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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by RealBadBoy: 9:00am On Aug 30, 2020 |
topsy23: Kindly share the price for the expensive one of them 5A, 13A, 20A..... single and double switches and sockets |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 10:24am On Aug 30, 2020 |
Donoppy: Life ehn.. Your site engineer brought the Q.S. who is his childhood "friend"... And now you ditched the Site Engineer, and about to continue using the Q.S. even for an Engineer's work. There's really no "friend" anymore. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Teewhy2: 10:34am On Aug 30, 2020 |
Construction things. Do you want to know more about polystyrene materials in construction. Kindly follow my thread. https://www.nairaland.com/3726763/alternative-building-material-expanded-polystyrene/17 I am presently showing details on polystyrene parapet how is installed on a building which will have a roof beam. It is installed before the roof beam is casted. Also soon I will try to show details of how polystyrene parapet is installed on building that doesn't have roof beams. 3 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 10:47am On Aug 30, 2020 |
Building Materials prices are high now. Only a faithful vendor will deliver accurate without compromising. ... building made easy. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Ebukamatth(m): 11:27am On Aug 30, 2020 |
Leezah:The truth is, I havnt worked for anyone on NL But I have worked for some people in Lagos. Like a guy called airtight 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cjfbn: 11:55am On Aug 30, 2020 |
Dennis3D:Thanks Dennis. Just trying to enjoy my Kobo Kobo project. Thanks again. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by filcast(m): 12:14pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
lonesome501:yes. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 12:59pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Teewhy2:My problem with polystyrene or what we locally refer to as floater are insects, rats or rodents attacks.....they would so damage and make it so ugly that you would regret your decision......I have seen it regularly. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 1:36pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
omanzo02:You have seen it regularly? Can you please show us pictures of aftermath attacked of those rodents, you saw regularly. Very curious to see it too. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Teewhy2: 1:59pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
omanzo02: Sir, Am surprised because I have offcuts and unused polystyrene in the open in my compound as far back as 4 years ago and rat, insects, lizard, cat don't touch them. Pictures don't lie see below. The ones destroyed by insect, rats e.t.c might be the ordinary polystyrene using in packing electronics. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Teewhy2: 2:15pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
This materials are stored in an open space even in the factory where they are produced and if insects could eat it am sure they will also not store it in an open space where it is prone to rats, cats e.t.c. Most of this pictures are taking this afternoon apart from the one in the factory where it is stored in the open. The 2nd picture with coated butter color cover has been outside in the compound for almost 5 years and nothing has happened to it despite the rain, sun and event stay at home of 2020 that has beaten it up. But it is still there. Some of the pictures you will see excrete from lizard on it sef. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 2:15pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
kopell: I don't go about taking pictures of everything I see man. I am not just comfortable with rodents and polystyrene. Most older houses here were insulated with polystyrene and woods...both walls and attics.....are mostly prone to insect and rodent attacks.....Back in Nigeria I remember how rats and mice took special interest in cracking, digging into and using polystyrene for their nest.....same here too because is easier to dig and broken into than wood, simple. Most factory building pillars expansion gap in the 50's were lined with polystyrene and I have seen countless situations of damages. Do a little research and you will see it's not safe from rodents.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Teewhy2: 2:24pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
omanzo02: Sir, I am not saying you wrong or right but from what I also got from Google now which I believe is your source of information see below. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight cellular plastic material consisting of small hollow spherical balls. It is this closed cellular construction that gives EPS its remarkable characteristics. http://epsa.org.au/about-eps/what-is-eps/ 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 3:06pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Teewhy2: Like I said I don't go about taking photos of everything I saw, the pictures I use were for illustration purposes that polystyrene are not actually safe from rodents and not to authenticate the article....that said........personally I have witnessed countless situations that polystyrene are prone to damages from insects and rodents......that situation has also contributed to innovation and development of other materials such as gyproc/plasterboard, cavity and glass wool plates. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 3:17pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Teewhy2: Tomorrow I will try to share the pillars expansion gap we covered with plates after rodent attacks back in 2011. Then we had to constantly engage someone to clean them up because public qualities control can visit unannounced till everything were fully covered. I wouldn't want to add that to my building. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 3:18pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
omanzo02:Thanks you |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by qwertyboss(m): 3:48pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Please any Engineer that can work in Imo State should drop his contact.. Urgent!! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Geophilip: 3:56pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
qwertyboss:. 08035087672 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:00pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
cjfbn: I have something pretty similar tho and I’ve not had any issues with it. I did nothing on the slab too. Since water will always find it’s level, I had like 3 degree slope on the longer side of the roof slab and that seems to take care of the worries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ-suMH1C4E Dennis3D: 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by raymondFirstborn(m): 4:18pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
qwertyboss:09056082348(call & WhatsApp) |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:35pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
I have an upcoming build that has a hidden roof on all four sides. Please educate me on how you’ve done it. Please with pictures if possible. I’m clueless on how the water runoff on the downward slope will be handled. Also, is .7 gauge roofing material in the market? Muchas Gracias. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by valencia2012(m): 4:39pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
qwertyboss: Let me know when you get someone reliable and what kind of job. My building is at my village, 30 minutes drive from Owerri. He must be working when am in the country so I can ease accommodations and logistics for him. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Kambols95(m): 5:31pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
valencia2012: Phone number - 08037641814 Email- makdesignsandconsult@gmail.com |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 6:25pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: The water run out is almost similar to what you see in the pic, in combination with bitumen roof cover against moisture and water leakage and damages to the concrete roof. Pic 1....I spread granites on mine to protect it from direct sunlight on the bitumen sheet but is not compulsory, pic 2. water run off pipe. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Amastermovic(m): 6:33pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Good All, please I need block industries number around obalende to lekki or Ajah .. I don't mind having more contacts if you have them at hand .. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by luvablesam(m): 6:34pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
I am thinking of installing a type of flooring in an indoor area. Apart from just cementing, is there any other affordable option other than tiles? Any suggestions will be appreciated. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cjfbn: 6:51pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
n3xt:Thank you. Will explore that option. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by chimexdnice1(m): 6:52pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Good day experts and non experts. Please I will like to know how feasible it is to do parapet and leave it for a few months(about 5months)? I remember a question like this was handled sometime ago, but I can't remember the response the person got. Please what are the pros and cons of taking that step. Thanks alot. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 7:23pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
chimexdnice1: I am not an expert though but I would advice doing your parapet and once it has cured you go for roofing within a short period, I am looking forward to the experts to answer this. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 7:33pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
Leezah:i don’t know just look at the picture and ask engineers around you . 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:44pm On Aug 30, 2020 |
omanzo02: Nice idea. Especially here where there are too many fake roofing felt. The original felt are very expensive. |
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