Chekitaut:
i neva go against your word...you on point

Copy that.
Thanks

megacontrol:
Thanks for your quick and detailed response as always.
however, there is no plan to build on that section of the land. it's just going to be compound space or car park or something.
no structure planed to go on it, the new pit will be located in a new spot.

Does this change your submission? can we evacuate, fill up and just cover it up in one go?

If no structure is envisaged like you said just evacuate, dismantle blocks and fill with laterite. There will be settlement but good enough to use as compound space from completion.

Sorry if this question has been asked before but i cant find it anywhere.
Please what is the difference between a flat roof and normal roof. The advantages and disadvantages of the flat roof.
I am building a 3bed bungalow in abj and because my budget is limited, my engineer suggested a flat roof.
I just want as much info to be able to make an informed choice pls. This is my first structure so any help/advice pls

Wishing you all a happy new year from Epic ceramics

keepingmum:
Sorry if this question has been asked before but i cant find it anywhere.
Please what is the difference between a flat roof and normal roof. The advantages and disadvantages of the flat roof.
I am building a 3bed bungalow in abj and because my budget is limited, my engineer suggested a flat roof.
I just want as much info to be able to make an informed choice pls. This is my first structure so any help/advice pls

Waiting for them to answer this

thanks man.

diordaves:


If no structure is envisaged like you said just evacuate, dismantle blocks and fill with laterite. There will be settlement but good enough to use as compound space from completion.

keepingmum:
Sorry if this question has been asked before but i cant find it anywhere.
Please what is the difference between a flat roof and normal roof. The advantages and disadvantages of the flat roof.
I am building a 3bed bungalow in abj and because my budget is limited, my engineer suggested a flat roof.
I just want as much info to be able to make an informed choice pls. This is my first structure so any help/advice pls

We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

hey @Chekitaut i referred someone to call you up for supply to alagbado.

if it goes through, please ensure quality service and correct quantities at agreed price. i will be keeping tabs on this one.
it will also pay you to know that there's still some way to go on the job so other opportunities may exist.

thanks

Happy new year everyone

rotecch77:



We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

[s]

rotecch77:



We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

[/s]

rotecch77:



We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

rotecch77:



We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

[s]

rotecch77:



We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

[/s]

rotecch77:



We discussed it here sometimes ago but I can't find the page again, also we discussed it on this tread also check the link

https://www.nairaland.com/4253412/what-pros-cons-flat-roof/1#63620567

fraud

IamD18:


This is the major reason why this country will just not move forward.

Out of greed, people finds it difficult to stick to the field they were trained to specialize in.

Too bad, I must say.

Greed ke? So for an architect to supervise a building construction don turn greed? Any construction company that wants to employ an architect add site supervision as a criteria. And also Nigerians don't pay the right amount for drawings, so do you expect an architect after collecting peanuts for a design will now let a builder/engineer to make all the money from site supervision? Lastly, site supervision is not rocket science.

Happy New Year to everyone

Its good to be diplomatic.

megacontrol:
hey @Chekitaut i referred someone to call you up for supply to alagbado.

if it goes through, please ensure quality service and correct quantities at agreed price. i will be keeping tabs on this one.
it will also pay you to know that there's still some way to go on the job so other opportunities may exist.

thanks

New year referrer, thank you God bless you, i do not compromise & i will neva. he get value for his money, trust me.

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Deathslater:
fraud

Kaybthaniels:
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You are their my brother, lets just play maturity and leave the boy.
Thanks.

IF MAD MAN PACK SOMEONE CLOTH WHILE TAKING BATH AT THE RIVER YOU DONT NEEDS TO RUN AFTER THE MAD MAN , SO THAT UNLOOKERS WIL NOT TAG THE SANE MAN AS MAD MAN.

bixton:
In construction work, there are substitute/alternative materials to use and when done right, it'll give the desired result.
In as much as 6" blocks, Y12 are not the recommended to use for single storey buildings Engineering wise, that does not mean a structure done with such will not stand if the individual doing such knows what he's doing.
The use of Y12 for single storey building as wholesome reinforcement material is not just peculiar to Edo State, you can add Imo State to that list and some other states.
The use of 9" blocks for foundation wall of bungalows is a nice option but not a guarantee that the building will not have defects.
There's also no known article anywhere that says complete lintel chaining prevents wall cracks.
In certain riverine communities in Bayelsa State, those who have the resources have to transport granite materials across water via pontoon-barge to effect their building construction works. Others who can't, make use of periwinkle shells and 3/8" coarse as aggregate materials for concrete works for their single storey buildings.

