hslbroker2:
Our new covering N1, 553, 600

380sqms

Thanks brabus

Baba

I hail ooo

Thank

U

bixton:


Maybe the same mistake was made with the National Assembly....

So what is the role of the various States' Government and their respective State Assembly

We like excuse in this country and we like to cast blame on others

Pompoms:
Salutations to all the elders of this great thread.
Automatic or conventional gates, which is better please?

n3xt:


Automatic Gate it is.

It’s safer, cheaper and far more reliable than the conventional gates.

I’ve been using mine since a decade ago and I’ve not spent up to 15k on maintenance.

That 15k is not brought to pay Musa’s one month salary. This is coupled with the fact that I still need to provide a whole 12 - 14sqm house just for Musa to be opening gate and do those stuffs we call security.

I go with failsafe automated solutions.

EgunMogaji2:


You routinely says this stuff but it’s a one sided view because you condescendingly point think all our Mai Guards do is open gate.

Some of the tasks mine does is:

Sweeps and clean the compound.
Washes and feeds the dogs.
Washes the vehicles but not the bikes.
Runs errands occasionally and as needed.
Manages the electrical system.
Plants and trims trees and flowers.
Provides presence in the compound.
Sprays vegitation killer on adjoining undeveloped properties.
Ensures water storage is adequate.
Opens and close gate typically only twice a day.

Automation is the way to go in all facets of a residence, not just gate, but in most cases will not replace a conscientious Mai Guard, rather it will supplement him. If one chooses to have one.

When the dogs go apeshit in the middle of the night it’s refreshing to have another make adult in the compound to investigate with. For those of us in remote areas.

Anyways, just an alternative viewpoint.

n3xt:
XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by NextHome

Next on my mind: The Atrium Roof


#flatroof #atrium #sunroof #shapeofthingstocome #nexthome

Horlardorjah:

@next, I got back my files of the atrium I did years ago

Horlardorjah:


@next, I got back my files of the atrium I did years ago

n3xt:

Wow! So lovely.

n3xt:


Everything rises and fall on leadership.

Great leaders set the stage, not to perform on it and watch for things that undermine result.

We lack true leaders in Nigeria or let’s say we lack those who truly understand what leadership means

n3xt:
You routinely says this stuff but it’s a one sided view because you condescendingly point think all our Mai Guards do is open gate.
My decision is based on many reasons which includes but not limited to the porous security situation in the country.

Some of the tasks mine does is:
My response in bold

((Mine))

Sweeps and clean the compound.
My kids does this.

((Not all of us have children.))

Washes and feeds the dogs.
My kids does this.

((As above.))

Washes the vehicles but not the bikes.
I do this occasionally.

((Some of us are in advanced age. Definitely not every morning, unfailingly.))

Runs errands occasionally and as needed.
I have guys who do all these one-off stuffs for me. A water factory near us delivers our bottled and dispenser water. My generator guy performs routine check on my generators (including the ones used for site operation) every month. My gardener do the trimming once a quarter.

((At what cost?))

Manages the electrical system.
Everything is automated here. I hardly visit my power house except we intend to change PHCN line. I hardly use generator because there’s hybrid solar/inverter solution. My security lights automatically turn on and off at scheduled time of the day year round whether we are around or not.

((Same here. I have 15 automatic solar street lights in my compound. I have a 4 channel CCTV system. ))

Plants and trims trees and flowers.
Again, this is one-off. We don’t cut flowers and trim trees everyday.

((At what cost?))

Provides presence in the compound.
Dogs take over when we’re out.


((My Dobermans are never caged but nothing beats an actual human being.))

Sprays vegetation killer on adjoining undeveloped properties.
This is done occasionally.

((At what cost?))

Ensures water storage is adequate.
This is automated and controlled by the gate operator.

((I don’t see how but I haven’t had my coffee yet ))

Opens and close gate typically only twice a day.
This is automated. Opens and close main gate and the pedestrian gate for as many time as needed at the press of a button. We know who come in and why they’re inside the compound.

((Reminds me of one of my neighbor back in Los Angeles. Half the time his gate opens due to someone’s garage door opener interference. I’ll never rely on automated gates.))

Automation is the way to go in all facets of a residence, not just gate, but in most cases will not replace a conscientious Mai Guard, rather it will supplement him. If one chooses to have one.

