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The first construction content website of its kind in Kenya and the region. We have taken it upon ourselves to empower you with construction knowledge 😉

Nairobi, Kenya

https://t.co/h8TCOvwvuT

Joined March 2024

Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.

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Since rains have come, we must utilize them fully. Here are the TYPES OF LANDSCAPING GRASS Bookmark and Retweet 1. Kikuyu Grass • Popular due to its robust growth • Vibrant green color • Tolerance to diverse climates • Can withstand heavy foot traffic • Low maintenance

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It's #TBThursday today. Let's see those throwback pics🤗

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We have realised that most people make mistakes during construction due to lack of knowledge or poor guidance. Today we address tiling by use of cement which is wrong. Here is a thread explaining why cement SHOULD NOT be used as an adhesive during tiling. #MjengoWorld

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TYPES OF CONCRETE SLABS Bookmark and Retweet widely. #MjengoWorld 1. Reinforced concrete slab on beams

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😂makosa ni ya nani hapa?

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Mind you these are two different buildings. What do you think about this guys? Is it safe really?

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HELMET COLOUR CODES Bookmark and Retweet widely #MjengoWorld 1. Yellow Used by labourers and heavy duty machine operators

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KITCHEN STYLES The kitchen is the heart of the home; where culinary creativity meets cultural traditions. Here are a list of kitchen styles from various parts of the world. Kindly retweet widely and follow us for more content. #MjengoWorld

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Are you a fan of ancient architecture? Here are TYPES OF DECORATIVE COLUMNS Bookmark and Retweet 1. Doric columns • Originate in ancient Greece • Simple • Sturdy • Found in classical Greek and Roman architecture • Embody a sense of strength and solidity

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THE TRUTH ABOUT INTERLOCKING BRICKS AND BLOCKS 🧱 #MjengoWorld ✅Interlocking bricks and blocks work in such a way that they fit into one another with minimal or no bonding agent such as cement/lime mortar. ✅Suitable for areas prone to earthquakes and landslides

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Ungekuja awali jamani. Sahii watu hawali🥲

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Mniitie Wali Jameni 🤪

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Follow us too for more informative content daily. #MjengoWorld

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We have realised that most people make mistakes during construction due to lack of knowledge or poor guidance. Today we address tiling by use of cement which is wrong. Here is a thread explaining why cement SHOULD NOT be used as an adhesive during tiling. #MjengoWorld

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"Kimani nilikuomba gari ukanipea ndege jamani. Ebu ingia whatsapp kiasi "

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Caption this

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Today we discuss about door handles. Bookmark and Retweet widely. #MjengoWorld TYPES OF DOOR HANDLES 1. Knob handles • Traditional • Can be made of metal or wood • Common in residential houses

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TYPES OF CURTAINS Bookmark and Retweet widely 1. Rod pocket curtains • Classic • Suitable for lightweight fabrics

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TYPES OF HOME GARAGE DOORS (All are available Kenya) Be sure to tell us which ones you'd go for in the comments. 1. Sectional garage doors • Made using horizontal panels • Stylish • Popular in America and Europe • Heavy steel • Prices start from about 90k here in Kenya

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I am sure we all saw this video of an earthquake in Taiwan yesterday. In Kenya we experience more of tremors and not earthquakes. However, let's learn about some innovative technologies to minimize earthquake damage on our buildings in future.

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Types of Toilets (WCs) Don't have a boring house Bookmark and Retweet. Feel free to also tell us which one you'd go for. #MjengoWorld 1. Wall hung with hidden cistern

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Here is a thread on Tiling patterns. Follow and Rt widely. #MjengoWorld TILING PATTERNS Bookmark and Rt 1. Straight lay • Also called grid pattern • Common • Great for mininalist modern homes

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KEY CHECKS WHEN BUILDING THE MASONRY WALLS OF YOUR HOUSE Bookmark and Retweet 1. Alignment and plumbness • Verify that the walls are straight, aligned and plumb • Check for deviations on alignment especially at corners and junctions

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Here is our take from a builder's perspective, 1. You as a property owner has a right to enjoy your space without interference from neighbors. • This includes the right to reasonable use and enjoyment of airspace above their property, natural light and air circulation.

