abdulwastecx:


I am an advocate of polystyrene concrete fascia too o.
You can get it in abuja

agarawu23:
baba, "REST OF MIND" very very important. We will see the end soon, more money to your pulse

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No where in Lagos?

Do you have the Abuja link maybe l can persuade them to bring it down while l pay the extra transport.

Why do you use "polystyrene and concrete" together?
Is it that it is a made of a mixture of both or was that just a typo?



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KolaShangOne:
Just a thought..

The "window hood" designs we do with mortar (either precast or in-situ). Can we explore options like thick plastic or polystrene?

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Sorry if l was brutal with you, l just want you to do a reality check.

Learning? Yes o! We all learn from each other.... whether we agree or not.

"We die, the day we stop learning". - ?

Bring it on.

Where can one get this Polystrene Foam Parapet, if ever there was one? I think one can use in place of all these Concrete, to reduce the building's weight. Though, it has to be non-load-bearing..... just a decor for the edges.

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abdulwastecx:


Fascia are not load bearing member na. See this one we installed in anambra

You can see how method of installation, it doesn't carry roof load, the head does

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No where in Lagos?

Do you have the Abuja link maybe l can persuade them to bring it down while l pay the extra transport.

Why do you use "polystyrene and concrete" together?
Is it that it is a made of a mixture of both or was that just a typo?

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n3xt:


Baba, did you say brutal? Let me remind you, this is Brabus.

I've seen far worse but it moved me not because I'm been propelled by the inner truth which gives me peace at all time.

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Is that a Fascia/Parapet as well?

What l was referring to "as load" was "The weight of the Concrete used" in the Parapet itself, in relation to the overall weight of the house (since it is part of the house), in places where the soil is not very good and foundation is also not trusted to hold additional weight.

Yea, l can see from your pix that it does not carry the roof-load, which is good.
Is that how "all Builders" do it because l think l have seen one where the Roof rests on the flat part of the Parapet.


Again, what is the best way to reduce over-all building weight, in relation to reducing the weight (quantity of concrete used) to tie the final Blockwork of a building?
Is it advisable to used normal cement mixture (as against concrete mix) ontop of that last coach?
is it even necessary to add the cement mix ontop the last Coach at all, as l have seen some houses where they just put the Roof wood ontop the Blocks, without that "capping" concrete mix!

Thanks.




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This fascia is so light that I can climb a stair with 9m perimeter length of the polystyrene fascia, it us the lightest fascia you can get and that was the major reason I like it's application.

The technique use was developed by us by carefully looking at subsequent job done by others and properties of the fascia.

There are different method of reducing building weight (dead load) going into details will be too tedious, in fact I am planning to open a thread in that regard when I get back to Abuja where the network is better and where I have more time.

Having a reinforced concrete head course where their is a roof connector (that is what I call it sha).
It also help to distribute roof load to the columns properly. Head beam or roof beam is a very important structural member expecially the perimeter one

n3xt:


You can get from a company in Oniru and there's another one in Ikoyi that does complete building solution.

More of them are in the trade now but I'm yet to patronize them.

For the Windows, Doors, Internal and Exterbal Decoratives like ericko2k2 posted, you'll get them in Jibowu.

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SALUTE!

If you have phone contacts of any of this sellers now or later, pls pass it on.
It will save me time asking around 'blindly'.

Thank you Sir.

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selade:
My people, Pls I need some guidance here. Trying to decide on type of Aluminium roofing between Longspan, Steptiles and Metcoppo. Appreciate your recommendations. Pros and cons etc. Thanks in advance

selade:
My people, Pls I need some guidance here. Trying to decide on type of Aluminium roofing between Longspan, Steptiles and Metcoppo. Appreciate your recommendations. Pros and cons etc. Thanks in advance

EgunMogaji:


I personally went with longspan because it's the one that has the cleanest line, imho.

You should look at your plan and then compare houses that are similar to yours with different roof types.

Sometimes the most expensive is not the best.

abdulwastecx:
This fascia is so light that I can climb a stair with 9m perimeter length of the polystyrene fascia, it us the lightest fascia you can get and that was the major reason I like it's application.

The technique use was developed by us by carefully looking at subsequent job done by others and properties of the fascia.

There are different method of reducing building weight (dead load) going into details will be too tedious, in fact I am planning to open a thread in that regard when I get back to Abuja where the network is better and where I have more time.

