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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 5:03pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: That is the good part... we all learn from each others. Makes it easy for all of us. And if the merchants don't want to share their price info because we are not on ground, then we exchange the info between ourselves. Hajji M. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 5:12pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Please has anyone bought spanish tiles of recent within last half of last year and this year so far? The tiles of which a carton contains 3pieces. I need to know the amount at which it was bought back then, its for a projection am working on. Thanks all in advance for your responses |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 5:19pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
I am also looking for a good high-end furniture shop specifically for settee but in lagos. EgunMogaji: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 5:31pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Too many people not to rent to namely business man igbo, ekiti, ondo, ilorin, muslim(not mallams-northerners), single ladies especially edo, widow, olopa, lawyer, ijebu etc There is some truth in the list but essentially there are too many evil people to contend with. EgunMogaji: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 3strikes: 5:39pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
If I can see you from the scope on my rifle......Then its a wrap. #6ft KolaShangOne: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 5:40pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
gabbytabby: If I didn't see the last sentence/line; I would have said you are bias. The list above don't mean anything. Many human beings are bad, regardless of what they are or where they come from. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 5:51pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Its a list that was shared with me severally by different landlords and agents. My experience indicates over 80 percent true. I have let to 2 olopa and 2 lawyers with no incident. Its a game of probabilities those more likely to be problematic. Looking back let's just say I wish I had taken it on board mufutau55: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 6:03pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Damn.... Its a hard and tough one madam, it really is. I was always made to believe yoruba were the best and gold standard, however I have proven (with evidence) to those who said that over the years that its not the case (hard to generalise, but some categories have some element of truth to it). I think na to leave am to God, and when incident arise, DEAL with it using strong hand. Madam, if flavour wants to rent your apato now, would you say no him because he is igbo ? gabbytabby: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 6:22pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
A previous landlord visit will be a must if I am persuaded by other factors. If I hear story that I am living in parents home or hostel just forget it. Igbos in professional jobs are okay just the I am a business man ones that are no no. I generally would avoid every self employed business person anyway as difficult to measure affordability. I said I am in semi retirement let those way get strength they use strong arm. mavverick: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 6:33pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Why not? At some point in the future I intend to do wood paneling so it'll be a waste.Pardon me. What do you mean by this?. You mind posting sample of this pls? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 7:17pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
gabbytabby: I hate to see tenants taking advantage of good Landlord/Landlady but also hate to see Landlord/Landlady acting like they are God. We just need to balance the equation... but that never happens with us people. I just can't handle the Rental headache. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 7:23pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 7:25pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Lord have mercy. Just 2 yrs ago i bought plumbing and lighting materials in the US to ship to nija when time is right. Time is now right but to ship them cost $2k and that's equvalent to 1 nigeria million. I am confused I may have to return big stuff and get my money back if possible and ship mini stuff unless price of toiletries are up over there This is crazy. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:31pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Empiree: 1) It's your project, its supposed to be fun so do whatever you wish to do regardless of whose Ox is gored. 2) I encourage you to go out solo like I did and ccheck stuff out. Don't be shy, show picture of similar things that you want and they'll bring it out. They don't bother to display the expensive stuff because most buyers s are not interested. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:36pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Empiree: I've always wanted to do wood paneling and this is a wonderful opportunity to hide the ghastly plastering work. I haven't seen any screeding job that impresses me as much as wood paneling. Go to Houzz.Com and search for "wood paneling". I'll post some pics when I get home (if I'm allowed in by Trump) 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Flaghouse1: 8:36pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Just imagine shipping costing $2,000 equivalent of 1million Naira,we just need to look inward and conserve foreign exchange, |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:38pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Flaghouse1: I wouldn't do it. The opportunity cost of that shipping is two plots of land in Ibadan 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 8:54pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Seen. Hunmm, oh no, I don't think this is a good idea for me. Is this meant to overbuild, fancy looking interior or just your taste? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:36pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Empiree: It's a matter of taste and acceptable standards for me. I would never recommend some of my off the wall antics on my build to others. As an example, I've spent about N50k on clean up on my site. Something others would consider a waste. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 9:45pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Indeed but you still gotta plaster though bcus you sound like plastering is waste of time and $$ |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 10:02pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
