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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by elengine: 9:06pm On Nov 11, 2019
Oga abeg mention names oh before we fall into their hands




KIDfurniture:
You guys are patient oh.. he supplied you with low quality and he will still do the same to other people. Nigerians are just wicked. The person who did this to you will surely be killed by ogun someday. Chai. Why are we like this. Almost fell for same shit but my mind just kept pulling me back. I went to company myself and they showed me all the coils.. guys visit company yourself for your roofing sheets. Our people are just wicked... I dont trust Nigerians at all. It's so unfortunate. Unfortunate human beings.


Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:17pm On Nov 11, 2019
temi4fash:
Good afternoon all,

We have an undeveloped property in Mangoro, When the rains got very heavy coupled with the opened dam, water entered into our neighbors house from the Foundation, All the tiles opened up. Affected 2 rooms and the parlor.

What could be the issue and any insight to how to get ti resolved.

We are thinking of continuing our own property cos we are in the foundation stage, Kindly advise on what to do so that we dont have that kind of issue in our own house when we done.

Thanks in advance

Is the house just a ground floor structure or storey building?


If water got into the house via the foundation(sub-structure) then it means that the building is sitting on a place where underground water runs and the release of the water from the dam just raised the water level. But all the same, the buildings' foundation is on the low side.

Another thing......when you say all the tiles opened up. That is just an indication of low quality work. There's no sufficient cement when they screed the floor before placing the tiles.




When you intend building your house ensure that your foundation is quite high. And if there is any water on the surrounding environment ensure the height of your foundation is by 3 blocks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by temi4fash(m): 9:59pm On Nov 11, 2019
bixton:


Is the house just a ground floor structure or storey building?


If water got into the house via the foundation(sub-structure) then it means that the building is sitting on a place where underground water runs and the release of the water from the dam just raised the water level. But all the same, the buildings' foundation is on the low side.

Another thing......when you say all the tiles opened up. That is just an indication of low quality work. There's no sufficient cement when they screed the floor before placing the tiles.




When you intend building your house ensure that your foundation is quite high. And if there is any water on the surrounding environment ensure the height of your foundation is by 3 blocks.

Thanks for this.

Any idea how we can resolve the issue? Although her foundation is pretty high though, about 3 blocks above ground as you suggested that was why we were surprised water could get thru the foundation. Could it mean the foundation was not well sand filled and rammed??

Would including a nylon in the German floor stop this kind of stuff from happening in a new building??

Thanks again
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 10:25pm On Nov 11, 2019
temi4fash:


Thanks for this.

Any idea how we can resolve the issue? Although her foundation is pretty high though, about 3 blocks above ground as you suggested that was why we were surprised water could get thru the foundation. Could it mean the foundation was not well sand filled and rammed??

Would including a nylon in the German floor stop this kind of stuff from happening in a new building??

Thanks again

Read up about DPC and DPM (Damp Proof Course / Membrane)

That's the missing link...
Good luck
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 10:26pm On Nov 11, 2019
Hi.

Is there any1 here who sells Rebar around Ikorodu.

16mm and 12mm in particular...

Holla..... Let's support ourselves.

Also is there any soft wood seller here at ITAMAGA saw mill
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 10:27pm On Nov 11, 2019
temi4fash:


Thanks for this.

Any idea how we can resolve the issue? Although her foundation is pretty high though, about 3 blocks above ground as you suggested that was why we were surprised water could get thru the foundation. Could it mean the foundation was not well sand filled and rammed??

Would including a nylon in the German floor stop this kind of stuff from happening in a new building??

Thanks again


If I may ask....
What is the level of water outside the building in the compound?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cheras(m): 5:45am On Nov 12, 2019
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DNSPro: 7:00am On Nov 12, 2019
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 9:09am On Nov 12, 2019
cheras:
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah

Size of your design suck away will determine the cost.
More so pop design cost range from 4000-5000 per meter.
This cover materials and labour cost.
We can handle all your requests for you.

