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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 10:27pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
spyder880: That is penny wise pound foolish nah 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 10:47pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
spyder880: One thing that I quickly realized was that I didn't have the courage to trust local blocks to do more than partition. One of us on here even said that they couldn't even hang pictures on the wall because they were falling down ![]() I'll take my shortcuts elsewhere, not on structural. Even for those making their own blocks, unless you supervise then you're still taking a chance. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 10:57pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: Your last sentence is the clincher, I built in a site last year, I proposed to buy vibrated blocks but the family of my client insisted that they make the blocks on site because they wanted stronger blocks, in the end, the blocks molded 70 in the block industry were not breaking much, but blocks made on site, we lost over 10% to breakage. Reason for this is supervision, if your site block maker is not as skilled as the block industry guys, you will lose on blocks even if they produce only 20 blocks per bag of cement. Mixing is key, there is a required number of times to turn sand, a required water content, compaction method, and turn duration to get the best of blocks. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:04pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
spyder880: My Chief, just know that you're not just typing, some of us listen to you and the other professionals intently and apply what we learn from you. I stuck with the same block maker, I pay him 10 naira more than he asks for and I send recharge to his boys when they are making my blocks. Not a gurantee but I just hope that they fear God small. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Commonsense101(m): 12:28am On Mar 12, 2018 |
Idealer:Haba bros, e never reach like that na. My opening comments were more for humour than anything else. in response to your opening sentence, I realy cant think of any other key materials that could possibly be required other than steel members and concrete which are not exactly out of the ordinary |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Idealer(m): 2:41am On Mar 12, 2018 |
Commonsense101: ![]() ![]() ![]() I know say we sabi do am pass but I jus dey wonder why the first pro first complain. Na wetin dey inside? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Idealer(m): 2:49am On Mar 12, 2018 |
Seriously Oga Spyder; thanks for your professional inputs, this thanks also go to most of the contributing pros here. But Oga Spyder make I no lie some of your post dey take style scare me because I no say na true you dey talk. Especially we wey dey most likely build in absentia, if I talk say some of this talk no scare us, na lie spyder880: EgunMogaji: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:26am On Mar 12, 2018 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnTZP9rjzPM Sorry, it's in Yoruba language. It's basically what happened somewhere in Igboland in 1976 ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:01am On Mar 12, 2018 |
Good Morning. Please I need expert opinion(s) on resolving ventilation issue in the lounge section.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 7:28am On Mar 12, 2018 |
spyder880: Thanks baba, this one is not stone coated roof o. I am using longspan Alum. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 7:49am On Mar 12, 2018 |
folmus: And supposing Baba God bless your "akant" with 30 billion? ![]() That's why you have to prepare for the best. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 1:58pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
spyder880: Though I have concluded that I will use the pillars, this one na stictly commercial. If baba God bless me with that money ehn, I go go fine land for VGC ni o ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 4:33pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
Barryton: He's talking about the house itself not compound |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 4:35pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: I hope so too. But it seems he's talking about the main house not compound |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:36pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
KolaShangOne: He clarified that it’s the compound. The smell alone will make the house inhospitable ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 4:43pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
bixton: I think you may have to relocate the Lounge if you want ventilation. I like the fact that ALL your rooms are well ventilated but the price you have to pay is the Lounge being boxed in and not ventilated. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 4:44pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: Aaaah sounds better.. I for fear ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:32pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
KolaShangOne: Thank you Sir for your response. But client says it's just the way it is. Left for some modification(s) not affecting the lounge. My thought is to centralise the double leaf door and create windows at both ends. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:45pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
KolaShangOne: But on the flip side I see the following benefits 1) no mosquitoes 2) no visitors at least long term 3) no need for barber because hair will naturally fall off 4) no neeed to paint because the fumes will make the eyes watery so no vision ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rubbiish(m): 8:38pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
bixton:Lol Some of these block sellers can go any length to make profit o |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rabcnesbit: 9:12pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
Is it too late to invest in land in Lekki Free Trade zone? If not, any tips/advice, advantages, disadvantages, pitfalls to watch out for? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ceelog(m): 10:20pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
bixton: Remove the bar wall and open the dining area. Remove the gym wall and let air flow from the back all through front and side (dining) |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miller1: 11:27pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
Good evening everyone. Pls i got this quotation from an engineer as the estimate for taking this building (plan attached) to DPC level of 5 coach block work and german floor. i feel the cost is on the high side. i need your professional opinions on this. To know if the prices and quantity materials are reasonable. The location is Asaba. and the land is a not swampy. dry table land |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 6:10am On Mar 13, 2018 |
rollformmachine: This your jargon ehn. can you tell us what this is in ordinary language? ![]() ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:47am On Mar 13, 2018 |
ceelog: Thanks for your input. Modifications have been made to that entire back side so the walls there are sealed. Dining, modified to let in more air flow but that may not likely be sufficient. Whatever I have to do will be from the front and the lounge still maintains its position. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:09am On Mar 13, 2018 |
Miller1: Does this quote really go as far as completing the german floor or it just stops at the 5 course level? I am just curious about the usage of the 10 ton granite plant level fill; is it the same as water level fill to achieve that purpose? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:55am On Mar 13, 2018 |
what is this from lagos state government ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 9:04am On Mar 13, 2018 |
65k for borehole yearly? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rubbiish(m): 9:10am On Mar 13, 2018 |
Miller1:It's fair But some materials are underquoted if it includes german floor. Cement & granite. 10tons of granite may not even cover the footing for this build, not to talk of foundation columns...let alone german floor. 1 Like |
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