Opposite EPZ Kitengela. 4km from tarmac.
Behind Savannah Cement factory.
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Gypsum board dry walls.
These are made from Gypsum and are mainly used in office partition set ups.
The boards come in standard sizes of 1.2 m by 2.4m and are supported using aluminium channels.
Supply directly from Chinese factory can be organised.
Prices CIF Mombasa port from China are as below
Gypsum board 1200x2400x9mm $3.43/pc 960pcs/20GP
Gypsum board 1200x2400x12mm $4.38/pc/pc 730pcs/20GP
Suspended ceilings.
Gypsum board suspended ceilings are supported using aluminium channels. These are also very popular for office set ups.
The ceilings can also come in with various styles of decoration.
Email info@a4architect.com for quotations on the various styles that you may require.
Mineral fiber ceiling boards.
These slag wool addition to gypsum makes these very good for acoustics, sound proofing and fire retardancy. The gypsum component gains more strength, sound proofing capabilities and moisture resistance when mixed with the slag wool.
Access panel doors.
These are trap doors fitted into the ceiling to enable access into the space between the ceiling and suspended floor slab for maintenance purposes. The space houses electrical conduits and air conditioning ducts so it needs to be accessed once in a while for repairs.
Jointing systems for Gypsum boards.
These are joint together using jointing tape and jointing compound as below.
Wall finishing putty.
This is available in 25 kg bucket sizes.
Screws.
Cornices.
Gypsum cornices are fitted at the edge joint where the ceilings meet the wall to give a smooth, clean, neat and smart appearance.
A4architect.com arranges for importation directly from select Verified Chinese factories into Kenya for all these products.
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1/4 acre for Sale, Diani, Mombasa
KES 8 Million.
See the map below.
Feature include borehole, stone fence, built up neighbourhood and proximity to the beach.
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3 bedrooms.
Price guide. kes 9m negotiabe.
Buruburu phase 3.
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Commercial sized septic tanks are quite common in Nairobi, Kenya since most areas are not served with County Government sewer systems.
The septic tank design is based on the number of occupants residing in the building. Each occupant is assumed to consume at least 80 litres of water daily through toilet flushing, showering, cooking and cleaning.
With the number of liters in use per day, we can then calculate the volume of the water used per day, which in turn brings out the size of the septic tank.
Most Nairobi areas, soil is up to around 1.5 meters deep from ground level. Excavation in rock is necessary to ensure the septic tank is at good depth and also the soak pit is large enough.
Excavation on rock is mechanically done using excavators fitted with rock breakers.
After excavation, the septic tank and soak pit are then constructed based on the size of the water inflow.
Email info@a4architect.com for excavation ans septic tank construction quotations.
Available iron sheets in Kenya come in plain, red, blue or green sheets.
Plain coloured are the cheapest, followed by blue. Green and Red are abit more expensive.
Prepainted Mabati can be used for roof cover and walling. For Wreheous type buildings, they are very good for walling. The profile can be box or curved. Box profile looks better in appearance.
Available gauges are gauge 30 and gauge 32.
Gauge 32 is 0.274 mm.
Gauge 30 is 0.315mm.
Gauge 30 is thicker than gauge 32, hence slightly more expensive.
Mabati iron sheet width can be in the size of 0.65m to 1.05m.
We can link buyers with Chinese manufacturers for bulk imports at very competitive pricing.
For bulk supplies, email info@a4architect.com for quotations.
In Kenya, Nairobi city and its suburbs, property for sale and rent is readily available. Along Mombasa road, there are various housing estates that were developed to sell.
We can look at a few of them and see how much the sale price has appreciated since 2011.
360 Apartments.
These were being sold at kes 3 million per 2 bedroomed unit in 2011. The unit now sells at kes 4 million. This is 7% annual appreciation for the last 5 years.
Bank Interest rate has been an average of 15% for the same period. This means that in the next 10 years, the house repayment total cost will be approximately 6 million. In the next 10 years, using the same appreciation rate, the house will be worth approximately 5 million. Here, capital gain is not enough to balance out the interest rate in the case of a buyer having to have borrowed money from the bank for 10 years.
