n3xt:


I used to know a guy around Mokola but that was a long time ago. I’ll ask from a friend if he’s still in the game.

EgunMogaji2:


Yes, local bricklayer in Ibadan.

This is the very first attempt. I’m excited about future attempts.

n3xt:


When I’m in least doubt, I go with small tippers. Here’s why:



Here’s a very good example:

Another contractor on my ongoing project used one trip of 20 tons and a few quantities of sand for his blinding while I use one trip of 10 tons and a very few quantity of stonedust for the same size of foundation; same depth and same approved mix ratio.

He used 10 tyre truck. I use 6 tyre tipper.

EgunMogaji2:


What if he was part of a collective of professionals that include referring architects?

Focusmind:


Oga, were these blocks laid by a Nigerian bricklayer?You sure knows how to get the best out of these crafts men assuming if this blocks were set by a Nigerian mason. Neat and beautiful.

For those of us that likes cottage and antiques building, no need plastering the exterior. Just plaster the interior and mount your gigantic french windows.

My former school in Scotland has lots of buildings with exposed blocks that were well laid without plastering like this one

Muyi002:
This is my kobo kobo project o. Thanks to all who have given me advice to have reach this point.

Plastering on going but on a bit by bit bases subject to availability of funds.

Muyi002:


Sir Kay,

The 8million is inclusive of the cost of land and other pre-building expenses. Too much or normal or small

As regards the number of cement, it's only a projection for me in worst case scenario. See attached my proposed actual materials to be utilised on site

EgunMogaji2:


Based on my experience, a filter is a required item.

Get the black cartridge because it has charcoal in it.

I change mine monthly and I always cut it open to inspect it.

One4me:


Baba, would you care to share a picture of this Black Filter with Charcoal, l am interested in buying some.
Price range idea will also be a good addition.
Thanks in advance.

One4me:


You are right Sir, but in that case, he should not be the one doing the bargaining for Archy works, the Architect in his pool of Professionals should handle it, all he needs to do is refer the job to them.
I remember that Gate of yours on offer, looks very solid.

One4me:


There is actually a Tool for doing things like that, l bought one of them about ten years ago for my personal use (am trying to remember the name now..) but never got to using it.
But l am sure Baba Lati did not use that Tool, so we must give him credit and same to his Supervisor-Owner of Project.

One4me:


Please, let me ask: How are you able to plaster the Wall with Stone Dust?
I can understand Sharp Sand and Plaster Sand but using StoneDust for Plaster is new to me, kindly explain the Pros and Cons.
Thank you in advance Sir.

One4me:


God bless the work of your hand, na so person dey become Landlord o!
Your Roof, I hope LGA did not charge you extra, for thee height?

Muyi002:


My brother, I am not an engineer o. Na ordinary person I be and learning as we progress on the job.

I was told stone dust has a better quality than sharp sand. So I decide to mix stone dust and plaster sand.

Muyi002:


Amen brotherly.

That my roof henn, well, it has passed now. I should have stayed at 16ft instead of this 20ft. All the sanme sha, we thank God.

Muyi002:


Amen brotherly.

That my roof henn, well, it has passed now. I should have stayed at 16ft instead of this 20ft. All the sanme sha, we thank God.

asskush:


Boss, Thanks for your response , please what is DPC .

Muyi002:
This is my kobo kobo project o. Thanks to all who have given me advice to have reach this point.

Plastering on going but on a bit by bit bases subject to availability of funds.

One4me:


You are right Sir, [b]but in that case, he should not be the one doing the bargaining for Archy works, the Architect in his pool of Professionals should handle it, [/b]all he needs to do is refer the job to them.
I remember that Gate of yours on offer, looks very solid.

EgunMogaji2:


Yah all are correct and I learnt something new.

So I encourage some of the young trades I work with to partner with each other and carry each other along. I know the architect gave them a price to quote based on numbers of rooms and how many floors (should really be per square foot). What I’ll tell them is to let each individual trade negotiate with the client.

megacontrol:
Happy sunday everyone,

I've got a few questions, hopefully someone has the answers...

1) TILING: How many SQM of wall tiles can one bag of cement install?
e.g. if i have 100sqm of external WALL TILES area to do, roughly how many bags of cement should we estimate?

We will normally just buy bulk cement and monitor, but with the price of cement some computations needed whether to commission the job or not.

2) WATERPROOFING: What is the total area (SQM) that is expected in a full roll of 3mm bituminous FELT?
Since the wet areas to be covered are reported in SQM or liner meter whereas the felt material is sold in rolls... i need to marry both for planning purposes.

Thanks

EgunMogaji2:


Please explain the bolded as it comes up in conversations on here.

Thanks.

n3xt:


Foundation

Blocks- 1500 - #225,000 1200. I’m using 1250 for the 2 flat. N150 per block is a good price tho.

Sand- 2 Trips- #56,000 Fair enough. I used 1 trip of 6 tyre tipper per block for Blinding.

Water- #10,000 Ok

Digging- #120,000 Too much. Budget 60k Max. I did less based on the quantity involved.

Granite- #75,000 Is the DPC inclusive?

43 bags of cement- #120,400 Too much for blinding and block setting

Pegging 70k Too much. Budget 20k max.

Casting 130k Is this inclusive of the DPC? If yes, it’s ok. If not, budget 60k



I’m giving you the above based on my ongoing project. I’m currently working on 123 blocks of 2 bed semi-detached bungalows with following details:

- 600mm deep foundation
- 150cm thick blinding
- 1250 blocks per unit
- 22 cement for blinding per block
- Blinding is 55k per block
- 1 1/2 trip of water at 5500 per trip (Blinding and Block work)

aghaibiam:

Yes the kitchen faucet is running well,master bedroom shower which is not brimix is running as well.No filter at my stanchion.will look into getting one fixed.

EgunMogaji2:
I'm selling a used gate in Elebu, Ibadan. It's in very good condition but could use paint. It's made from very solid metal.

How much?
Thanks.

Bakin3:
We construct Bio digester (Modern Sockaway). Quick to install. No waste removal. Little maintenance. Odorless. Little space required. Doesn't contaminate ground water. Check my signature.

topsy23:


Can you WhatsApp me on 08033643191

Donoppy:
Goodmorning nairalander.
Please can I get a quotation of anyone who could supply the following materials to boys town, P&T, along ipaja road.

darelar:


How much?