Having a reinforced concrete head course where their is a roof connector (that is what I call it sha).
It also help to distribute roof load to the columns properly. Head beam or roof beam is a very important structural member expecially the perimeter one

n3xt:


In a street of over 20 houses, there is Only one house with a raft foundation. The first of its kind in the area. Yes, I can say that again. Every other buildings were built on block (strip) foundation. Not even solid blocks but hollow blocks.

Now, we did 4 board raft, there's a complain it should have been 6. There's another complain it should have been Pile. Or caisson pile. At some point, we wanted to put one of the column supporting 3rd mainland bridge to support a bungalow built by Brabus.

Now, what did others did differently that they were able to stay afloat on the same ground our building cannot stay. The ground that people are recommending 1st of its kind in the whole of AGA, Ikorodu (with about 500 houses) Pile foundation.


THEY KEEP WATER OFF THEIR PROPERTY!

@ Tritri, I know there's a problem but definitely not with me. Here's the reason:

If I set block like every other person, people will say why not raft at least 2 boards
I did 4 boards, they said why not 6 boards.
If I do 6 boards, some people will say isn't that too heavy for a wet land?
If I stay off compromises, they'll say why did you stay off.
If I choose to remain on the project, they'll say when you see those issues why did you not leave immediately and get the client to write an undertaking of indemnity.
If I ask for letter of indemnity, they'll say customer is always right. He is the chief project director. He can fire and hire at will.
If I complain online, they'll say did you articulate very well offline?
If I articulate too well, they'll say must you always blow your trumpet?
If I choose to remain silent, they'll say you no know him. I've been calling him for 100 years and he won't respond.
If I choose to respond, they'll say silence is golden. Let your action do the work.
If I made reference to what works Mr X, they'll ask why did you single Mr Lagbaja out and not minding what Mr X did differently.
If I made reference to successful jobs done in different terrains, they'll call it apple vs orange as if both of them are not edible fruits.
If I foresee a great problem detrimental to the building, they'll reject it in Jesus name.
If I proffer a solution, they'll ask why didn't you implement the fix as if it's done with mouth and not money.

I pray for all those having Brabus-sickness that God will heal them because I really don't know what else to do to satisfy people.


Brabus

I'll rather remain a quack who want an immediate solution than be a pro who play the waiting game.



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Sir lastpage, I've received call from Qc1, we will work thing out. I pray for wisdom and financial resources to tackle the issue once and for all.

#prayfortheclient

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Baba, you na strong man nauh.... because you fit lift 30Tons no mean say 30Tons light for people like us !

I get your gist sha.

I will definitely give it a try.
what is the average price/meter of the one you bought Sir?



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EgunMogaji:


I personally went with longspan because it's the one that has the cleanest line, imho.

You should look at your plan and then compare houses that are similar to yours with different roof types.

Sometimes the most expensive is not the best.

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3Strikes, l hail!

***yawns***

I have been waiting for that Bridge for the last TEN YEARS!
Made some investments around Bayeku/Igbogbo axis some years back, with the hope that this bridge would be build but its taking forever to sign an MOU!

What l want to hear is a "time-line" for delivery of the Bridge.
You know Politicians now, they can sign MOU, like MOU itself!
If it were a "Military Govt" that signed MOU now, l will be very confident.

But wait o, who will finance this Bridge?
I did not see any Chinese in that signing ceremony?

Europeans generally wont do anything to better the life of Nigerians when it comes to infrastructure.

Go and check the number of MOU they have signed on Power Plant.
Fingers-crossed.
Over-all, its a good thing and a step forward.



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abdulwastecx:


Me no get strength like that o...
See this guys here lifting and demonstrating the lightness of polystyrene

The price depends on the design and size you want, the last one we bought was around N3,900/ m

Demainman1:
@Abdulwastecx, this polystyrene eh, is it not that foam they use for TV and other electronics packaging? E go break finish nau.

Demainman1:
@Abdulwastecx, this polystyrene eh, is it not that foam they use for TV and other electronics packaging? E go break finish nau.

abdulwastecx:


Nothing go do am o.. . 50% of new concrete fascia in abuja uses polystyrene fascia. .. More and more estate developer are using it sha.

Memejem:
You suffer from an inflated and unbalanced ego. Humble yourself. You always find a way to victimize yourself and vilanize your clients. Eat a piece of humble pie for once and just swallow your pride.

