damola311:



Anyone please

It depends on what is still left undone!
it could be plastering, if not yet done.
It could be fixing windows, it could be electricals (if doors and security are in place),
It could be tilling, etc.

And the Cash at hand is also a factor.

MrOkenwa:
May the Lord continue to bless you all for sharing your rich knowledge on this thread.
Please, I am considering the option of buying a flat from a private firm that is selling off units in a nice neighborhood. Its completed already and I can afford to make outright purchase.
I want to know your opinion on this. Pros, cons and what to look out for in the agreement.
Somebody suggested that I should start my own building but that may be a long thing.
Please help a brother.

On the issue or BUILD or BUY: Both routes have their inherent advantages and disadvantages and l will list a few below.

Build (Advantages)
- You are sure of the strength of your foundations
- You are certain of the quality of materials used, Iron, Granite, Cement and Sand Combinations so there is rest of mind that you cant have a sudden building collapse. Most Building Collapse are houses built by developers (not all developers are rogue though).
- You can play with design and build to your tatse
- You can be sure somebody has not buried "something funny" inside your building/foundation.
- Size of each compartment, like Kitchen, Master bed and their locatiosn are under your control
- You know the history of your house and in future, when issues like Plumbing repairs are necessary, you know where to go directly
- You can save on Cost very well, if you know your way around
- You dont have to bother with bureaucracy, when it comes to decision making on your house
- You can build in quantums, as fund is available

Build (Disadvantages)
- It is stressful
- It requires your personal time, even if you have a Supervisor on Site
- It takes a longer time to finish and you may not have the luxury of such time
- You get cheated here and there, if you are not conversant with prices and where to get what.
- You really cant chose the kind of neighbours you want, except if you are building in an Estate

Overall, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

BUYING:
Advantages:
- No time wasting
- Pay and pack-in
- You can see the final package, before comitting your funds
- You can expect that it will be people of same status, that will be your neighbours

Disadvantages:
- You cant be sure of the kind of house you are buying
- Poor foundation, short-cuts in reinforcement, Concrete Mix, etc are issues that many have come to experience later
- You cant build to oyur own taste.
Basically, the disadvantages of buying are the OPPOSITE of the advantages of Building, that l stated above.

My Opinion:
- If you have the Time, BUILD, you cant regret it at the end of the day. You can start and finish within three months, since funds wont be a problem.
There are experienced builders here, l can vouch for, even in my sleep.
- You can also buy an old house (already in a developed environment in town) and then demolish and rebuild to taste.
- If you dont have the time, buy but buy from a reputable Realtor, dont buy in one glorified Estate located in an isolated place (risk of Kidnappers and Robbers!) buy within established towns.
- Get an experienced Engineer to do due dilligence on the structural integrity of the House you decide to buy, before payment.

As per what to look for in the agreement,
- issues like Maintenance fees,
- what repairs you can or cant make, can you have your own power-source like Solar or are you forced to rely on the Estates supply?
- Can you extend or renovate your house, Can you raise it up by a level in future?
- what is the Final Title on your hosue and the land it sits on?
- Can you re-sell, if you so wish?
- What and What constitutes "Estate Charges" that are mandatory?
You may need a smart Lawyer on this aspect but you should also be able to guide that Lawyer on what your own core interests are.

I wish you the best.

Lastpage!

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On the issue or BUILD or BUY: Both routes have their inherent advantages and disadvantages and l will list a few below.

Build (Advantages)
- You are sure of the strength of your foundations
- You are certain of the quality of materials used, Iron, Granite, Cement and Sand Combinations so there is rest of mind that you cant have a sudden building collapse. Most Building Collapse are houses built by developers (not all developers are rogue though).
- You can play with design and build to your tatse
- You can be sure somebody has not buried "something funny" inside your building/foundation.
- Size of each compartment, like Kitchen, Master bed and their locatiosn are under your control
- You know the history of your house and in future, when issues like Plumbing repairs are necessary, you know where to go directly
- You can save on Cost very well, if you know your way around
- You dont have to bother with bureaucracy, when it comes to decision making on your house
- You can build in quantums, as fund is available

