Housekia Cement Selection Checklist
🧠 Quick Summary
Selecting the correct cement is critical to the strength, safety, and durability of your building. Use this practical checklist before purchasing cement for your project. 📌 Step 1: Identify Your Project Type☐ Plastering / Screeding☐ Block molding☐ Residential building (bungalow/duplex)☐ Commercial building☐ Road or pavement☐ Bridge / heavy structure☐ Waterlogged or coastal area☐ Decorative/architectural finish📌 Step 2: Choose the Correct Cement Type🏠 General Home Construction☐ Portland Limestone Cement (PLC)☐ Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 42.
Selecting the correct cement is critical to the strength, safety, and durability of your building. Use this practical checklist before purchasing cement for your project.
📌 Step 1: Identify Your Project Type
☐ Plastering / Screeding
☐ Block molding
☐ Residential building (bungalow/duplex)
☐ Commercial building
☐ Road or pavement
☐ Bridge / heavy structure
☐ Waterlogged or coastal area
☐ Decorative/architectural finish
📌 Step 2: Choose the Correct Cement Type
🏠 General Home Construction
☐ Portland Limestone Cement (PLC)
☐ Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 42.5)
🧱 Block Making & Plastering
☐ OPC 32.5
☐ PLC
🏢 Structural Works (beams, slabs, columns, foundations)
☐ OPC 42.5 or 52.5
🌊 Wet Soil / Drainage / Coastal Areas
☐ Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)
☐ Sulphate Resistant Cement
🚧 Fast Projects / Repairs
☐ Rapid Hardening Cement
🎨 Decorative Finishes
☐ White Cement
📌 Step 3: Confirm Cement Grade
☐ 32.5 – Light works (plastering, blocks)
☐ 42.5 – Standard building structures (recommended for most houses)
☐ 52.5 – Heavy-duty/infrastructure projects
📌 Step 4: Inspect Before Buying
☐ Check SON/NIS certification mark
☐ Confirm manufacturing date (fresh cement only)
☐ Ensure bags are dry and not hardened
☐ Avoid torn or leaking bags
☐ Buy from trusted dealers/brands
☐ Compare price vs grade (don’t choose cheap over quality)
📌 Step 5: Storage & Handling
☐ Store in dry, well-ventilated space
☐ Keep bags off the floor (use pallets/wood)
☐ Cover with waterproof sheet
☐ Use older stock first (FIFO method)
☐ Avoid long storage beyond 3 months
📌 Step 6: Professional Guidance
☐ Consult structural engineer for load-bearing works
☐ Follow correct mix ratio
☐ Use clean water and aggregates
☐ Supervise workmanship on site
🏗️ Quick Tip from Housekia
For most Nigerian residential buildings, 42.5 grade OPC or PLC is the safest and most reliable choice.
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