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Tiles are a cost-effective and aesthetically great finishing option for both the interior and exterior of any building. Choosing tiles to use in your building can be a daunting task as there so many tiles in the market. The different types of tiles used in building construction are available in a glazed or unglazed form and come in different colours, designs, and textures. They each have features which contribute to its strength and determines where it can be used. Below are some of the types of tiles and where they can be used in the house. Types Of Tiles Based On Application Tiles used in buildings can be classified based on the area of application as follows: Floor and Wall Tiles.  Ceiling Tiles.  Roof Tiles.  Wall And Floor Tiles Wall tiles and floor tiles are designed to add aesthetic appeal to wall and floor finishing. They are used in the interior as well as the exterior of buildings and are available in both glazed and in the unglazed form. Because of t...

The dream of Nigerians of paying property rent on a monthly basis may soon be realised based on the latest resolution between the federal and state governments on the issue. At the recently concluded sixth meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, the issue of monthly payment of rent was discussed. At the meeting of permanent secretaries during the council, senior government officials from the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, as well as those from the Federal Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing (Works/Housing sector) agreed to enact a law that would allow monthly payment of rent across the country. In a 52-page report on the meeting of permanent secretaries at the sixth NCLHUD, which was obtained by Daily Sun from the FMPWH in Abuja, the officials also resolved that the law would be enforced, as they noted that its enforcement would enhance access to housing finance. The Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, recently ...

The Federal Government has started the construction of mass housing projects in 33 states. It also plans to increase mobilisation funds for contractors up to 50 percent to enable emerging contractors in the building sector deliver their projects satisfactorily. The minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who revealed this at the sixth meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, told delegates at the event that with ongoing housing projects, the government had fulfilled 90 percent of the commitment it made at the 2016 council meeting. Fashola said, “At the time of the council meeting in August 2016, I reported that we were finalising designs to accommodate our cultural, climatic and other diversities. I had explained that when the designs were completed, we would commence construction to pilot the designs and test them for affordability and acceptability.” He added, “I am pleased to report that construction has started ...

As part of efforts to motivate workers, the Federal Government have concluded plans to commence the massive construction of energy-efficient houses across the country. Taking into consideration the needs and financial convenience of the prospective owners, the houses will be designed to minimise energy requirements while maximising comfort. The Minister of State for Works, Power, and Housing II, Alhaji Suleiman Hassan Jara who hinted this in Gombe during the Sallah break said that the concept which was discussed at a recent workshop on housing would be delivered in every state and possibly, every local government area of the country. He also said the government was being meticulous to ensure that the houses are affordable. “ We are talking about delivering houses that are adaptable, that are affordable. It will take into consideration our culture and our climate. We just did a workshop last week, and it’s saying we should do housing that is energy effici...

To begin this calculation you should know the concrete strength class you want to achieve and in turn the concrete mix you are using. The right concrete mix depends on the cement grade that you are using. The minimum concrete strength class recommended for the construction of the load-bearing building structural members is concrete strength class 20/25. In the Nigerian open market, the two cement grades/strength classes that are available and which are used for building construction are cement grade 32.5 and cement grade 42.5. To produce concrete with strength class 20/25 which is the minimum concrete strength class recommended for the construction of the load-bearing building structural members, you should use one of the following concrete mix ratios/cement grade pairs: A mix-ratio of 1:1.5:3 using Portland-limestone cement grade 32.5 to produce concrete strength Class 20/25 A mix-ratio of 1:2:4 using Portland-limestone cement grade 42.5 to produce concrete strength Class 2...

Ready to switch up the look of your home by painting it? That must be exciting! You want to shop for paints, brushes and other materials you may need. But exactly how many gallons of paint will do? It can be a bit of a headache when the paint bucket runs empty halfway through the project. It's even worse if you must do some paint mixing to arrive at the preferred colour. Photo by  Daniel Chekalov  on  Unsplash You can make the project more fun while keeping it within budget by determining the quantity of the materials you need right from the start. It helps you save time and cost as you can buy your materials in bulk and avoid more trips to the store. There are free online tools that can help you estimate the quantity of paint you need. But if you'd like to DIY, this article will show you how to measure the volume of paint your project needs. Calculate the Quantity of Paint Needed for a Room in Six Steps What you need depends on the surface area of the wall that you want ...

About to start your construction project but wondering what your budget for materials should be? How many blocks can build a single room or 4-bedroom bungalow or what number of blocks will fence your plot of land? It can be quite a headache finding straight answers to such questions. And available estimates may not fit your particular building design. However, knowing how many blocks your project requires can help you with planning and budgeting. Instead of working based on guesses, you can pay a quantity surveyor to do the material estimates. Nevertheless, you can calculate the actual blocks to complete your 3-bedroom bungalow by yourself. This article will show you how to get an accurate estimate of blocks you need to complete a building project using the floor plan. All you need is your building plan, a calculator, a pen, paper, and your favourite drink. Let us begin. We will be using the sample 2-bedroom floor plan below. Note: The width of the common sandcrete blocks are 9...