Not just in Imo and Edo state, in Anambra state especially Onitsha 60 - 70% of one storey buildings were done with Y12 iron and 6" solid blocks as against Y16 iron and 9" hollow blocks.
Also some people use Y12 and 9" hollow block in their construction.

my brother its not possible

Happy New Year Everyone

mufutau55:
Happy New Year 2019, my people.
May God Almighty give us good health, happiness, joy and plenty money for more buildings in this new year o.

Hajji M.

Happy New Year Hajj. Aminnn..

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If there is a different forum that can help with this, please let me know.

Also if you have a friend who does not mind sharing his office space, please let me know too.

Thank you

bixton:
In construction work, there are substitute/alternative materials to use and when done right, it'll give the desired result.
In as much as 6" blocks, Y12 are not the recommended to use for single storey buildings Engineering wise, that does not mean a structure done with such will not stand if the [s]individual doing such knows what he's doing. [/s]
The use of Y12 for single storey building as wholesome reinforcement material is not just peculiar to Edo State, you can add Imo State to that list and some other states.
The use of 9" blocks for foundation wall of bungalows is a nice option but not a guarantee that the building will not have defects.
There's also no known article anywhere that says complete lintel chaining prevents wall cracks.
In certain riverine communities in Bayelsa State, those who have the resources have to transport granite materials across water via pontoon-barge to effect their building construction works. Others who can't, make use of periwinkle shells and 3/8" coarse as aggregate materials for concrete works for their single storey buildings.

***Oga Brabus,

I think we should make it clear that this Individual has to be a professional. A structural Engineer that can calculate the loads acting on the building, and distribute this load appropriately.

A house built with 6" blocks will most likely have 150 x 150mm columns and beams. Can they easily substitute for 225 x 225mm columns and beams? Do they have a required safety factor? Etc etc..

****Also, the fact that you use a 9" or 6" block doesn't guarantee absence of defects ((this is majorly down to construction practices)) but there are reasons why we choose to use 9". All things being equal, a 9" block will have a higher load resistance than a 6" block. I'm talking Dead loads, Wind loads, Live loads, Vertical loads, compression and axial loads etc etc..

About the lintel.....

wishing you all wonderful 2019, year of prosperity and abundance

KolaShangOne:


***Oga Brabus,

I think we should make it clear that this Individual has to be a professional. A structural Engineer that can calculate the loads acting on the building, and distribute this load appropriately.

A house built with 6" blocks will most likely have 150 x 150mm columns and beams. Can they easily substitute for 225 x 225mm columns and beams? Do they have a required safety factor? Etc etc..

****Also, the fact that you use a 9" or 6" block doesn't guarantee absence of defects ((this is majorly down to construction practices)) but there are reasons why we choose to use 9". All things being equal, a 9" block will have a higher load resistance than a 6" block. I'm talking Dead loads, Wind loads, Live loads, Vertical loads, compression and axial loads etc etc..

About the lintel.....

Naturally and professionally one won't do a design for a single storey building with 6"blocks and Y12 to be used as columns/beams.
If another is said to be a professional that individual should be able to calculate the number of Y12(columns/beams) that would stand as substitute for Y16 and also its corresponding stirrups spacing putting every other thing into consideration.

olaitoro:


Not just in Imo and Edo state, in Anambra state especially Onitsha 60 - 70% of one storey buildings were done with Y12 iron and 6" solid blocks as against Y16 iron and 9" hollow blocks.
Also some people use Y12 and 9" hollow block in their construction.

And one can imagine that such structures are still standing.
Guess probably they know what they are doing.

bixton:


And one can imagine that such structures are still standing.
Guess probably they know what they are doing.

Yeah, I can't remember the last time I heard of a collapsed one Storey Building in Onitsha and environ.
Obviously the Engineers in that clime know what they are doing.

Double post

olaitoro:

Yeah, I can't remember the last time I heard of a collapsed one Storey Building in Onitsha and environ.
Obviously the Engineers in that clime know what they are doing.

On my view, I think the regulations there have been able to handle them well and making sure every site is doing the right thing.
Quack engineers would have gotten their stay better if there is no strict authority.
Nigerians will always be Nigerians