Chekitaut:
Let the lucky person call for order.

Let Jesusson2020 bet with 200k, i give the person goods free, only pay 30k transportation to his or her site.

Who is standing btw us

Please clarify terms of bet. I'm ready for the 200k bet. I know you ain't betting nothing. Situation like this, you're expected to keep quite, and let the revelation die down. Then come back here with the normal selling price, not that 70k offer, u r using tons to manipulate.

If you continue trying to twist it around as if i don't know what I'm saying, then expect more revelation.

n3xt:


11 bags for two fairly spaced room, not bad if you have good mix and sand. That’s like average of 4 bags per room.

But if God bless you, kindly add more bags (maybe 1 or 2 more) of cement. Plastering is a part of your build that requires to be quality upfront.

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You’re good with any 32.5 Cement. Blockmaster (42.5 R Grade) is not a bad one tho.

In that case what grade or type of cement is suitable for exterior walls that are usually exposed to all manners of environmental conditions (water, wind, moisture etc)?

omanzo02:


In that case what grade or type of cement is suitable for exterior walls that are usually exposed to all manners of environmental conditions (water, wind, moisture etc)?

32.5 is the recommended grade by all cement manufacturers.

Higher grade and rapid hardening cements are not too good for plastering works if you want to avoid plaster cracks that might arise from drying shrinkage, especially given the high temperature here.

Ordinarily, one would assume the higher the grade the better. The nature of the sand used also matter a lot.

Dennis3D:


Stone Dust posses some properties of granite and functions similarly.

Stone dust is much more stronger than sharp sand because of the properties it's posses. In fact, when rain and sun comes in contact with stone dust mixture, it becomes even stronger as the day goes by.

It is equally more expensive to use than sharp sand. You must note that too...

OK..

Thank you for the clarification

n3xt:


32.5 is the recommended grade by all cement manufacturers.

Higher grade and rapid hardening cements are not be too good for plastering works if you want to avoid plaster cracks that might arise from drying shrinkage, especially given the high temperature here.

Ordinarily, one would assume the higher the grade the better.

I have not fully understood the functions of 32.5 and 42.5R cement grades mostly used in Nigeria, on Dangote website I understand it's an improved version of the 32.5 without a distinctive explanation of what and what not to use it for........ I once asked in building site in Abuja, all I got was "we smoothened the wall with special cement" and no one was forth coming with the type of 'special cement' like it was a classified company secret ....the professional finishing impressed me hence I decided to ask.

omanzo02:


I have not fully understood the functions of 32.5 and 42.5R cement grades mostly used in Nigeria, on Dangote website I understand it's an improved version of the 32.5 without a distinctive explanation of what and what not to use it for........ I once asked in building site in Abuja, all I got was "we smoothened the wall with special cement" and no one was forth coming with the type of 'special cement' like it was a classified company secret ....the professional finishing impressed me hence I decided to ask.

The secret is better mortar mix produces excellent finish.

So the quality of sand, mix ratio and the skill of the guys plastering matters a lot. That’s why excellent rendering (plastering) cost a lot.

debeey87:
@n3xt and other builders in the house, does anything special need to be done for a decking not to leak after construction if one intends to leave it for at least 5yrs before continuing with upper part while living on the ground floor.

The building in question will be rented out.

Thanks

I will advice you to water proof it. you can adopt the dpc system used in german floor.

omanzo02:


I have not fully understood the functions of 32.5 and 42.5R cement grades mostly used in Nigeria, on Dangote website I understand it's an improved version of the 32.5 without a distinctive explanation of what and what not to use it for........ I once asked in building site in Abuja, all I got was "we smoothened the wall with special cement" and no one was forth coming with the type of 'special cement' like it was a classified company secret ....the professional finishing impressed me hence I decided to ask.

Check Lafarge website.
https://www.lafarge.com.ng/supaset

BabaOman:
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Thanks.

