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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by tevanso(m): 1:34am On Jun 18, 2016 |
n3xt:brabus brabus ,u no de sleep? Father lord ,Pls help me heal oga brabus from insomnia,in Jesus name i pray 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:43am On Jun 18, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:47am On Jun 18, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:50am On Jun 18, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 2:05am On Jun 18, 2016 |
@Brabus.....it's called making a statement. Buildings can beautify an environment and it can be vice versa but when the former prevails, it inspires people. That's the kind of structure that brings smile to people's face, they brighten any ones day. Imagine the joy the owner feels when it can have that much effect on people passing bye or going into the building Babalose |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:23am On Jun 18, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:25am On Jun 18, 2016 |
babalose: Very true. I passed this house in Atlanta, Georgia and was so taken. I made a U-turn and stopped to take pictures.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 4:21am On Jun 18, 2016 |
n3xt: I like these pictures. Let me see if we can make use of these designs. The floor tiles look like they applied no grout. My contractor discussed about not using grout for my floor tiles but I'm still edgy about it. It does look a lot better without grout. What is your take? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 4:24am On Jun 18, 2016 |
FastShipping: Me sef dey shop for new slat designs for Browne Mews. I'll post here if there are newer stuffs. #TeamBackerBoard #NoGrout 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 4:26am On Jun 18, 2016 |
n3xt:this is one of the thing I am talking about. We can't just be in a cage house all in the name of security. This sample is cool |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 4:36am On Jun 18, 2016 |
brabus: The floor tiles look like they applied no grout. My contractor discussed about not using grout for my floor tiles but I'm still edgy about it. It does look a lot better without grout. What is your take? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 4:42am On Jun 18, 2016 |
agarawu23: Here's a sliding burglary from my rented apartment in 2000s 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 4:46am On Jun 18, 2016 |
brabus:my dad have this in our living room but wetin spoil am be say another burglary is outside after this sliding one, so na still cage things |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 4:47am On Jun 18, 2016 |
FastShipping: Not everybody is comfortable with using grout. Just as many people uses cement/mortar to lay glass blocks which shouldn't be. Grout is cool though. Getting a good one is the most important thing. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 4:58am On Jun 18, 2016 |
agarawu23: You're very right. The sliding protector made the balcony less attractive to me back then cos I'm not always comfortable opening it. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:02am On Jun 18, 2016 |
brabus:our's is useless too. We open it only when we have parties or doing general house cleaning. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Ralphlauren(m): 6:33am On Jun 18, 2016 |
FastShipping: You need to name and shame this "engineer". No jokes bro. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 7:09am On Jun 18, 2016 |
@Brabus.....this openable buglary proof is a compulsion in every home. I believe that atleast one or two must be openable in a home and it must be easy to open by anyone in the house not like the types that have padlock. The sliding buglary doesn't look appealing to me too. That's why I am fascinated with this thread because of the wealth of information that flows through often. Keep the ideas flowing. Babalose 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 7:19am On Jun 18, 2016 |
n3xt:Brabus this is one of your best post that speaks to peoples needs here. Well done. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 7:57am On Jun 18, 2016 |
back2sender: I know people don't need my chateau and dump truck story. More good to come. Hajji Mufutau55, we need an "Idea and Inspiration" Thread where all we share and post there are ideas that people have vetted and Ok'd. ______ mi amigos, how's Ibeju during the last rain? Let's start a new day with Ibeju, Lekki. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 10:27am On Jun 18, 2016 |
brabus: I like the your chateau and dump truck story brother.. . Keep them coming, nice innovation by the way. I think in construction we all have learning curve and we all strive to be better at what we do. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 10:43am On Jun 18, 2016 |
To all the pros in the house.....Due to the waterlogged nature of the Lekki axis and the constant annual flooding that occurs in this terrain, do you think having a swimming pool in the house is a good idea, if it is, what type of swimming pool will be ideal for a waterlogged land? What's the best way to construct it so as to avoid it succumbing to flood? What are the best ways to prevent it sinking due to the weight of the water in the pool? Cc...abdulwastecx, aventures, brabus, joepoolwave, segcymoor, Skimanski, Spyder880, rotech77 and all other builders that might have skipped my mind. Babalose |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 10:53am On Jun 18, 2016 |
mavverick: I nearly missed this part sir. This is what I am trying to explain, when we build foundation for one storey building or some bungalows, we build it using isolated/combine and continuous footings together with strip to receive the foundation blocks. This strip now necessitate for foundation block which may be avoided totally. For most recent bungalows we have built, we end up spending about 400/500k for sub structural walls which can be eliminated completely if we vary the method a little bit. The major importance of foundation or sub structural walls in a one storey building or bungalow are as follows : To distribute dpc or oversite concrete wall to the soil below. To act as brace and horizontal tie to the beams below. To serve as retaining walls to filling for high foundation walls (those built above natural ground level. A system of only isolated pad footings, foundation column to the building ground level (Natura ground level - vegetables soil above), a ground beam to link all the pillars sitting on grade. This grade beam height can vary depending on floor loads, ground floor wall load and the need to raise the ground floor above the natural ground level to control flood. In some cases, additional 2 blocks is positioned on top of this beam to Rais the level above the ground before filling and dpc are done. Here is a summary of this type of foundation 1. Removal of loose vegetables soil to get to formation level. 2. Setting out and marking of column base to get the pad isolated pad, combined footings as the case at be. 3. Digging of only the position isolated pad footings. 4. Arrangements and placements of pad footings reinforcement and foundation columns. 5. Casting of isolated footings. 6. Formwork to foundation column up to level achieved in step 1. 7. Casting of these columns. 8. Filling of these isolated footings after curing for 2 days. 9. Setting out of these grade beams 10. Formwork to grade beams 11. Formwork to grade beams 12. Casting of grade beams. 13 addition of one or two courses of blocks as the case may be 13. Filling of foundation foundation 14 dpc or oversite concrete. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 10:55am On Jun 18, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: I'm waiting for lastpage or Egunmogaji for the Lekki Flood Design Considerations Be ready to do some serious mathematical calculations when the discussion starts. This is a case of going against the norm in a city that presently going under water. _______ As per the chateau, dump truck and H52 story, I believe all of us in the construction industry needs to be challenged and to rise up from been a local champion. Stories like this is meant to encourage builders to step out of their comfort zone and not to make others feel less like an unaccomplished individual. Neither is it a show off as many thought. How would it sound if the Brabus youve been hearing of is operating from a Bukka. A Yoruba proverb says "Eni to maa d'aso fun ni, t'orun e la ma wo." Literally translated as "He who will dash one clothes, we must first observe what he's wearing himself." Let this inspire you to be the best you can ever think of. Looking back at when we started this struggle, I can only say it has been all good. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 11:07am On Jun 18, 2016 |
brabus: The issue is more complex than most people think. Global warming, in adequate drain age system, sewage with lower capacity to carry the surface run off are some of the problem |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 11:17am On Jun 18, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: We are aware of the problem and the probable cause. I think we should be talking about fixes and solutions now. And that's what I'm up for. I only need a catalyst or moderator for the discussion. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:26pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: I'm really looking forward to when you do an alternative building system. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 12:35pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:Lucky you. But still it's dicey. Cos like now all this nice ceramic bathroom ware in the UK to 9ja nah x500 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 12:37pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
In other news. I saw this just now as per metal structured buildings 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:38pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
erico2k2: My chief, una already dey look at bathroom wares It's good to be loaded o. Oyel money speaking. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 12:45pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:Ahaha Baba na Window shopping 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:47pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
erico2k2: This is good stuff. |
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