A proudly born Ghanaian American Citizen Building a 5 Bedroom House in Kumasi-Ghana.
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⏩️4 Bedrooms plus 1 Boys Quarters (5 Beds in Total) 5 Bathrooms. 1 Guest Washroom. 2 Living Areas (1 on each Floor) 2 Balconies. Spacious Kitchen. Kitchenette. Storage Room. Study Room. Security Post Laundry
@@nancytrue7415 Yes,technically the best way to apply it.That’s why we dug more farther to reach the foundation block but then it works on already plastered walls as well. Thanks for your comment dear.
@@jacquelinenkansah4384 His number has been out of service for some time now. I’ve tried several times to get in contact with him but to no avail. Would have loved to share with you dear.
Hi, is your project in Kumasi or Ashanti Region? would he be open to do similar process at my site? I found that this process is close to a better solution for me. I did not do any damp proofing from foundation.
@@Kofi513 Hello dear,yes my project is in Kumasi and he would be able to work on the treatment for you if you are able to make the Dry Rod available. This is his contact info,you can reach out to him on ( Baidu K +233 24 847 0723) and I’ll be glad to help with any questions you may have. Thanks
@@animkwame2956 The paint is a waterproof bitumen solution that protects the base of the house from moisture thereby reducing and or preventing it from wall dampness. I hope my answer helps and thanks for your question.
Good morning - Just to let you know that I really like your integrity and the way you've laid out your working cost so precisely. In my spirit I feel you're a man of the Most High God... Would love to link up with you on my next time in Ghana to sort out plans. Your encouraging words are also very uplifting and motivational... Remain blessed and Highly Favoured of the Lord God. 🙏🏾👏🏾👍🏾😊
These materials were all purchased in June 2024. I’m not too sure of the price at the moment but yea,this could help you budget around how much I spent. I hope this helps and thanks for your question. Feel free to ask questions if any.
@@Boapples52567 Hello dear,the lines in the plastering were achieved by using just the wooden hand float. No special tool was used other than the above mentioned. It actually requires patience and skill to achieve those sequence. I hope this helps. Thank you 🙏🏽
@@Kwesiprince31 A bucket costs Ghs800 as at the time and I purchased 2 buckets. I have all the details in my Episode 34. If you haven’t plastered yet,I’ll suggest you do the bitumen painting on the blocks first before painting but it works as well if you’re done with the plastering
We found out that they missed out dampproofing for the foundation. We're now hesitating on thebplastring phase. Do you recommend these rods with water resistant cement / plaster for the lower portions of the house? Blessings to you.
I would suggest you coat/paint the base of the building with bitumen,both inside and outside and plaster that portion with water resistant cement. You can also use the rods which is scientifically proven to work perfectly in the UK and plaster over it with water resistant cement. I hope this helps. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. Thanks
Thank you Mr Andoh❤. I like the part you mentioned “ don’t let the negative perceptions/experiences of others on building in Ghana influence a decision to build in Ghana” I am very grateful I subscribed to your channel,Mr Andoh🙏🏾 I am also thankful to Mr Baidu too🙏🏾
@@rubyamanda9009 You are most welcome Ms Ruby. Sure,what works for others may not work for you and vice versa. I’m always positive about everything I do. I just learn from my own mistakes and that of others to improve myself. Some of the negative perceptions and comments are very discouraging. As for Mr Baidu,I personally can’t thank him enough for my project, regardless of him being a cousin.
@edmundamoah7611 Oh ok. I think 11 block footing is enough but most blocks have different sizes so you may want to ask your mason for more details. I hope this helps.
Thank you so much Citizen 🙏🏾the team has done a really job 👏 ! Mr Baidu and his team’ commitment, responsiveness and professionalism has been stellar❤ I am glad I subscribed to your channel Mr Andoh🙏🏾
Please do watch the video again. Damp proofing wasnt done necessarily in the trenches but for the foundation and before block laying which I’m yet to post. There was bitumen applied and DPM used as well. Thanks for your comment 🙏🏽
You certainly need electricity to pump the water. You can use generator in the absence of electricity and that’s exactly what we’re doing at the moment. I hope this helps you and thanks for your comment 🤝
@@senarambo3341 Better Adhesion: A rough surface provides better adhesion for the subsequent layers of paint or other finishing materials. The rough texture allows the material to grip onto the surface more effectively, reducing the chances of peeling or flaking. Water Resistance: A rough finish can help improve the water resistance of the wall. The irregular surface can help prevent water from penetrating the plaster and reaching the underlying structure, thus protecting the building from water damage. Aesthetics: A rough finish is desired for its aesthetic appeal. It can add texture and character to the exterior of the building, giving it a more natural or traditional look. Durability: Rough plaster can be more durable and resistant to wear and tear compared to a smooth finish. It can better withstand the elements and environmental factors, prolonging the life of the external wall. I hope this helps and thanks for your comment🙏🏽
@@isaacappiah3645 You can use 30.5R of any brand of cement your choice and the cement to sand ratio is 1:2 Meaning 1 bag of cement to 2 wheel barrows of sand ,therefore 2 Bags of cement is to 4 wheel barrows of sand. I hope this helps you and thanks for your comment 🙏🏽
@@Kwesiprince31 Congrats on the progress of your project. Roofing is another important project on its own.The cost involved is huge but I strongly believe you’ll cross that hurdle with time.
@@CITIZEN_ANDOH God is in control for me,I will be there,I want to make it self lock aluminum roofing hope that roofing is good And I don’t want faded sheet but I want resistant to heat and water
congrats Citizen Andoh💐! i like how you indicated taking time thinking through the option of septic tank and biodigester. your reason for your choice is very worthy😍 i would like to ask why three chambers instead of two or 1?
@@rubyamanda9009Thanks Ruby for the compliment. A 3-chamber septic tank improves treatment efficiency: The additional chamber provides more time for waste treatment, leading to higher effluent quality. It also increases solids separation: The third chamber enhances solids settlement and separation, reducing the likelihood of clogging and system failure. It better handles peak flows: The third chamber provides additional buffer capacity, helping to manage high flow events and prevent system overloads.
@@simazsquared I do have a Septic tank and it’s on the far left from where the borehole is. It’s about 40feet apart. I hope this helps you and thanks for your comment.
I used Damp proof membrane,we had ran out of it half way on that right side. I’ll still apply Bitumen paint on the base of the walls. Thanks for your observation and thoughts. I appreciate it so much 🙏🏽
@@CITIZEN_ANDOHthanks. With the Bitumen paint do you need to paint on it when it’s time to paint the house or you leave it as it is without applying paint to it? Again, do you always plaster b4 applying the bitumen or you can equally apply the bitumen and plaster it afterwards. Cheers
@kwakuananse153 You can do the Bitumen before plastering or after plastering. It also serves as waterproof seal to the base of the well. You are very welcome dear.
@@forfunforfun2207 It’s my first time using it but the information on their website suggests it’s very effective. You can search for tcp enlastic paint to read more about it. I hope this helps and thanks for your comment 🤝