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jesusson2020:


Please clarify terms of bet. I'm ready for the 200k bet. I know you ain't betting nothing. Situation like this, you're expected to keep quite, and let the revelation die down. Then come back here with the normal selling price, not that 70k offer, u r using tons to manipulate.

If you continue trying to twist it around as if i don't know what I'm saying, then expect more revelation.

i am waiting for a customer around Chevron to call for order or any interested.

Guy you don hit iron.

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uncleteeh:

I will advice you to water proof it. you can adopt the dpc system used in german floor.

Using nylon I suppose before pouring concrete as advised by Brabus

debeey87:


Using nylon I suppose before pouring concrete as advised by Brabus

Whatever the case, make sure it drain water away from the decking.

I don’t know of any other way to stop water from ponding on a slab other than creating a path for it.

Good day,
Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan.
I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi.
The land is 450sqm

n3xt:


It is what he likes

I saw what you did there

Ibk2020:
Good day,
Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan.
I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi.
The land is 450sqm

I don’t know what some architects think when they’re conceptualizing/designing a house.

How can a kitchen of 13sqm have 3 doors? How much functional space is left?

Space planning is a fundamental element of the interior design process.

Let’s not talk about cost of having 5 doors in kitchen/laundry.

n3xt:


I don’t know what some architects think when they’re conceptualizing/designing a house.

How can a kitchen of 13sqm have 3 doors? How much functional space is left?

Space planning is a fundamental element of the interior design process.

Let’s not talk about cost of having 5 doors in kitchen/laundry.

the more doors, the merrier. He can make twelve doors in one room please

n3xt:


I don’t know what some architects think when they’re conceptualizing/designing a house.

How can a kitchen of 13sqm have 3 doors? How much functional space is left?

Space planning is a fundamental element of the interior design process.

Let’s not talk about cost of having 5 doors in kitchen/laundry.

My initial plan had a bar and toilets for every bedrooms, my first question was "did I asked for that?", Some architect just assume every client might embrace their exaggerated fantasy.......we sometimes assume to be in Hollywood.
They should learn to communicate and find out what the client have in mind and could afford.

michlins:
the more doors, the merrier. He can
make twelve doors in one room please

All might not need your iron doors!

michlins:
the more doors, the merrier. He can make twelve doors in one room please

Hahaha, I haerd you biko

Ibk2020:
Good day,
Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan.
I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi.
The land is 450sqm

@Ibk2020 this is not a functional design.

Let me tell you the number one problem with this design.

I’m a concept designer and I know a rookie when I see one. The marked out area will always be dark anytime of the day and it’ll be stuffy as there are no windows for lighting/ventilation.

You can get a better design on 450sqm. Let’s not waste too much time on this ma/sir.

This won’t pass on my side. Let’s hear from other owner builders.

n3xt:


@Ibk2020 this is not a functional design.

Let me tell you the number one problem with this design.

I’m a concept designer and I know a rookie when I see one. The marked out area will always be dark anytime of the day and it’ll be stuffy as there are no windows for lighting/ventilation.

You can get a better design on 450sqm. Let’s not waste too much time on this ma/sir.

This won’t pass on my side. Let’s hear from other owner builders.

Thanks sir, please kindly name all the issues so I can discuss with him to adjust accordingly, thanks

Ibk2020:
Good day,
Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan.
I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi.
The land is 450sqm

Fire the Architect and get one that will listen to you. This plan is grotesque.

Ibk2020:



Thanks sir, please kindly name all the issues so I can discuss with him to adjust accordingly, thanks

Master Bedroom

Total Floor area/Livable space - OK

Bath - Manageable but larger won’t be bad.

Closet - The total area available for the closet is 2.45m. Each side of the wardrobe is 600mm. That means you have just 1.2m left. If you open the doors which is between 450 - 600mm, that makes the closet too small.
Recommendation: if you want to maintain the design, I’d suggest you make the closet L-shaped towards the bath partition wall. You’ll have better circulation area and remove the unnecessary walls. It makes the room larger and you have more circulation area.

n3xt:


@Ibk2020 this is not a functional design.

