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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dejavus: 8:39pm On May 01, 2018 |
AngelicBeing: Ermmm I think you got what the original poster said wrong. He's merely pointing out that if you got some "paid" help in the actual act or carrying out the work done then he's suggesting its not entirely DIY except that definition fits the description of Doing it yourself in the Nigerian Context. But what Nigerians general mean when they are talking about DIY is buying the materials themselves and employing some local people giving them instructions of what you need them to do rather than calling them to quote and carry out a job for you. My 2 pence. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 8:43pm On May 01, 2018 |
Mohr:Educate yourself about building Ask people who have build about the price and numbers of bricklayers and and servers if you are not contracting it. materials be will to go to different places to check out prices Bricklayers will steal from you --cements Carpenters will steal nails from you Iron bender will steal iron from you-- I have a project going on now from Germany floor before parapet Contractor told 80 12mm iron and Iron bender told me 85 I told both contractor and iron bender i only have 60 12mm iron they end up using 62 12mm 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:46pm On May 01, 2018 |
earthrealm: Now we have a proper DIY advocate and individual who actually gets involved in the act regarding his automobile. Nonetheless these are not actually considered DIY acts except you are speaking on a broad term. And I would want to include that you probably changed your oil filter as well meaning you have a tool box. Nice one. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 8:49pm On May 01, 2018 |
bixton:I have got people to do lot of work for me Lot of time I am tell this people how to do it or the best way to do it DIY is if you are not giving it to contractor and playing a role in getting the job done 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 9:06pm On May 01, 2018 |
mank1234:caveat emptor. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:11pm On May 01, 2018 |
GoodFaith: That is not the definition of DIY. Google is still existing. The DIY clips tells one how to do the job himself/herself and not rather teaching the individual how to tell another to get the job done. DIY means getting physically involved with the hands and not only with the brain. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 9:34pm On May 01, 2018 |
bixton:Before DIY is over 200 year old before DIY clips or google and there was community, community use to help people build their house I have friend at work that their family help they build their houses, my friend was part of the builders I full understand What DIY "do it yourself " I have used my hand and brain I had two roofing jobs about two weeks ago One of the job i had the material, the guys came out did the job I was not present second job the guys used air compression, nail gun. I provided all the tools for the job and the material on Friday i have a guy coming out to put up a door, some dry wall I will be helping with the dry wall |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 9:43pm On May 01, 2018 |
GoodFaith: hello sir, will love to see the picture of the dry wall.. if you dont mind |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 9:46pm On May 01, 2018 |
twinskenny:Ok on Monday, I will show you the before and after photo New project crazy i have four months to completed the project |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 10:06pm On May 01, 2018 |
GoodFaith: River Niger was in existence before Mungo Park came exploring. Community assisting one to build house is not DIY and it still exists till today. If the dry wall you intend helping out is your build then it can be considered DIY. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by desiji: 10:47pm On May 01, 2018 |
dejavus:The only person that got the drift 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Marpol: 4:10am On May 02, 2018 |
mufutau55: Thanks boss. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by InvertedHammer: 5:37am On May 02, 2018 |
diordaves: / Even if not for termites, construction projects should be done with local contents in mind. The Eskimos build igloos. The local Chinese use bamboo. Nigerians use blocks. Californians use wood. Am I going to build a house with wood in Nigeria because I want to be more Californian than the Californians? Hell no! If we apply the wrong solution to a project because we want to copy from somewhere, it may not serve the intended purpose afterall. I don't see anything technological about bamboo. / 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 11:35am On May 02, 2018 |
mufutau55:Thanks alot Sir. we don't have that unfortunately |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:37pm On May 02, 2018 |
bixton:You got it--- "If the dry wall you intend helping out is your build then it can be considered DIY. " co-worker is selling the house that was build by him and help from family He moved 160 mile away This weekend , he is having a pizza party - friends and family coming to help him paint 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:47am On May 03, 2018 |
Question for all Electrical Engineers, Electricians, Practising Professionals 1)Please what's the parameter(s) using a 1.5mm wire as against 1mm for lighting purposes? 2)What Amperage is tied to both wires to be used for the above given our stipulated voltage supply? Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 8:16am On May 03, 2018 |
