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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 2:39pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
rmx:Thanks for clarifying the information. I thought you brought from china and an item was shipped from Dubai to Nigeria. That's what I mean by transshipment. I had a very bad experience last year October during pandemic lockdown, I imported complete bathroom, kitchen, and other items for a friend, because he insisted he wanted American standards from China. After paying for everything, I instructed them I'm shipping to Nigeria which created problems between me and the manufacture. At the end of the day they obliged to my instructions, the items are half the size of the container. The agents did whatever they had to do and delivered the items February this year. To cut the story short, always try to buy full container to save money when your items are going to Lagos. When the items landed in Lagos it created another issue with the customs and the agent. At the end of the day, the clearing fees is about same as clearing the entire container. lesson learn 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 2:56pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
somehow: # Do a minimum of three 'coaches' of blocks after lintel level to achieve a high headroom. # Use industrial grade sheets. # Heat insulate your loft. # Adopt POP ceiling or Nigerite boards. # Your overall design flow matters and then of course, fortify your home with a good a/c system. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 2:58pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
kopell: Next time use console, just deliver to there warehouse in china , guanzhou and I think yiwu , you don’t need all that stress , can hook u up with the console guy i use I use him also for clearing of full containers sometimes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 3:01pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
michlins:You don't wanna know bros, these are people that I worked with in the 80s as a young engineer. I don't wanna mention names. matter of fact, my first car was given to me for free for one of the design tools I made for them in 1989 in there gigantic factory in Nnewi with over 10 expectorates from India and Taiwan. No need to talk to much. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 3:07pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
rmx:I will appreciate it sir, if you don't mind you can end me email on my name through here, I will respond if you would like to make it private. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 3:17pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
erico2k2: My Oga, I totally enjoyed your work on your building, the house also came out fine. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 3:29pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
KolaShangOne: For our weekend relaxation ![]() https://www.nairaland.com/6447302/behind-scenes-building-industry-collection#100698193 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by somehow: 3:33pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Naijapal: 3:39pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
kopell: I have items I want to get from alibaba, the agent said 1cfm is 100k NGN. Will the cost of clearing 1cfm still be equally to cost of clearing 1 container? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 3:53pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
Pls what is the best sand combination to use for block setting... My Bricklayer is requesting for plaster sand and sharp sand... Which of the sharp sand is okay for settings? This owner managed proj no easy at all. People can lie too much.. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 3:55pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
Naijapal: Can’t be Cbm u mean , good deal 100k . Most I know charge 120 to 140 k par cbm for sea cargo , this includes all clearing cost, custom duty and freight charges Normal 40 feet container is about 60 plus cbm 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:02pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
dapotemi: But you just got in to site na...? Your project is in Ogun state. Just get dagbolu from simawa or somewhere around for him. Drop one sharp sand for other concrete works. If you must accede to all requests by artisans, you’ll end up buying materials you can use to build 2 units of that house. Just drop 1 sand each of dagbolu and sharp sand and lock up. ______ One aluminum guy wrote 10 packs of drilling bits in one of my estimates. He ended up using only 1 bit from a pack of 12 bits. Imagine if I bought 10’packs. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 4:03pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
spyder880:Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Naijapal: 4:12pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
rmx: OK. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 4:18pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
So guys pls now that Im at the stage Im at, I need to know what ceiling option I have without going into POP, I believe I need to know this b4 nodging |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:58pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
diordaves: I agree with your submission but I believe we can adapt this roofing style into our climate. There’s rockwool and many other insulation materials out there to explore. Will it be easy to make a flat roof maintenance free? No! Is it possible? Yes! If a countryblike Columbia can have flat roofs, I’m not sure it’s be a big deal in a country like ours. Come to think of it, it has only rained 7 or 8 times this year. A proper install will keep the waters away. On noise, every roof make noise except concrete slab, polystyrene slab, terra-cotta tiles, and Nigerite roofing which one of my client explored in 2016. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 5:01pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