To clear the religion element I was raised in a muslim household and of my dad's 16 children about half are Muslims. Both of my parents are Muslims. mufutau55: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:25pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
gabbytabby: No offense to that at all... We are all human... religion is baseless sometimes anyway, especially in our Nigeria.... I am multi-faith anyway. I take no side, unless it's a good side. Hajji M. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:28pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Clean up? Like what or how. I like to emulate whatever is good o... I might overlooked some of it. Thx. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:32pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Even Skimanski plastering and decorative walls, you are not impressed? I am staying away from wood paneling... plasterboard I like, but I cannot afford it. With my kobo-kobo pace, I will never finish the project before I quench. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 10:33pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
gabbytabby: Generally, "self-employed tenants" are bigger headaches, regardless of their tribal affiliations though, statistically, some have proved to be a bigger headache to Landlords. Aside the unpredictability of income/profit, the simple reason self-employed tenants tend to pose greater headaches is because they have TOO MUCH TIME to Play with! They can afford to stab work anyday.... and sue it to make trouble with their Landlord! Something someone employed corporately will think twice about, before doing! Most think because they are in-charge of managing their time/work schedule, that "freedom" is best used to stress their landlord/lady. An employee (at whatever level within the corporate ladder) has a "Social fabric" they are tied and woven into (colleagues, Company Name, e.t.c) ....that makes them think twice before engaging on a 'show of shame' with their House owner, something the self-employed does not have to worry about. Maybe l am biased, but its just my opinion. Lastpage! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 10:42pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
mufutau55: Haba baba, na so you wan hang your boy out to dry? Im sure I will like Skimanskis plastering if I see it up close. Paneling is cheap in Nigeria and the beauty of it is that I can do it myself. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 10:51pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Empiree: Even though I did plaster, but it is an option not a requirement. What I absolutely would not do is screeding. It's not a waste for folks that want to do it but it's a waste for me as I want to do wood paneling. I think I might have confused the readership with my mix up between plastering and screeding. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 11:04pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
back2sender:Yes I did specifically last year October, there are to many tricks in tiles market. the tiles are sold by sizes. they will always try to sale to you with number of boxes or calculate more then you needed. Most of time the numbers of pies in the boxes are not accurate. make sure you calculate your total area multiply it with the size of your choice, always add 10% of your total required for brokerage. the prices depend on quality of what you want, the ones I bought were : 40 by 40cm, 8 pieces per box then is 3k. another one :40 by 40cm,12 pieces per box is 3800 the sizes per box I believe should be 12 pieces per box for 40by40, the others are 25by50 by 10mm thickness 15pieces. Pls pay attention to the thickness don't make them sale you 5mm thickness as the same price as 10mm and above. All above are of 10mm thickness, do your research about calculations all the information you need is in this forum. Sorry I don't care where it came from, I was told most of the tiles are made in Najia and repack as imported. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 11:25pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Was thinking about this actually. What's screeding actually, just to smoothing the wall or what?. I dont want dictionary definition |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:18am On Feb 15, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: My brother... I will never hang you out dry o. I am sure you have done a lot research into the wood paneling in Naija... we shall discuss more about that sometimes. If you look closely you can also see that Skimanski also do a lot of wood paneling too.. I still gotta give it to you... you are doing very well with your build... getting all the good stuffs while you are on ground. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:31am On Feb 15, 2017 |
Empiree: Yes. Smooth wall and all the cracks sealed. I did cement screeding and I can surely see the difference. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 1:54am On Feb 15, 2017 |
mufutau55:cool. ..going for it thanks |
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