BUILDING IN GHANA | PAVEMENT BLOCKS - TO MAKE OR TO BUY?

[@kingstal90]

AsherGad Consulting Ebooks below: "Consulting 4 the Diaspora" 1. Cost Templates For Building In Ghana (Link below) payhip.com/b/UQjBY 2. How to Wire your Home for 110V & 220V Equipment payhip.com/b/gN8eY 3. How to Manage Power Failure (dumsor) in Ghana. payhip.com/b/BlyQ9 4. How to Construct a Water-Proof Concrete Flat Roof in Ghana payhip.com/b/QXJPl 5. How much Power Does your House Need? payhip.com/b/8P7wu 6. Water System Design for a Multi-Storey Building in Ghana payhip.com/b/fLKYD 7. How to Select the right Balustrade Artisan in Ghana payhip.com/b/WbnCN 8. How to Select the right Window Artisan in Ghana payhip.com/b/dL7FS

[@ylstaggs]

Asher, I agree with you making the blocks on site is much cheaper!👍🏽This is how I want my house to be paving blocks all day long, making them on site!❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@asanteelizabeth6732]

Always at thier best really lm building m'y house with your advice

[@kingstal90]

Great to hear!

[@jacquesalberttobbohugo3304]

Every time I hear you I’m grateful because I always learned something new for my future project, which is a beautiful thing.

[@kingstal90]

Glad it’s helping

[@julanjoy]

Making your own is the best decision, we did our home in over 20 years ago and we still get complements, the blocks are still solid, none have broken or pitted either, I can't remember how much we paid for the machine but we purchased it outright. We also have a large compound which slops and until recently we had water deliveries a few times a year and where the water truck passes and parks to offload is still intact with no signs of damage or where the truck passes. Great Vlog and great advice if you can wait a bit you will save in the future. Even grass will cost you money to grow and cut

[@kingstal90]

Thanks for the advice and confirmation

[@emmanuelsowah7529]

I will also add that as you enter your consultancy business, avoid the temptation of exaggerating prices as many others do. Go low and price your competitors out. Believe me, you would get more offers and become more successful at it than all the others. Just my .02 cent.

[@mamadeebuildsahouse]

I think I'll make them too unless I find a partnership. But I wanted to say, I'm always jealous of your heat in Ghana. I'm building in South Africa and sharing my journey too. But it is so much colder in South Africa. I was looking forward to the heat after 23 years of being in the USA but it was colder than in the US and there was never unbearable heat and my house was actually cold. You guys are almost there, so encouraging. Keep going.

[@kingstal90]

Wow I thought SA was hot as well? Is it just the area you decided to build I assume?

[@elohim6068]

Good day AsherGad. I just watched your video. Some inputs here. We need to understand the different parameters. I am a Civil Engineer with over 17years working experience. The strength of every block is dependent on its density. Quality pavement blocks are characterized by their high densities, non-porous and abrasion-free surfaces. The onsite production technic, shown in your video will never be able to meet the characteristics of good quality pavement blocks in terms of density, non-porous and abrasion free surfaces. Of course you get your blocks at a relatively low cost during installation compared to the mechanically/factory moulded ones, but they become nuisance, irretating and expensive when they are subjected to everyday use and at the mercy of the weather. These kinds of pavement blocks usually gets broken into halves and pieces during use, especially where vehicular loading is applied and this is because of the insufficient densities. They also soak up water resulting in black coloration and green algae formation. Another point to note is the dump proof sheet that is normally laid before spreading quarry dust to receive the pavement blocks. Technically, pavement blocks act as porous floors to allow for surface water to sip into the ground. This helps to recharge ground water table, reduce flooding and so on. By applying a dump proof layer, this purpose is defeated and so I don't think it's necessary. In conclusion, I would like to urge you to consider all parameters of construction costing before you arrive at which is expensive or acceptable.

[@SamAsare]

Thanks elohim, you have given the other side of the story and for me i am very appreciative of that. I am at a stage in my building processes where i need to cover an area of the house and this is very welcome Knowledge

[@salleyibrahim6393]

So much appreciated just about to do my floor contrate

[@nanaaddo5914]

U guys are amazing.... lm learning a lot from u guys.

