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Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by imohchard(m): 2:03pm On Jan 15, 2020 |
So i have been wondering, why don't we build with wood in Nigeria. We watch movies and see beautiful structures built with wood in America, infact most residential properties are built with wood. However, we build with concrete here in Nigeria despite the fact that is way cheaper to use wood. So my question is, does anyone know why? Is there any risk to it? 1 Like
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Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by dawnomike(m): 2:19pm On Jan 15, 2020 |
Security concerns |
Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:41pm On Jan 15, 2020 |
climate/weather difference is one of the reasons |
Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by Soknown: 9:55pm On Jan 15, 2020 |
I believe it is fear of fire outbreak. But with time our people will realise that it is cheaper and safe to build with wood. Most of the colonial houses were built with wood, but for lack of maintenance some would still be standing and functional. I remember my old Chapel in Aro, Abeokuta was built with Wood. I read about wood lamination in construction awhile ago, it is interesting. Western countries are also going back to using wood. In Nigeria, It will take a trail-blazer building developer to erect a super-structure using wood, then others will follow. Thank you for bringing this up for discussion. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by Perfecttouchade: 10:05pm On Jan 15, 2020 |
Because ikan go chop the wood fast fast ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by Analyst01(m): 12:00am On Jan 16, 2020 |
I think the problem is with the skills and technology required to deliver timber buildings. If you go to any timber market and request for 1" * 12" * 12' plank, 2" * 4"*12'; check the dimensions of what you've been provided with and you will see that it's mostly below specification. Another is moisture content. You will observe also that once you expose the timber to the sun, it starts warping along the exposed side. Timber is not properly seasoned here. The sector needs serious disruption. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by imohchard(m): 12:54pm On Jan 17, 2020 |
Soknown: i have seen old structures built with wood too. And they are surprisingly strong |
Re: Why Do We Not Build With Wood In Nigeria by imohchard(m): 12:54pm On Jan 17, 2020 |
Analyst01: I agree with the disruption part. 1 Like |
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