KolaShangOne:When will you start downloading the stories to entertain us. Between the entertainments, the stories will educate us as well. can't wait 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chikebrain: 5:19pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
What an exhaustive read. Thanks to 3strikes and Brabus for sheathing their swords. Now we as silent readers can resume our learning experience. @davodyguy, while China route might be a bit cheaper, you can still get same from others around 4-5k (Forget jumia price). Although buying yourself for personal builds helps cut cost. Below is a pic of the 900w street lights I ordered couple of months (Twinskenny help fix them up) back when some sellers close by were charging high. I ordered 2 pieces and the ba3 life is superb. Hoping to light up my street with about 15 of them 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:50pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
hamtabfawaz: Before I forgot... 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:11pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
On this issue of buying locally versus importing. It’s one of my personal conviction to support the hustle of local guys. I’ll only import what I can’t find either physically or quality wise. What I’ll do is search for the best price as an Ijebu man. I do the same in the USA. I’ll scour local brick and motar stores before I eBay or Amazon. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:15pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
Chikebrain: FYI I sell this for version for N26,999.90 in Ibadan , they’re 60 watts and fully automatic.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 6:22pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
I learn more from this! kopell: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:25pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
XL6 Trillion | Atrium House Steel Trusses vs Wood? In coming days, we’d be preparing to roof our Atrium House. My client want something sturdy, environmental friendly, sustainable and strong enough to withstand elements. We are torn between using steel or roof. What would you do and why? _______ Guess who’s on site today? Nixon my no. 1 steel structure fabricator. A maintenance free flat roof is very possible.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:04pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
diordaves: Please is bold 1 a view or there's some article or research work on it..... As regards bold 2 with exception of the noise to some extent....are you saying if the build has a proper ventilation by way of windows it will still be more hot compared to a build with hip roof with all them POP ceiling finishing that is acclaimed to make a house cool.... ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:14pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
erico2k2: What will make the roof to fail? So your assertion is that a flat roof has a higher probability of failing due to rainfall or what ? ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Adedward(m): 7:17pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
Thanks u very much sir, all glory be to almighty GOD, chimexdnice1: 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 7:37pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2:baba do you have higher wattage? i need about 4 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:55pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
bixton: What happened to insulating the roof properly? You can install rockwool or use other insulation materials to dissipate heat and of course sound absorption. Making houses cooler all weather has never been an issue for me because I understand how to use trees and vegetation to lower surface and air temperature in my builds by using them as a wind breaker and to provide shade in strategic areas. Some estates in Lagos recommends planting a tree in every building. The aim is to improve air quality. _______ The roof designs are not always the problem but lack of sustainable designs. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:16pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
twinskenny: My supplier has 90 watts but frankly I find these 60 watts to be the ideal balance between price and coverage. I only stock the 60 watts and rest my reputation on them that they’ll do the job from a USA perspective. PS: I have four on my estate that I showed you and my masons fund them effective on about 3/4 plot. I also have the flood lights in 200 watts @ N39,999
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:22pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
n3xt: I have 10 trees on my 120 x 120 feet lot. Purchasers of land from me will get a tree of their choice for free. I’m that serious on trees effectiveness for shade, temperature and wind control. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:27pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
n3xt: Building regulations from the Estate’s Approval team for one of my old project. I remember proposing ironwood (Olneya tesota) on the 1300sqm plot while filing for approval/building permit to provide an excellent protection against the western sun. Even the almighty Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning LAGOS don’t care about the environment. Just pay for approval and build ![]() And we are complaining about heat
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:35pm On Apr 11, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: This is the Ibadan that I love. Baba, you’re not promoting AC ![]() _______ Architect in the house, please up your game. Walls trap heat. Too much of walls is a prob in our terrain. My atrium will have evergreen plants with ample tolerance for heat. I said my atrium as if na me get the house ![]() ![]()
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