[@marnijay9098]

mine was also made on site and I saved money. salifu is on my site now doing the edge of the windows. thanks for your videos , I think my house is close ya house . be blessed

[@jkumordzie]

Where did you buy the machine?

[@georgetitus-glover6228]

Excellent job, my people. Love from Birmingham, England!

[@kingstal90]

Thanks

[@kingstal90]

Birmingham - I’ve visited many times. That’s cool, love the accent! But when will you make Africa Home Again ?

[@ylstaggs]

Awesome my brother, everything looking good!❤️🙏🏽

[@aberba]

I might even cost more if you're using thinker driveway tiles. Personally I'll go for mostly grass

[@michaeldjimanor8393]

Very Educative and informative... all Details well noted.. thank you Very much and keep up the good works.. Stay N remain blessed...!!

[@kingstal90]

Thanks Glad you liked it

[@showtime1524]

@@kingstal90 how big is your land size

[@proyouservicesltd3652]

Seems reasonable.

[@tompow9782]

Great great work done so far. Kudos

[@engchronicles7871]

I was hoping you would say something about the "quality" you will achieve producing the blocks yourself? producing these blocks in a controlled factory environment will most like result in a much higher quality output in terms of for example "durability" and "consistency" of the products. I understand the upfront cost of the factory produced blocks is prohibitive but it might actually workout to be a whole lot cheaper in the long term. Having said that, if you are able to replicate the factory conditions in relation to quality control (batching of materials, compaction, curing etc) then the resulting product could be similar in quality to the factory produced ones.

[@kingstal90]

Thanks This is a very good point And that’s where my time rather than my money will go to. Inspections Ensuring the curing is done correctly, etc Although I’m not the same as a factory, I will do my best I am using a known person who’s work I have witnessed as well Your point is definitely a factor to be considered Bless

[@agiscobayagiscobay680]

wow the plot is big

[@georgetutu8102]

Very informative video today.

[@kingstal90]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sangotunbi5746]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@bugaboiz9458]

Not sure I found a video on the design of the house. Tried looking at the earlier videos

[@onejiruskitchen6747]

Hae, thanx for the Videos i really appreciate. Did you do the hause blocks or you bought them? If you did them on side, do you have a Video of that?. Regards

[@bolamassive7941]

Am learning something here but pls is the pavement blocks the best option and why?

[@ndocanto7921]

What do u mix the cement with? Sand?

[@IChoosetheCross]

Interesting

[@ht.us2235]

Good price

[@kwadwoasiama4552]

Is the price of cement double counted in both of your Quote analysis. Why will you need another 320 cement bags if the blocks are already made. Trying to do the calculation of my project as I am about to hit that milestone. Thanks for the great work by the way.

[@kingstal90]

You are absolutely right! My oversight So if you buy - you don’t need to add the cement, colour or quarry dust. 86,220-5,200-19,560-1200 = 60,260GHs (Blocks + DPM + LABOUR) Making on site still a considerable saving

[@WalIbru]

Great video. Just wondering why you added the costs of cement, coloring, labor etc to the cost of the already made pavement blocks? What will you need the bag of cements, coloring, labor etc for, when the pavement blocks are bought already made? Or is it that the cement, labor etc is for the installation of the pavement blocks?

[@kingstal90]

Answer in comments below An error The actual cost of purchasing and installation will be 60,260Ghs Just the blocks+ DPM+ labour Cement and colour already in the purchased blocks

[@kingstal90]

I’ve corrected this in the next video Tune in on Tuesday @ 6pm GMT

[@WalIbru]

Thanks for your reply. So the 34,446gh also includes installation, right? Wasn’t clear in the video. Maybe you can also clarify that in the next video. It only says “Make Blocks On Site = 34,446gh”. But from your reply, it seems installation is included?

[@kingstal90]

@@WalIbru Labour included. I said that in the video. On screen text is only a note of the total. Watch again, all the numbers were stated. Add them up and you come to 34,446GHs. Also corrected in next video. Thanks for your comment.

[@patman8159]

@@kingstal90 Hiring cost 6520ghc, that’s a lot, any idea how much the machine will cost?