Build (Disadvantages)
- It is stressful
- It requires your personal time, even if you have a Supervisor on Site
- It takes a longer time to finish and you may not have the luxury of such time
- You get cheated here and there, if you are not conversant with prices and where to get what.
- You really cant chose the kind of neighbours you want, except if you are building in an Estate

Overall, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

BUYING:
Advantages:
- No time wasting
- Pay and pack-in
- You can see the final package, before comitting your funds
- You can expect that it will be people of same status, that will be your neighbours

Disadvantages:
- You cant be sure of the kind of house you are buying
- Poor foundation, short-cuts in reinforcement, Concrete Mix, etc are issues that many have come to experience later
- You cant build to oyur own taste.
Basically, the disadvantages of buying are the OPPOSITE of the advantages of Building, that l stated above.

My Opinion:
- If you have the Time, BUILD, you cant regret it at the end of the day. You can start and finish within three months, since funds wont be a problem.
There are experienced builders here, l can vouch for, even in my sleep.
- You can also buy an old house (already in a developed environment in town) and then demolish and rebuild to taste.
- If you dont have the time, buy but buy from a reputable Realtor, dont buy in one glorified Estate located in an isolated place (risk of Kidnappers and Robbers!) buy within established towns.
- Get an experienced Engineer to do due dilligence on the structural integrity of the House you decide to buy, before payment.

As per what to look for in the agreement,
- issues like Maintenance fees,
- what repairs you can or cant make, can you have your own power-source like Solar or are you forced to rely on the Estates supply?
- Can you extend or renovate your house, Can you raise it up by a level in future?
- what is the Final Title on your hosue and the land it sits on?
- Can you re-sell, if you so wish?
- What and What constitutes "Estate Charges" that are mandatory?
You may need a smart Lawyer on this aspect but you should also be able to guide that Lawyer on what your own core interests are.

I wish you the best.

Lastpage!

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so, am planning ahead about building my house, am considering where best to locate the power room cum study in a duplex.
i am thinking of having an extra room in the duplex dedicated solely to power/inverter battery installations etc. and the space will also serve as my study. since am not sure yet of the type of battery i would be using, but likely 12 to 16 pieces or equivalent of 12v 200ah fla batteries, wi would think such weight would be better suited on the ground floor, and not subject the decking to the stress of carrying such a dead weight, however,..i would prefer my study to be upstairs, hence my dilenma. so hoping the house can throw useful suggestions on what they think is the best location with reasons.

thanks

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Gud morning here, all NL happy weekend,

damola311:


Anyone please

You can consider installation of doors and windows frame.
Good luck!

Omo which kind stupid work u do for picture 2 ? Omg . U no even fear God at all. You carry tiny pipes fix inside wall.. so u couldnt get extra thick pipe to close that end abi. Na una dey spoil stainless railings hustle. Keep it up ok...

Adedward:
Gud morning here, all NL happy weekend,

smallsmall:



It depends on what is still left undone!
it could be plastering, if not yet done.
It could be fixing windows, it could be electricals (if doors and security are in place),
It could be tilling, etc.

And the Cash at hand is also a factor.

Thanks....

Person2person:


You can consider installation of doors and windows frame.

Good luck!

Thank you.

cretin:

so, am planning ahead about building my house, am considering where best to locate the power room cum study in a duplex.
i am thinking of having an extra room in the duplex dedicated solely to power/inverter battery installations etc. and the space will also serve as my study. since am not sure yet of the type of battery i would be using, but likely 12 to 16 pieces or equivalent of 12v 200ah fla batteries, wi would think such weight would be better suited on the ground floor, and not subject the decking to the stress of carrying such a dead weight, however,..i would prefer my study to be upstairs, hence my dilenma. so hoping the house can throw useful suggestions on what they think is the best location with reasons.

thanks

good day bro,

it's a good thing you are still in the planning phase of your building. brief your structural engineer the same way you brief your architect.

most prospective home owners don't realy know the importance of structural designs, they felt it's mainly for building approvals. NO!


