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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 12:11am On Mar 14, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Baba EgunMogaji, the Chateau has lived it's purpose. I wanted a place close to my work (Lagos), my hometown (Abeokuta), my wife (Ijebu) and my oldies (Ibadan). So I choose Sagamu and I built what worked for me as an heir. I didn't leave the Chateau because it was too big or felt very uncomfortable but I need to be close to my business and I can't afford raising my kids away from me. So I sacrificed the Chateau. When I was in the house last December, I really don't feel like coming back to Lagos. It was really a house that was well planned but I think it's a project that came ahead of its time. It's a community that I built from the scratch (built as in built the road, electrification, drainage, landscaping, acquatic life, and layout) and I left it when everything is coming out. I even went as far as chosing my neighbors cos I ensured my friends bought next to me. So that's planning and not like I bought 2 plots in a place and put a gate. No o! It may serve its true purpose at a later time but definitely not now. But to say I'm doing this for my kids and grandkids. Baba, make we leave that one o! I have someone who did the same and he's asking me how we will convert the house to an hotel. The project is on Nairaland here. That's the reason why I said I wish we update different projects years after. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:17am On Mar 14, 2016 |
brabus: You're missing the point. The issue is your unsound generalization that big houses are not fitting to senior citizens. That is all. I know many people over build and are what we call "too much money, not enough brains" here but you shouldn't generalize. That some one wants to convert to a hotel means nothing to anyone in my inner circle. We build what is necessary. Do you know that my original build was 7,500 square feet and I cut it down to 3,500? I am doing my compound for my kids and grandkids. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 12:28am On Mar 14, 2016 |
I concurr. Already bookmarked this page for future reference. I'll be shocked if you surprise me baba. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:49am On Mar 14, 2016 |
Second mistake, not at all on her to impress or shock any entity ![]() Live and let live. Stop generalizing wildly Sir. You don't actually know it all ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 1:02am On Mar 14, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: My apologies for over generalization sir. Meanwhile I'll patiently wait for the next 5 years to say hello to your wonderful kids and grandkids in your vineyard. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:19am On Mar 14, 2016 |
brabus: Like I said before you won't, that's my private life ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:21am On Mar 14, 2016 |
https://www.nairaland.com/2982545/5bedroom-duplex-bungalow-twin-2bedrm#43701509 This must have cost a pretty penny back then. I like this.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:13am On Mar 14, 2016 |
Good morning all. Brabus U try with your analysis. But since the owner has refused to show up here, case don close cos he is only the one that can give us the accurate analysis. And No matter how small it may look, I still prefer my money to show up that way. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 5:30am On Mar 14, 2016 |
agarawu23: Nice. Good morning from Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 5:35am On Mar 14, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: This is so cool. This one na eja nla. Big fish. I do see a lot of this everyday inside Cooperative Villas, Badore - Lagos inhabited by GMs. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 11:45am On Mar 14, 2016 |
Please, I need a detailed reply. Now, if you were to design a plan, elevations and 3D for a client, what details of the land & any other info would you require to accurately get the design done? cc: Abdulwastecx, skimanski, Podosci, ihebrooke, lafolabi et others |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by meyeh: 12:16pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
good morning my people. please i attached a plan i drew for my proposed double 2bedroom appartments on a 60x75 land. please I would appreciate help with improving on it especially because am finding it difficult to get a proper ventilation pattern mostly for the sitting room. thanks in advance 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:16pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
brabus: Just look at the detailing in the roof and the external ceilings. Roof fascia should be treated and painted wood when exposed and not of the same "pan" material. I can't really tell the roofing material. It looks like cement based. "Mogbedi fun roofer yi". |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:19pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
meyeh: Put the bedrooms at the corners and place the toilets side by side on the inside. 10X12 for a toilet in a 2 bedroom apartment? Na for inside there dey go dey sleep? ![]() Go here for inspirations, ignore the garages (I know yah all have an allergy to garages in Nigeria, but just look at the floorpans to get modern inspirations). https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/search?page=1&search_type=1&footage_min=&footage_max=&beds%5B%5D=2&baths%5B%5D=2&floors%5B%5D=1&n=&footage_min_exp=&footage_max_exp=&width_min=&width_max=60&depth_min=&depth_max=75&plantypes%5B%5D=multiple&floors%5B%5D=1&beds%5B%5D=2&baths%5B%5D=2 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by meyeh: 12:49pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
thank you Sir. this is very helpful. thanks EgunMogaji: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 2:17pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
agarawu23: I have built houses (personal, so l wont be unkind to myself) over time and l can tell you 7.3M cannot build that house. Unless sha, if they cut corners like using poor mix-rations, not using enough standard iron Rods, using those brown stones instead of Granite, using white wood for roofing, which will collapse in future, using cheap roofing material in terms of "gauge", using 50 mould per Bag Blocks ![]() Other people like Gabbytabby can wade in because l am sure this is someone who has built houses herself. Lastpage! 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:23pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
meyeh: You're welcome Sir. One more thing, one of the toilets must be accessible by guests without going through a bedroom. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 2:43pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
