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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 1:06pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:You are actually on point here, the other home owners l met were also mooting the idea for other home owners to come together and brainstorm on the idea of going through the proper legal channels to own licensed firearms, I think they will eventually do it. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:07pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Instead of calling police you'll activate your own siren and start calling other members.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Reprobate: 1:12pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
spyder880: WHAT ABOUT SAWABILITY?...people use the y16 reinforced rods cos they are difficult to cut tru with a saw or other common cutting tools, am certain that aluminuin will cut like biscuit. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:17pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing: My move to Nigeria is a calculated and deliberate one. I'm leaving nothing to chance. This is what they do in Brazil. Also how much are two Innoson pickup trucks in police regalia (I just learnt that civilians can actually buy this for escort) and pay 5 off duty policemen to patrol at night. I mean from the point of view of multi neighborhood association. My Dogs will never be tied down but kept in a dog run that they can ultimately escape from if duty really calls. There's a 100x5 foot section fir the dogs. They'll be trained to be passive aggressive. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:27pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
The "tools" are out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DERUyqxsFdg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z4l3Rvnf2o 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:28pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing: Neighbourhood watch is good and owning license fire arms of whatever nature is good but you should be rest assured that your fellow neighbours have the liver to counter intruders in that area with such things. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Timtol(m): 1:36pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing:lol...that's better 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 3:16pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Oh l see, it seems you got everything figured out already, l like your ideas and they don't look too cumbersome, once you get like minded people to buy into the vision it will be great, some people just need to see workable, practical and not too expensive ideas and they will key into it, if I am your neighbor at ibadan, I will be the first to sign up with this your noble ideas, why should I build a house worth millions of Naira and I can't spend fractions of that amount to secure myself, your ideas are possible, doable and workable, you are making me to think of owning one small apartment within your axis at ibadan, even if l don't live in it, I will rent it out as a service apartment , I like your ideas ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 3:23pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
bixton:Neighbors will be more than happy to get involved, security of lives and properties is vital to all humans, like I responded to EgunMogaji, once neighbors see the practical workability of the ideas, they will key into it, every human wants to be able to sleep in peace at Night, since we pretty much have a comatose security in Nigeria, anything that will provide safety and security to home owners will be appreciated even if some people are reluctant initially, once they see the larger picture and the overall benefits, they will align with it ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 3:47pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Where can one get well trained German Shepherd, Rottweiler and pitbull in Lagos? I need three dogs to signify deterrence. How can one bring dogs into the country?
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by nextstep(m): 3:49pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Generally, if a building has columns, the walls themselves are no longer load bearing. Imagine the following for a 10-storey building: you put up columns, then slab, then columns on the that slab, then slab again. Technically you can reach the 10th storey without placing a single block, and the structure will stand. Then you can start laying blocks, and ideally the lighter/smaller, the better. For bungalows, I've seen "columns" improvised with 9" blocks filled with cement. Sure it's a little stronger than the blocks without cement, but I feel this un-reinforced column is just a placebo (as in, it's a feel good with no real benefit) because any sheer will cause a collapse since there's no steel to keep concrete in tension. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:55pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing: They will of course. Desperate situations demand desperate measures. Some 8 year olds are already accomplished shooters here. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 3:58pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: I don't know why we can't carry firearms in Nigeria. I'm currently at my mechanic place and everyone here have firearms in their holsters. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:06pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
FastShipping: It's truly sad and very frustrating for me personally. A lot of these brazen robberies and Omo onile palava will disappear overnight. Or greatly reduced. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:25pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
"A home builder, Garcia said he built this place, like all the houses he builds, "above code" -- stronger than the standards required by law, which in Texas tends to be less than in most states. But he doesn’t think those tougher standards should be imposed on every builder." Some food for thought. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 4:33pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
FastShipping:Hahaha, they have several good places you can get a good breed, peruse the pet section on Nairaland and see for yourself, l will definitely get some Dogs on my properties in lagos, I think bringing it in from the West might be expensive, chai, l like the pictures of this once you posted, If I have 4 of those on my properties with other layers of security been suggested by EgunMogaji, I will get drunk with Russian vodkas mixed with ice cubes or Hennessey every night, let me see the useless criminal that will near my house ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:36pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing: Keep training in mind too. Training is the key 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 4:36pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
FastShipping:You can carry government approved firearms via application to the police authorities but I don't think you will be allowed to carry sophisticated weapons, the police will tell you the once you can legally carry but I would have preferred to carry those types the US Marines used in smoking out Osama bin laden ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 4:39pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Yes, I do know about that as well, mehn security should be number 1 in the order of preference and priority as a home owner in Nigeria because what we currently have as security in Nigeria is not enough ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:44pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing: One of my Uncles has a vacation house in our hometown that he never sleeps in but goes to different hotel instead due to safety. Imagine that.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Timtol(m): 4:47pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Chia! what a pity! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 4:49pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:very unfortunate situation we have on hand all over Nigeria and the current hunger in the land is a precipitating factors for crimes and criminality ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Timtol(m): 4:51pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
AngelicBeing:Exactly! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 4:51pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
@EgunMogaji, it is already on frontpage, a dog attacked a thief, Hahaha, you can peruse the Frontpage on Nairaland to read the story ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Flaghouse1: 4:58pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Link below is for. Your read,Enjoy https://www.nairaland.com/4022384/boerboel-attacks-thief-tried-attacking#59968444 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:07pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Flaghouse1: Thanks, Dude. I know Dogs, well-trained Dogs, work very well for home safety. This is a classic example of why Dogs should never be chained down. Let them be well trained and then run patrol in the yard. You never know when they'll need to pounce into action. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 6:45pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
spyder880: I am sorry to tell you man, you can't have it both ways.. The only thing you could do is to keep a chain saw by the side of the windows in case of emergency. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by nineville(m): 6:52pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Good day my learned colleagues, My questions are of 2 parts: 1. How do you guys cost painting of your building? Is it per paint gallon or per day spend on the job or per labour involve ? 2. Can we have honest review of the following mid-range paints? namely, finecoat, shield, eagle, value, superior, prestige, princess, president et al. In terms of longevity for both harsh internal and external environment. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 7:02pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
FastShipping: it will be abused sir... 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:17pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
twinskenny: Responsible gun owners seldom abuse the right. Please try to get some education on these. For example the price of firearms when ordered legally, the required training before issuance of a permit. My cheapest pistol is $700, many are over $1,000. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 9:51pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: I am thinking he meant "abuse" in the sense of people using their weapon for other business/purposes... nah Naija o. But then I am just thinking aloud. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:10pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
mufutau55: You're probably right Sir. But previous people have used abuse as if iya alata will pull out her glock and shoot baba eleran in an argument. 1 Like |
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