You can locate your study either up or on the ground floor, all you need to do is make sure you breif your structural engineer about it during the design process ( he can factor your inverter battery load in his design)and make sure all his recommendations are followed to details during construction.

disadvantage

you may have to spend more on structural members to achieve your aim of having the study room upstair.

Good luck!

Thank you sir

rotecch77:


This is my advice to you, if you are in needs of small qualities like 100-500 you can do that within shortest period of time now, just do that FAST NOW.
But if you need more than this pls go and buy.
(June- August rain is loading)
My simple and short advice

Yes thets the price range. There are other brands apart from Nigerite, such as Toprite and some other imported brands.

davodyguy:

You mean those white facials are Nigerite and that cheap?

gbadexy:

The screeding fixes cracks and smoothen the wall surface in a way that regular cement and sand plaster can never achieve.
The major difference between the sand/cement plaster and the screeding is the smooth calcium carbonate powder aggregate in the pop emulsion used mix the cement.
With regular plaster, the sand aggregate is rough compared to calcium carbonate powder and it's noticeable from the grainy pores on the surface on cement plaster. With screeding, either with gypsum or portland cement, the surface is smoother because all the materials are powder smooth.
However after the wall is screeded, it would still need to be sandpapered uniformly smooth before painting. The level of smoothness of the screeding would determine how much to sandpaper. Some screeding are so smooth that only slight smooth sandpaper is necessary.
Your cement screeding was smooth sir. The painter only had to fill some cracks on the cement screeding.
Cement screeding have the tendency to crack unlike pop and basecoat putty.

But Gbadexy I still keep wondering with all these advantages of ready made screed putty how come only a few still use it. What are the real constraints? I really want to adopt it or use the method once mentioned by a great Engr here...paint with a primer and then sand paper to smoothness...
Please your thoughts.

ceelog:


But Gbadexy I still keep wondering with all these advantages of ready made screed putty how come only a few still use it. What are the real constraints? I really want to adopt it or use the method once mentioned by a great Engr here...paint with a primer and then sand paper to smoothness...
Please your thoughts.

Money na

lastpage:


On the issue or BUILD or BUY: Both routes have their inherent advantages and disadvantages and l will list a few below.

Build (Advantages)
- You are sure of the strength of your foundations
- You are certain of the quality of materials used, Iron, Granite, Cement and Sand Combinations so there is rest of mind that you cant have a sudden building collapse. Most Building Collapse are houses built by developers (not all developers are rogue though).
- You can play with design and build to your tatse
- You can be sure somebody has not buried "something funny" inside your building/foundation.
- Size of each compartment, like Kitchen, Master bed and their locatiosn are under your control
- You know the history of your house and in future, when issues like Plumbing repairs are necessary, you know where to go directly
- You can save on Cost very well, if you know your way around
- You dont have to bother with bureaucracy, when it comes to decision making on your house
- You can build in quantums, as fund is available

Build (Disadvantages)
- It is stressful
- It requires your personal time, even if you have a Supervisor on Site
- It takes a longer time to finish and you may not have the luxury of such time
- You get cheated here and there, if you are not conversant with prices and where to get what.
- You really cant chose the kind of neighbours you want, except if you are building in an Estate

Overall, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

BUYING:
Advantages:
- No time wasting
- Pay and pack-in
- You can see the final package, before comitting your funds
- You can expect that it will be people of same status, that will be your neighbours

Disadvantages:
- You cant be sure of the kind of house you are buying
- Poor foundation, short-cuts in reinforcement, Concrete Mix, etc are issues that many have come to experience later
- You cant build to oyur own taste.
Basically, the disadvantages of buying are the OPPOSITE of the advantages of Building, that l stated above.

My Opinion:
- If you have the Time, BUILD, you cant regret it at the end of the day. You can start and finish within three months, since funds wont be a problem.
There are experienced builders here, l can vouch for, even in my sleep.
- You can also buy an old house (already in a developed environment in town) and then demolish and rebuild to taste.
- If you dont have the time, buy but buy from a reputable Realtor, dont buy in one glorified Estate located in an isolated place (risk of Kidnappers and Robbers!) buy within established towns.
- Get an experienced Engineer to do due dilligence on the structural integrity of the House you decide to buy, before payment.

