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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 7:31pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
ibiboss:\ where are you base lagos or? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:40pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
ibiboss: It's your money, so spend it as you wish. Buying Nigerian shouldn't be looked at as a substitute due to economics. We should support these foreign companies that have made sizeable investment in our country by buying their products and growing the Naira. I used Nigerian made doors, tiles and toilet equipments. I feel very proud and owe no one any apology. I was going to get into all the Spanish/Italian/Turkey brouhaha until my Togo tiler told me "Oga come make we go Iwo road, I'll open your eyes". Some of the tiles being professed as imported are actually repackaged Nigerian made. If I were you, I would enter your local tile selling area and look around. Leave your ATM card at home because you're not buying just yet, you are only going to get education. Good luck.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 8:00pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
God will help you to complete the remaining one cable expensive anyway. You can visit orile for tiles and WC based on your budget. For WC you can go for hanging time instead of close couple type, its a bit cheaper than close couple. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by toxxnoni(m): 8:21pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
WorldAmbassador: Have you gotten the mail i sent you |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:41pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
Sir, if i may ask, what type of building are u doing that consume 2M naira for wiring alone? ibiboss: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 9:50pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: What a real and good statement and advise. @Kopell told me about that same repackaging business. I bought some Nigerian Made Tiles too and they are very good. Don't overlook Nigeria Made Tiles o... as per my good friend @Write2obi a nice Tiles seller in the East, and I listened. Property Forum Nairalanders, please share your ideas and experiences with your fellow Nairalanders on anything and everything. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 10:18pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
segzy14: was about asking the same question.. maybe a duplex with amoured cable> ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:35pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
twinskenny: May be cables stolen four times? ![]() Hajji M. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 11:37pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 11:58pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
twinskenny: Mine wasn't a duplex and cost about the same 2M. Original Cables are not cheap right now from manufacturers. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:00am On Jul 10, 2017 |
FastShipping: Your house is more than a duplex sir. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 12:02am On Jul 10, 2017 |
segzy14: I dey Lagos now. You can catch me on my site tomorrow. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by write2obi(m): 12:12am On Jul 10, 2017 |
mufutau55:I'm glad you are loving your tiles chief, we've come a long way in tiles production, gone are the day when local manufacturers are scared to put their logo and "made in Nigeria" at the rear and pack of their tiles. CDK Ceramics and West African Ceramics are really setting the pace and Time Ceramics and Goodwill Ceramics are not far behind. A Nairalander was at my office last week looking for white porcelain Spanish or Italian tiles, i showed him our samples and their prices, he needed about 1800+sqms, so as expected the money involved was huge, he said he'll need to leave the tile purchase until his next visit to Nigeria due to the funds involved. Then i asked him a question ; why Spanish or Italian? Why not Nigerian? . He scoffed at my mention of Nigerian tiles. Then asked him if he'll like me to show him made in Nigeria white porcelain tiles, just to see not touch or buy ![]() He was so impressed and decided to go with Nigerian tiles and saving alot of money. Local manufacturers are uping their games and the competition is becoming more and more intense both price wise. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 12:35am On Jul 10, 2017 |
write2obi: Some Nigerian made tiles are just okay. But don't compare sleep and death or compare heat burn and fire burn. Spanish and Italian tiles are 5-10 higher in grade than Nigerian tiles. Those white tiles you displayed up there were copycat of some well known Spanish tiles. They look a lot better than the Nigerian ones of the same design. Those buying those Nigerian tiles you displayed only doing so because of the cost. If they had a choice, trust me they won't buy those Nigeria made tiles that are Spanish and Italian copycat. If it is not Panadol, it is not the same thing as Panadol. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:16am On Jul 10, 2017 |
