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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 3:37pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
gbadexy:500 Likes, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and especially "drive for quality" this is I respect, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. we really need to develop and support local content. Keep your standards up sir, and let your offerings truly match your sales pitch 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 3:45pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
mavverick:You can probably request for a modification to specification and it would be incorporated during production. Regal matte is more or less eggshell matte. It's the cleanable time. So water will naturally wash off the surface. I really don't think salt water can affect paint aside from periodical washing off the surface and gradual wearing effect. Salt water isn't acidic. It may be very slightly alkaline which I'm not even sure of now but the worst case scenario, it would be too insignificant. Paint chemicals are alkaline based and stable. So any paint that doesn't allow water vapor or sea water splash stay long on the surface would protect the building better. Durability won't be as much as areas with lower sea water splash. Bear in mind that water, especially sea water with sand and particles in it would have some level of mild abrasion over time. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 3:45pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
mavverick:yea sure, its a wifi router alright , but here unlike in the west, data plans have both data and time cap, in most parts of the west u either have unlimited data and speed for a given period or a given data cap that you can use for an almost unlimited period. Its either one of the two. but here, its both. to fully enjoy ip based TV you really need "truely" unlimited data connection. not a data plan where your speed is throttled after what is considered "fair usage" |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:49pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
allCopacetic:
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:56pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
@ allCopacetic, In 2011, this happened... Unlimited Broadband. 1.4TB was downloaded in just 20 days. For some of us, it's unlimited or nothing. Read it up here http://techbaron.com/free-super-broadband-the-palms-lekki/
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kolnel: 3:59pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
msogunro: You also have to be careful so they don't add imaginary meters in order to increase their profit |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by msogunro: 4:06pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
kolnel: That's something I'm concerned about. How will I prevent that? Is there something that shows clearly the number of meters? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 4:52pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 4:55pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
n3xt:Chief we're talking about Smile and you're posting speeds and comments about mainone. It's not just about creating a plan and calling it unlimited....is it truely and by evry parameter "unlimited" If the plan was truly unlimited, there would be nothing to upgrade to. They simply removed some "limitations" on the so called "unlimited" plan, repackaged it and added the premium tag, Even Ntel that is currently offering great speeds in abuja and advertising its internet plans as unlimited still puts a "fair usuage" caveat. friends who have been on the smile unlimited plan have complained of speed throttling when dey cross the 60GB threshold. Maybe there is but I'm yet to come across any Mainone single/home user devices like other wifi service providers have. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 5:07pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
allCopacetic:Thank you very much sir. Maintaining standard is what we do best as that assures referrals and that is what sustains business. Advice appreciated sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:15pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
allCopacetic: **smiles** The problem with Internet speed in Nigeria is the "Last Mile" design. Even if you're connected wrongly to a fibre optics network, you'll still complain. The Mainone "Feel The Impact" promo was setup to allow users have a real feel of broadband using a well designed network at The Palms. Most internet service providers have issues reaching their end users so Mainone setup the promo to show that the speed is there. Just get you freak on. The email sent to me is enough to pick up a fight if I get a restricted service from Smile. You know SLA was signed during the time i was getting the device and as a result they must deliver as promised. Baba, this is not they told me to tell you. I've managed backends before so I know what to expect (the thoroughputs) and how to get the right speed with the right equipment. It's still unlimited if it get the job done as at when needed without any tweak. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:18pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
msogunro: Please share your successful findings if you can. Hopefully it's not the advertiser on here that I won't touch its service with a ten foot pole. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 5:22pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
mavverick:The zinc salts are a bit expensive and not sold in commercial quantities. You can specifically use calcium hypochlorite. It's sold as chlorine powder at ojota. It's very common there and cheaper. Not up to N1000 per kg. I've bought and used it before. It's safe to handle and has much lower solubility in water. Si it won't leach out in water easily. It's a form öf bleach also and is used in water treatment. It will be slow acting and last long. I tried dissolving it and the actual solubility is even lower than the information provided. 5% usage is ok. That means you mix 1kg to 20 kg of dry laterite soil or any high compacting soil type. I think using stone dust as the base too would help reduce the quantity needed and help prevent easy washing off by water. Side benefit of laterite is that it dries hard and doesn't easily support vegetation. Small quantities of cement like 15% can be added to the 20kg batch mixture to further prevent softening of the laterite on exposure to water. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:31pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
@ Gbadexy, any side effects (ground water contamination etc). |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 5:35pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
