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Building materials consume  up to 60 per cent of building construction cost . That means cutting down the cost of building materials can effectively reduce the total cost of constructing a house. One way to reduce construction cost is to use locally available and easily accessible materials instead of imported conventional building materials.    This article will discuss interlocking stabilised compressed laterite bricks as an alternative to sandcrete blocks and fired clay in house constructions in Nigeria. Interlocking Stabilised Compressed Earth Bricks (ISCEB) is a suitable replacement for sandcrete blocks and burnt bricks in house constructions. Follow as we consider the cost-saving potential, applicability, and sustainability of interlocking stabilised laterite bricks (red bricks) . Advantages of Interlocking Stabilised Laterite Bricks Some key factors to consider when selecting building materials include  material costs mechanical properties (strength and durability

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 the areas they

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 to cov

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&q