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dominique:
Please ignore him, he is a scammer.

Thanks dear.....

ybalogs:
OP! OP!! OP!!! How many times did I call you?

1, 2 or 3 times....

Nine-month-old Buhari Muhammad, whose genital was cut off by his step-mother, has undergone first corrective surgery at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, Niger.

Mrs Mariam Kolo, the Director-General of the state Child Rights Protection Agency, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Minna on Friday.

Kolo told journalists that the surgery was part of the series of operations that the boy would undergo. “He was operated upon by four neurologists and he is responding to treatment.

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Thepasserby:
Life is full of mysteries and surprises. These everyday things are what we see but when they are magnified, they look totally different from what we know.

Find below, magnified images of some common things we are all familiar with.

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This is soap foam

Amazing...

Tritri:
Do you mind sharing the number of the seller ? Needed within lagos state egbeda.Thank U.

That price is for Ikorodu... I expect you might have to pay more in Egbeda axis.... Suppliers are one of the easiest to get, just walk to any of their Park - My suppliers can't work in that region also. (every supplier to his/her region of registration)

Nigerians must be loving the person behind this EFCC Twitter Handle already..
cc: Lalasticlala

computerboy:
Millionaire at 40? Do you mean billionaire?
Millionaire at 25 would be more captivating for a topic

I'm forced to agree..

Tritri:

Sir when you say plaster sand is it refered to as Dagbolu sand ? is the current market price still 27k within lagos?

Yes Dagbolu soft (because there are 2 types).
The price is still 25k - 27k depending on location in Ikorodu..

LALASTICLALA finally gets his Birthday Present...

seunoj:
boss, I hail u. pls wat is d difference BTW 0.35, 0.45 and 0.55mm aluminum sheet. when, why and how can they be used for construction purpose

tHANKS - the difference is the thickness of the sheets.... 0.35mm thick - 0.75mm thick.

The thicker the sheet you use, the more durable and long lasting + quality it is - I wont advise anything less than 0.45mm.

GoodLuck

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LALASTICLALA - BETTER SNAKE SORRY; BETTER PERSON.....

Teewhy2:
Is the mix same of you are using either gravel or granite

with gravel u might need to reduce the sand content because the gravel itself comes with a lot of sand....... it is advised to reduce the sand, try a mix with 1 bag to see how it affects the final concrete and stick to what is thought best for the rest of the mix.

Thanks

U NEED TO HAVE A PLAN BEFORE U THINK OF HOW MUCH? FACTORS DETERMINE PRICE -

YOUR 4 BED CLD COST 8M AND MINE 12M

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nikkypearl:
see as dey resemble mumu ; D

not fair

Jammiiee:
Bro, there is a smart way she can go abt it. They don't necessarily av to pet. It could be spontaneous frm the guy

ok..

switstiv:
well said

thanks

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my latest building related article: https://www.nairaland.com/3630752/cement-sand-granite-concrete-mix

my latest building related article: https://www.nairaland.com/3630752/cement-sand-granite-concrete-mix

my latest building related article: https://www.nairaland.com/3630752/cement-sand-granite-concrete-mix

Good Day:
Lets explain concrete mix and how your bricklayer is expected to mix your next foundation / decking.

Most time as Non-Construction experienced house builders, we put our trust on the bricklayers to mix our concrete rightly, however very few of them can be trusted to do the right thing - If your bricklayer negotiated for material and labour (its even more difficult to trust him) because he might be maximizing gain and reducing materials; often times even when you buy your materials; they tend to put in excess sand, granite ratio to minimize time spent in doing the job.

LETS DISCUSS THE BASIC RATIOS AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM.

We'll start by explaining what the ratio 1:2:4, 1:3:6 etc. means - What this means is the Cement, Fine aggregate and Coarse aggregate ratio. Where fine aggregate could be Sharp Sand or Stone dust and Coarse aggregate could be granite, gravel or stone-base (for certain project types).

1:2:4 therefore means, 1 part of cement : 2 part of fine aggregate : 4 part of coarse aggregate. This 'part' as used refers to volume. It means If I have 1 head-pan of cement, I'll need 2 head-pan of sharp sand and 4 head-pans of granite / gravel or 1 cup of cement, 2 cups and 4 cups respectively of sand and stone.

The above is the theory of the mixture.... but practically on site; their might be need to modify a bit.

Comparing Granite and Gravel:

Granite are basically rocks blasted and keep 'neat' while gravel are rocks that come with a lot of 'dirt' i.e sand. (in my terms) - It means if I have 2 head-pans of granite; I have 2 head-pans of granite but in the case of gravel, if I have 2 head-pans of gravel, what I have is probably 1 head-pan of gravel + 1 head-pan of gravel sand.

The implication is simply:

If I'm working with granite, I can maintain my mix ratios as theory has it but when working with gravel, you are expected to reduce the quantities of sand in it (because gravel itself contains too many sand) so you don't end having too much sand hence the theoretical ratios can't work.

Solution:
The solution to this is by mixing the first bag of cement & aggregate on site and adjusting the quantities accordingly.

Relationship Between Concrete Elements:

CEMENT - SAND - STONE relationship; In practice a 50kg of cement bag contains 2 head pan of cement; this means that if i have a plan to mix 1 bag of cement my mixing ratio would be:

1:2:4 = 1 bag of cement : 4 head-pans of sand : 8 head-pans of stone
1:3:6 = 1 bag of cement : 6 head-pans of sand : 12 head-pans of stone

but must you measure sand and stone in head-pans when you have large quantities to mix?

