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Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 2:31pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Every day you hear about another building collapse in Nigeria. This happens because it is too expensive to build a cement foundation that will be strong enough to sustain the weight of a multi-story cement building. Instead of using expensive Wood and clay are plentiful natural material that don't need to be imported. These materials are also significantly lighter than cement, which reduces the strain on the foundation and also enables more elegant designs. Wood also lasts just as long as cement, regardless of tropical climate. Below, you will see pictures of wooden/clay brick buildings in Nigeria that have lasted for over 100 years while the cement buildings collapse. Nigerians need to learn how to use brains to solve problems or Africa will always be the laughing stock of the world. The brazilian houses of lagos have lasted for over 100 years, despite being constructed of wood and clay bricks. 17 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Hoelujohn: 2:32pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by MajesticKris: 2:41pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Depends on the part of Nigeria you reside..cus I've seen house's build WITH ZINK, WOOD, CLAY AND BAMBOO 14 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 2:43pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
MajesticKris:Tribal village houses, yes. But i'm talking about real multi-story buildings. Africans refuse to adapt our traditional building styles to solve modern challenges. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by ojun50(m): 2:48pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Them stupid na only make milk person them dey sabi |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Ladylite: 2:49pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Aconomist: It's like you don't know that fire can engulf wood. Climate is different, so also cost of living is different... 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by waldigit: 2:50pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Hoelujohn:Where are the woods? They have gone into almost extinction. Timber felling in reminant forest reserve now being rationed, wood is getting closer to steel now in terms of cost weight for weight. I just completed High pitch roofing of a modern designed roof for 3 bedroom in Lagos now with close to 400k only on woods alone. We don't have private investment in forestry. The existing stock majorly owned by government is being depleted. We need good government that understand National development planning. 23 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by kb83(m): 2:50pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Our educational system has indoctrinated us that concrete block built houses are the best, however the same people who gave us the education are doing something different in Europe, Nigeria let's wake up. Even our forefathers that built houses with mud never had the problem of building collapse, in fact most of their houses lasted for decades.just like, my friend above said, clay brick houses and wooden houses are the best,Way forward is, we need to restructure our housing and building policy. 14 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Ikillbrokehoes(m): 2:50pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Wetin dem sabi before |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 2:51pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Ladylite:Are you planning to set fire in your house? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 2:55pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Ladylite:Blacks are scare of fire, while Europeans are building entire cities of wood with no fear. Is Nigeria only country go get fire? Fear is the enemy of progress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4QYkEpw9pA 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 2:57pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
This wooden building in Japan stood for over 1,000 years with no fire. But Nigerians are scared to use wood? Monkey people 20 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 2:58pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
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Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by GreyLaw(m): 3:07pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Aconomist: You are playing the ostrich and it leaves a bad taste. Comparing the Japanese or any other Western nation with Nigeria shows someone who has decided not to look at all the facts on ground. Nigeria is NOT a United country and at this rate, won't be for the next 100 years. Everybody is afraid of his next neighbour and next tribe. Violence comes easy to Nigerians. The government is unaccountable to anybody. They are gods to themselves. That Japanese house you just posted, if a certain Mr. Tinubu builds it, the next #endSARS protest they will burn it to the ground with just a single matchstick and sprinkles of petrol. Or, build it as a private individual and most of the touts and thieves will see it as a beautiful target for thievery. Beautiful house, but sorry, Nigerians are not ready for progress yet. 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by ImmaculateJOE(m): 3:09pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Keep yarning dust. I just dey observe 2 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Blue3k(m): 3:16pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
There's no market demand for such house. If there was you'd be selling them making money instead of ranting. People generally prefer concrete because it more durable. Wood is more likely to be damaged by fire, moisture and termites. WoundedLamb: This logical comment needs to be on page one. Seriously anyone who want to sell or build bricks, wood or clay is free to do so in the market. Only a mumu would sit around ranting online instead offering their cheaper services to individuals, firms and government agencies who are interested in buildings. If you're right out go make your billions while the rest are asleep to the idea. 3 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by nku5: 3:22pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
I like wood. Very classy and beautiful but I have heard people say that using it for construction is expensive and environmentally unsustainable 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Kondomatic(m): 4:06pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
MajesticKris:Even grass and clay 5 Likes
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Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by kunle75(m): 4:09pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
waldigit: You sound very knowledgeable, please lets talk. Drop me your digits I will reach out to you 3 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by RenaissanceGuy: 4:28pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
I was thinking of this recently. Dangote should channel that his ₦100bn funds for the police this way: 90% of Nigerian police stations should be pulled down and rebuilt with red bricks. There wouldn't be any need to paint them with those fake paints and the buildings won't be having cracks within a few months. 8 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Tunde835(m): 4:33pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
GreyLaw:Since wen is building a house with wood seen as progress, i think our cement and block houses look perfect as they ar. Do u think they build tall buildings and skyscrapers built with wood |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by officialfestus(m): 4:42pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Use wood and invite thieves 2 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Firstorderwizard(m): 4:44pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
The brown roof dwellers need to switch to thatched roof if they can't afford quality aluminium roofing sheets. Brown roof is a disgrace to Africa 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 4:52pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Tunde835: They do. Look at what they have built in Europe. Wood buildings are better because there is less stress on the foundation, which means they won't collapse. Typically, in the U.S. and Europe they use concrete for the foundation and wood or red brick for the building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd06dYjWWs4 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 4:53pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Firstorderwizard:I agree. Our cities look so horrible with all those horrible rusting roofs. It's humiliating to be African right now. 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 4:55pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Oyibo have developed a 2 story single family home for $8,000 -- that is only 3 million naira. Nigerian builders are you listening? Where can you find a pretty house like this in Nigeria for 3 million? Clay brick is cheaper and better looking than this horrible cement nonsense you are building. Use brain! Go to 1:25 to see the house https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IYUjVnJMvs 4 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 4:58pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
look how common Rwanda is developing systems to make housing cheap and affordable while our monkey builders in Nigeria are stagnant. Weep for Nigeria. No brains in this country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2a9A8pjDJE 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 5:01pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Common Ghana, that we used to look down on, is using pounded earth buildings that are cheap and affordable. Nigerian builders are you listening? Go to 2:47 to see the house. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-d_9-uXLNA 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by EzzyCarter: 5:05pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Indeed, OP I'm impressed by your reasoning. I've always wondered the same thing but one thing I have noticed is Nigerians are always scared of deviating from the status quo /norm and trying something new no matter how better an option it is. Thinking outside the box isn't a strong point with Nigerians lol. I can still remember when Gas Cylinders/Cookers was becoming gradually popular, lotsa peeps swore not to use it in spite of its glaring edge in terms of convenience over the Kersosne stove 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Aconomist: 5:08pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
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Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Introvertmemer(m): 5:30pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
Those who said a wood house would catch fire, never heard of flame retardant spray or paint for wood?. 4 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerian Builders Stupid? Why Can't We Make Houses With Bricks Or Wood? by Les: 5:39pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
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