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Mind you these are two different buildings. What do you think about this guys? Is it safe really?

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This is the seat used by security personnel in online shops to oversee low and order 🫢

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😂😂😂😂😂how do you explain this

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PAINTING DEFECTS Bookmark and Retweet 1. Blistering • Cause: When moisture is trapped beneath the paint film • Solution: Address the cause of moisture intrusion, remove affected paint, allow the surface to dry then repaint.

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How has your day been?

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Let's see those "I know a cheaper guy photos"

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Previously on "I know a cheaper guy"

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Jesus to judas after He rose from the dead:

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Random puns. Anyone?

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Did you know that every bag of cement is not the same? Bookmark and Rt usigongwe Here is a thread of the cement categories available in the kenyan market. #MjengoWorld

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TRUSSES (What your fundi has no idea about) Today let's discuss these silent heroes in roof support. A truss is a structural framework made of interconnected members which distribute loads. Trusses can be made of - Timber - Steel - Engineered wood THREAD

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When you see it 😂😂

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A picture of you enjoying your weekend?

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1. Mediterranean kitchen - Inspired by the sunny shores of the Mediterranean - Features earthy tones, textured surfaces and natural materials - Arched doorways - Decorative tiles - Open shelves - Natural light - Indoor-outdoor flow

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Labda ni juu preference yako iko based on what girls bring to the tembo. On a light note

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Hiyo amesema luhya’s wote na mko sawa. Mimi nilisema preference ya meza yangu mkakasirika

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Beautiful house designs thread. Shall we?

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Being keen to detail is the key to transforming your design into something impeccable in reality.

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6. Fescue grass • Does well in highland areas and cooler climates • Fine texture • Attractive • Requires less water to maintain FOLLOW FOR MORE #MjengoWorld

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Why did the construction worker bring a ladder to the bar? He heard the drinks were on the house!!

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Random puns. Anyone?

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4. Japanese Zen kitchen - Simple - Clean lines - Natural materials - Uncluttered spaces - Minimalist cabinetry - Tatami flooring

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True, delulu is not the solulu. She is dehassan. No?

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If your patriotism means staying silent when things go wrong, you're deluded. Delulu is not the solulu

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"Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame"

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Shida ya mafundi wengine hukuwa gani?🥹 Best Caption?🤔 #MorningFix @brian_aseli x @MariamBishar x @ethadeejay254

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2. Bermuda grass • Resilient and versatile • Moderate watering • Dense growth • Drought tolerant

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7. Italian Tuscan Kitchen - Inspired by the rolling hills of Tuscany - Exude warm and rustic elegance - Terra-cotta floors - Stone countertops - Wood beam ceilings - Warm earth tones - Open shelves

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Check out some of our informative threads too

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KITCHEN STYLES The kitchen is the heart of the home; where culinary creativity meets cultural traditions. Here are a list of kitchen styles from various parts of the world. Kindly retweet widely and follow us for more content. #MjengoWorld

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Our saviour is Jesus. Wdym risen?

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Blessed Easter! Our Saviour is Risen!

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TYPES OF WASH HAND BASINS. Bookmark and Rt With a plethora of options available in the market, choosing the right WHB will impact style and functionality greatly. 1. Pedestal Basins • Classic • Versatile • Save space • Suitable for most bathroom types

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Our dear Muslim brothers and sisters, #MjengoWorld is wishing you all happy Eid Mubarak celebrations. May you be blessed in all aspects and may all that you pray for be granted to you all.

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What construction documentaries do you watch on YouTube?

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2. Cement offers a poor bonding strength for tiling especially in areas prone to moisture and heavy foot traffic. Hence the tiles may detach over time.

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PAVING ALTERNATIVES OTHER THAN CABRO BLOCKS FOLLOW FOR MORE 1. Concrete • Popular in America • Moderate in cost • Can be used to achieve any shape and finish • Durable • Low maintenance • Quality checks are very important

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😂😂I agree

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Sasa madhumuni ya kuUpload hiyo picha ya oomf ilikuwa nini??

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4. High level toilets

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Huku site unaanguka ukibeba mawe foreman anakuambia uache kufanya kazi na madoido😂😭

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Scent Ideas

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How is your afternoon looking like?