Let me tell you the number one problem with this design.

I’m a concept designer and I know a rookie when I see one. The marked out area will always be dark anytime of the day and it’ll be stuffy as there are no windows for lighting/ventilation.

You can get a better design on 450sqm. Let’s not waste too much time on this ma/sir.

This won’t pass on my side. Let’s hear from other owner builders.

we all know how difficult it is getting natural light from Windows into bungalow lobbies, infact all lobbies, like hospital lobbies, in the course of searching for solution, I stumbled on solatube daylighting system, luckily it's not even that expensive and a carpenter can install in less than 30mins, can even be DIYd

vickzie:
we all know how difficult it is getting natural light from Windows into bungalow lobbies, infact all lobbies, like hospital lobbies, in the course of searching for solution, I stumbled on solatube daylighting system, luckily it's not even that expensive and a carpenter can install in less than 30mins, can even be DIYd

Yep for light. What about ventilation?

How about eliminating the walls in the blue area to throw in light and ventilation into the area? That’s is turn the private lounge into a dining and extending the kitchen towards the red area.
A small terrace can also be introduced in the laundry area to throw in natural light and air into the building.

You can never take away the importance of natural lighting in a 21st century house.

n3xt:


Yep for light. What about ventilation?

How about eliminating the walls in the blue area to throw in light and ventilation into the area? That’s is turn the private lounge into a dining and extending the kitchen towards the red area.
A small terrace can also be introduced in the laundry area to throw in natural light and air into the building.

You can never take away the importance of natural lighting in a 21st century house.

I'm not focusing on this plan because it obviously needs upgrade, I'm talking about situations where it's almost impossible to get natural light from Windows, like big hospitals and similar structures. for example in schools in the US, their lobbies are devoid of natural light, there make use of electricity to light up certain spaces 24/7. besides it's still natural light from the sun.

EgunMogaji2:


Fire the Architect and get one that will listen to you. This plan is grotesque.

Is there any where the op stated his architect didn't listen him? The architect has come up with his idea, it is now left for the op to add & remove those things he doesn't want & d architect will effect it! & u are already screaming fire him!
Old agbaya that refused to have sense!

vickzie:
I'm not focusing on this plan because it obviously needs upgrade, I'm talking about situations where it's almost impossible to get natural light from Windows, like big hospitals and similar structures. for example in schools in the US, their lobbies are devoid of natural light there make use of electricity to light up certain spaces 24/7. besides it's still natural light from the sun.

Very correct sir. Hotels are perfect example.

n3xt:


I don’t know what some architects think when they’re conceptualizing/designing a house.

How can a kitchen of 13sqm have 3 doors? How much functional space is left?

Space planning is a fundamental element of the interior design process.

Let’s not talk about cost of having 5 doors in kitchen/laundry.

This is the problem I have with u!
U talk too much & u are too forward!!!!
Are u an architect
Do u know the meaning of flow chart in architecture? Do u know why a kitchen door will often times come with 3 doors regardless of its size If u are an architect, u will know why the issue of lobby lighting & ventilation is an endless problem when u are not making use of courtyard.

@Ibk2020
Your design is fine, lobby lighting will always be problem even in commercial designs especially when there is no courtyard. What he needs to do is to take the toilet at the left side to the back & create a window to light the lobby & u can also throw in light from the laundry & the living room door to lobby should be glass, if not for d direct, it ought to be an opening. Just explain the things u need to him, he will effect it. He should also close d exit door from the laundry.

Ibk2020:



Thanks sir, please kindly name all the issues so I can discuss with him to adjust accordingly, thanks

You can present all the above as your suggestion to the architect. Let him play with the options.

Let him understand your preference is functionality.

Don’t tell him someone said

Peace!