kunlebonik:


I suggest that the best way to go is to dig SOAKAWAY now since what you done before is septic and concrete, and then link the formal. Or open the septic, evacuate the waste and now do it well.
Hope that will help
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chemicool:
Hi good people, my site is close to water. Do I need foundation beam or I should just do my normal foundation and put membrane before German floor?

You need to go and do a soil test and you need a good Structural Designs of that place.

By the way, what type of structure are you putting on top of that place

Nero2424:


Am having the same problem, are you a plumber? Maybe u can help me fix mine.

I'm not a plumber. I'm a homeowner. It is a common mistake of some builders leading to problems in future in majority of sites. The solution is very simple. Get a local bricklayer to make the tank soak away waste water from the sides of the tank NOT the bottom. Seal the bottom.

Do you know if this is a temporary issue? Is this a raw material (explosive) supply chain issue?

What are the chances of prices normalizing if/when the issue is resolved?
or should we be really worried and buy ahead for even future projects (like 3 months time)?

Chekitaut:
Serious issue on Granite market, explosive used in Quarry to blast stone price increase by 300%.

Island, V.I, Ikoyi, Lekki-Ajah price rise to N7,500/ton(transportation inclusive).

Mainland @ N6,350/ton(transportation inclusive)

Adedward:
Thanks God for his faithfulness here,

Nice one brother
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diordaves:


I'm not a plumber. I'm a homeowner. It is a common mistake of some builders leading to problems in future in majority of sites. The solution is very simple. Get a local bricklayer to make the tank soak away waste water from the sides of the tank NOT the bottom. Seal the bottom.

I will do just that, mine is full to the brim.

Dennis3D:
We don't Just Do Designs.
We create an impression and let you feel what we do in real time. We don't just design buildings. We make things happen.

Watch another version of the Calabar Project in real time. Harmattan season and how it is on the building. Watch it. Feel it. Talk about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8uRgI_qtQk

More videos coming soon.
It's our work. You just have to love it.

well done boss,

rusep:
Good Evening All,
Please house help me out, I just build the attached soakaway but the problem is the 2 are full with water. There is concrete at the base of the septic but is not done for the soakaway. Please how will I solve this problem? Thanks

I will keep saying it Give your building construction to the real Builder, engr that knows there work.

I have said it here some pages backs that in real water lodge area you don’t need SUCKAWAY and SEPTIC TANK.only few people knows this
What you need in such area is called CESSPOOL
And there is way to construct that.
Go to Ajah lekki area in Lagos must people still do this mistake, how do you think water lodge area will suck water away, it’s not possible

Hello house please see the attached door frames made from the wood called EKI as claimed by the seller?

Who knows about it ? Is it a good wood as it seems from d look.

Thanks

rotecch77:


I will keep saying it Give your building construction to the real Builder, engr that knows there work.

I have said it here some pages backs that in real water lodge area you don’t need SUCKAWAY and SEPTIC TANK.only few people knows this
What you need in such area is called CESSPOOL
And there is way to construct that.
Go to Ajah lekki area in Lagos must people still do this mistake, how do you think water lodge area will suck water away, it’s not possible

Are we supposed to Google what's a Cesspool is?

Nero2424:


Are we supposed to Google what's a Cesspool is?

A building professionals should know this.
But home owners are not likely to know this bcs it’s not there field

yinkaoke:
Hello house please see the attached door frames made from the wood called EKI as claimed by the seller?

Who knows about it ? Is it a good wood as it seems from d look.

Thanks

EKI,OPEPE,MAHOGANY are in the same class
Very strong wood for frame and panel door work

Good morning house

Please I need contacts of house agents around Berger Lagos

One bedroom mini flat is OK.

Any help of a good agent is ok

rotecch77:


A building professionals should know this.
But home owners are not likely to know this bcs it’s not there field

You wouldn't sell me a particular product without telling me why u want to sell me that particular product among others. It might be your field but am the consumer... I don't have to be a professional to know what is been built for me.

Bituminous Felt membrane VS Chemical Admixtures ....

Which is more effective in the long run for waterproofing a roof slab with parapet walls which also serves as water tank deck and outdoor terrace space?

I had almost decided to go with the conventional bituminous felt solution until i recently stumbled on some projects where the chemical solution was used. The company (3sisters) claims their chemical admixtures option doesn't require maintenance unlike the felt that you have to redo every now and then.

1) Which of the two options is more effective and recommended and why? Assuming cost is not an issue, we just want the best solution.

2) Do have experience using the 3sisters company products? If not, can you recommend an alternative chemical admixture product.

Thanks

Hargbo:

You need to go and do a soil test and you need a good Structural Designs of that place.

By the way, what type of structure are you putting on top of that place

Thanks for your response. 4 bedroom bungalow.

Nero2424:



You wouldn't sell me a particular product without telling me why u want to sell me that particular product among others. It might be your field but am the consumer... I don't have to be a professional to know what is been built for me.

Relax... not sure he was trying to sell you any product..at least I couldn't capture that from his/her response..

If you got a question, why dont you swallow your pride and ask in a nice way... people are dishing out advices for free here so we can help ourselves and learn- dont attack a responder going out of there way to assist you.

