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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 8:57am On May 10, 2017 |
mufutau55: Hajji |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by WorldAmbassador: 9:05am On May 10, 2017 |
@Mufutau55, @Spyder880, @EgunMogaji, @rotecch77, @Gbadexy.etc. Please help with this dilemma. My project has been plastered inside and outside, and the internal & external doors, casement windows, burglary proof, floor tiles, & plumbing have all been installed. For the next stage of work, which one should I do first, Surface wiring or Painting? I'm confused because I have some people who say painting should be done first, then surface wiring, and I have people who have advised me otherwise. Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 9:08am On May 10, 2017 |
igwedehxy: Oga I remember that your thread where you said "I'm not an Engineer, I am something more" You use style yab Engineers but this family will help regardless.. Dressing of windows after fixing burglary is tedious and won't be neat. your bricklayer is right. Especially if your burglary is what they call (daabo) instead of "in-to-in". If you have not done wiring yet, I think you should just wait to install your window frames. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by heartlove(m): 9:20am On May 10, 2017 |
pls our good engineer , it is advice to dig soak-away first to used the sand for fill, and also i want to know the good meter for 3bedroom flat how meaning block i need 9'' or 6'' 1. which meter is good for 3bedroom flat soakaway 2. which block is good for it 6'' or 9'' 3. how much it will cost me to dig it AREA OF IMOTA IKORODU LAGOS STATE thanks God blessed |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 9:54am On May 10, 2017 |
@worldambassador. the next stage as you explained the project is surface wiring, painting is the last thing then general cleaning and fumigation. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 10:28am On May 10, 2017 |
kopell:Well if govt provides you with portable water, then they should have tested it as required (even though we see historical cases of negligence in Flint Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Texas. There is even a movie Erin Brockovich). In Nigeria since you are your own water corporation, then its ur duty. Besides its cheaper to treat early than to deal with chronic symptoms of poisoning. For companies they need proof (as regards occupational health & safety) that they provided approved safe water and wouldn't be liable (as regards insurance & workmen compensation) for any health related issue during and after your working career. Benzene is carcinogenicand has also been linked to bone marrow failure, aplastic anemia, acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia. Too much Nitrate has a major impact on infants less than 6 months old and leads to a condition called methemoglobinemia (blue-baby syndrome) and could be fateful. heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Cu, Mo, Ni, and Cr. cause various problems like anemia, digestive disturbances and liver and kidney damage. Renal failure is related to contaminated drinking water with lead and cadmium, liver cirrhosis to copper and molybdenum, hair loss to nickel and chromium, and chronic anemia to copper and cadmium. Bacteria found in tap water include cryptosporidium, legionella pneumophila, rotifers, copepods and Escherichia coli, more commonly know as E. coli 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 10:47am On May 10, 2017 |
Empiree: There are very beautiful Israeli (Security)doors in the market. There are even Turkish armoured doors that look very simple and elegant. The problem arrises when using locally fabricated doors |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by shofil2011: 11:02am On May 10, 2017 |
Good morning house, please i will appreciate if i can get any help regarding my question. Please how many 9' block can a bricklayer lay in a day when superstructure/ walling is being done?. I have conflicting response from the 2 bricklayer i contacted and need the house input. one said 70 in a day another said 80pcs of 9' block in a day. Kindly help please. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 11:12am On May 10, 2017 |
kopell: Where there is a will, there is always a way. E.g. since access to school labs are relatively easy, a student can always run the test for you next to free. In my school days other students come to our school Lab to run their final year projects citing that their school lacked certain equipment. They just buy their consumables. In the end, its cheaper to change ur car Engine oil when recommended than overlook and risk having to replace the whole engine. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 11:28am On May 10, 2017 |
shofil2011: Is it for duration planning or costing sake and what is the quality required. Left unsupervised, a bricklayer can do 150-200 bricks/day (at the cost of quality). They also count fragmented bricks as whole numbers. At same quality, different bricklayers should have different work-rate which is acceptable. They are also sometimes limited by the number of coaches done on a section/day to prevent buckling under its own weight. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lorhema(f): 11:41am On May 10, 2017 |
44chux: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by WorldAmbassador: 1:05pm On May 10, 2017 |
@worldambassador. the next stage as you explained the project is surface wiring, painting is the last thing then general cleaning and fumigation. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 1:13pm On May 10, 2017 |
