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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29 Mar 2009 : 17:53:03
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Is the best time to build BEFORE the raining season or AFTER. I have been advise after ie in September, but my guide says it is best in April then let the rain touch the building before you put a roof on it.He says it strengthens the structure.
I would appreciate some advice.
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Bodwick
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Mar 2009 : 22:06:43
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Hi Bev,
I'd call April 'Well Digging Time' It's the lowest the water table will be and a good time to dig a well.
I would make sure you have a good hardcore base then a membrane, don't lay concrete into wet muddy ground or in very heavy rain or into standing water. Cover it for 24-48 hours.
How about dig your well and build your wall then after the rains build your house.
I don't see how rain can strenghens a concrete waterproof structure but plenty of half built roofless properties not finished that seem to stand up ok year after year slowly being overgrown by plants.
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A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects.
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turk
USA
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Posted - 29 Mar 2009 : 22:47:23
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Bev
I think finish the base and walls before rain. After the rain finish the building.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
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Eve
Gambia
344 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2009 : 22:50:41
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i want to build, but no money
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anna
Netherlands
730 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2009 : 23:34:53
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Welcome to the club, Eve  |
When an old African dies, it is as if a whole library has burnt down.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 04 Apr 2009 : 23:56:57
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Originally posted by anna
Welcome to the club, Eve
Can I join your building club please,with no money?  |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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anna
Netherlands
730 Posts |
Posted - 05 Apr 2009 : 10:18:14
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Sure, we're in need of a treasurer to guard our no funds  |
When an old African dies, it is as if a whole library has burnt down.
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
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Posted - 05 Apr 2009 : 12:54:09
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| Ahh,am not the only one with no money to complete my building then lol. |
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Eve
Gambia
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Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 20:38:55
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Originally posted by LEMON TIME
Ahh,am not the only one with no money to complete my building then lol.
you are lucky, as you already started, not like me with empty lands |
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mansasulu
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Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 21:19:58
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| Eve, my advice would be to chip at it little by little. Take it as along term project, at least thats what I am doing. Count me in the club too, Anna! |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
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Eve
Gambia
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Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 22:04:26
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| was thinking to do that Anna, but they almost finish up all the money, now others told me that i should be going as they working, but it's not easy. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 11 Apr 2009 : 12:46:55
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| Does anyone know todays cost of fence posts to fence a plot,I understand that these can be obtained from forest management depot near Brikama,or is there another place? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
1295 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2009 : 23:44:52
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| Stop deforestation in the Gambia! |
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2009 : 13:36:00
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Originally posted by LEMON TIME
Stop deforestation in the Gambia!
These posts are from the melina tree which grows very quickly and are replanted as a crop so the forest is not disturbed but managed,I hope this puts your mind at rest ,how about firewood that is obtained from fine trees that have taken many years to grow and are then turned into firewood and burnt? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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