Your long epistle just translates to "a complainer who refuses to be accountable for his ANY of his actions"

How much longer will you defend yourself day in and day out. This is not a church service that you have to be giving a sermon every post. Nobody wants to work with an organization or company where they are always defending themselves. All prospective clients care about is the END-RESULT of your work and how any potential problems were dealth with. Just own up to the issue and fix it or end the professional relationship amicably. Everything you do or start on naira land is filled with one kind of controversy or the next.

It doesn't matter if you are at fault or not. Most people who take the time to read about your multiple issues with clients here will just move on to someone else. Mainly because the manner in which you handle your accusations is one of the worst I've ever seen.

Your conflict resolution skills need work. Again I advise you to humble yourself. Humble yourself and humble yourself.

Your bahveuour of responding to every dick and Tom here is unprofessional. It is losing you business.

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I understand what you are driving at.

Thats why l concluded that "we need prayers" for that house.


I am very much with you on learning and exchange of ideas.

For educational purposes, let me point out that the bolded above, in your statement is not supported by Engineering principles, IMO.

Let me explain:

- The idea behind a Pile foundation is to insert Piles into the ground, to the point where the load-bearing capacity of the soil is STRONG ENOUGH, to withstand the CALCULATED/ANTICIPATED Live and Dead loads, of the building. (As established by a Soil Test result)
This is the work of the structural Engineer, using the Architectural drawings and Soil Test results, as guide.
It is on these group of PILES that the building's foundation, sits on.

if the above is TRUE, then it is safe to say that the Pile foundation is actually not "on a liquefied soil" since it is sitting on solid ground, (well below the poor surface soil) and is therefore expected to suffer non ......or very minimal settlement, but certainly not a 'differential' type/nature.

If by "Soil Stabilization", you mean "soil loading and compaction", this is only useful where the soil itself is strong enough to an appreciable degree, at a low depth (typically < or = 12ft) ...... as against a Swamp where whatever soil is loaded on the "Muddy Swamp", will sink under its own weight (denser than Swamp mud) ..

... unless the Swamp mud can be completely excavated from the site.
This ofcourse, will likely be uneconomical (especially for a private house) due to the depth of the unstable Swamp mud, below ground which would need to be removed and replaced.
In certain cases that l was privy to, we are looking at upwards of 70ft before a stable ground is encountered.
Now, imagine the cost, if we are to excavate the 'foot print' of a building to that depth.... and replace it with stable soil, after which we need to compact such again!

BTW: Where is @Abdulwastexc, when you need him?



Am learning a lot from this.


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Memejem:
You suffer from an inflated and unbalanced ego. Humble yourself. You always find a way to victimize yourself and vilanize your clients. Eat a piece of humble pie for once and just swallow your pride.

Your long epistle just translates to "a complainer who refuses to be accountable for his ANY of his actions"

How much longer will you defend yourself day in and day out. This is not a church service that you have to be giving a sermon every post. Nobody wants to work with an organization or company where they are always defending themselves. All prospective clients care about is the END-RESULT of your work and how any potential problems were dealth with. Just own up to the issue and fix it or end the professional relationship amicably. Everything you do or start on naira land is filled with one kind of controversy or the next.

It doesn't matter if you are at fault or not. Most people who take the time to read about your multiple issues with clients here will just move on to someone else. Mainly because the manner in which you handle your accusations is one of the worst I've ever seen.

Your conflict resolution skills need work. Again I advise you to humble yourself. Humble yourself and humble yourself.

Your bahveuour of responding to every dick and Tom here is unprofessional. It is losing you business.

abdulwastecx:


For that you low pitch roof, long span aluminum roofing sheet is the best thing to use.

The flow will be clean and possibility of leakage will be reduce

Onuokwu:


I just spoke with the fella that runs this place after going through the website which had some interesting stuff. Will visit soon and give you guys an alternate viewpoint to Orile/Coker. It does appear it will be that way.

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I am sure this question has been dealt with sometime in the past but cant lay my finger on the post.
For me, l like the extra beauty of the Alu-Steptiles.
I know Hajj M used Metcoppo, maybe for cost or/and strength?
Longspan appears too boring on roofs, for me.... but some people like just the simplicity, and it is cheaper!
And please, go and buy a Digital Caliper like my own, so you can measure the exact thickness of what they will sell to you.
Imagine 0.65mm becoming o.45mm when measured?
Let us pass this one to Hajj M.
He is the "official Library and Encyclopaedia" of "Links to past Events".
Just hold on, l trust my Hajj to come up with something good.
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abdulwastecx:


I am an advocate of polystyrene concrete fascia too o.
You can get it in abuja