WeldHome:Stay away from swamp . If you are planning to build in one but if you are just trying to increase knowledge fire down. I had my fingers burnt . I'm still watching my N3 m plus foundation trying to stabilize ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 5:36pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
n3xt:Not to the best of my knowledge. It's used in water treatment. The calcium hypochlorite is much safer than the zinc, lead and copper salts, which are heavy metals. Part reason I didn't mention zinc again. I didn't bother to seriously wash my hand with calcium hypo unlike the zinc sulphate. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by msogunro: 5:36pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Ouch. I'll definitely share successful/unsuccessful findings. I would like to know who you're talking about and why. I just sent you a message through the forum. The survey is tomorrow and I found the person on Nairaland. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 5:43pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
mufutau55:We have a certain wood called Abura . And Iron wood . They last 4 Eva |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Maryam: 5:56pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
Good day All, my question will be to the expert in the house. A raft foundation was made for the my building project, while the next phase is to do the filling of the foundation . But my Builder recommend we can do without the filling by just doing the DPC suspended which will leave space between the DPC and the earth below. He actually suggested this idea considering my budget, trying to save me cost for the filling and also confirmed he has done same for a construction he did in the same estate. Despite my lean budget, am skeptical about the idea hence why a seeking advice from the professionals here too Note that the structure is a 4 bedroom duplex 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:04pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
gbadexy: Good to know. For me, concrete floor using stone dust and sand or ceramic/brick driveway tiles will do. The ones put to test 40 months ago have never had any issue since installed. No weeding, no maintenance or repairs.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 6:09pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
erico2k2: I guess I have plenty to learn from the swampy area... never thought of those kind of wood. Why we don't us those kind of wood for roofing? Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:12pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
I was at the welding shop again today. What was welded...? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV7gJUZ-Pcg Goodbye to the traditional wood/iron/concrete deck. Welcome Steel/Board decking More updates on NextHomeBuilds
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 6:18pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
n3xt:The main thing is to not have cracks or crevices in between that weeds can sprout from. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:29pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
Maryam:I am not an expert but I can't buy that idea. Don't try it cos doing a raft foundation means that land isnt a dry land. I will advice you to save more, do the DPC (which will ofcus add weight to your foundation) and watch the foundation if it will sink or not before you start the block work. NB: If your power no carry duplex, build a big bungalow. Police no go catch u ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:35pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
erico2k2:i know fit laff abeg ![]() I can't stop asking myself why ppl will count their cash and buy land in a water logged /swampy areas, even if Obama dey live that area, e know concern me ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 6:40pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
Oga he is running wire for a duplex. Re 10mm I have run for 8 flats he do even with Nepa staff stealing some when they connected meter and for 6 flats he still remain. Generator house or no generator house and both na 3 phase. . allCopacetic: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:48pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
gbadexy: If it'll take more than 3 years for weeds to sprout in a not-to-busy driveway, I think I already have a good solution. 3 years maintenance-free compound like Peugeot saloon cars. Good job all the way bro. Let me go back and read your post on Dulux vs Regal. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 6:56pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
Maryam:The guy in question don't worth to call Builder. Please don't try it.! ------ Filling is highly important in raft foundation unlike pile. Please don't try to caught corner 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KingRex1(m): 7:12pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
Maryam: That could be OK with pile foundation, certainly not raft. Fill the spaces and let the building gain more balance |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 7:36pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
gabbytabby:But madam gabby, everybody's house does not share the same electrical plan as yours, things are located differently and the piping network is different. I'm not saying 5 is not too much ...neither am I saying 2 is too little, the point I'm making is you cannot generalize without having certain information at hand first. There are houses where the gen sets are placed as far away from the building as possible, and the travel path from the supply termination point in the building to the generator is in excess of 30mts, for a 3phase generator that translates to 120mts, thats over a coil already. In your house the meters and d/ boards might be just 5mts apart for every flat , while in some other house it could be thrice that distance, you never know. And three phase supply does not just mean having three different lines or having a three phase board, you can have both and still have a single phase connection to the board which is what obtains 90% of the time and what is likely the case in your house too . unless you're about to tell me you got three phase meters for your tenants. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 7:38pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
n3xt:Thank you sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 8:01pm On Jul 28, 2016 |
n3xt:thats the point bro, what gets the job done for A might not get the job done for B. How many people consume up to 30GB of data in a month , let alone 60GB. for such fair users they might never experience any throttling. because they're still with fair usage. But for heavy users who like to download the internet in one night, they quickly exceed that threshold and thier speed gets throttled. and if talk about speeds..... 1 Like
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