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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by NL1960: 2:03pm On Jun 06, 2016
mavverick:
10k received on the first of June, Balance 170K.
Bosun, 10k due today. Can you do the needful.


lastpage:


This payment has turned into "Akara Money" ....abi na wetin sef?

Na waa O! Abeg make "chariman" Brabus divert some of the Money he is using in building the 4th mainland Bridge and pay this guy-off now? grin grin grin

Lastpage!

erico2k2:

Inn my town we call it SWEAR money or How 4 do
2 bad.

In my place it is called 'take, make you comot eye for my bodi'.

E be like say na when dem complete 4th mainland bridge dem go pay this money finish. grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 2:09pm On Jun 06, 2016
erico2k2:

Hmm U are wrong on this one bross
I got a cross section foto. When I get home I see if I can get a true picture

Thank you Bros..... but you have to be more specific, on WHAT EXACTLY l am wrong about?

Is it on the material make-up?
Is it on the comparative strength?


Me na small Boyz and except you break it down to my level, l will just be asking Teacher: Pardon! Pardon!! Pardon!!! grin grin


BTW: Below is a quote by the original poster, on this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/newpost?topic=3040875&post=46297389

kolaa007:

5. PVC windows boast an excellent eco balance
PVC windows are 100 % recyclable and therefore resource-saving. 40 % of all gas and oil reserves in the world are used for heating and for supplying energy to buildings, whereas just 4 % go into the production of plastics of which just 1 % are used for PVC. Besides being recyclable, the durability and low levels of pollution during the production of PVC profiles help produce an excellent eco-balance and contribute towards protection of the environment. PVC windows last much longer than wooden windows and consume substantially less energy during the manufacturing process.


Please take special note of the portion l high-lighted.

Thanks,



Lastpage!

@Brabus: Have you ever seen where the Captain decides he wants to abscond from the class? grin grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:12pm On Jun 06, 2016
Agarawu23, here's another openable shutter for the big boy. It opens upward with a small garage-like motorized lift and can also be manually opened.

Installer unknown.

Still researching though.


#NearMeThings

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 2:16pm On Jun 06, 2016
lastpage:


God bless you real good!

"NOTHING" is IMPOSSIBLE.......... if we are ready to think outside the "box".

Just look at the neatness, the straight lines, not to mention the reduced weight and cost!

Way to go joor!


I hope "Builder Kowope" has learned something instead of using "cut & paste" pictures/mnemonics to abuse me?

Nobody knows it all. undecided undecided



Lastpage!

Also doing it on a Nairalander's project at the moment. Inspired by Lastpage.. Lol..

But it's still all about preference in respect to the builder kowope you mentioned.

You like it as an alternative, he doesn't.
It's cheaper and lighter but a little harder to do.

Bottom line, it's practicable.



Haven't requested permission to show this pic, so it's just a sneak

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:24pm On Jun 06, 2016
lastpage:


@Brabus: Have you ever seen where the Captain decides he wants to abscond from the class? grin grin

Of course, Class Captain go run when the class mafia decide "NoRetreatNoSurrender" or "FirstToComotBlood" or when everyone starts to use the "DavinciCode" or when the noisemaker prefect decided to join the "NavySeal" to fight kwaruption.

My ambition does not worth the headache of any member of this college. I accept defeat. - Brabus 2016

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:43pm On Jun 06, 2016
#PayYourAkaraMoneyAndSTFU grin

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:49pm On Jun 06, 2016
#LeaveTrashForLAWMA grin

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 2:56pm On Jun 06, 2016
n3xt:
Agarawu23, here's another openable shutter for the big boy. It opens upward with a small garage-like motorized lift and can also be manually opened.

Installer unknown.

Still researching though.


#NearMeThings
this looks good. Manually open, can a kid without strength open it manually? But your "big boy means I can't afford it anyway cos I am a "small boy" #kowope

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 2:56pm On Jun 06, 2016
Many atimes, this thread brightens my day with all the dramas and the knowledge acquired is very cogent to me.
To all pros...more info needed on uPVC especially the pros and the cons. Can uPVC be used for glass curtain?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:56pm On Jun 06, 2016
https://www.nairaland.com/3148782/how-select-good-builder#46327560

grin

#YankedTheWrongChain
#NextTimeLetSleepingDogsLie

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:00pm On Jun 06, 2016
babalose:
Many atimes, this thread brightens my day with all the dramas and the knowledge acquired is very cogent to me.
To all pros...more info needed on uPVC especially the pros and the cons

So I'm not a pro but I've been researching this as I'm at window install level on one build.

http://www.stanekwindows.com/vinyl-vs-aluminum-windows.aspx

The insulation benefits are not as important to me in the Nigerian context though.

