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KiFagio
#761 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:25:58 PM
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Jitahidi wrote:
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Where can one get chinese tiles cheaply?

@KiFagio...what a choice of names? Where do you sweep? Have you tried Kijabe street?

I have but some people tell me that I can get them cheaply in ind. area without giving a specific place. I would happy if I know where.
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KiFagio
#762 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:39:29 PM
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Jitahidi wrote:
KiFagio wrote:
Where can one get chinese tiles cheaply?

@KiFagio...what a choice of names? Where do you sweep? Have you tried Kijabe street?

I have but people tell me that I can get them cheaply in Ind. Area without being specific.
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KiFagio
#763 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:47:19 PM
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Jitahidi wrote:
KiFagio wrote:
Where can one get chinese tiles cheaply?

@KiFagio...what a choice of names? Where do you sweep? Have you tried Kijabe street?

I have but people tell me that I can get them cheaper in Ind. Area without giving a specific place.
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#764 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 1:36:01 PM
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along kijabe street.
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whiteowl
#765 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:50:21 PM
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KiFagio wrote:
Jitahidi wrote:
KiFagio wrote:
Where can one get chinese tiles cheaply?

@KiFagio...what a choice of names? Where do you sweep? Have you tried Kijabe street?

I have but people tell me that I can get them cheaper in Ind. Area without giving a specific place.

Try super centre building on Sheikh Karume road.Its directly opposite the tuskys on that street. Inside you'll find at least 5 different shops that sell Chinese tiles.
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Foz00
#766 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:03:17 PM
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fakemoney
#767 Posted : Monday, December 15, 2014 1:24:10 PM
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@a4architect.com

What are the con of over raising foundation level? My foreman has advised we do a 5 course layering in an area which i've noted most developers do 4 courses.

Secondly, how is the best way of catering for various floor profiles. For example at what point is sunken Lounge implemented?

As always many thanks for invaluable information you share with novices like us.
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#768 Posted : Monday, December 15, 2014 3:59:56 PM
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@fakemoney, the con is a slight increse in foundation costs due to slightly more materials. the sunken lounge is implemented after raising the whole floor around 300 to 450mm from ground level, then sinking the lounge to 0 to 150mm from ground level. another method is to sink the lounge below ground level but this requires basement tanking which if not done well, can result to water seeping up the walls.
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limanika
#769 Posted : Monday, December 15, 2014 5:42:19 PM
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@ fakemoney, whatever you do, ensure your ground floor is at least 300mm above the level of a finished access road. It makes sense for your Fundi to advise you do one course above the average
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african coloner
#770 Posted : Tuesday, December 16, 2014 1:26:18 AM
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@ a4architect. How do you install balconies in 4 floors old building? The original plan had no balconies. I was thinking like doing colllums like the way you build water tank. Then drill the doors. What do you think?
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