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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 5:49pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
n3xt: 5 years going no cleaning. After reading the alleged twice a year cleaning I went outside and opened all my modern USA style inspection chambers and zero issues noticed ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by coldcandy: 5:59pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:Sir, do you still have pictures of your installed "chamber"? Would love to see it 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Muyi002(m): 6:12pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Well-done to our esteemed lecturers. Please see below quotes given for my roofing Woods 2x6 = 120pcs @ 750 = 90000 (special) 2x4 = 400pcs @ 430 = 172000 (special) 2x3 = 500pcs @ 300 = 150000 (special) 2x3 = 100pcs @ 240 = 24000 (Solo) logging 4" Nail = 3 bags @7000 = 21000 3" Nail = 1 bag @ 7000 = 7000 2½" Nail = 1½ Bags @ 7000 = 10500 Chemicals = 25000 Total = 511,000 See floor plan in the attached. I am looking at a kingpost height of either 6 or 7 meters and a possible sqm roof of maximum if 400 sqm
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by igboitalo: 6:18pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Enyinne:my sister can u give me an estimate for the Foundation thank u 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by amosblisz: 6:38pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
michlins: Beautiful |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kingzsoul: 6:43pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
omololu251:Like how much is soil testing |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 6:58pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
AZUH:WOW long time, welcome back, where have U been, we missed U on here old friend ![]() ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:00pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: That’s why I asked what type of repairs do the plumber want to carry out. @Focusmind don’t go too low if your project is in Lekki or waterlogged area. Brick chambers aren’t watertight o. It’s unlike pvc chambers that you can easily add pipes to raise it above flood level. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:07pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Sholapey: Hmm. I can only recommend my carpenter. You buy your wood. He’ll do the needful. I don’t sell wood nor do I have anyone I can recommend. I just go to nearest wood market, look for good ones and buy them. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 7:09pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Exactly.... that's what I did too as a novice in building knowing fully well builders/owners in my region goes for the cheapest form without chaining....I was told chaining was ONLY necessary from 2 story building..... that was always the end of the discussion anyway trying to tell me safety is not necessary lol. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 7:14pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
n3xt: Plumber is referring to blockage either through Pad etc......... |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 7:21pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: I am sorry if I come across as harsh. It was not my intention. I can be better than that. In your comments, you just admitted that chambers are a necessary fixtures of homes albeit provided by the government but situated away from the property but the property can access it's use. So in the US, you may build a local one for self use but you don't have to. However in Nigeria, the government and councils are largely irresponsible and unresponsive, so we build everything. It is not silly we build chambers in Nigeria. The building needs inspection chambers but the governments fail to provide these in public space planning so we do it ourselves. In all your stay in the West, have you ever seen water tower or ground floor water tanks in private homes? No because the responsible government provide water with good pressure to homes. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do but a reaction to irresponsible leadership and providing practical solution to a fundamental need. In the US have you ever seen soakaway in majority of private homes as we do in Nigeria? No, because the government provide public sewer. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to provide these ourselves. Have you seen generator house, gateman house in private America homes? No as the government provide electricity and security. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to generate our own power and provide personal security. In short, every homeowner is a local government and the Nigerian engineers and builders are just providing practical solution to fundamental need. They are not silly. When we bring ideas from abroad we MUST marry such ideas with the reality in Nigeria to find a perfect fit to SOLVE the problem and not complicate it. There is this superiority complex in some of us awayrians that could blind us to the practical reality of life Nigeria which hinders our adaptibility when in Nigeria. This superiority complex is one of the reasons why some awayrians fail to integrate back into the country of their birth. In Nigeria there's always a reason why certain things are done in a certain way. Find out that reason first before turning abroad for a solution that may complicate the situation. 12 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Donoppy(m): 7:31pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Good evening my people, So my engineer said we should use TMT iron rod for the slab instead of the normal iron rod... How true is this please. And how much does this TMT iron rod costs? Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kunlebonik(m): 7:39pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
A full plot of land for sales at ILOGBO, Oju Ore, from reliable owner, Sango Otta, near lagos -Ogun togate at 500k. A full plot of land for sales at ILOGBO, Oju Ore, from reliable owner, Sango Otta, near lagos -Ogun togate at 500k. A full plot of land for sales at ILOGBO, Oju Ore, from reliable owner, Sango Otta, near lagos -Ogun togate at 500k. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 7:43pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Muyi002: This quotation is not too much, the only thing that looks much there is the chemical 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Muyi002(m): 7:47pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
rotecch77: Thank you Rotecch. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:47pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
diordaves: I’ve owned and lived in homes with septic tanks in the USA. I have many friends whose source of water is from boreholes. The USA is pretty large and diversified. Generators and gateman houses abound in Southern California albeit in mostly private communities. I’m pretty comfortable with my builds. I have never and will never suggest for anyone to follow my ideas. I hate chambers, I think they are nonsense. I put my money where my mouth is and I’m living comfortably with my choices. Daily, not as as two weeks per year vacation thing but day in and day out. I’ll continue to use and share my methods but no one is forced to use them. I “try” to build my houses to USA building codes, not just Nigeria building codes. My estate was recently visited by an inspector from my local government and he had nothing but praises for me and wish that most would overbuild like me and follow established protocols. My grouse with you is that you choose to paint with a wide brush. But that’s okay too, we can’t all be the same. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:52pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
omanzo02: I consider myself lucky with my current bricklayer. He’s impressed me by going beyond what I call “Local standards”. I didn’t have to even tell him to chain my current bungalow build. We as property owners have to be involved. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:58pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
coldcandy: By chamber I mean my inspection pipes. Really nothing to see. I try not to post pictures of my builds anymore. Old timers will remember how this thread was set aflame by “orule abule” and “padlock bungalow” fiasco ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:00pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Will you just look at these anti environmentalist nut jobs without grass in there yards? Folks, it’s your house and your property. Live your life as you wish while considering your locale. Don’t criticize the choice of others. If you want grass, do grass. If you want stained concrete, do it. If you want Pacific Ocean sand, do it. All those fantastic homes that were built by the Awolowos, the Okeowos, the Arisekolas, etc where are they now? Most are inhabited by weeds, dirt, etc Life’s too short.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:08pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: ![]() ![]() I was misconstrued back then. My sincere apologies for that. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 9:17pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
AZUH:welcome chief we missed you |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Perfecttouchade: 9:22pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Kenny242(m): 9:26pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Can 2m build 2bedroom and bq on a 2plot of land 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:30pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by coldcandy: 9:36pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Kenny242:Lol. Post the picture of the type of two bedroom and bq you have in mind first. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by qdlvy: 9:53pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
diordaves: What is the advantage of gateman and gateman house over the alternatives. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 9:54pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
erico2k2:thank you . |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 9:54pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
twinskenny:why did you call me chief ? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:57pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
n3xt: Bygone is bygone Sir. No time, we move ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:59pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Kenny242: No way. But I want to be pleasantly surprised. Not theoretically but practically. 1 Like |
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