As per what to look for in the agreement,
- issues like Maintenance fees,
- what repairs you can or cant make, can you have your own power-source like Solar or are you forced to rely on the Estates supply?
- Can you extend or renovate your house, Can you raise it up by a level in future?
- what is the Final Title on your hosue and the land it sits on?
- Can you re-sell, if you so wish?
- What and What constitutes "Estate Charges" that are mandatory?
You may need a smart Lawyer on this aspect but you should also be able to guide that Lawyer on what your own core interests are.

I wish you the best.

Lastpage!

Please drop a few competent builders and architects. Thanks

Boss, as u can see the space is not up to 400 and the 50mm have already entered wall, so we don't want to end like dat, that why will move it closed to wall, sir[uote author=KIDfurniture post=90110500]Omo which kind stupid work u do for picture 2 ? Omg . U no even fear God at all. You carry tiny pipes fix inside wall.. so u couldnt get extra thick pipe to close that end abi. Na una dey spoil stainless railings hustle. Keep it up ok...



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KIDfurniture:
Omo which kind stupid work u do for picture 2 ? Omg . U no even fear God at all. You carry tiny pipes fix inside wall.. so u couldnt get extra thick pipe to close that end abi. Na una dey spoil stainless railings hustle. Keep it up ok...

boss if u can see it very well, it's only 50mm dat used to enter wall in this design, and it has enter wall, and the remaining place is not up to 0.400 if u can see it, and will just make the demacatio. Pipes to closed to wall because of children, the 50 mm have already entered wall, sir

I need to fabricate shower doors anyone with contact of who can do a good job,site is in Ajah

Gets ur railings done by us

ceelog:


But Gbadexy I still keep wondering with all these advantages of ready made screed putty how come only a few still use it. What are the real constraints? I really want to adopt it or use the method once mentioned by a great Engr here...paint with a primer and then sand paper to smoothness...
Please your thoughts.

Basecoat is the best screeding material. It's stronger, more lasting and isn't affected by water.
It doesn't crack also.
Screeders don't like using it because it doesn't dry fast. It has to dry for several hours before they apply the finishing coat. It dries by air instead of hydration by gypsum and portland based screeding.

gbadexy:

Basecoat is the best screeding material. It's stronger, more lasting and isn't affected by water.
It doesn't crack also.
Screeders don't like using it because it doesn't dry fast. It has to dry for several hours before they apply the finishing coat. It dries by air instead of hydration by gypsum and portland based screeding.

Where can one get to buy sir? I mean the Base coat

Teebawse:
I need to fabricate shower doors anyone with contact of who can do a good job,site is in Ajah

Good afternoon boss, it this like this door?

RockOfAgesAlumi:


Good afternoon boss, it this like this door?

Casement windows with burglary or without burglary (separately done by welders), which is the best when choosing? Advantages and disadvantages?

Teebawse:
I need to fabricate shower doors anyone with contact of who can do a good job,site is in Ajah

I have someone (not on nairaland) I can recommend to you for the frameless tampered glass shower door.....quote me if you need it.

goodluck

damola311:



Casement windows with burglary or without burglary (separately done by welders), which is the best when choosing? Advantages and disadvantages?

The two is ok it's depends on your choice but as for me i prefer with buglary is very strong and is not easy for armed robber to buged in, it's beautifies the window than the separate welders own

Teebawse:
I need to fabricate shower doors anyone with contact of who can do a good job,site is in Ajah

We can do this for you
Pics of previous work for Nl members

rotecch77:


As you are getting advise here from professionals you can also at the same time patronize us here too.

If you are in eastern,western and northern part you will get NL member to handle this for you at reasonable price below what you get.

Okay ... I thought of that too as well, I will keep myself updated on this thread so if I see anyone’s service I need I will make it known here.
Thanks