Link of few of our past and present work.

https://www.nairaland.com/4269104/showcasing-plumbing-tiling-finishings-work#63880233

https://www.nairaland.com/3851900/general-finishings-5bdrs-luxury-duplex#57371675
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by beamNIGERIA: 10:39am On Nov 12, 2019
cheras:
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah

You can forward the ceiling plan drawings (if any) or the corresponding floor plan to the contact below. We can advise on the soak away and make a detailed quotation.

Thanks
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by goldcorn(f): 1:13pm On Nov 12, 2019
cheras:
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah
WhatsApp me on 09069193297 for the pop ceiling quote, i need drawings or site measurements
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by temi4fash(m): 3:47pm On Nov 12, 2019
bixton:



If I may ask....
What is the level of water outside the building in the compound?

About some few meters high but not high enough to enter in the house.

The building is a ground floor structure. 4 room bungalow.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:29pm On Nov 12, 2019
temi4fash:


About some few meters high but not high enough to enter in the house.

The building is a ground floor structure. 4 room bungalow.


The cause of that is level of groundwater beneath the house. The flood water has increased the level of the water probably in an unanticipated way, that's why; meaning the DPC level is on the low side.
Possible solution(s) is to do a rich concrete mix of desired thickness with a mixture of water sealant cement(used by tilers) to be place on a DPM. There are various types and sizes(the water sealant) but you should buy that one which the pack is big and not the sachet size. It's quite expensive.



The other one is to de-roof the house and increase the height of the DPC and make all corrections upwards before re-installing the roof members.

This second option is what I did at a client's residence when we had the 2012 flooding in Bayelsa/Yenagoa. It was a 5 bedroom bungalow, 3 units- one bedroom apartments and 2 units self contain, all in the same plot. Also had to increase the height of the compound since generally it was on the low side.

Good luck.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by temi4fash(m): 6:33pm On Nov 12, 2019
bixton:



The cause of that is level of groundwater beneath the house. The flood water has increased the level of the water probably in an unanticipated way, that's why; meaning the DPC level is on the low side.
Possible solution(s) is to do a rich concrete mix of desired thickness with a mixture of water sealant cement(used by tilers) to be place on a DPM. There are various types and sizes(the water sealant) but you should buy that one which the pack is big and not the sachet size. It's quite expensive.



The other one is to de-roof the house and increase the height of the DPC and make all corrections upwards before re-installing the roof members.

Good luck.

Woow.

Thanks for the insight.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:50am On Nov 13, 2019
Thanks for the detailed response.

Yes I am still keen on molding the blocks on site, below are some of the extra info you requested;
- We will use both sand and stone dust mixture
- We are looking to hire the molding machine and labor required
- I don't know the different type of machine, i just know of vibrated block making machine

Leads me to next set of questions...
What are the rates to hire molding machine and what is rate for labor per block?
What is the desirable sharp sand & stone dust mix ratio?
I understand the 30-40 blocks per bag of cement part, but how many cement needed for 1 trip of sand (just as example)?

If i have these info, then i can do the numbers and work out my material list and cost to achieve the total quantity i need.

Thanks


boay:


The only cost saving is the cost of transportation and profit (of block moulding industries). The cost saving will be reasonable because of the large quantity.

It is advisable to mould to ensure quality and considering the fact that you need a large quantity.


The basic materials you will need are cement, sand/quarry/stone dust and water. The moulding machine inclusive.

I need to put pen on paper to determine the exact quantities.

Also, will you use sand or stone dust? Where is your location? What type of machine will you use to mold, do you own or will hire the machine, will the labourers/operators be engaged newly or are part of the/your company etc.

These info are needed for a detail analysis.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:53am On Nov 13, 2019
Please can you clarify and explain the bolded part again?

you wrote that i need 3.1 tonne to 3 bags of cement for 100 blocks.... is this 3.1 tonne of sand or stone dust or both?
35 per bag is okay and clear, just need to clarify the other points.

