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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:54am On Jun 16, 2016 |
Cavity Walls in other projects | Total Respect of Occupants' Privacy We always consider the occupants first. Remember, you're not likely to live inside the building. Assume the tenants position and respect all their wishes. Browne Mews and Diamond Semi-detached (with courtyard). 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:42am On Jun 16, 2016 |
gbadexy: Also, consider that some of us actually want to do away with rendering in it's totality.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:44am On Jun 16, 2016 |
n3xt: As per your request @ write2obi Send-down-the-rain: As far as in me lies, there's no single moral justification for high pitched (pyramid) roofs unless you're doing such on smaller footprint. Even at that, this is not recommended for larger buildings and buildings with complex shapes and not in areas highly susceptible to high wind or hurricane. Extra cost for little or no value. I guess I'm looking at things from "function over form" POV. If this is in far away Canada where it is snowy, I'll be quick to say yes this is pretty cool roof type to choose cause it easily shed off accumulation of snow and extra weights on the building. But like we all agree, one man's meat is another man's poison. So long it fits the owners taste and budget, it's a welcome development. I'll rather choose that figure to get a room in the attic and make the pyramid roof useful at least. A pic of a bathroom in the attic was posted some few weeks back. The roof is also send down the rain and he had a room, a library and a bathroom inside the roof on the 2nd floor. Floor-to-ceiling tiles: Why? Tiles do not stop water so don't be sold into using tiles from floor-to-ceiling in other to prevent moisture or how do I put this? There are moisture resistant paints that does that and you're never stucked with one permanent look for life. Trends and styles will change over time, it's more easier to paint over bare walls than to remove and replace rustic tiles. Now let's ask ourself a simple question "Why pay more for a design element that gets you stucked with a permanent view at an extra cost to you?" Mostly, the answer is because that what most people do in their houses. Too much over tiles in houses makes them look like an overly design build to me. Keep it simple. Apart from the areas where your water line actually passed through and to prevent splash. Tiles shouldn't be used to replace other materials in the house. Water Heater in Naija: Another form over function. I'm for functionality anyday. Instant water heater and central heating system will reduce the extra cost drastically. Come to think of it, we only need this during the rainy seasons. Had it been that we use it to prepare Eba and other edibles, I could still manage to reason it out. Worse still, you'll see some Big Boys put one in the visitors toilet. Sheer waste of hard earned fund. 90.9% of water heaters in Nigeria are hardly used. Pics: Pyramid Vaulted Ceiling A simple bath. No dedicated water heater. Non enclosed wall. Yet no maintenance
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:58am On Jun 16, 2016 |
I need a single run of approximately 50 feet of rain gutters with a single downspout to be installed in Elebu, Ibadan. Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:08am On Jun 16, 2016 |
ajibsca: Not an expert but a doer. I believe by the end of 2016, I should be able to have a complete off-grid solution installed in my small crib. The first step is the water system. Getting off grid with Shurflo Solar Pump and Protek Water Heater. Shurflo Pump already installed. As per the air conditioning, I'm positioned in an environment where you'll hardly feel heat because of the wraparound terraces that shields away direct sun. This is equally a very important but often overlooked design element. There's nothing as good as natural lighting and ventilation, though we always opt for the alternatives to compensate for design mistakes. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:07am On Jun 16, 2016 |
rotecch77: I'm at the store looking at PEX, glad I asked the question. 3/8 is way too small.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:11am On Jun 16, 2016 |
For those with water tanks on the roof, maybe get something like this made.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ajibsca: 4:50am On Jun 16, 2016 |
Glad to know somebody is thinking in the same direction. What actually inspired my thought on Solar water pump system is the fact that I once did a project and didnt do the borehole at the beginning meaning I had to purchase water from water tanker drivers and also get water from neighbors to build the building which cost money and sometimes the neighbors would refuse giving water to the workers because they havent pumped water or they have no water etc. clean water is a basic essential commodity so I have made up my mind to do a solar powered water pump system just outside my house running on complete solar for consumption of the public. I think that is the only way I can give back to my community. My personal opinion though. n3xt: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 5:03am On Jun 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Filter or what is it? Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 5:04am On Jun 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: For hot and cold - multi-purpose hose, right? Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 5:04am On Jun 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:The blocks used in nigeria doesn't have that smoothness. It's very possible to achieve that feat though, but the wall would still need some sort of surface treatment for durability. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:23am On Jun 16, 2016 |
