Beframia:

I'll advise you do the fence and gate and write boldly on different parts of the fence the usual warning "THIS PROPERTY IS NOT FOR SALE, BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS". Then you immediately commence the process of perfecting the land docs if you have not done so already.

Best wishes.

michlins:
how many people that will make it a worthwhile venture?

While starting a business, look at the purchasing power of your customers

EgunMogaji2:


I’m running the numbers to see if I can setup a sawmill. Not my area of expertise though I’m a woodworker.

My concern is if Nigerians will pay extra to get grade lumber.

EgunMogaji2:


I think I missed this post.

Based on my own understanding, not all houses calls for window hoods. It depends on the style of the house and what the architect came up with in the totality of the project.

I followed what my esteem architect drew.

bobkezel:

Products are usually targeted at a particular set of customers... It's not for everyone.

hslbroker2:
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This u said can't solve anything.

The family's knows who they sold land to, the first thing is registered survey, c of o, before fencing if u are wise

dapotemi:

Please i need HELP urgently;

what is the best way to protect a pricey land from invaders/trouble makers/omo onile/ intruders/ ole and barawo etc?

I have two option and i can only afford one for now, do a FOUNDATION or do a FENCE/GATE. I can only do one.

Please it's urgent. Even the seller don dey call me to ask if i wan resell, can you imagine the bastard!

Please kindly advice.

frond:

Beware! these guys are not real. They are the same people using the same picture. I do not know what they are looking for here!

michlins:
the people who can afford this will gladly pay for the imported woods instead of patronizing the local market.

But what do I know? You can change the market status quo

bobkezel:

I don't think so... You generalised "the people"
As far as Nigeria is concerned there is no market that won't sell. Just focus on your target customers...

sonnie10:

Those woods are pricey. For example the 2x 4 (inches ) x 16 (feet) is $12 with tax. That is about #7000. Add shipping and custom wahala (woods are contraband ) total landing cost might be up to #12k a piece. The same wood full length is sold for #900- #1000 in Nigeria.

Therefore the question of whether high end clients would buy a locally produced high end wood is answered. And it is yes, they will buy, especially if the quality is comparable even if it sold for much more.

Other questions are, what problem does it really solve and is there a better affordable alternative like iron struts?

michlins:
now if you want to produce woods with comparable quality, the price will be close to the ₦7,000. Now how many Nigerians will gladly pay that amount for wood when there are cheaper options. What stops the person from going for steel trusts instead. Bearing in mind that for a business to survive, you need patronage

Beframia:

I'll advise you do the fence and gate and write boldly on different parts of the fence the usual warning "THIS PROPERTY IS NOT FOR SALE, BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS". Then you immediately commence the process of perfecting the land docs if you have not done so already.

Best wishes.

Seconded.

dongc:


Do you mean same way people are patronizing you ?? Do you think there are no cheaper or more expensive options?? People are are going to like what they like.They are going to get it and pay for it regardless...building a target market and your sales acumen coupled with quality products.

hslbroker2:
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This u said can't solve anything.

The family's knows who they sold land to, the first thing is registered survey, c of o, before fencing if u are wise

michlins:
sir, you are missing the point.

The other day, there was discussions about how much Nigerians pay for land and spend on building structures and how outrageous it is. Add premium wood to it and what do we have.

Let's start from you, are you willing to pay 7,000 for a length of wood when there's another that goes for less than 1,000.

There are things we spend money on, things like cars

michlins:
now if you want to produce woods with comparable quality, the price will be close to the ₦7,000. Now how many Nigerians will gladly pay that amount for wood when there are cheaper options. What stops the person from going for steel trusts instead. Bearing in mind that for a business to survive, you need patronage

bobkezel:

Products are usually targeted at a particular set of customers... It's not for everyone.

sonnie10:

If roughly plain straight ones are sold for about #1000. Treating, curing and sanding shouldn’t make it #7k. Highest #2500- #3000. At that price many would go for it.

michlins:
now if you want to produce woods with comparable quality, the price will be close to the ₦7,000. Now how many Nigerians will gladly pay that amount for wood when there are cheaper options. What stops the person from going for steel trusts instead. Bearing in mind that for a business to survive, you need patronage

sonnie10:

Those woods are pricey. For example the 2x 4 (inches ) x 16 (feet) is $12 with tax. That is about #7000. Add shipping and custom wahala (woods are contraband ) total landing cost might be up to #12k a piece. The same wood full length is sold for #900- #1000 in Nigeria.

Therefore the question of whether high end clients would buy a locally produced high end wood is answered. And it is yes, they will buy, especially if the quality is comparable even if it sold for much more.

Other questions are, what problem does it really solve and is there a better affordable alternative like iron struts?

FEGEITOK:


I am looking for that kind of wood for my front see through wall

So I would buy.

Some house designs use a generous dose of wood, so those would go for it, and the wood had better be uniform and treated.

There is something satisfying and soothing about a house with a generous amount of wood indoors.

If I had my way, I'd even build a wooden gate not a metal one.

So there is a market for it

michlins:
now if you want to produce woods with comparable quality, the price will be close to the ₦7,000. Now how many Nigerians will gladly pay that amount for wood when there are cheaper options. What stops the person from going for steel trusts instead. Bearing in mind that for a business to survive, you need patronage

frond:

Beware! these guys are not real. They are the same people using the same picture. I do not know what they are looking for here!

bobkezel:

There are a million and one applications of wood apart from roofing.

dongc:


Not really sir..i get what you are trying to say but..people are using stone coated roofing....people are paying high price for wichtech while there are so many cheaper ones.....some are using best/tower aluminum....people are using unknown company in Mushin. people are using dulux while people here will buy from oga gbadexy ...this is my point...

n3xt:


People like us dey buy premium imported woods when the need arise.

Depending on the need and usage requirement, I pay as much as 7,000 - 18,000 per length of wood.

bobkezel:

There are a million and one applications of wood apart from roofing.