HOW TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF BLOCKS NEEDED FOR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION|| DIY

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"How many blocks do I need for this house?", is the most frequently asked question among builders. This video shows you how you could calculate the number of blocks you need on your own.
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[@kondwanimunthalimusic]

Hi, I am a contractor,this very informative. Keep coming😊I appreciate the wealth of knowledge knowledge that you have more importantly the ability to simplify even for a lying man to understand.looking forward to learn more from you Thanks and good day

[@MrBilashaka]

Wow very simple I am so impressed

[@stevenbweupe7399]

You are a life saver, this helps a lot when planning 😀

[@maindabob9921]

Your explanation was straight to the point..very helpful❤️

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This is great work you're doing with your content, please keep u the great work!

[@wns1212]

Very informative

[@kabamacauley2535]

Thanks

[@winfordgondwe7231]

i have learned it will help me in planning

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Am a Zambian KZbinr and I must say This is very nice! I have learned something very important from you!

[@theladyengineer]

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Very nice information

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Good lady eng

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This is gold. Thank you!!!

[@theladyengineer]

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Thank you, engineer. This is life saving.

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Thank you very much

[@geofferyprosper676]

Nice

[@deiferete9247]

Thank you Helpful

[@gimugugeresemu7843]

Wow.. Thanks eng... I like this... I hv been struggling alot with this calculation but u hv near simplified my life 🙏🙏

[@theladyengineer]

You're welcome Gimugu

[@maviskalonda4978]

Very helpful thanks

[@f.mtuitionacademy3850]

Wow this best explanation ever I have learnt alot

[@theladyengineer]

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My pleasure too my engineer. The name was Byaruhaga and his son is Asiimwe Byaruhaga Christopher married to lady Cecilia Byaruhaga their still in Zambia .they have lived in Zambia over 50years.

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Thank am helped

[@Mariam-iw1ub]

Fantastic thanks, really appreciated. 🙏

[@theladyengineer]

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Thank you Eng

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Thank you Engineer

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You're welcome Ali

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Thank you

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[@muleleedward9642]

wow!❤ good job simple and to the point. even a child in grade one can follow . infact if a child in grade one can not understand your explanation then you are not doing a good job

[@theladyengineer]

Thank you

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thank you

[@theladyengineer]

You're welcome Ali.

[@akposeasymaths.8178]

Now am interested in construction. Some of these things are not thought in schools.Thanks alot

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You're welcome Daniel.

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Shout out from kenya

[@theladyengineer]

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[@fosterbwalya1320]

Awesome! From Zambia! Awesome. How does one contact you?

[@theladyengineer]

email [e-mail]

[@asifiweameliabanda]

Do you do BOQs?

[@dolciejohn3289]

I want to build a 24\30 house how many blocks I need to buy from foundation to complete Thank you

[@theladyengineer]

You need to have a schedule of materials made for you provided you already have the design

[@dolciejohn3289]

@@theladyengineer it is a ordinary flats two bedroom ,kitchen, living room toilet and bath Thank you just wanted a estimate of cement ,gravel,red sand ,steel and blocks 24\30 Thank you much it is just for an idea that I may not be less or more

[@luciasphiri3652]

Thanks a lot for this, but madam what if the wall has a ring beam?

[@theladyengineer]

What exactly is your question? Do you want to calculate materials for the ring beam? Do you mean to subtract that part?

[@luciasphiri3652]

To subtract that part so we can only know the number of blocks only on that particular wall. U only told us how to subtract windows and doors.

[@theladyengineer]

You subtract it if its size is significant. Remember you also need to provide for cases where some blocks get damaged or you under-estimated which is more likely than over estimating. You do not have to rely so much on the contingency provided because that's only useful beyond reasonable doubt.

[@luciasphiri3652]

@@theladyengineer Alright understood, thanks a lot for the help madam.

[@hardcore_henry]

very nice work Eng. just want to ask why you didn't consider the mortar?

[@theladyengineer]

The video is just a guide even for the layman. In construction we normally don't calculate the exact quantities, you have to provide for losses and damages on site as well. So this way of calculating will ensure you cater for all that, however, bear in mind that you still have to subtract the open areas such as doors and windows because those would definitely be too big to provide for contingency.

[@hardcore_henry]

@@theladyengineer alright, well explained. Keep on doing a great job!

[@fosterbwalya1320]

Where are you from dear?

[@theladyengineer]

Zambia

[@epic3548]

Nice video, but u have not catered for the mortar joints

[@nicolettemia7877]

The critical point that Eng. It needs to clear our minds on it. To me, it is going to work perfectly for small projects, but for big projects, you are going to have a lot of blocks left behind

[@theladyengineer]

We cater for any eventualities like crushing, theft and demolition in case of a mistake. It's always encouraged to over design in construction.

[@georgephiri7892]

Thank you

[@theladyengineer]

You're welcome

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Thank you for your help and guidance

[@mulengajohn3773]

Your video helped me in my studies. When are u releasing another one.

[@theladyengineer]

I'm working on more videos that will be uploaded starting next month. I'm glad this channel has been helpful to you 😊