segzy14:
I have a question for all.

Is the strength of a machine vibrated block same as that of blocks moulded with hand?

uhuns:


No no no no no no
Don't let anyone talk you in it.
Though hand is normally accepted.
But given the same conditions vibrated ones wil. Have mOre strength.

USAutoBuy:
Allow me to chime in a little bit into this very controversial subject. Concrete blocks depends mostly on the quality of aggregates (sharp sand, soft sand etc) and most importantly the mixing ratio.

Because the way Nigeria is, most people want something for nothing. Lets assume that a properly made block will cost like N140/block, people will come and start haggling even though they know its the normal price in the market.

What most block makers do is cut back on the quality to accommodate the price. If someone is adamant that they want to pay N120/blk, the guy will say fine rather than let the money "walk out the door".

I was listening to a program one day and it featured Engineer Victor Oyenuga (President, Nigeria institute of Structural Engineer 2009/2001) and his recommendations is as follows:


3 sharp + 1 soft + 1bag of cement = 25-30 blocks


I have 2 close friends that produces blocks and even though they produces a little bit more than recommended, they agreed with the the above.

My 2 cents


The unit of measures is the standerd wheel barrow.
Then i agree.

4 wheel barrow to a bag of cement at max 25 blocks of 9or8 inches or 30 for inches

mistabiola:



That shows you have no idea but you only wish to contribute in what you don't have knowledge in

marylandcakes:
Can anyone in the house tell me how many head pans per bag of cement for moulding blocks?

seeugabson:
you have not sounded unreasonable or selfish, I need many opinions as I believe everyone of us will see it from different angles of view...

euromilion:


My friend I'll suggest u go and open yr own thread instead of wanting to derail this topic with yr love affair.

If u don't know what is more important to you at this stage, then i 'll suggest that you are not ready for marriage just yet.not until the house is fully completed.

tasland:
Mouldin it by ursef i̶̲̥̅̊s d beta chioce....am a builder bt my own builder i̶̲̥̅̊s base on interlockin red bricks,very cheap and so so strong

Amisec:


Tasland, please what is the cost of this block or the machine? can you share ideas please.

tasland:
τ̲̅ђe machine i̶̲̥̅̊s very cost dere are lyk F̶̲̅Õ̳͡я type(ℓ Wȋ̊ℓℓ try t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ send Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥ τ̲̅ђe pics tomoro,dere i̶̲̥̅̊s one we call it single machine because it as only one mouldin τ̲̅ђe cost i̶̲̥̅̊s between 3.5milion t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ 4milliion and τ̲̅ђe double one which com wit double mouldin i̶̲̥̅̊s between 7.5 t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ 8million

williams20:
@tasland , I'm interested in the red bricks
Please send details to
peter_ogundele@yahoo.com

Amisec:



Are you serious, its too expensive is it automated? What about the manual machine.


So what is the idea cost of a block.

tasland:
yea too expensive bt if sum1 can buy it and be rented out t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ peoples before 6 t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ 8month τ̲̅ђe money Wȋ̊ℓℓ com bck t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥,pertainin t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ one bishop who bought τ̲̅ђe hydraform machine....one brick i̶̲̥̅̊s #65naira which am workin wit rite nw

Amisec:



Ok, please send details to petphone1@gmail.com. What do you think about the manual machine from china?

tasland:
⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥Ơ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡K⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ ℓ Wȋ̊ℓℓ ,bt av nt seen D̶̲̥̅̊aτ̲̅ manual machine if Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥ can send ♍ε τ̲̅ђe pics

Amisec:



Sold in china, also made by Bolyn in Lagos.
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tasland:
⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥Ơ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡K⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ das nice dis manual Wȋ̊ℓℓ b preferable and ℓ believe it won't cost lyk automated one am talkin abt......pls can Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥ make an enquirin abt τ̲̅ђe amount sum1 can get D̶̲̥̅̊α̲̅τ̲̅ manual machine?dis i̶̲̥̅̊s τ̲̅ђe one ℓ told Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥ D̶̲̥̅̊α̲̅τ̲̅ τ̲̅ђe bishop am workin wit nw bought 8million,and τ̲̅ђe project am workin on nw

segzy14:


please i need your phone number ,whatsapp number or bbm pin, you can also call me on 07035596641,whatsapp:07035596641
it is urgent, thanks

ETHIX:
Please mould your blocks. Find details below:

A tipper of sand cost 14,000 (not sharp sand o)
A tipper can mould 16 bags of cement
Workmanship per bag is 700 naira
You can mould 35 blocks with a bag of cement and the block will be very strong.
The cost of 1,120 blocks is 105,700 naira
Far better than you buying 1000 blocks for 120k
You pay for workmanship according to the bag of cements used which is 700 naira per bag regardless the number of labour used.

Is not as if there is huge margin from moulding your blocks and outright purchase. However your building will not experience any mishaps.

tasland:
⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥Ơ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡K⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ das nice dis manual Wȋ̊ℓℓ b preferable and ℓ believe it won't cost lyk automated one am talkin abt......pls can Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥ make an enquirin abt τ̲̅ђe amount sum1 can get D̶̲̥̅̊aτ̲̅ manual machine?dis i̶̲̥̅̊s τ̲̅ђe one ℓ told Ɣợ̣̣̇̇̇μ̥ D̶̲̥̅̊aτ̲̅ τ̲̅ђe bishop am workin wit nw bought 8million,and τ̲̅ђe project am workin on nw

Firstly
I am in the UK, i already did my house foundation (using both manual and machine moulded blocks) before i left naija to london. In two weeks time, I want to continue the project up to completion with the need of about 3000 blocks. I have my immediate younger brother who is going to continue with it (I appreciate his support so far). My concern is weather to get the blocks manually moulded or using machine. it costs N360,000 with machine and I know it is actually roughly N60,000 cheaper to do manual moulding. Mind you, I have to compensate him for his return transportation to the site (N400), daily call credit (N200), daily feeding allowance (N800) which will amount to about N18,000 if manually moulded for 12days. So i have saved N45,000.

As for operational time, I am not in a rush at all - weather for machine or manual moulding

Please I need a very reasonable and genuine reply as to know what to do asap.

Secondly
As old age nears and urge to get married increases, I already planned my introduction/registry for june as I am going to travel to nigeria by then to return here after like 15days, then travel again to naija by sept for wedding (traditional/white) and return again after like 15days. If I chose to do wedding (traditional/white), then the building project will stop at linted level, which means i wont be able to roof/furnish. Then travel again to naija after my fiance graduates after 9months (invariably, she will be in school studying within the one year of marriage) to bring her here for the next 5years. Please note that, I do not have any residential place to be in naija except my parents' partially built place, which i can never go wen I land, so I have been lodging in hotels weneva i land in naija. My concern is: which one do you guys think should be prioritised: wedding ceremony/house completion. If I choose house completion, I will not wed this year until next year. If I choose wedding, then I will not complete the house this year until next year.

Amisec:


The cost of the china made is about $1000, shipping $800. Don't know about clearing cost but I don't mind a collabo.