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Hardware & Building Materials: A Complete Shopping Checklist for Kenyan Projects
Walking into a hardware store without a clear list is one of the most common and costly mistakes in construction project management. It leads to forgotten items, duplicate purchases, wrong specifications, and wasted trips. This comprehensive hardware & building materials checklist is designed to help Kenyan developers, contractors, and homeowners plan their procurement effectively.
Use this checklist as a starting point for every phase of your construction project. At Pioneer Hardwares in Ruaka, you will find all the hardware & building materials listed below — available for purchase in store or by arrangement for delivery.
Phase 1: Groundworks and Foundation
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Structural Steel: – [ ] Deformed steel bars (specify diameters: Y8 / Y10 / Y12 / Y16 / Y20 / Y25) – [ ] Binding wire (16-gauge) – [ ] BRC fabric mesh (for slab reinforcement)
Concrete Materials: – [ ] Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 42.5N or 32.5N) – [ ] Coarse aggregate (ballast) — specify volume in m³ – [ ] River sand — specify volume in m³
Formwork: – [ ] Shuttering plywood (18mm) – [ ] Formwork timber (50x100mm, 50x150mm) – [ ] Form release oil – [ ] Concrete spacers (cover chairs)
Waterproofing: – [ ] DPC (Damp Proof Course) membrane – [ ] Waterproofing compound/admixture – [ ] Bituminous waterproofing membrane
Phase 2: Superstructure — Walling and Columns
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Walling: – [ ] Concrete hollow blocks (150mm or 200mm) – [ ] Cement for mortar – [ ] Sand for mortar – [ ] Pre-cast lintels (various lengths) – [ ] Wall ties and anchors
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Columns and Beams: – [ ] Deformed rebar (as per structural drawings) – [ ] Formwork plywood and timber – [ ] Concrete nails for fixing formwork – [ ] Column clamps or form ties
Phase 3: Roofing
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Structural Roofing: – [ ] Timber for rafters, ridge board, ceiling joists – [ ] Steel purlins (if applicable) – [ ] Structural bolts and washers
Roofing Covering: – [ ] Roofing sheets (corrugated or box-profile, specify gauge) – [ ] Ridge capping – [ ] Self-drilling roofing screws with neoprene washers – [ ] Galvanized nails (if using timber battens)
Gutters and Drainage: – [ ] Gutters (PVC or galvanized) – [ ] Downpipes – [ ] Gutter brackets and downpipe clips
Phase 4: Plumbing Roughing-In
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Water Supply Pipes: – [ ] uPVC pressure pipe Class D (specify diameters: 15mm / 20mm / 25mm / 32mm) – [ ] PPR pipe PN20 (for hot water, specify sizes) – [ ] Pipe fittings: elbows, tees, couplings, reducers – [ ] Gate valves and ball valves – [ ] Pipe clips and brackets
Drainage: – [ ] uPVC soil and waste pipe (110mm) – [ ] uPVC drainage fittings: bends, tees, junctions – [ ] Inspection chambers and covers – [ ] Gully traps
Storage: – [ ] Overhead water storage tank (specify capacity) – [ ] Tank connectors and float valve
Phase 5: Electrical Roughing-In
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Wiring: – [ ] PVC twin and earth cable 1.5mm² (lighting) – [ ] PVC twin and earth cable 2.5mm² (sockets) – [ ] PVC single-core cable (as required) – [ ] Armoured cable (for underground runs)
Conduit and Accessories: – [ ] PVC conduit 20mm – [ ] PVC conduit 25mm – [ ] Conduit bends, tees, and inspection boxes – [ ] Back boxes for switches and sockets – [ ] Junction boxes
Distribution: – [ ] Consumer unit (DB board) — specify number of ways – [ ] MCBs (circuit breakers) — specify ratings – [ ] RCDs (residual current devices)
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Phase 6: Plastering, Screed, and Finishing
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Plastering: – [ ] Cement (for plaster mix) – [ ] Sand (soft sand for plaster) – [ ] Plasticizer admixture
Screed: – [ ] Cement (for screed mix) – [ ] Sharp sand – [ ] Floor screed primer
Tiling: – [ ] Floor tiles (specify type: ceramic / porcelain, and size) – [ ] Wall tiles (bathroom and kitchen wall tiles) – [ ] Tile adhesive (standard or flexible) – [ ] Tile grout (specify colour) – [ ] Tile spacers (specify size: 2mm / 3mm / 5mm) – [ ] Silicone sealant (matching grout colour)
Phase 7: Painting and Decorating
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Paint: – [ ] Concrete primer / masonry sealer – [ ] Interior emulsion paint (specify colour and quantity) – [ ] Exterior masonry paint (specify colour and quantity) – [ ] Gloss paint for woodwork and metalwork – [ ] Anti-rust metal primer
Application: – [ ] Paint brushes (various sizes) – [ ] Paint rollers and covers (various nap depths) – [ ] Paint roller frames and extendable handles – [ ] Paint trays and liners – [ ] Masking tape – [ ] Dust sheets
Phase 8: Fittings and Fixtures
Hardware & Building Materials Required:
Doors: – [ ] Door hinges (butt or concealed) – [ ] Door handles (lever or knob) – [ ] Mortise locks – [ ] Door stops – [ ] Threshold strips
Windows: – [ ] Window stays and fasteners – [ ] Window locks
Bathrooms: – [ ] Toilet pan and cistern – [ ] Wash hand basin and pedestal – [ ] Bath or shower tray – [ ] Shower screen – [ ] Towel rail and bathroom accessories
Electrical Fittings: – [ ] Light switches (1-gang, 2-gang) – [ ] Power sockets (single, double) – [ ] Light fittings (specify type for each room) – [ ] LED bulbs
Shop Your Complete Hardware & Building Materials List at Pioneer Hardwares
Pioneer Hardwares in Ruaka is your go-to destination for all the hardware & building materials listed in this checklist. Their comprehensive product range, competitive pricing, and delivery service make them the perfect procurement partner for construction projects of all sizes in Nairobi.
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