Let me add flesh to it a bit since l am doing something along that line at the moment brabus: Total to-date = #10,400,000 ........less Labour! Leave out labour cost, I'll take it as 10% of the figure you get from the above. Labour is a major cost for me and l will put it at that 10% estimate = #1,4000,000. Estimated Total = #11,8000,000. If we add unforseen/Miscellaneous to it (believe me, l have, and you will spend un-budgeted money) 200K. TOTAL = 12Million. This is my conservative estimate. A difference of #4.7 Million, that is over 50% of build cost! I am doing one that is exactly at this stage at the minute and l am giving you figures from my spend. Its a personal house so, l did not cheat myself neither did l endanger would-be occupant's life by doing poor-quality build (pipe-borne water, Stone Dust and Granite all through, e.t.c) Lastpage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 2:56pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
FastShipping: I have learnt never to put these children as "first priority" when l am doing a building! They have not worked for money and yet want all the best things of life.... and they are selfish too! ![]() I told mine, "you'll soon Graduate, make your Money and build what you like"! But storey buildings are sweet sha....... especially if surrounded by Bungalows! You kind of "look down" into your neighbours compound and can see all they are doing, without even peeping! Not to mention the breeze! "We'" have a full plot at Alpha beach area, sharing fence with Ocean View and some other estates there! #25Million, not a penny less! We have refused 23Million this January but in no hurry to sell. its fenced round for almost 15 years now. ![]() I have Full plots in Ikorodu (Bayeku area) as well. 3Million each, fenced as well. ![]() Lastpage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 3:02pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
brabus: Just imagine, the amount of money tied down...... unproductively! Have you ever considered selling it now...... using the money to build a similar Pad around your "community" where you work and reside most? brabus: Time-value of money, you know! ![]() ![]() Lastpage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 3:06pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Fixed.... very true though! ![]() ![]() Lastpage! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by podosci(m): 3:58pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
-A survey drawing (showing the size of the plot, orientation of the land, access roads and other site details) done by a surveyor, would give you all the details you need to properly place your Building in the plot. -The comprehensive client brief detailing the type of Building, number of rooms, sizes of rooms and other person preference. -Soil test result ( for the structural engineer) to know the type of foundation -You need to know the road level and also the water table to accurately specify the level of your DPC( damp proof course) |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 4:11pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
Me see the house and wonder which prof pella magic is at play 7.3milla breakdown please. About 6m is about decking level give or take. But then we live and learn so me want to learn. lastpage: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by meyeh: 4:38pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: OH! yes that's wise. thanks, let me swap the library then for a third toilet accessible to guests. thanks again for this assistance. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:41pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
meyeh: You're welcome. This is part of my build that I enjoyed the most. Sure an architect will polish it later with structural and must haves but mostly it's interpreted from your idea. I can walk through my build blindfolded. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:51pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
gabbytabby: Confirm. PS: by the way Madam, una warning don come pass, one kin useless agbarigo direba don collide with my fence. But it gives me a chance to rework the whole front. Again. ![]()
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:58pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: LOL! ![]() Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 5:01pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
How long can i keep cement in a store without it getting spoilt or caked assuming it does not come in contact with water or moisture. My reason for asking is that am looking at buying 200bags for storage before the commencement of rains in fullness because the roads to my site will be marshy (potopoto) when the rains kick off and the truck might have challenges passing through. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks all in advance |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:48pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
back2sender: Good logistical planner. I'm loading my site with sharp sand and granite this week because of that. Not sure of cement shelf life. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:02pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
lastpage:you aren't the builder, therefore concluding 7.3m won't build such is unacceptable by me. Everybody has his way of building and I can boldly tell you that what you cant do, others will and you will both get same thing at the end. I am not a builder or engineer and I don't build. But I av been having building experience since I was 18. I have worked with a big construction company (Dori construction company owned by Italians). The tilling contract of DAY WATERMAN COLLEGE in abeokuta was awarded to my Anty which I was working for her then. IKOYi hotel tilling contract was award to my Anty too with same company [Dori) and I worked there too. I presently work in a construction company (though not in the building department) but there is no magic they perform that I don't know. My love for money without thinking about future advantage made me not to learn construction work. who will ever blv such thing can happen to lekki house that collapsed? Ofcus ppl will blv such houses were built by professionals. Huh? No be so? Nobody is perfect when it comes to building and that's the FACT If nobody is above mistake, don't tell me one house will collapse in future and one won't cos they use brown stone instead of granite. So ppl that can't afford granite won't build house again?. 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bugmenot: 7:00pm On Mar 14, 2016 |
Oga FastShipping Demand and supply are really what drive property prices. I actually think that properties are more expensive in choice locations in Nigeria (Lagos especially) than they are in the US. One thing that helps drive demand, I believe is the fact that Nigerian properties come with almost zero liability unlike US properties that come with lifetime tax obligations. Also, there is little accountability in Nigeria - you can spend as recklessly as you like without being questioned. People with questionable sources of wealth often take advantage of this sad fact and acquire numerous properties. FastShipping: |
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