A 2 bedroomed unit here rents out for kes 18,000 per month. It will take 15 years for a buyer who bought the unit in 2011 to pay back, which is witihin the limits of good return on investment.
Tamarind Meadows, Delta Plains Estate, Mlolongo.
In 2011, these houses costed kes 9 million. They now cost approximately kes 13 million.
This represents 9% annual rate of appreciation.
This is still lower than the 15% bank interest rate in case someone bought the property through a bank loan.
Rent is in the range of 40000 to 50000 per month, bringing the total to kes 15 million after 15 years. This is a good return on investment.
Greenpark Estate, Athi River.
In 2011, this bungalow costed kes 10 million. It now costs kes 23 million.
This represents a 26% price appreciation. This is far higher than the average interest rate of 15% in case the money was borrowed from the bank.
This means if someone borrowed from the bank, he would have made a profit over and above the value of the property hence a good buy.
Rental income here is in the range of kes 70 000 per month. This will repay in 12 years from 2011, making it a good business deal.
3 bedroomed house on 1/8th acre land, Kitengela.
In 2011, 3 bedroomed bungalows sitting on a 1/8th acre land in Kitengela costed kes 4.5 million. They now cost approximately kes 8 million. This represents a 16% annual rate of appreciation.
This is at par with the average bank lending rates in the case of borrowed money.
Conclusion.
From the above, its clear that the more the size of the plot, the more the capital gain derived from the property. Capital gain on built up area is much less compared to the gain on vacant land.
Architect Francis Gichuhi kamau.
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Importation directly from Belgian manufacturer can be organised.
Linoleum PVC floor tiles have a very executive carpet-lika appearance.
They are good for high end buildings, luxurious homes and hotels.
They do not get easily affected by water and they are easy to clean due to their PVC nature.
Cost.
They are sourced from Europe, Holland and imported to Kenya.
They cost around kes 2,000 per square meter CIF Nairobi.
Application.
They are usually stuck onto the floor surface using adhesives.
Availability.
Email info@a4architect.com for quotes and supplies.
Samples can be viewed at a4architect.com offices along Karen road.
Importation directly from Chinese factory can be organised.
Glass curtain walling.
This is suitable for high rise building construction. The frame is hidden behind the double glazed glass so as to give a clean, sleek appearance.
Aluminium sliding garage door.
This special type of door is designed with less moving parts, hence does not easily brak down compared to the ones currently in the market that completely roll upwards.
The roll-up door as below can easily get stuck due to the delicate mechanism compared to the slide-up type.
Folding Aluminium window.
This is suitable for rooms that have beautiful vista views e.g in hotels, game lodges and luxury homes.
Sliding Window
This can come in different colours for the frame. The glass can also be single or double glazed for maximum insulation against the elements.
Dome Window.
These are good in creating intriguing interior designs where the rooms are lit from the skylight above.
Tilt and Turn Windows
Fix Corner Windows
Casement Window
Sliding door.
These are useful where the space is too tight for a side hung door which takes up much space in the swing area.
Casement door
Price ranges from 50 to 150 usd F.O.B Shanghai, China
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Steel Prices, Construction Industry, Nairobi.2016
Available for bulk orders from Nairobi Factory. 26 metric tonnes and above.
| Tubes | 4x4x16x20pcs |
| Tubes | 2x2x16x30 pcs |
| Tubes | 2x16x30 pcs |
| Tubes | 11/4 x1 1/4x16x20 |
| Tubes | lx1x16x20 pcs |
| Tube | 3/4 x 3/4x16x20 pcs |
| Flats | 1 1/2 x1/2x20pcs |
| Zds | 15 pcs |
| Tees | I inch std x20 pcs. |
| Rods | 6 pkts |
| Iron sheet | 70pcs 3m long gauge32 |
| Iron sheet | 59 pcs 3m long gauge 30 |
| Reinforcement Bars | |
| Y 8 | |
| Y10 | |
| Y 12 | |
| Y 16 | |
| Y 20 | |
| BRC | |
| A 142 per roll |
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