To prevent future problem, try do the raft

chemicool:
Hi good people, my site is close to water. Do I need foundation beam or I should just do my normal foundation and put membrane before German floor?

Pls do raft

chemicool:
My question please, if you dig the ground for up to 6 feet on my site, you will have a normal well full of water. How can I go about my foundation in such a land? Not a wetland really. Please I need urgent answer because work will start soon.

Nice one boss

Dennis3D:
We don't Just Do Designs.
We create an impression and let you feel what we do in real time. We don't just design buildings. We make things happen.

Watch another version of the Calabar Project in real time. Harmattan season and how it is on the building. Watch it. Feel it. Talk about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8uRgI_qtQk

More videos coming soon.
It's our work. You just have to love it.

Can you pls shed more light on how cesspool works, if possible with picture? Thanks

rotecch77:


I will keep saying it Give your building construction to the real Builder, engr that knows there work.

I have said it here some pages backs that in real water lodge area you don’t need SUCKAWAY and SEPTIC TANK.only few people knows this
What you need in such area is called CESSPOOL
And there is way to construct that.
Go to Ajah lekki area in Lagos must people still do this mistake, how do you think water lodge area will suck water away, it’s not possible

Bituminous felt has been the waterproof materials used in ages and I have never heard of changing it time to time in the history. Perhaps, the just want to persuade you in buying their product, request they give you warranty if you want to test their materials. Best of luck to you sir

megacontrol:
Bituminous Felt membrane VS Chemical Admixtures ....

Which is more effective in the long run for waterproofing a roof slab with parapet walls which also serves as water tank deck and outdoor terrace space?

I had almost decided to go with the conventional bituminous felt solution until i recently stumbled on some projects where the chemical solution was used. The company (3sisters) claims their chemical admixtures option doesn't require maintenance unlike the felt that you have to redo every now and then.

1) Which of the two options is more effective and recommended and why? Assuming cost is not an issue, we just want the best solution.

2) Do have experience using the 3sisters company products? If not, can you recommend an alternative chemical admixture product.

Thanks

Fabrication in progress

megacontrol:
Do you know if this is a temporary issue? Is this a raw material (explosive) supply chain issue?

What are the chances of prices normalizing if/when the issue is resolved?
or should we be really worried and buy ahead for even future projects (like 3 months time)?

The effect of Covid-19 affect the importation of this explosive, the raise of forex to N460 to $1. This is the reason from the Chinese operating the quarry. Cement & Iron rod will be affected too. we are only putting our fingers crossed for almighty Dangbese(Dangote)

Abolarin91:
Bituminous felt has been the waterproof materials used in ages and I have never heard of changing it time to time in the history. Perhaps, the just want to persuade you in buying their product, request they give you warranty if you want to test their materials. Best of luck to you sir

Felt does indeed need to be entirely redone after some time - think between 15 to 25 years depending on how well it was done originally.

I have experience of this with felt roofing in temperate climate so I guess the lifetime will be even shorter in the tropics.

Consider this eventuality when you're constructing any tank structure atop the felt material.

Any alternative not requiring replacement is the 'uhuru' but there are many snake oil salespeople out there. This material would not have been tested long enough for them to claim its longevity and any warranty is useless since they'll not be around to honor this.

@megacontrol, DYOR and, if in doubt, stick with the tried and tested felt, making provisions for future replacement.

Good luck.

Abolarin91:
Nice one boss

Thanks very much for finding time to view it too. I appreciate

tonididdy:

I'm just experienced not a certified engineer.

You can ask me anything here

can a 2bedroom flat and a self contain enter a half plot of land 50 by 50?

megacontrol:
Bituminous Felt membrane VS Chemical Admixtures ....

Which is more effective in the long run for waterproofing a roof slab with parapet walls which also serves as water tank deck and outdoor terrace space?

I had almost decided to go with the conventional bituminous felt solution until i recently stumbled on some projects where the chemical solution was used. The company (3sisters) claims their chemical admixtures option doesn't require maintenance unlike the felt that you have to redo every now and then.

1) Which of the two options is more effective and recommended and why? Assuming cost is not an issue, we just want the best solution.

2) Do have experience using the 3sisters company products? If not, can you recommend an alternative chemical admixture product.

Thanks

Personally, I would advice you to go with 3 sisters , the second picture you posted is actually the roof top terrace of my site at ikate , they are currently working there .. I have used bituminous felt severally and it’s not reliable.. 3 sisters 100%

Badgers14:


Relax... not sure he was trying to sell you any product..at least I couldn't capture that from his/her response..

If you got a question, why dont you swallow your pride and ask in a nice way... people are dishing out advices for free here so we can help ourselves and learn- dont attack a responder going out of there way to assist you.

I asked someone here if they can help me fix a problem, that was asking for services, I know in most cases when u drop a line here about services people who are interested chip in. That being said I really appreciate people here who take out their precious time to enlightening us about what we don't know.

Am not sure where you got your pride thing from all that conversation.

rusep:
Good Evening All,
Please house help me out, I just build the attached soakaway but the problem is the 2 are full with water. There is concrete at the base of the septic but is not done for the soakaway. Please how will I solve this problem? Thanks

Thanks All for your responses and suggestions, Is really appreciated. I forwarded all your suggestions to my engineer and he likes some of ideas. Thanks