If you can justify the difference in price then I recommend the PVC.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 3:05pm On Jun 06, 2016
@EgunMogaji....thanks for your prompt response. I will check the link. Price is not an issue for me but my core focus is strength and durability not aesthetic. Nothing I distaste as much as recurrent expenses.
Insulation works both ways. It can trap the cold air indoors when the house gets cold and you decide to off the AC and it can make the house feel like oven when there is no light.

More enlightenment on uPVC pls.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 3:05pm On Jun 06, 2016
EgunMogaji:
https://www.nairaland.com/3148782/how-select-good-builder#46327560

grin

#NailInYourCoffinSoon
#YankedTheWrongChain
#LetSleepingDogsLie
baba, OSU Aponle la wa yii. We should be asking God for forgiveness and for Him to approve all our proposal we submit in front of Him.

Trouble should be buried. If person slap your left face this period, Give am the right one.

You can suspend the beef or end it. cool
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:06pm On Jun 06, 2016
I'm not a Vet Doctor. Here lies the remains of the #SleepingDog grin grin

Hope I tried.


#I'llFightYouSarcastically #SuspendTheWar

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:10pm On Jun 06, 2016
agarawu23:
this looks good. Manually open, can a kid without strength open it manually? But your "big boy means I can't afford it anyway cos I am a "small boy" #kowope

Unfortunately, you never know Brabus! I use small things in a BIG way.

Big Boys, Big Things do not always necessarily mean BIG or FAT Wallet. Everybody wanna impress a big boy.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:11pm On Jun 06, 2016
agarawu23:
baba, OSU Aponle la wa yii. We should be asking God for forgiveness and for Him to approve all our proposal we submit in front of Him.

Trouble should be buried. If person slap your left face this period, Give am the right one.

You can suspend the beef or end it. cool

Otito oro loso, omoluwabi.

Isu eni ni muni towobepo.

While I won't forgive him and he has made a sworn enemy for life, I'll sheat my sword on here, once and for all, for the greater good of the collective.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 3:14pm On Jun 06, 2016
EgunMogaji:


Good eye for detail Sir.

I like how you noticed the real stuff and not just flash.

Thank you sir

@erico2k2 yes I noticed the small amount of mortar too. That is purely down to the mix. In Nigeria, some people use 1 bag of cement to set 80-100 blocks.. Of course it won't bind properly.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 3:21pm On Jun 06, 2016
n3xt:


Unfortunately, you never know Brabus! [size=15pt]I use small things in a BIG way.

[/size]Big Boys, Big Things do not always necessarily mean BIG or FAT Wallet. Everybody wanna impress a big boy.
now we are in the same shoe. That's my definition of KOWOPE (and not being stingy to spend)

Packaging is the logic and not spending foolishly on things that don't worth it.

I can package my duplex with 12m , my neighbor spent 17m on the same duplex , ppl will come around and salute the 12m duplex. That's the game in construction.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:22pm On Jun 06, 2016
#AgbaMaNgbaNi #OmoluwabiPeaceAccord did it!

Thanks agarawu23 #kowope

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 3:24pm On Jun 06, 2016
EgunMogaji:


Otito oro loso, omoluwabi.

Isu eni ni muni towobepo.

While I won't forgive him and he has made a sworn enemy for life, I'll sheat my sword on here, once and for all, for the greater good of the collective.
#peace cool

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 3:27pm On Jun 06, 2016
I just noticed that uPVC can come with double and triple pane like EBM. What of the window profile....since its molded, can one decide to increase the profile or its only produced to a particular size?

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:36pm On Jun 06, 2016
agarawu23:
now we are in the same shoe. That's my definition of KOWOPE (and not being stingy to spend)

Packaging is the logic and not spending foolishly on things that don't worth it.

I can package my duplex with 12m and my neighbor spent 17m on the same duplex and ppl will come around and salute the 12m duplex. That's the game in construction.

Now, you're getting it

The chateau I'm flashing every now and then is just a cheap build but well packaged.

Far cheaper than 99.999% of all the builds I've done on NL and outside but "I do my things my way" giving preference to priority areas.

Not surprised I'm having issues with some big guys here, even my own bro. It's not been heady but just to let us know that anything is possible.

