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Please can anyone help with a rough estimate for fencing 6 plots of land close to Abeokuta, Ogun state.... I’m considering 10 coaches including foundation
It's a flat and dry land. Estimation would include granite for any stone related job needed for the job if any.

Also, which is advisable between single and double gated fencing, considering the size of the land.

P.s I don’t have any major plan for the land at the moment. But I want the fencing done asap after lock-down.

Thanks in advance

SOLUTION

The first thing is to ensure the arrangement of the plots are known as this affects how much material is used. (see pics 1 for different arraignment)
The second note is the type of foundation needed, and in this case; its a strip foundation (Abeokuta is a rocky or 'Laterite' land)
The 3rd important information is the SIZE of the plot, although it wasn't stated, he confirmed it is 18m by 36m

a. Lets find the LINEAR METERS of the proposed fence by …

GoodDay and its good to be back.
Let's go practical (as we always do) - calculating the quantity of tiles needed to tile various spaces within the building (floor and wall tiling).
We would make reference to our 3 bedroom plan, designed specifically for this lectures and calculate the tiles needed in the Living Room, One of the Bedrooms and the Master's toilet's floor and wall tiles.

SELECTING TILES
1. Tiles come in various sizes, the common ones being 150x150, 200x200, 300x300, 150x300, 200x400, 300x600, 400x400 and 600x600; the first thing to do is pick a tile (based on clients choice or use) for each floor and wall. There is no rule stopping you from using any particular tile size for floor or wall, as long as it has the perfect surface finish for that use.
e.g, a glazed (slippery) tile is not appropriate in the bathroom, so if I find any non-slippery tile, irrespective of the size, I can use it for my wet floors. Wet floors includes Bathroom, Swimming pool, Laundry etc. (…

I've been wanting to do this topic but couldn't come up with the easiest way to teach it; while it is possible to measure the quantities of roofing sheets needed for your project even before you set the first block using the Architectural drawings; it requires a lot of experience especially in trigonometry and site visualization. I have however found an easy way around it; as would be discussed below.
I have carefully designed and attached a roof plan for this purpose, (feel free to use should it fit your building design... lol)
Calculating the quantity of roofing sheet needed is done is meter square (m2), same parameters used for selling and purchasing roofing sheets hence we would expect to use the AREA FORMULAS (i.e Area formulas for Rectangle / Square, Triangle, Trapezium and Rhombus), sounds easy right? Yes it is!!!
The most difficult aspect of calculating Area of Roofing is FINDING THE TRUE LENGTH (Technical Drawing students should understand this) and that is infact wh…

Wikipedia defines foundation as: A foundation (or, more commonly, base) is the element of an architectural structure which connects it to the ground, and transfers loads from the structure to the ground. Foundations are generally considered either shallow or deep.
It is advisable to know suitability of each types of foundation before deciding which best suit your design type and soil. We would discuss them briefly below: 
Types of Foundation and their Uses
The following are different types of foundations used in construction:
1. Shallow foundation Strip foundationPad or Individual footing foundationRaft or Mat foundation 2. Deep Foundation Pile foundation We would only focus on the shallow foundation in our discussion here; 
1a. Strip foundation
Strip footings are commonly found in load-bearing masonry construction, and act as a long strip that supports the weight of an entire wall. These are used where the building loads are carried by entire walls rather than isolated columns.
This type …

A Professional Land Surveyor renders a highly technical service in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and court decisions set forth by the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON).
Because of the special skills and complexities involved in surveying land, the government of Nigeria via its various agencies limits the practice to only those surveyors duly registered by the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON).

In order to protect the public from inferior land surveying, there are Minimum Standards for all types of Land Surveys. These standards describe recommended procedures for a survey and the minimum information to be provided to the client.

In choosing a Land Surveyor please follow these TIPS!

Consider the qualifications of a Professional Land Surveyor. He is supposed to display his Registration Certificate in his office, please look out for it. Ensure that the Surveyor will be capable of meeting the requirements of the proposed survey.

In selecting a professional Land Sur…

Learn the care regimen for 10 popular kitchen sink materials, including stainless steel, copper and granite composite by: Erin Carlyle.
A new sink can give your kitchen that oh-so-fresh feel. But sinks get a lot of use, and they’re not made of Teflon (at least we hope not), so over time they’re bound to show some wear and tear. Here are tips for keeping 10 popular kitchen sink materials looking great. And if you have a sink-care secret of your own, please share it with your fellow readers in the Comments
1. Stainless Steel


Basics to know.Easy-to-maintain stainless steel is the most popular choice for a kitchen sink, and with good reason. “A stainless sink is very hygienic,”

A follower had asked us about ways of preventing fire in building from the design stage, and rightly so fire prevention in building should start from the paper works, up until the structure is completed; many builders today perhaps over-look or undermines the important choosing rather to fight an outbreak with fire extinguishers and water hydrants - this approach most times too costly.
We take a look at 7 ways of preventing fire in building right from the design stage.