WorldAmbassador:painting should be the last work. It would cover up all traces of work and give it pristine look. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 1:26pm On May 10, 2017 |
gbadexy:While painting I think the socket outlets and switches should be removed and putback later on to prevent paint stains 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:37pm On May 10, 2017 |
WorldAmbassador:. What kind of structure did you put up that you intend doing surface wiring? Any way if that's what you intend doing, it all depends on the kind of paint you intend using. If your option of paint usage is the type that you "PRIME" then you do that and do your surface wiring before you do final coating. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 2:45pm On May 10, 2017 |
WorldAmbassador: Why surface wiring though? And by the way if u do surface wiring and install socket and didn't get a good painter they will mess up the switches and socket with paint.... |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 3:32pm On May 10, 2017 |
44chux:The painter could use masking tape to cover up the sockets and switches while painting. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by shofil2011: 3:41pm On May 10, 2017 |
=Thank you for your input.The project is for a superstructure of a 3 bedroom all ensuite and a 2 bedroom 2 bath, The whole project is a 5 bedroom duplex with 2 unit of 2 bedroom flat on same plot. We just finished foundation and german flooring and started walling this week till i asked them to hold on because of the quote for this phase: the bricklayer charged 295,000 and he supervisor said he made him reduce it to 270,000. The supervisor of the project said 3400 9' block will be used for this phase and said the bricklayer will lay 70 block a day( this is when i started having misgivings). stating 4500/day (3,000/bricklayer and 1 laborer to a bricklayer:1500/laborer). 3400blocks /70 blocks per day =28 days x4500/day.= 216,000 and 54,000 for filling of 36 columns...makes 270,000 in all. Please help me. I am thinking of getting another person entirely to do this work now. 44chux: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rabcnesbit: 10:45pm On May 10, 2017 |
Good evening house. I got a quote of N900k for labour just to plaster the interior of my building at Sango Ota ( 4 x 3 bedroom flats). Is this reasonable or excessive? Thank you |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by barakah(m): 11:08pm On May 10, 2017 |
Hello house, Please i have a challenge with my security lights. They are 4 units of AKT 100Watt double cell LED lights. 1) When the power holding company (PHCN) decides not to hold their light which is rarely, the light come up randomly (As a result of drop in voltage). 2) Being security lights, i expect them to be up at all times. Please what's the close alternative to this brand of light apart from Halogen? What do you suggest can be done to solve the unsteady voltage challenge being experienced here?
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 3strikes: 11:47pm On May 10, 2017 |
What did I miss O ? Where is lastpage? Excuzeme Brabus (which moniker is he using now) Next2your$? Azuh Crayola master Fastshipping Lets spice this thread up a little. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 11:53pm On May 10, 2017 |
3strikes: Please. We got past that already... now we are talking about building constructions. Thank you Sir. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 3strikes: 11:59pm On May 10, 2017 |
mufutau55: Hajj Am just asking after them....I have not heard from them for sometime and as a good Nigerian, I thought it will be nice i check on them. Dont you think that should count for something? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 12:03am On May 11, 2017 |
3strikes: True o. But I think they are on vacation in Dubai. You are a caring man o. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 3strikes: 12:12am On May 11, 2017 |
So they went to Dubai without me? Anyways no be by force to kuku go Dubai......in Davido's voice mufutau55: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:47am On May 11, 2017 |
3strikes: You are too funny.... Anyway welcome back. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by earthrealm(m): 5:58am On May 11, 2017 |
barakah: get a smart electrician, locate the light point, and connect it to a stabilizer............or if you have the cash, why not buy a central 10kva/15kva/20kva central stabilizer...and enjoy full voltage all the time? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by WorldAmbassador: 6:55am On May 11, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by WorldAmbassador: 6:55am On May 11, 2017 |
the next stage as you explained the project is surface wiring, painting is the last thing then general cleaning and fumigation. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 7:39am On May 11, 2017 |
WorldAmbassador: Do your surface CABLING before painting but tell your electrician to make sure that all the switches and socket boxes be buried in wall to make the installation neat. All the cables must be straight from junction boxes and use original PVC clip. After your painting he can come back to fix all the switches and sockets. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rabcnesbit: 8:26am On May 11, 2017 |
rabcnesbit: Anybody able to advise on the above, please? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 10:24am On May 11, 2017 |
gbadexy:Normally the painter should cover but nigerians usually disappoint even in the simplest things. So except you will have somebody on ground to enforce this, I would prefer to use the first rule of safety which is to completely eliminate the possibility (where practicable). 2 Likes |
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