[@jjoe3599]

Hello Thank you very much for the great insight your video provides us. Is it possible to share contact details of the block maker as I will love to use them, it will be much appreciated. Regards

[@kingstal90]

Sure Mr Dogbeda [phone]

[@foxygtv2177]

Blessings and enjoy! Thank you for sharing! Shalom

[@themobilebarber3725]

Have you ever thought about stamped concrete and would that be more economic than the pavers blocks, for the size of your plot?

[@kingstal90]

Stamped Concrete - more economic? - I don't think so. Also bad for access and maintenance

[@nanayaa7022]

Good job Asher and Gad. What the size of the area

[@kingstal90]

What area?

[@gabordidieredoh9833]

Nice vlog but the only problem with your vlogs is that when someone asked you about what you say concerning x or y you never a response that's not nice

[@niibiquaye]

Is there a porous fabric weed block to use instead of damped proof membrane? There is this fabric weed block fabric use for gardening. The issue with damped proof membrane over the large area is it contributions to flooding. Also, the soil underneath will be too dry over time and that can cause issues with your foundation.

[@kingstal90]

Flooding? We have sloped the land with a gradient towards our drainage outlets

[@l.e.sparklesfkaelliesparkl5875]

I’m aware of the landscaping fabric as well. A good one should give a good 7 years without weeds - while allowing for drainage

[@kingstal90]

But weeds will come through the holes won’t they?

[@l.e.sparklesfkaelliesparkl5875]

@@kingstal90 I don’t recall weeds coming through personally till it got super tattered (didn’t purchase well to begin with). The replacement worked much better. I had landscaping rocks spread over it no issues. Thinking since you have quarry dust as a base layer it may actually be more difficult for weeds to sprout -

[@proyouservicesltd3652]

@@kingstal90 Maybe you can use fabric up to 5ft from your foundation out. I imagine weeds would still struggle to grow under the fabric because the fabric reduces sunlight as well giving physical barrier for the weed especially if you use the right fabric.

[@TheIsaacadj]

Please can l have the number for the guy who moulded your pavement blocks?

[@kingstal90]

Sure Mr Dogbeda [phone]

[@aadwoaaa]

❤️

[@bash2268]

Get tiles for your compound mate blocks compound is crap

[@virgostar11.11]

Apart from the huge expense, tiles are slippery when wet, you have to keep mopping and are prone to cracking.

[@step644]

Asher I was wondering how big is your whole plot (I know mentioned 2 plots) in m2?? Appreciate your answer.

[@kingstal90]

Approx 1400m2

[@fitzgeraldseales9578]

Don't be that way the price you pay is way the same in the Caribbean that's before this inflation step in

[@jamesbruce5583]

Did I heard you say the more the merrier?🤣🤣🤣

[@mztso9737]

Which location is this please ?

[@kingstal90]

Confidential

[@mztso9737]

@@kingstal90 Makes sense 👌🏽

[@Daniel-ih3ee]

Hit Lenny your junior from Alsyd up he can sort you out I think 🤔

[@l.e.sparklesfkaelliesparkl5875]

😱 86k That price can purchase a whole ‘nother plot of land

[@kingstal90]

Yep. It really can

[@fsnacj9939]

Hi Asher, am interested in a plot from area, pls reply. Thanks

[@fsnacj9939]

70 by 100 pls

[@christopheradjei1231]

Are you around aburi?

[@kingstal90]

No

[@emmanuelsowah7529]

Man, how do you justify an E-book of $99? It is digital and you sell the same digital copy to all without investing in any other resources to create new ones. Why do Ghanaians love exaggerating prices like that? With things like this your focus should be on selling in volumes. Believe me, if you price things like that at say $15, you would get a huge volume of purchases, even from people who might not ultimately need it. You would end up with more revenues. The current pricing will put many people, including me, off and only a few might buy. This is simple Business 101 that unfortunately many Ghanaians lack. Ghanaians generally tend to target quick big bang and therefore often miss opportunities. That is a shame.

[@StepDoku]

imagine paying 1000 cedis for an ebook...look i was turned off by the price tag and was forced to look elsewhere for the solutions which i found!!!