We have come to conclude also that 4 head-pans = 1 wheel barrow; so for my 1:2:4 mix - I'll have it as 1 bag of cement : 1 wheel barrow of sand : 2 wheel barrow of stone etc.

Over time on site however; you always find the above mix to have too much sand or too much stone....but that doesn't mean the ratios are wrong; IT MEANS OUR MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT ACCURATE - We can only get an accurate mix if we're using a batching plant (off-course not on our little project is this possible)

MY SOLUTION:
I've studied a ratio that works: and that's what I've always recommended on small projects, especially when the Manual Mixers (that mixes half bag at a time) are used.

1:3:3 is that mix.

HALF BAG OF CEMENT : 3 HEAD-PANS OF SAND : 3 HEAD-PANS OF GRANITE and if you're using gravel, you might need to reduce the sand content and increase the stone content to say 1:2:4 etc. mixed with about 30-35 ltrs of water.

Lastly; the other factor that affect this ratio is the size of stone; the smaller the granite size, the more you might need to add eg if I'm using the smallest chippings (1/4) of an Inch; I might need to make my ratio 1:3:4 instead of 1:3:3 to ensure adequate strength.


Lets create a 'healthy discussion' towards ensuring a safe construction practices...


Thanks.


Pics:
1. 1/2 bag Manual Mixer
2. Gravel (It is possible to get 'neat' gravel but most of the ones supplied are local and very dirty with sand here in Lagos)
3. Granite

this is the ONE that ISN'T GENTLE -

https://www.nairaland.com/3630026/nigeria-celebrities-hate-linda-ikeji

I remember as a young guy growing up on the street of Lagos, if there was one community selling in traffic, it was ‘cold water’ – e ra omi tutu o (buy cold water oh) – was perhaps the only advert I heard, which would soon be swept off the street by the ‘almighty’ pure water.

Then came Gala beef roll, although that name has become a generally accepted name for beef roll rather than ‘gala’ beef itself. While Gala started with selling at bus-stops and road parks, it soon found itself in traffic and that was when the evolution kicked off, one we can say started with Gala and Pure water.

These brings me to my Top 4 Selling Goods in Traffic on Ikorodu Road.


NO 1: PEPPER (Tomato and Bell Pepper):-
Yes, you read it right the first time, our Hausa brothers have suddenly stepped up their game and need not wait for the “Iya Alata” (Pepper sellers) who patronize them daily at the Mile12 market. In-fact, they have a new target – the working class – and Lagos traffic is the perfect timing for both sellers and buyers to negotiate.
I must add that, they sell at cheaper rates too; so why not give it a try.

NO 2: PURE WATER:-
Carry out this survey some years back and we do have pure water up there, topping the list and in-fact we can add that pure water (the pioneer) in this field is lucky to make our top 4 list. The sale of pure water has been aided with the recent cry of recession and Lagosians doing everything necessary to safe as much as they possibly can – the loser being bottled water.
At N10 (ten naira) per sachet of cold ‘pure water’ you need not worry about how much of pure it has got, afterall it's pocket friendly.

NO 3: PLASTIC MINERALS:-
It would be unfair to single out any particular brand here, and since the fall of the once selling La Casera, the general brands have taken over. A market that seemed to have been dominated by La Casera in the early 2000s mainly because the popular brands sold at N20 (twenty naira) more but became levelled when that extra naira was taken off and all sold at N100 (one hundred naira).
What’s your brand? Let us know in the comment box below but not before we give you our No1 selling good.

NO 4: ‘GALA’ (Not Gala):-
If this does not make your No1 list anywhere, you’re probably not living in Lagos. ‘Gala’ NOT Gala has been accepted as the general name for beef roll, it is in-fact normal to hear someone say ‘give me gala – not gala ooh, Beefie gala’ and like our No2 above, it is difficult to single out a particular brand. Everyone has his/her preference. That could be a topic to analyze sometime soon.

NO 5: YAM
Yes, It's common too see the Hausa guys carrying 5 Big tubers of yam, chasing your car and offering them at unbelievable prices, compared to whats obtainable on 'your' street. The 5 tubers goes for about 1500 and buyers are happily smiling home....


So the next time you think of 'SHOPPING ON THE MOVE' -think Ikorodu traffic.

Below are a few other uncommon goods sold in Ikorodu traffic:
* Water Melon
* Juice (all size and brand)
* Family size coke/fanta

culled: www.palmchatnow.com

RichBanky:
Thanks for the quick response.

I just spoke with my bricklayer and He told me it is Shagamu Plaster (Sotubo).

he bought 10toness for 24k. Can this be true.

Kindly help me.

Regards

Lets use 'common site' language - ask him if its single tipper or double tipper.

Double Tipper cost 25k - 27k

Single Tipper is a little above half that price.

He might be referring to double tipper as 10 tonnes.

Regards

chynie:
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ipain:
Hello, please how much will it cost to build a 5 bedroom bungalow on a dry land of 100 x 50.

see how much a 3 bedroom would cost - 5 bedroom shd cost about 1.5m - 2m more depending on finishing.... GoodLuck.

https://www.nairaland.com/3523256/how-build-comfortable-house-earning

RichBanky:
Your thread has been very Educative.

Please do you have any idea of the current price of Plaster sand (10tonnes & 20tonnes) around Isawo in Ikorodu

My bricklayer gave me a quote i am not comfortable with.

Thank you

I just brought plaster sand last month at 27k and my supplier was willing to deliver to another friends site at 25k around Agric.

I'll advice you don't pay more than 27k at worst for 20tonnes .

Thanks for the appreciation..

walga:
Can someone help me?

It all depends on what kinda building u want.....

A room self contain, a flat, duplex, mansion or 4 flats?

Holla