bixton: I didnt see where it said you must do everything yourself or without external help. I only saw where it said without a professional or expert help. I think if for example, i want to install kitchen cabinets in my new build and embark on it myself who is not a professional in capentry with extra hands who are not experts. The project is still DIY. The extra hand i hired is not an expert or professional too. Once there is an expert or professional in the project, it ceases to be DIY. Installing a Solar backup power system in my house using a local electrician to enter the ceiling is still DIY. The electrician may have no idea on the system i am installing. A home owner building his house directing masons, carpenters etc is still DIY. He should have hired a professional builder to manage them but he did it himself with no professional help. DIY is simply doing a job that would have been done by a professional without have the professional experience yourself. An architect designing his own home is not DIY. A bricklayer building his house is not DIY. A mechanic repairing his own car is not DIY but a non mechanic like me doin my own repair is DIY. I weigh a 100kg, do you expect me to climb the roof or enter the ceiling. Its not physically impossible but its not safe to do that part not that i dont know how. Say you are installing a Mikano generator yourself if you hire a crane and its operator to lift it and drop, does that mean its not a DIY? If you are installing a big panel of glass and you cant lift it alone, does that mean its not DIY? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:52am On May 03, 2018 |
adanny01: DIY is taking your time to do that which ordinarily you ought to pay to get the job done. You can't be serious trying to put the bolded in this context.. Or perhaps the crane belongs to the DIY'er. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 10:16am On May 03, 2018 |
bixton: In my humble opinion, your definition is not complete without the word professional or expert or someone with training and certification. DIY is taking your time to do that which ordinarily you ought to pay (a professional) to get the job done. Remove the professional and put yourself in his position qualifies the job DIY. You can pay yourself, it doesnt matter. If i hire a professional builder he hires masons. If i want DIY, i remove the builder, do his job by hiring a mason. This will be a DIY building. If i want a DIY plaster, i simple dont hire a mason and do it myself. Are you saying every equipment must belong to the DIYer before it qualifies to be DIY? Where in the definitions did we get that insinuation? There is this saying "hire a professional or Do it yourself". If am not a professional and i am doing it, its DIY. I can borrow, hire, pay for equipment or labour to get jobs done which may be beyond my physical or financial ability. Collins definition DIY is the activity of making or repairing things yourself, especially in your home. DIY is an abbreviation for 'do-it-yourself'. Wikipedia Do it yourself (DIY) is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things without the direct aid of experts or professionals. [what about indirectly] Wikipedia adds; Academic research describes DIY as behaviors where "individuals engage raw and semi-raw materials and component parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct material possessions, including those drawn from the natural environment (e.g. landscaping)". I lay particular emphasis on the bolded. Installing a Mikano generator is a professional job involving Electrical expertise. Delivering the generator set to a particular position does not take away the fact that the installation is a DIY project. Lets not begin to redefine DIY. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 12:23pm On May 03, 2018 |
adanny01: It has already been redefined by all and we have all learned. Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by psychologist(m): 12:24pm On May 03, 2018 |
Hello house, please the building am staying in the village is leaking water from the slab what measures can I take ASAP. The house has been built for a while and just left decking level, but over time it started dripping water from the slab, I know it's a building deffect from onset, but I need advise on What to do about it |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 12:26pm On May 03, 2018 |
psychologist: You can post a pix of the affected area of the slab so it'll be easy to know the best way to give advice. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by psychologist(m): 12:34pm On May 03, 2018 |
bixton:That is the issue... The building is in the village and am in Lagos, I plan on traveling next week to get it fixed, so I just want to have idea on Where to start, and also prepare ahead. But Wat are the common solutions you can proffer sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 1:55pm On May 03, 2018 |
psychologist: no plan to roof the house? as in any building coming on top the deck? felting might be good ideal |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by psychologist(m): 2:00pm On May 03, 2018 |
twinskenny:The structure is kinda old, so we arnt planning on adding another storey on it....thanks for your advise I do consider that. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ladiesmirror(m): 2:11pm On May 03, 2018 |
abdulwastecx: Wow... I have 50/50 plot of land and I was thinking if it's possible to build 3 Bedroom Flat on it.... Can u help me out |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 2:14pm On May 03, 2018 |
psychologist: Go through this thread you will find solution to it https://www.nairaland.com/2416752/permanent-solution-structural-leakage 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rubbiish(m): 2:27pm On May 03, 2018 |
psychologist:If u exposed concrete to rain for too long without water proof admixtures or felt, it will leak. If there is no plan of erecting the upper floor, any good water proof admixtures for concrete roof should be employed. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 2:42pm On May 03, 2018 |
psychologist: Put a roof over it or felt. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rubbiish(m): 2:46pm On May 03, 2018 |
ladiesmirror:The rooms may likely not be up to standard size & u gonna be coming out of your compound to the road by driving backward. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 2:53pm On May 03, 2018 |
ladiesmirror:Most definately You would even have adequate space to park 2cars self with airspace |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 4:52pm On May 03, 2018 |
psychologist: If you are not planning on an additional floor, just roof it. Flat roof will do. This is the best option. Same amount with other solutions being suggested. Other solutions will fail in a couple of months. Just roof it. It's done. 2 Likes |
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