erico2k2:
I am ringing Dangote I have been on hold since morning kia that man is busy

erico2k2:
And

abdulwastecx:


Great job, coming out well as the seam time.

I think the following should be check thoroughly before casting.

1. Cantilever slab should have it's main reinforcement on top with bar projected into adjacent slab at least 1.5 it's length.

2. Beam should have maximum space of ring /stirrup not more than 300mm.

3. Continuouse support of slab should have top reinforcement, with nominal reinforcement on the bottom of top.

4. All reinforcement should be provided with adequate cover.

5. The bottom bar should be separated from the top bar.


Great Jones once again

mufutau55:


I am seeing about 300 bags o.
My latest dey ring bell for my head... 300 bags of cement 60 tons of stone dust (no sand), 30 tons of 3/4 granite, 30 tons of 3/4 down granite. Plenty iron in tons like you.
I dreamt of those materials for many days after they finished... nah to dey drink gari with kuli-kuli for many months o.
I was happy that some items remain for upper level block/lintel work. @Aventures is great, my kobo no miss, and he saved me some money too.

Hajji M.

erico2k2:

Na so we see am Ooo
Abeg show me your garri customer me sef go come buy credit until man balance
Seriously those Rods niofunny imagine buying one rod N3350 . It is well with us Nigerians in this trying times.

mufutau55:


My Gari and kuli-kuli seller imports direct from Nigeria... my kids/grand calls it African cereals.

I bought the rods in December 2015 when the price first start going up in January 2016... now the price is ridiculous.
Aventures warn me that time to buy the rods in December 2015 because he knows the prices will go up in January 2016, never doubted him and went for the purchase... the decking work started in December 2015 and decked in January 2016. The man was my life-saver.

Cement was N1,450 a bag (300 bags)
Granite was 135k per ton (2 tons)
Stone dust was 90k per ton (2 tons)
16mm rod was 95k per ton (2 tons)
12mm rod was 120k per ton (3 tons)
10mm rod was 95k (1 ton)

Compared that to the prices now... it's a killer. We overbought intentionally because of the surging prices so we used all the leftovers on the upper block works, columns, and lintels... just few more iron rods were purchased.. the granite left over was enough.
You need a Builder that has vision...not those robbers and rogues who want to milk you dry. Thank God for @Aventures o.

Hajji M.

Aventures:
Thank you sir, you are one man that is always full appreciation. It gladdens our heart and encourage us to do better in life. Happy New Year in advance.

mufutau55:
I hope yiu provide staircase with wood on tge outside for better way of getting the concrete up for the decking area o. Dont depend only on the internal staircase o.
Will show you a sample from my gallery...

Hajji. M.

erico2k2:

No I did not , this is why I'm decking next week Saturday
What do U recon?

mufutau55:


This is what I meant.... there is gonna be plenty waka-waka on top of those stairs with heavy load...
I have always seen this done for that purpose. So, think about it o. Easy access for the workers to the decking platform too.

Hajji M.

erico2k2:

Ok noted . These guys actually tolde they prefer the staircase so I told them I will let it dry for 10 days b4 anyone goes on it.

mufutau55:


That is good if they prefer the staircase.. may be that is what they are used to doing.
As long as it comes from them, then it's OK.

Hajji M.

spyder880:
Nice work bro, just be around to make sure the concrete is well turned, even with machine mix, make sure they pack it as soon at its turned, the longer concrete stays without being cast, it loses some of its bonding power.

Keep it up till you will call us to come chop rice on house opening day Happy new year.

erico2k2:
Good day.2 God be the glory.Imm able to put my DIY drawings (plan)into ground
https://www.nairaland.com/2434106/diy-drawing-floor-plan
Location=PH
Major contractor Me
Client Me
Supervisor Me
Site Engr. Engr Mathias (childhood friend frm the UK.)
Actual area of land =
Areas occupied by the building=
Building descriptions
2 units of 2 bed flats (semi ditched )
2 units of 1 bed flat
1 4 bed duplex
So I have done all the enabling works ie clearing settlement all logistics so won't go into it but anyone needs the info jst ask on here and I'm more than happy to share.stay tuned pictures coming shortly and I got my proof vest with me for all the critics on here
Engun and co lol

erico2k2:
And

mufutau55:
By now I am sure misdion has been accomplished.
Glory to the Almighty. Dont forget to wet the slab with water in the early morning before sun comes out and in the evening when sun goes down. They recommended 3-4 days of wetting but I did it for one week abd shower rain also helped me along the way.
One of the dangerous snd expensive stage is gone.
Glory.

Hajji M.