIN in time like this.”

This has always worked for us.

When I bought my dump truck (which I only use for NextHome projects anyway) few years ago, I worked on a project and we were delivering sand to the owner at almost half the regular market price. Though we had no control over reinforcement but we did all we can to give the client the best value in other areas.

The same thing applies to my formwork rental service and block production line.
The aim is to keep the project going in time like this.

Just think about it “How am I still selling blocks N200 despite the increase in the cost of cement and sand.” I already foresee a time like this and invested heavily into that line.

That’s long term planning.

I can be here to complain about the rising cost of materials and how the world is crashing down or make a difference to keep the project going and keep my workers busy and happy year round. It’s matter of choice.

We can make a difference or make an excuse. We cannot make both.

This your 0.35mm guage then is what is being dished out as 0.55mm now.

n3xt:
Sure. Let the clients understand that if you’re thinking of saving money, save elsewhere apart from foundation and roofing.

If you have closely packed woodwork and nail point is well spaced, you’ll have a roof that’ll last forever.

Pic 1 - My 10 year old maintenance free roof (pic taken 1 minute ago). It’d be shocking to hear that material is 0.35guage

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First to comment on page 2000, @ Hajj mufutau55 wey my winning

@boyestic, I perceive this your comment to mean "go and sin no more". If not, please state your demands and let this fire be doused once and for all. We all are waiting....

boyestic:
Just be a better person,a better Nigeria can start from us.

Lovely snaky curl..

spyder880:
Decking now fully cast.........

Someone might find this appealing and want to add to his/her build...

Oga, show us pics nah.

rotecch77:
boundary walls going on

Straight lines and sharp corners...You are doing well, bro.

Timtol:
Evening shot as usual... rising.

You may read through this thread by segzy14 as guide and I wonder how you are building and you don't have the sketch, not even on your phone?..

https://www.nairaland.com/5076618/4-bedroom-bungalow-enquiries-design

olaoye15:
Hello my people.

I am planning to build a four bedroom bungalow in Ibadan. The project will be starting in a short time. I actually want to equip myself with the stages involved in the process from start to finish as I dont want to look like a novice around the engineer.

Can someone take me through the processes. For the foundation, I have already offloaded the following at the site.

30tons of Sharp sand
20 tons of granite (it looks like the granite is the upper type, can it serve the purpose)
40 bags of cement
I am thinking of buying 500pcs. Can it be enough for the foundation?

What other materials do I need to provide?
I currently dont have the floor plan but experienced builders here can still give me a near estimate. It is a simple four bed, all in suit. Open kitchen, and a study.

I will be looking forward to reading form you.

Thank you.

I am

Good job.

michlins:
Done and dusted. Next is the gate. Join me on my thread starting Monday

shogbenga:
Good morning all.
Pls help clarify

If I buy an item on Aliexpress, am I expected to pay custom duties when the goods arrive or [b]the items will be delivered to the designated post office and collected without any payment. [/b]Thanks

The bolded in your question is the answer but with/without a token payment to the post office with a receipt issued depending on the size of the item.