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n3xt:
I’m sorry I didn’t revert as promised again.

Marine board investment is a huge one right now. DO NOT cut your boards until you’ve considered it’s immediate and future usage.

I have boards in different sizes:

12in framed boards - Lintels, Columns
16in framed boards - Beams (400mm beam), Columns (wider than 12in)
24in framed boards - Beams (450mm Beam), 2 board rafts, drainage, cantilevered sections
48in full boards - Slabs, 4 board rafts, special uses.

9in supported boards - Lintels

I don’t cut my boards into any other sizes other than the above.



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EgunMogaji2:
Further to my training on marine board as framing wood, what width should I cut it down to? Thanks.

aghaibiam:
I will be blessing my new home tomorrow.i am now the proud owner of a modest 4 bedroom bungalow.Thanks guys for all the free consultations. How do I move houses at minimum cost? Best bet would have been a nine eleven truck but there is no money for that.My house is 15 minutes away from my present address.

omanzo02:
Negotiating per block or total sum seem a better and safe idea than daily payment, on a low productive day or delays cost/losses is not on the owner/employer, I had the experience when I paid daily, don't think I will ever go that way again.

n3xt:
It’s indeed a very sorry case. That’s why I’m more focused on construction hires these days.

Terrible people everywhere!

I think something can be done to stop all these issues if we really want to.

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We have the people right here. We just need to build a system that works - even if it’s for a fee.
We can build apps for construction estimation. We can build proper site for project management. We can setup sites for supplier/tradespeople/artisans/contractors/builders verification.

We keep talking about these issues but I can’t really see any concrete action to stop it.

ladyteeks:
I totally agree with you. It's very discouraging when you decide to do something good and all people care about is ripping you off.

QSFemi:
I checked where I did the calculations again, the total blocks you need to the lintel level for the main building ground floor is 2731 blocks for 9-inch block while you need 914 blocks (9-inch) for the BQ and also 262 blocks (6-inch), also for the BQ.

In summary, the total blocks needed for the ground floor is 3907 blocks to the lintel level.

ladyteeks:
I am really grateful to everyone who has helped me on this thread. May God bless you and your household.

ladyteeks:
He said we need about 8500 blocks for both buildings and iron bender, Carpenter will work too

ladyteeks:
No, the pix above is just an example of what he said he is going to do... I guess lintel level

yinkaoke:
Great people. I am here again and as usual l need some advice.
I want to tile my building and l am considering using black tiles with few white stripes but am afraid d sitting room might be dark as l want to paint it light ash colour with fainted cream/gold.

Any best advice as to combination of colours for the sitting with appropriate tile colour would be nice if you send sample pictures?

Many thanks l you respond

Javaside:
I sent you a pm on this, can you please reply

Chekitaut:
Granite(Shippings) is not cheap across states anymore. Price per ton range from ₦3200-₦4000/ton Haulage Services service range from ₦30k above. If naira is face by another devaluation definitely price will raise.

As it is Cement may get to ₦5,000/bag before end of this year.. 2 things we watch for, if Dangote increase cost of production, transporters will also increase ...other manufacturers will follow suit.

ladyteeks:
I am very confused pls...

I am being charged 1.130 million for labor cost ONLY for forming of blockwork to lintel level. This doesn't include concrete cast or engineer's fees.

Am I over reacting? See plan below
Building a 4 bedroom Duplex with 2 bedroom flat and BQ

One4me:
The most trusted ones are the ones you should be most careful with, because they know your guards are down.
TRUST BUT VERIFY (just as you are doing now).

One4me:
But l have seen this particular picture, a long time ago
Prices could have increased dramatically since then, Bros.

ladyteeks:
How much do you think will cost for the casting excluding the blockwork? Engineer is trying to convince me that it's not just a regular blockwork, that it is up to the stage in the pic attached

One4me:
Unless we see the pictures, so we can Judge for ourselves (beauty is in the eyes of the beholder!), we are not taking your opinion as #Bibelli.

Focusmind:
I appreciate. But I have eagle eyes when it comes to finished works. I have seen this thread before. 99% of doors in that picture are all Internet pictures except one or two, which are the usual Nigerian wood doors.

The thread owner even confirmed it. It is for you to select the design of your choice and it would be made. Selecting the design is not the problem but artistically getting it up to the standard displayed in the sample pictures. It is not that our people are not good but they lack the necessary finishing tools, detailing required and the kind of materials used overseas.

Nice attempt. I know Dubemcapital anyway, the owner of the thread. He is a well known builder on Nairaland.

One4me:
Dont even think about it.
Seriously, Black floor Tiles?
Even if you get it for Free, give somebody else.

Jasobry:
Dubemcapital got it

uncleteeh:
You are right sir, very religious and most devilish, most parents and children are either in one cult or another. It's a pride to them.

dongc:
https://www.nairaland.com/6171148/tastefully-finished-trusted-wooden-doors

bixton:
Apologies for what happened back then.
As a first rule to every site I go especially where I'm not known whoever asks who is the engineer will never find him. I will always present myself as working for the engineer to receive their message on his behalf or get one of the senior artisans to stand in and never reveal my identity. I've had a couple of clients who remained anonymous even when coming to the site but always find a way to give out drinks to people around so most times I have drinks to even give some of these fellows who come around to disturb. Just a pre-measure to rub minds and cool tempers.

bixton:
It's not expensive.
Expensive is an exaggeration used to collect more from the client.

sako28:
They are called Obi Akpo boys. They are the devil u need to dine and wine with build in PHC. some people build Sundays to avoid them.

@bixton, building in PHC is not that expensive, it is achievable. Apart from chippings, window materials and labour all other things are almost same.p