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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 4:30am On Feb 07, 2016 |
Arnoldfish: Your tiler did well. Drop his number maybe some members here have work for him. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 7:02am On Feb 07, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: A single flight stair case is out of the equation because the space between the fence and the existing garage is only seven feet and since such stair will start from the back to the front, it will become too tight to enter the stair. Straight flight stair is not great for elderly since they cannot rest half way during flight. At this point of the construction, a spiral stair will have to be made of steel because the ground floor garage has already been constructed. Cantilevering is put of the equation because the ground floor of the garage has been deck already before this modifications. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 7:03am On Feb 07, 2016 |
okikigsm: Why not use aluminium long span sheets , they are cheaper, durable and also it takes less wood to do. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:31am On Feb 07, 2016 |
Arnoldfish: Thanks bros, How much does he charge? Please post his number here. Thanks again. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:36am On Feb 07, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: Wow ground has already been broken? Excellent. This is why I like being here, there's positive energy and we seem to always push each other along. You should leave the plan this way then because a spiral staircase will task the elderly too. Frankly this age issue is why I changed to a bungalow design. You guys should share some build pictures if privacy allows. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by TLAX: 1:31pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Yes...for reasons stated by Abdulwastecx, those recommendations, which i agree with by the way, will become more costly to implement. The fully detached garage had already been built and decked, to prevent break in and vandalization of vehicles which may be parked there unused and untended for months. This idea is fortuitous, as the one bedroom can now be used as accommodation for a caretaker and still leave a lot of green space in the compound. I love green spaces. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by TLAX: 1:36pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: EgunMogaji: Yes o. I am taking serious online tutorials and practice on sketchup. Me sef i don tire to dey use hand draw before i explain am to people. serious progress made. @Positive energy...Are you telling me? I love it and general can do spirits that flows here. It has kept me coming back to NL property section. I am sure build pictures will be on display in its own thread as soon as progress is made. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 4:11pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Ok sir. I always like your idea, positive criticism which is good for business. I come online here to see something new from you. We will definitely share more built up pictures when we get to the site 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 4:13pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
TLAX: Three D home is easier to use and allows clients to have a first hand knowledge of rough estimate of building materials. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by TLAX: 8:57pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: Okay. Thanks for that heads up. I will check it out as well. No knowledge is a waste. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by PeoplesArmy: 10:09pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
Hello House, how many trips of 20 ton trucks will I need to sandfill a 60 x 120 feet of land, assuming I will need to fill 4 feet of sand in the plot? Any help is appreciated! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 10:21pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
PeoplesArmy: In meters volume is 18m x 32m plan and depth of 1.2m. Volume = 691.2cubic meters. Assuming density of filled = 1.6tonnes /cubic meters Weight of filled required before compaction = 1105.92tonnes. Assuming a 20% allowance for shrinkage = 1.2 x 1105.92 =1327(approximately) Number of trip for a 20tonnage vehicle = 1327/20 = 67 trips Note: this is a conservative estimate |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by PeoplesArmy: 10:45pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: Thanks! Very helpful. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by One4me: 3:33pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: Alternately, 0.65 Cubic Meters of Sand = 1 Ton :. 691.2 cbm3 = 691.2/ 0.65 Ton = 1063.39 Tons for 20Ton trucks, you will need 1063.39 divided by 20 = 53.17 or 54 trucks. If we allow for 20% shrinkage, this will need to be added: 54 trucks + 11 Trucks = 65 Trucks (approx). Where 11 Trucks is 20% of 54 trucks approx. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:45pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
What a busy day,just finished supervising the guy laying the floor. Before. 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:50pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
After. My first time having a laminated floor,hope my kids get use to it soonest. 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 7:55pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
euromilion: Very nice. How is it compared to Tiles? Cost comparison too.. (I mean that is, if this is in Nigeria) Hajji M. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:00pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
euromilion:This is very nice sir 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by okikigsm: 8:30pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
spyder880 Oga pls what is the cost of longspan per sqm? and to calculate what will be enough. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EndiaSami: 8:43pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
euromilion:Cool 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:25pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
mufutau55: Hajji,No this's in Dublin,tiles are better in 9aija due to the coolness,laminated are warmer,came with 30yrs warranty,12.3millimeters. Thanks guys. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:33pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
Was playing around with SketchUp and found that there are models of Land Rover Defender 110 and Unimog available. Sweet
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by fyguy: 10:50pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
Hello NLer’s I hope you can help me with some advice regarding the construction of a long fence o my site. The fence in question (one side) is the long side of a 1.5 plot which needs to be constructed. Due to the cost implications of doing a raft foundation for this fence I have been advised to do the following to save some costs. 1. Do the blinding for the whole length of the fence 2. Instead of doing a raft foundation I use 3 coaches of 9 inch blocks 3. Pour cement/sand/granite into the 9 inch blocks 4. Use 6 inch blocks for the remaining coaches till we reach the desired height 5. Do the couping once desired height is reach Please note we will be casting the pillars as normal. Please advice. Will this work? Are there any other options that |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 11:40pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
euromilion: Ok thank you. I use the same in my house here but diff styles.. I have the one that comes like tiles in pieces about 10ins square. I have had it now for more than 10years and they still look lije tge same day they installed it. When cleaned with oil soap still shine like mirrors. They are very good. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 11:53pm On Feb 08, 2016 |
okikigsm: Last time I bought it, was selling for N1,100 per sqm . To calculate what will be enough will need for your roof will need you to do your roofing wood first, the size of your roofing wood will determine the quantity of sheets needed. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by haykay2005: 12:03am On Feb 09, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:13am On Feb 09, 2016 |
mufutau55: Cool. The guy that installed it actually made mention of that,the one with tile effect,yes he said they could last upto 50yrs if they're well looked after,I might put them in some bedrooms hopefully in the summer month. Well done yourself. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Arnoldfish(m): 9:25am On Feb 09, 2016 |
okikigsm: spyder880: Also, the gauge of the sheet will determine the cost alongside the dimension of the building with the roof pattern and pitch. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Arnoldfish(m): 9:38am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Had this done abt a year ago, and it still looks same and cool.... euromilion:
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:04am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Arnoldfish: That's beautiful,is that American walnut?i wanted something like that,but miss preferred the one I bought. This morning my daughter with full excitement ran downstairs to see the again floor,next minute my son followed,two minutes later they're both back upstairs with a bit of disappointed faces,they were like,the floor is so cold daddy,the little boy said,the cold even went through my socks. Am sure they'll get use to it soon. Hurricane Imogen is been on here for 3days now anyway,so it's really cold alright. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by okikigsm: 11:13am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Arnoldfish: thank u all.can i have your contacts pls? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 11:51am On Feb 09, 2016 |
expert in the house, will 10 tons of sand be enough to mortar(lay) 2000 blocks? that is setting? they are 9inches blocks. thanks. |
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