Olazzeedris:


**Primarily why molding block ;1 For us to have good qualities 2. To avoid delay 3. Maybe to save little cost etc.

Now Firstly; Is good you mold it on site to get good quality ,because if you're to buy of standard it would cost you more infact you may not see it at the range of 200 or 220 .Though region determines.

2nd on materials ; You need like 3.1tonne to 3bags of cement for 100blcks.
35 per bag
Cost you 19,000 to 20,000


Then if you're to buy of the same quality you mold @ rate of 220 to 250 .




Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Kimsunh: 11:10am On Nov 13, 2019
Pls everyone is 20 tones of sand not too much for ordinary parapet of a building on a half plot of land? Thanks
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 11:14am On Nov 13, 2019
Kimsunh:
Pls everyone is 20 tones of sand not too much for ordinary parapet of a building on a half plot of land? Thanks

Its safer to buy 20tonnes and have some left on site, than buy less and need more..

Its not too small (you just wont finish it)
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Kimsunh: 11:17am On Nov 13, 2019
saydfact:


Its safer to buy 20tonnes and have some left on site, than buy less and need more..

Its not too small (you just wont finish it)
ok thank you sir. I’m just thinking out loud. Buhari regime don turn everybody to economist lol. Gracias �
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 11:57am On Nov 13, 2019
Kimsunh:
ok thank you sir. I’m just thinking out loud. Buhari regime don turn everybody to economist lol. Gracias �

I tell you, we all are economist.....

Its however better and cheaper to buy more eg 30 tonnes granite than buying twice 15 tonnes + 15 tonnes.....

goodluck
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 7:01pm On Nov 13, 2019
Hello guys,
Pls I would like to know the cost per sqm of this hand rails and fence railing, both imported and locally made ones.

I need costs in per sqm pls.
Thanks. I will be here to do follow ups...

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olujuwonj(m): 7:50am On Nov 14, 2019
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 9:37am On Nov 14, 2019
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Zino89: 11:02pm On Nov 14, 2019
For a 4 bedroom flat Please how many casting can we do on a semi swampy land before setting blocks
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Olazzeedris(m): 11:31pm On Nov 14, 2019
megacontrol:
Please can you clarify and explain the bolded part again?

you wrote that i need 3.1 tonne to 3 bags of cement for 100 blocks.... is this 3.1 tonne of sand or stone dust or both?
35 per bag is okay and clear, just need to clarify the other points.


3.1tonne of sand or stone dust depends on your choice, preferably you can use the combination of the two!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Olazzeedris(m): 11:33pm On Nov 14, 2019
Zino89:
For a 4 bedroom flat Please how many casting can we do on a semi swampy land before setting blocks


Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dominionng(m): 4:20am On Nov 15, 2019
cheras:
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah

Do check my threads for ceilings.

Dominion
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cash1115(m): 6:03am On Nov 15, 2019
cheras:
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah
Hello, For your P.O.P ceiling quotation, you can send me the measurements or if you don't have it, or have anyone to do it, I can come and measure it and give you the quotation.
You can check out my threads here on NL and contact me for details.
07069462837 or hisgraceinteriors@gmail.com
Regards.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rubbiish(m): 7:59am On Nov 15, 2019
Zino89:
For a 4 bedroom flat Please how many casting can we do on a semi swampy land before setting blocks
Your question is not clear
By casting u mean what?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 1:00pm On Nov 15, 2019
Call this number for borehole in the lekki/Ajah area 09070907204 and 07065894919 Mr Pedro

cheras:
House please can anyone give me quote for sock away and borehole. I will also need quote for pop ceiling for a 4 bedrooms duplex. The building is in Ajah

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bamisefarms: 2:31pm On Nov 15, 2019
lawofeso:
I am looking to build a fish pond. Is there a thread out there or do anyone know who can do the project

It’s a pleasure to comment on your post once again sir. I am capable of handling the job for you as I have my personal carpenters that will help you build long-standing thermpolyn fish pond,currently I have 8000 post fingerlings that I hatched myself and 5000 table size catfish. We spoke about 2/3years ago when I was still a university student but we couldn’t get things done then. Am located in Ikotun Egbe Lagos now.

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