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gandkiss:
@Aforxy,
pls what should be the ratio mix for a gate pillar post

folmus:
Na female she be. Our female rep here.

money121:
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2.3m

MRFIXER001:
Mix ratios are decided based upon the type of construction structures and mix designs by the structural engineer.
And it's categorized into three which are;
A. Nominal Concrete Mix Ratios
B. Standard Mixes Ratio
C. High Strength Concrete Mix Ratio

Mixing ratio depends on the load and compressive strength of the concrete.

In conclusion 1:2:4 means 1 unit of cement, 2 unit of sand 4 units of granite. And it's advisable to use that. Anything more reduce the compressive strength of the concrete

Aforxzy:
The ratio of your concrete mix determines the strength, workability and durability of your concrete structure. The strength is gotten from granite , that's why more granite is used in the mix while the binder is the cement.

Often times you see people using less of the granite because they want a fine finish and they end up compromising on the strength. Also site labour reduce the quantity of granite because it makes the mix heavier for them to carry.

So your workmen are invariably reducing the strength of your concrete element with that mix ratio and it has nothing to do with your location.

A finely finished concrete is gotten from properly mixing the components, vibrating to remove voids and using a good formwork and not by reducing the granite quantity.

However the granite should be washed and free from dirts and clay.

It's your project , insist on the right mix and they will comply.

damkanlinsin:
I’m talking about art work for windows, columns and edges.

Miyachi:
Please I'm looking for a solution to water ingress in the walls of this property. I don't know the right way of going about correcting this problem. The plaster and paint is flaking off, could this be as a result of low-quality mortar being used? There is also an open flower bed around the building.

damkanlinsin:
Good evening please house I want to do art work on my project. I’m stuck in making a decision about pre cast art work and direct art work. Please which one is best to go for. Thanks

thatthickgurl:
Can anyone recommend a reliable and trustworthy contractor please?

Preferably someone with the fear of God.

CDG1:
Hi

venabili:
Please whatsbthe cost of 12mm iron rod and how many will i need for a 3 bedroom flat ensuite

Aforxzy:
No sir..

Aforxzy:
No this ratio is not good at all.

In actual fact your ratio is 1:4: 4.5 cos one 50kg bag of cement is two pans of cement. This ratio is poor and weak concrete for swamp.

For foundation I always recommend 1:1.5:3 otherwise
you can do the standard 1:2:4 ( one bag of cement , 4 pans of sharp sand and 8 pans of granite)

Aforxzy:
No this ratio is not good at all.

In actual fact your ratio is 1:4: 4.5 cos one 50kg bag of cement is two pans of cement. This ratio is poor and weak concrete for swamp.

For foundation I always recommend 1:1.5:3 otherwise
you can do the standard 1:2:4 ( one bag of cement , 4 pans of sharp sand and 8 pans of granite)

segcymoor:
I guess you are asking if necessary to carry out soil test for burgalow?

Yes sir..if the site is questionable

Prinzton:
Is the floor a mass concrete or reinforced concrete floor? As the mix ratio for both differs.

dapotemi:
My own case is quite funny...
Bought a land for 4m in 2020 in Ogun state(half plot). Now this is the twist.
The land is a 2 plot of land (120 by 60 *2), fence round but this seller decided to sell one plot (120 by 50), then sold half for me for 120 by 25, what they have remaining was 120 by 45....
At first, I got a buyer for the last one but the person did not buy because he insisted that it's not a full plot (120by45)...
One Alhaji later got it, when Alhaji started foundation, enter my own space and they call my attention, luckily na the same person sell the land for all of us...na so argument start o, Alhaji insisted that his land is 120by60, and that he's a surveyor and nobody can cheat him, luckily for me, the seller insisted that what he sold for Alhaji is 120by45....
Na the wahala we dey drag, I have a receipt but Alhaji no get, He just transferred money to them...
When Alhaji got info that I paid 4m, he was mad because they collected 11M from him...He felt cheated so he say he won't buldge...Oga come and shift ur foundation now, na d wahala we dey o..
On a low key, I dey fear Alhaji because he looks like one old Abija, one of this herbalist for Yoruba movie, make d man no come nak me jazz...so I just dey try calm am down, dey respect am..moreso, Alhaji is a surveyor, with years of experience but he was jus unlucky because he was not around when he made payment..Alhaji is older than my father...We have been on it for like 4 month now...I just weak

Kk0nsults:
It’s the workers that will settle them. Not You

bolu1986:
baba attached the pictures so i can advice.. thanks

segcymoor:
Yes.. it's quiet advisable to run comprehensive soil test to determine suitable foundation...; But then building may vibrate even with good foundation