gbadexy: As of now yes, but the correct moulds can be made. I'm just trying to give you free market research that there are at least two people on this thread that don't want rendering but just bare block wall. Good luck on your project. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:29am On Jun 16, 2016 |
mufutau55: Yes Sir, similar to what His Eminence Rototech is using on your Hacienda of immense proportions. The same PEX pipe will handle both hot and cold. I'm doing a home run system where each outlet gets it's own line straight from the manifold. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:32am On Jun 16, 2016 |
mufutau55: It's a water tray, one is plastic and the other is aluminum. Basically zero chance of water getting out of the container in case of a leak. I like strolling through Home Depot in the evening after work. You get to meet plumbers, carpenters, etc that are stocking up for next days work and you can ask question on practical real world experience. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:33am On Jun 16, 2016 |
Hajj, please permit me to post this as it affects most of us building from obodo oyinbo. https://aguntasolo.co/the-price-club-the-new-nigerian-naira-6e9613715acb#.bh726y3dt |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 5:33am On Jun 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:It's much appreciated sir. Like you rightly stated, it's part of feasibility research/ market survey. Kind regards. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 5:53am On Jun 16, 2016 |
n3xt: Thanks Bro,... now l can enjoy my annual leave while reading something educative! Lastpage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:53am On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:02am On Jun 16, 2016 |
n3xt: One of the reasons l am a fan of Electronic Copy of books! What l will lend you is a downloadable "E-copy"...... and you can keep it! And it also ensures that l can keep them for ages, without occupying any significant space Lastpage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:09am On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 6:16am On Jun 16, 2016 |
mufutau55: I don't use yahoo email address. I'm fine with Gmail. (keem4ever69@gmail.com) |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:16am On Jun 16, 2016 |
gabbytabby: Thanks a lot Madam, for finding the time to reply, l appreciate it. You've said a lot in a few paragraphs and l've gained from it. Sweet dreams. Lastpage! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:19am On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:28am On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:38am On Jun 16, 2016 |
Messed around with blocks. Kids, don't do this with Nigerian blocks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd0snR7E-V8
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 6:43am On Jun 16, 2016 |
n3xt:Yes boss. The plaster spraying machine should be able to give a smoother rendering. The thickness can also be adjusted. I've watched demonstration show it used for spraying gypsum plaster also. It's faster and smooth. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:48am On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:48am On Jun 16, 2016 |
ajibsca: Very kind and thoughtful of you! May God bless you more and more Infact, you have inspired me and l will do the same to as many areas l know, that dont have constant water supply, that l can afford. God-willing, one Borehole per year (approximately 250K l suppose), l am/should be able to afford. Thanks for leading the way! Lastpage! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:50am On Jun 16, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 7:12am On Jun 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Hahahaha.. Jazz is real o.. Buhari omo Musa your mentor? No wonder.. Una two get mouth die 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 7:12am On Jun 16, 2016 |
n3xt: Oga Brabus, I know exactly what you mean! Its gives an "intellectual feeling" and touching it physically gives 'life' to it as well....... I was a Library prefect in Sec. School and l am very comfortable with Shelf-ed Books. I have a Library at home but over time, l am trying to digitalize as many Books as l can.... while not trying to acquire new "Paperback" Textbooks. There are whole ranges of novels l have read as far back as the early 70's that l have found their Electronic Copies online, and have saved them. You know our "children of today" who were born with "Laptops, Memory Sticks, Kindle and Ipad"...... l have this morbid fear of what they would do to my Paperbacks, when l am gone! I wish l can take my books along! (Not like burying them with me sha, that would be silly! ) Lastpage! 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 7:19am On Jun 16, 2016 |
n3xt:You are very correct. Equipments like the plaster sprayer and concrete polisher are things that I expect to be used here already. I'm surprised it's not common yet. In fact I've researched and toyed with the idea of procuring them for service rendering a couple years before this thread but for the capital requirements. Nigeria is full of opportunities and the huge technological difference between the foreign countries and Africa will always make importing trending technology over there create new markets here. I'm certain most clients would prefer a stained and polished floor to tiles when properly done. 2 Likes |
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