write2obi: I really enjoyed your lessons on Tiles and the various sample pics you sent me on Whatsapp. So I mixed Italian, Spanish and Nigerian tiles. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have so many collections of tiles samples that it even affected my purchase; too much to chose from. If you were in Lagos area, I would have patronize you too. Thank you. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:32am On Jul 10, 2017 |
FastShipping: You are right. Money and budget dictate anything in life. But there is a an alternative to Panadol.... Generic Medicine. I had to mix the tiles because I was going to buy all my 955 sqm tiles in High grade Spanish or Italian only, then the cost will be like starting another project. And since I am a kobo-kobo man like some people here, I went for mixing the Italian/Spanish tiles for all the busy or high traffic areas and Naija made tiles for not so busy area. Our pockets are not the same. Fingers are not equal. So you are right, I did not have a choice but to mix. Hajji M. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:34am On Jul 10, 2017 |
Question for esteemed people on the thread. Are cabinets such as this available in Nigeria? If I don't ask I won't know. Thanks. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 1:35am On Jul 10, 2017 |
mufutau55: 955 sqm is not "kobo kobo" project sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:37am On Jul 10, 2017 |
FastShipping: Oga mi. ![]() I will love to be able to afford all Spanish/Italians... I love good stuffs o. But those your tiles are too good, "nah to die for"... I love them, but my pocket no gree. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Innu: 1:52am On Jul 10, 2017 |
KolaShangOne: Oga KolaShangOne, thanks so much for your input, I really appreciate it. But for this, there are no pipes below or above these Windows and the walls below them are usually so soaked. The soak easily permeates inwards to the internal walls (block used is 9 inch hollow) and stays soaked for weeks. Could there possibly be leakages within the casement frames? If that is a possibility, is there a solution? On the leaking roof, the gauge is 0.45mm. Meanwhile, is changing the sheets within the leak area a possible solution or would it create another problem? Also despite the challenge of correction, do we have roofing guys who can handle this effectively? If not, how can one protect his POP from this challenge? ... in a fix of resolution... ![]() Other experts in the house, please any other alternatives, please help oooo? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 2:36am On Jul 10, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 2:47am On Jul 10, 2017 |
mufutau55:Thank you for the simple analysis, the repacking and relabeling is the order of the day, because people think everything that was stamped with a specific country on it; is always the best. That's why you see all of these brand names are reproduced as counterfeit. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:00am On Jul 10, 2017 |
kopell: It has happened to a friend o.... Abi @Twinskenny? God save us from the barawos o. And nah expensive Coleman cables... everything pulled from the pipes, second day o. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:09am On Jul 10, 2017 |
Innu: You may want to check your window seals o... may be water is going thru some holes there... is it all areas of the house or just one spot? On leaking roof... this is tough especially when POP are already installed? Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Truthinlife: 3:15am On Jul 10, 2017 |
write2obi:Bro, Where are you based in the east ( Aba, Ph, Warri, Enugu)? I will like to have your contacts. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:20am On Jul 10, 2017 |
FastShipping: You know say some "Mansion" Bungalow pass some Duplex. Yours is one of them o. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Truthinlife: 3:32am On Jul 10, 2017 |
mufutau55:I am asking these questions for precautionary measures and to gain knowledge, 1.How do you repair POP when the roof leaks and give those dirty " Map of bugunda" all over it. 2. Is there a way of climbing inside POP to carry out any form of repairs. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:38am On Jul 10, 2017 |
Truthinlife: 1. If the POP is not badly damaged yet, it can repaired by repainting the area... but if it has been damaged seriously.... then replacement of that part is the only solution. 2. Yes, they can go inside the roof (but carefully) to see the POP if this is at the wood carcass top level. But if it is under the decking slab... not possible o. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Truthinlife: 3:48am On Jul 10, 2017 |
mufutau55:Ok cool. I was wondering Bc POP is generally sealed all through, unlike normal ceilings or gypsum ceiling where the carpenter will create entry ways to the roof. Does it mean they cut out an area of the POP or what. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:00am On Jul 10, 2017 |
Truthinlife: They usually leave a small opening entry into the roof somewhere, but it will look like regular POP too until pushed inside to open. See the rectangular shape on the POP area below, look carefully. Hajji M.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Truthinlife: 4:12am On Jul 10, 2017 |
mufutau55:Oh wow, Never knew this. I've learned. Thanks a lot. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:15am On Jul 10, 2017 |
Truthinlife: Sure. We all learn as we go along. Hajji M. 1 Like 1 Share |
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