How to Estimate Construction Costs There are many ways on how to estimate construction costs including estimation using the plinth area, hiring a professional expert (QS) to do estimates, getting the free quotation from several contractors as well as consulting your neighbor or relative who recently built. Estimation of the cost of construction projects can […]
How Many Bricks per 1 M2 / How Many Bricks Per Square Metre; Here is How To Calculate Number of Bricks in 1 Square Metre (M2) Size of brick: Length of Bricks in feets (L) = 9” = 0.75 ft Width of Bricks in feets (W) = 3” = 0.41 ft Thickness of Bricks in […]
Paving Blocks: Key advantages of Cabro Paving Blocks Paving blocks commonly know as cabro paving blocks are becoming popular for pavement surfacing in Kenya. It is made from various materials like concrete, clay, recycled plastic, etc. but the most commonly used are clay and concrete. Paving blocks are used for exterior pavement applications and are […]
Making Home Ownership Affordable with Hollow Blocks Concrete blocks are made in three different types: solid, hollow and interlocking blocks. Hollow Concrete blocks have void area larger than twenty five percent, they come in different shapes and sizes. These blocks are commonly used in construction works such as walls of buildings, retaining walls and office […]
Step By Step Guide to Building a House in Kenya Building your dream home can be one of the most exciting and rewarding projects you can undertake. Getting the opportunity to plan out each step of the process and make the decisions about your building project is a big responsibility and can be overwhelming for […]
Machine Cut stones : Advantages of Machine Cut Stones Machine cut stones as the name implies, are mined using stone cutting machinery and are usually cut into 3 major length-wise sizes, that is, 9inch, 6inch and 4inch. In Nairobi, the best machine-cut stones are found in Juja, Ndarugu on Thika Road. Machine Cut Stones Prices […]
Average Cost of Building a 3 Bedroom House in Kenya+ Cost Calculator Renting a house in Kenya is getting quite expensive and more Kenyans are looking into building a house rather than buying /renting. This paradigm shift is happening very fast and information regarding estimated cost of building a house is important. We have […]
What Is U Value In Construction? The U-value is a measure of the overall rate of heat transfer, by all mechanisms under standard conditions, through a particular section of construction. It is measured in units of W/m² K (Watts per metre squared Kelvin). The lower the U-value, the more efficient the construction is at keeping […]
What Causes Brick Efflorescence? Brick efflorescence is caused by a combination of soluble salts, water, and porous materials. The salts are found in the ground and in construction materials such as brick, mortar, cement, lime, sand, clay, admixtures, and backing materials. When water dissolves these salts and moves them to the surface of brick walls […]
What Does Jointing Mean In Construction? Jointing in construction is the process of joining various structural pieces together to form an overall structure. It involves cutting, fitting and securing two or more elements together by means of nails, bolts, screws, adhesives or other fasteners. Joints must be carefully designed to ensure that they are strong […]
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