Passion is what set us apart. Whatever you have passion for, you'll definitely do well at it.


_______
Pic: Payloader performing the earthwork for soil stabilization the 2nd time at the chateau. All the effizzy and packaging done in the building will make no meaning if I had to wait till last minute to do the needful. So lucky to get this picture. I'm sure if I dig well I'll see the earthwork pics done prior to foundation laying.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ottersberger(m): 3:55pm On Jun 06, 2016
Greetings.

Could someone please educate me on the meaning of the word "kowope"?. Thank you.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:56pm On Jun 06, 2016
@ agarawu23, maybe this will help you understand what packaging can achieve when it's driven with passion.

I can't remember all figures spent but none is up to 50% of actual market value of the original designs.

Enjoy



Kitchen Entry Door

I saw the white door in the shop of a reputable Door Seller in Lagos and the price tag is 2,000,000NGN and I just smile. Jejely, I drove down to Omu Sawmill, Ijebu Ode and got solid mature woods and a good carpenter with my drawings and told him I'll give him extra 3k if he do exactly what I wanted.


Compare the result! Not so perfect but not so bad for a door that cost less than 2% of what the door seller wanna sell me.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:04pm On Jun 06, 2016
Kitchen Security Door


Now, I'm not a fan of conventional way of doing things. A burglar proof shouldn't be a prison barrier but something to prevent authorized access into a house. 65% of my window do not have a protector and I'm living my life without fear.

So I saw this steel double-door while surfing the Internet and I just fall in love with the design and showed it to my welder that I want exactly the same door.
The secret is to get a thicker flat metal plate installed on grid pipes so that the door doesn't puff or bend. We went for 5mm thick plate and square rod was bent into different rings based on my design specification.


Compare the result! My design is finished with less than 33k with 2 keys and locks and installation/delivery cost.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:23pm On Jun 06, 2016
Here's a BIG one!

Wrought Iron Entry Glass Door

This door makes a wow in matte black finish if well crafted. I found the secret that the wrought iron design pieces comes in two (locally-made quality and foreign standard). I'm not really sure but I think Europe has more of this design elements than any other (may be wrong though).

I'm presently picking up the pieces to build exactly the same door as shown below in next few weeks. Framework already completed and I've found a supplier for this pieces in Owode, Lagos.

Expect a update later on this thread when I'm done.
Again, the price when finished will be like 1/4 of the original market value.


#PackagingStuff #SmallThingBigPicture

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:39pm On Jun 06, 2016
EgunMogaji:

While I won't forgive him and he has made a sworn enemy for life, I'll sheat my sword on here, once and for all, for the greater good of the collective.

Not accepted personally by me. .
Your religion preach forgiveness at all time.
You may not forget, but you should always forgive.
Please exercise the above preaching. Thx.

Hajji M.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bandwidth: 5:04pm On Jun 06, 2016
n3xt:
Here's a BIG one!

Wrought Iron Entry Glass Door

This door makes a wow in matte black finish if well crafted. I found the secret that the wrought iron design pieces comes in two (locally-made quality and foreign standard). I'm not really sure but I think Europe has more of this design elements than any other (may be wrong though).

I'm presently picking up the pieces to build exactly the same door as shown below in next few weeks. Framework already completed and I've found a supplier for this pieces in Owode, Lagos.

Expect a update later on this thread when I'm done.
Again, the price when finished will be like 1/4 of the original market value.

Dear Bosun,
Would you consider it too late to run a DPC after laying blocks beyond foundation level? The building is already at it's lintel level.
What do you advise?


#PackagingStuff #SmallThingBigPicture
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bandwidth: 5:05pm On Jun 06, 2016
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Dear Bosun,
Would you consider it too late to run a DPC after laying blocks beyond foundation level? The building is already at it's lintel level.
What do you advise?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:13pm On Jun 06, 2016
mufutau55:


Not accepted personally by me. .
Your religion preach forgiveness at all time.
You may not forget, but you should always forgive.
Please exercise the above preaching. Thx.

Hajji M.

Thank you my Chief.

Ede ku awe yi Sir.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:47pm On Jun 06, 2016

Dear Bosun,
Would you consider it too late to run a DPC after laying blocks beyond foundation level? The building is already at it's lintel level.
What do you advise?

@ bandwidth,

It's never too late to do your DPC. You just have to know how to do it right.

Here's something from the Past. Hope it helps you address your Present issue.

The large part of me is shaped by the past and present challenges. Experience made us better each day.


Badore, Jan 2013

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