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Rank: Member Joined: 7/2/2008 Posts: 19
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I need cheap but good tiles...Tile and carpet is expensive for me.Help
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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check along Kijabe street. As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 4/4/2007 Posts: 1,162
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Expert Grass thatcher: wanted to thatch cottages. wazuans, pls sambaza phone no(s)if you know any.
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Rank: Hello Joined: 10/2/2013 Posts: 1
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I have a quarter acre plot in Joska and I would like some recommendations on a good fundi to build a 4 bedroom bungalow. I would also like to know if development in the area is controlled. I intend kujenga polepole as I am very averse to any form of loans. Any pointers will be highly appreciated.
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/9/2011 Posts: 786 Location: Mashinani
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MuzeeK wrote:I have a quarter acre plot in Joska and I would like some recommendations on a good fundi to build a 4 bedroom bungalow. I would also like to know if development in the area is controlled. I intend kujenga polepole as I am very averse to any form of loans. Any pointers will be highly appreciated. Thats the way to go Peace in our Homeland.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/24/2009 Posts: 5,909 Location: Nairobi
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securing a flat roof from leakage (trapping water etc)...How to?
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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u can use bituminous paints. ensure the flat roof plaster is slightly sloped then use bituminous roof paint. As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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Please talk abit about Containers converted into houses/accommodations. Any links?
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/17/2011 Posts: 207 Location: humu humu
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a4architect.com wrote:u can use bituminous paints. ensure the flat roof plaster is slightly sloped then use bituminous roof paint. a4architect,suppose I put PVC 1000 gauge all over then I top up with sand?.. am currently doing finishing works for my units. have done first floor slab only I intend to go upto 2 floors up as funds become available.. recently it rained really hard for several weeks and even though actual water leak was in one very small place which I sealed I noted that parts of the shutter in some rooms becomes a shade of dark when you look from the inside. the shutter however is dry but someone told me that concrete is like a sponge that takes in water continuously. so can pvc help?
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 297 Location: Nairobi
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where can I get a good deal on window glass 3mm, 4mm, obscure, mirrors? what are the prices per sheet
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/24/2009 Posts: 5,909 Location: Nairobi
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Mukiri wrote:Please talk abit about Containers converted into houses/accommodations. Any links? @Mukiri, are you interested in an architect for this?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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nostoppingthis wrote:Mukiri wrote:Please talk abit about Containers converted into houses/accommodations. Any links? @Mukiri, are you interested in an architect for this? I'm toying with the idea. But Im green and would like to know a thing or two before I talk to a professional.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/4/2010 Posts: 1,668 Location: nairobi
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@mukiri, check here for container housing in kenya info. Its more expensive than the regular low cost bungalow cost of kes 20k per m2. http://www.a4architect.c...n-kenya-cost-comparison/As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 6/14/2011 Posts: 32 Location: nairobi
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Foz00 wrote:@GGK & keke2 - thank you for the response, got a quote of KSh 15 per cubic feet as of yesterday at 8' no signs of rock yet. Site was a quarry in the 50's rock is around 40'. Hello foz00 Is it possible to get the contacts of the guys who did your septic ? I am getting quotes of minimum of kshs 50 per cubic foot .
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/13/2011 Posts: 297 Location: Nairobi
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sysdevPM wrote:Foz00 wrote:@GGK & keke2 - thank you for the response, got a quote of KSh 15 per cubic feet as of yesterday at 8' no signs of rock yet. Site was a quarry in the 50's rock is around 40'. Hello foz00 Is it possible to get the contacts of the guys who did your septic ? I am getting quotes of minimum of kshs 50 per cubic foot . Currently they are at a friends doing water tank. Where is your site and is it rock?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/7/2007 Posts: 2,182
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how much are the prices of y8, y12, y 10. and how many of them can be used in 60 by 30 feet slab. LOVE WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/7/2007 Posts: 2,182
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dear all what is the average ratio of labour cost and the total cost of building the building. can the cost of labour be more than the cost of materials at any one time? LOVE WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/21/2006 Posts: 608 Location: Ruiru
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Cost of labour as % of total project depends on particular task. Masonry works tend to be around 25% whereas some tasks like electrical, plumbing & fittings may go as high as 50%. "..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/21/2006 Posts: 608 Location: Ruiru
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Mr Architect, apart from Bamburi, are there others that sell pre-mix concrete in Nairobi. I've a project where I need at least 4 quotations "..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/9/2008 Posts: 5,389
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@a4architect - what are the minimum room sizes (e.g. living room, bedroom, kitchen, WC, corridors etc) allowable by law for buildings in Nairobi? Even minimum house size? Is there a building code that one can refer to? Like this one i found for Australia RINK?
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