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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 12:48am On Aug 29, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: On the right is a Chinese import, N4,700, on the left is its Nigerian counterpart from Goodwill factory, N2,300. You can guess the one I loaded for one of my ongoing projects ![]() 3 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:50am On Aug 29, 2021 |
spyder880: I’ve always payed attention to what you care to share with us Oga mi. I missed the boat on my central water heater. When I originally priced it before Covid it was N40K. I bought it a few months ago for N55K, yes the N15K won’t kill me but it adds up. Especially on something that won’t cost anything to store. Thanks our Professor. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 12:52am On Aug 29, 2021 |
n3xt: The self assembly is what gets some people. Not everyone looks forward to the assembly bit. There is an IKEA assembly industry. You get IKEA and then call for paid assembly. But most don't mind. They even look forward to the assembly as a welcome challenge. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:54am On Aug 29, 2021 |
spyder880: I have a concern and need advice. Why did some naija tiles that I used appear to be different in color even after fully drying? Only the wall tiles though. How do I avoid this and what brand should I stick with? Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 1:02am On Aug 29, 2021 |
n3xt: How do you even come across these places? ![]() Money is sweet o. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 1:03am On Aug 29, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: I think its batch differences, it happens in many products like tiles and paints. Sometimes, a range of items produced by a shift will tend to be different in either texture, taste or colour from the others of the same company. It happens because of lack of attention to mixing ratios before production, or because of finish stages not adequately supervised. A lower or higher temperature of heat in a kiln or oven could make two products made on the same day to turn out differently. In my former company where I worked, we had a whole department called quickly control department. They are tasked with making sure every product is identical in both taste and look. I dont know if other companies adhere to such type of scrutiny before pushing their products into the market. That might be why we are seeing some tiles that are changing colour after they are laid. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 1:23am On Aug 29, 2021 |
spyder880: What’s the best way forward Sir? Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Gigaset: 2:36am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Am really enjoying the IKEA discussion ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jeff68: 2:46am On Aug 29, 2021 |
diordaves: Ok, again preference ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 3:04am On Aug 29, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: When installing, take from different packs. Although the difference will be there, but it won’t be very obvious as they are not together. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 4:51am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Nero2424:trust me you're so wrong. The prices won't drop again. That's why I usually tell people that if you have the funds,buy everything that you can store. You will be saving a whole lot of money |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:16am On Aug 29, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: The above is partly true. What you ordered is not what you get. Below is what I ordered.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:18am On Aug 29, 2021 |
This is what I got. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:34am On Aug 29, 2021 |
diordaves: Pretty easy and straightforward when you’re putting together one or two wardrobes. Imagine the huge cost when you have to engage professional installers to assemble 8 kitchen and 24 wardrobes. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:37am On Aug 29, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: It’s coming from my years of working in the upscale market. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:54am On Aug 29, 2021 |
michlins: I recently did some furniture projects. All the accessories used were gotten from my store. I bought them 2014. ________ During our shower cubicle discussion, I remember sharing that I still have about 3 sheets of 10mm glass in my store. ________ A few months ago, I shared picture of a shower enclosure I kept in my store since 2011. I’ve even forgotten I kept it there. ________ I have electrical wires enough to complete wiring of 3 buildings stocked up in my store. As a matter of fact, I don’t go to the market just for few items I buy more for keep. _________ Some weeks ago, a friend here asked me to help him get some brushed nickel door lock and stainless steel handle. I ended up buying some for keep. _________ Just last night, my kids showed me 13 replacement keys kept in a box at home. You save more when you buy things in advance. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jasobry: 6:05am On Aug 29, 2021 |
spyder880: Coca-Cola 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:12am On Aug 29, 2021 |
I still keep most of these wall sconce that I bought several years ago. I think I ordered 130 pcs back then.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:14am On Aug 29, 2021 |
When it comes to service cables, I buy them in reels for future projects.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Greenarrow01(m): 6:17am On Aug 29, 2021 |
the main reason why IKEA or any company will fail in Nigeria is lack of business template or should I say policy or structure This govt will come Make this policy, after two years the same govt will change that policy�� or another govt will come and make new rules For example, why should anyone be paying money to any family just to buy land or build house. After all you paid for the land. And the money is going to a family, not govt. And govt has allowed this to go on for as long as possible. Imagine IKEA making delivery to your street. But they have to settle touts by your street gate, another set of touts will be by your house while they are offloading Secondly We have no action plan Govt should have a plan of things that will be don in the next ten years. On this issue of naira falling We have no olan to either rescue the naira or do anything Lastly Anybody can come with bills and tax you Anybody Local govt. State. Individual For my sch building I pay local govt for dirt and refuse. Something I take care of myself without their help. A sch that is non for profit in a northern village Trust me, if you don't pay wahala You can't even sue govt to court. You will lose Everything is just set up to make people fail everything It's like a well calculated effort to keep people at the poverty level 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:27am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Greenarrow01: Our society and markets are getting the results which it was designed for. These aren’t the results we actually want but we have no choice. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dongc(m): 6:33am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Jeff68: They are cheap....yes ....because they produce and source what they sell as cheap as possible... Calling it substandard is absolutely bunkers.... do you know products must meet certain standards for each and every country they sell their products ?? 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Greenarrow01(m): 6:42am On Aug 29, 2021 |
n3xt: May God help us Nigeria would have been the best place in afric for business We have the population The whole country landmass is not big at all We are densely parked together. But sha It is well 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dongc(m): 6:47am On Aug 29, 2021 |
rmx: Well I don't know how you can know this without them trying...any foreign company would have done their assignment before arriving...we know already major issues for foreign companies.... currency volatility, double-digit inflation, high import duties and dollar-based rentals and repatriation.. If they know this above and still shook head... 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 6:56am On Aug 29, 2021 |
topsy23: Isn't this gonna work same as those CB switches on the DB? Only that this time, you'd don't have to open the DB to control them. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:17am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Gigaset: You’re welcome. I got a small contract back in Dallas as a side hustle to install about 500 cabinets. Not one screw or nail was missing, no holes out of place, everything was there, everything. From my own first purchase in 1990 of an entertainment center I was hooked. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GreenArrow1(m): 7:21am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:24am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Greenarrow01: Oyo state government doesn’t pick up trash in the area where I live. So we employed a private company that picks up the trash. All of a sudden it became illegal for the private company to pick up trash. So now I’m forced to burn trash like a villager inside one of the most populous cities in Africa. All because of bad government. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 7:27am On Aug 29, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: Yes we considered the wiring from the conduit stage . It's nice in the kitchen, open office and also in the event hall. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:27am On Aug 29, 2021 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:29am On Aug 29, 2021 |
GreenArrow1: Interesting! Thanks for letting me know. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:29am On Aug 29, 2021 |
topsy23: Nice. I’ll be doing similar but with automation via voice control via Alexa. |
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