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Goodmorning world. How are you today?

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What are Sunday afternoons for?

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6. Blackout curtains • Made from opaque fabrics for rooms that require enhanced light control such as bedrooms and theatres Follow us for more #MjengoWorld

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What is your view currently?

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2. Scandinavian kitchen Features the following: - Clean lines - Minimalist design - Light colors - Natural light - Wood accents - White color - In-built appliances

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3. Paspalum grass • Tolerant to saline and black water • Great for landscaping in coastal areas and those with poor eater quality. • Dense • Great for golf courses and high end residential homes.

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1. Due to cement's rigidity, there is a risk of tile cracking and dislodging when exposed to temperature fluctuations and structural movements. Here are images to support this.

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4. Zoysia grass • Fine texture • Dense growth • Warm climates • Less maintenance

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What topics would you like us to write threads on?

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5. Morrocan kitchen - Rich colors - Intricate patterns - Moorish arches - Mosaic tiles - Hand painted ceramics - Bold hues

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2. Compact toilets

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Delete bwana, you'll make her flea away from here akiuliza nzi ni gani umeanza 🥲

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Seems like she wasn't solo after all.....

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5. Buffalo grass • Low maintenance • Drought tolerant • Broad blades • Deep green color

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Foreman: How comes you said you couldn't understand her instructions? Onyango: I didn't know what Cement 😭

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Random puns. Anyone?

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Ndio tunatoka site. Mnatutaka wapi?

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6. Modern industrial kitchen - Inspired by the urban lofts of New York and London - Combines raw materials, sleek finishes and utilitarian design elements - Exposed brick walls - Concrete countertops - Stainless steel appliances

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Haha what was the idea

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Let's see those "I know a cheaper guy photos"

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3. French Country Kitchen - Evokes the charm of rural France - Exudes elegance, romance and rustic sophistication - Soft colors - Cozy - Exposed beams - Farmhouse sinks - Vintage finishes - Open shelves - Decorative tiles and floor patterns

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Goodmorning good people. Let's go get this bag.💪

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Who is your favourite chef?

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Have you confirmed your alarm for tomorrow is on and is set for the right time?

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How is your afternoon looking like? #MjengoWorld

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2. Uniformity of courses • Ensure consistency in mortar joint thickness. 3. Mortar Joints • Ensure mortar joints are adequately filled and tooled for durability. FOLLOW FOR MORE #MjengoWorld

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@cenas_j Haha imekua kwa DNA

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6. Hollow pot/core slab

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@Wilbrald @alexmwanzo The best alternative is to use tile adhesive. Here it is

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5. Sheer curtains • Lightweight • Translucent

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Are you ready for Tuesday?

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2. Ribbed slab

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3. Waffle/Grid slab

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7. Hardy slab

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Check out this informative thread.

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PAINTING DEFECTS Bookmark and Retweet 1. Blistering • Cause: When moisture is trapped beneath the paint film • Solution: Address the cause of moisture intrusion, remove affected paint, allow the surface to dry then repaint.

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2. Stone • Could be limestone, mazeras,cobblestones etc • Better aesthetics • More costly to install and maintain

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5. Flat slab

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4. Flat plates

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Tuduum haha

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Eldoret Icon🇰🇪

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Fundis on my tl,screen ya Camon 19 mtaniwekea na pesa ngapi?

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4. Pleated curtains • Feature sewed pleats or folds

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5. Tilt up garage doors • Stylish • Require specialized workmanship • Prices start from about 250k in Kenya. #MjengoWorld Follow us for more.

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2. Grey Used by site visitors

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5. Vacuum toilets Follow for more

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What do you think should be considered first before proceeding with any construction project?

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Can reduce construction costs upto 35% ✅Requires specialized workmanship ✅Not suitable for buildings with more than 2 stories ✅Quicker to build ✅They aren't plastered hence less resistant to extreme weather and infestation.

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1. MC 22.5 Low strength Used for: Brick and block laying Plastering Rendering Screed Repair works SOLD AS BAMBURI FUNDI & RAI BOMA Retails @ 530

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What opinion about construction will have you like this?

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Drop any random advice on construction.

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