When the dogs go apeshit in the middle of the night it’s refreshing to have another make adult in the compound to investigate with. For those of us in remote areas.
Once we are inside the house at night, NOTHING makes us go out again except its an emergency.
Musa can always go to sleep, my automated systems will never go to sleep.

((I take my shotgun and I go right outside))

Anyways, just an alternative viewpoint.
I actually weighed both option and found out the only safe security in a country like ours is anything that do not have human interface.

((Excellent and I salute you but you should probably give those of us with MaiGuards a break))

_________
For 7 years, gateman/maid/cook/driver couldn’t track down the pedophile harassing the 7 year old girl but CCTV.

((There’s also positive stories. My MaiGuard walks with my partner around the neighborhood))

I guess they chose to ignore, aid and abet or they just proved me right that any solution that has human interface in Nigeria is bound to fail or get compromised.

Automation is the way. Automation no dey collect bribe.

Chekitaut:
Which way Nigeria?
I am scared...

dbshaywhy:
Hello, goog morning professionals in the house, wants to make enquiries on my newly done solar inverter.


The solar was installed on Friday morning;

2 pcs of 200W PV
12/24 40a Mg-43l solar charge controller
850Va Nexus inverter.
2 pcs of 12v 100ah sunfit deep cycle dry cell battery.

What I realise so far are;

When the battery level is full (4 bar) its usually 13.5-14v
…on 3 bar, 13v
On 2 bar, 13v below.
On Saturday night, after much charge with the scorching sun and electricity in the night,
The electricity was later seized and under 5 mins of usage wt just one 5w bulb, the battery dropped from 3 bar to 2 bar, and the voltage from 13.1V to 12.5V.
After that, I’ve been noticing quick drop like that in few minutes but have never go beyond 12…v (which is always 2 bar level battery on solar charge controller) since usage even overnight.
Any advice sir. Thanks in anticipation.

EgunMogaji2:


You routinely says this stuff but it’s a one sided view because you condescendingly think all our Mai Guards do is open gate.

Some of the tasks mine does is:

Sweeps and clean the compound.
Washes and feeds the dogs.
Washes the vehicles but not the bikes.
Runs errands occasionally and as needed.
Manages the electrical system.
Plants and trims trees and flowers.
Provides presence in the compound.
Sprays vegitation killer on adjoining undeveloped properties.
Ensures water storage is adequate.
Opens and close gate typically only twice a day.

Automation is the way to go in all facets of a residence, not just gate, but in most cases will not replace a conscientious Mai Guard, rather it will supplement him. If one chooses to have one.

When the dogs go apeshit in the middle of the night it’s refreshing to have another male adult in the compound to investigate with. For those of us in remote areas.

Anyways, just an alternative viewpoint.

PS: even in lowly Ibadan you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone to accept N15K. It’s impossible unless maybe you provide meals.

n3xt:


Don’t get it twisted. Plastering comes before doing POP ceiling.

The initial post recommending doing POP before plastering is referring to architectural ornaments on windows, pillars, beams as POP.

You do those before plastering if you want to achieve the best result.

Both are actually right but the terminology used is exactly what’s causing the confusion.

hamtabfawaz:




Don't be confused, POP is my job...... Plastering comes B4 POP

EgunMogaji2:


I’ll try to find the pictures for you. It was certainly earth shattering for me to see it back then.

n3xt:


Wow! So lovely.

I wished you had clear polycarbonate there to open up the heavens

I intend to propose automated skylight shade to my client to create shade and reduce glare.

Nice creative idea. Well done!

ibietela2:


Thanks but now you don add to the confusion.... Lol

I don't get the windows and pillars part

Horlardorjah:


the atrium is actually glazed but had to do a danpalon on it when the automated sliding skylight we ordered for wasn't forth coming and the client wanted to hold the first daughter's traditional wedding in the building.

BrabusNG:


Yes he is. Anything wrong because I am about to give him a project to handle for me?

alstacs:
If I would choose, I would rather go the way of an actual consistent human being who does beyond just work of a "gate operator" but does a lot more including supervising the automated systems.
We often take for granted the cost of some of these little things.
A ubiquitous gateman it is for me and this doesn't affect the fact that I prefer the automated gate.