segzy14:


You will need columns(pillars) to transfer the loads from the parapet to the foundation.

adams123:
Good evening all,
should I use 3/4 or 1/2inch gravel for casting of DPC of a duplex structure??
I cast plinth beam today, can I lay blocks on it tomorrow or is too early? Thanks

megacontrol:
Hello Segzy,

Please will you be kind to help me estimate the same for this german floor casting below. I just want to cross check quantities of cement, sand & granite;

L = 20m
B = 12m
H = 200mm

Mix ratio 1:2:4

Thanks

taskcompleteng:
Quality building depend on Blocks NG

segzy14:





Cement-288bags
Sand - 38tons
Granite- 76tons

gordonbarrett:
Yes you can lay the blocks tomorrow. I have cast and laid blocks on a ground beam same day. Only made sure the formwork was strong

adams123:





Thank you sir. What's the suitable size of gravel for casting DPC? I am contempulating between 3/4&half inch.

gordonbarrett:
200mm thick. Wow thats good. I guess it must have a basement or it is a high rise.

yinkaoke:
Morning good people, please l need u to help me critic this giving to me by my bricklayer for my lintel construction:
Iron 25lenght 12mm at N2,400 x 25dozens
Ring 3angle 12 dozens at N1000 per dozen
Binding wire N2000
Iron bender N10,000
Carpenter N35000

The house is a small 4 bedrooms bungalow on a half plot with 7 pillars.

Please is this right in price because l just googled iron prices for 12mm n it days N1,500.

I await ur quick advices n help.

Thanks

segzy14:



Use 3/4”

blacksta:
Need a painter and paints... What is the typical labour cost for a Self Contain and 2 bed flat

rotecch77:




The details is not complete.
*how many doors openings 7doors
*how many windows openings 9windows
*how many columns (if any) what is this
Meanwhile iron rod of 12mm is around 2300-2500 per length

megacontrol:
good.

i went to one site and found about 4 different gravel types/sizes.
i can remember some mentioned as 3/4" down, 1/2" and more interesting is the one called "rice".

had a chat with the engineer and he said they use different one for different casting. what i found interesting is that they don't use the same granite for slab and columns.

is this valid or just down to preference?

segzy14:
How to measure the quantity of your sand and granite.

gbadexy:

Good morning sir, painters would charge between 10 to 15k for a 2 bedroom flat depending on size, number of colors and bargaining power of the client and around 8k for self contain.
As regards paint, it depends on the type you want to use.

blacksta:


Boss can I have your number .. have a small project I am doing in Lagos .. we are nearing the finishing stages... This stage now requires painting

Cheers

yinkaoke:
Morning good people, please l need u to help me critic this giving to me by my bricklayer for my lintel construction:
Iron 25lenght 12mm at N2,400 x 25dozens
Ring 3angle 12 dozens at N1000 per dozen
Binding wire N2000
Iron bender N10,000
Carpenter N35000

The house is a small 4 bedrooms bungalow on a half plot with 7 pillars.

Please is this right in price because l just googled iron prices for 12mm n it days N1,500.

I await ur quick advices n help.

Thanks

iknowwhoiam:
Hi Guys,

I need advice from those who are well versed in building.
I want to construct a three(3) storey build with H or I-Beam with concrete for the pillars and small I-Beam for the floors instead of the usual concrete and rod. I know H/I-Beam is stronger than concrete with rod but i need validation. Has someone done similar job before? What is the cost like?

Thanks in anticipation.

raymondFirstborn:



the cost would depend on the design, is the building for commercial or residential use?
Steel structures are stronger but not cheap.
Reason is labour for structural steel works ain't cheap same with material.Transporting stanchions & other structural materials from point of purchase is would cost more.

Note: With structural steel construction is faster , but would require the use of plants for hoisting, cutting, transportating and power.

if you have an existing design, you can forward to me if you need a breakdown.
09056082348(call & WhatsApp)
Raymondfubara@gmail.com

yinkaoke:
Morning good people, please l need u to help me critic this giving to me by my bricklayer for my lintel construction:
Iron 25lenght 12mm at N2,400 x 25dozens
Ring 3angle 12 dozens at N1000 per dozen
Binding wire N2000
Iron bender N10,000
Carpenter N35000

The house is a small 4 bedrooms bungalow on a half plot with 7 pillars.

Please is this right in price because l just googled iron prices for 12mm n it days N1,500.

I await ur quick advices n help.

Thanks

segzy14:



Many of us don’t pay attention to the general notes on our structural design, it is always stated there by the structural engineers. For example, you can’t use 3/4” for casting of parapet.

elengine:


Good one from you. Pls can I use 3/4 for decking. Some are saying 3/4 down or rice only

yinkaoke:
Morning good people, please l need u to help me critic this giving to me by my bricklayer for my lintel construction:
Iron 25lenght 12mm at N2,400 x 25dozens
Ring 3angle 12 dozens at N1000 per dozen
Binding wire N2000
Iron bender N10,000
Carpenter N35000

The house is a small 4 bedrooms bungalow on a half plot with 7 pillars.

Please is this right in price because l just googled iron prices for 12mm n it days N1,500.

I await ur quick advices n help.

Thanks

elengine:


Good one from you. Pls can I use 3/4 for decking. Some are saying 3/4 down or rice only

yinkaoke:
Morning good people, please l need u to help me critic this giving to me by my bricklayer for my lintel construction:
Iron 25lenght 12mm at N2,400 x 25dozens
Ring 3angle 12 dozens at N1000 per dozen
Binding wire N2000
Iron bender N10,000
Carpenter N35000

The house is a small 4 bedrooms bungalow on a half plot with 7 pillars.

Please is this right in price because l just googled iron prices for 12mm n it days N1,500.

I await ur quick advices n help.

Thanks