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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dam4sam: 1:36am On Nov 10, 2020
Chekitaut:
Please be informed no imported Iron Rod in Nigeria. All are produced here, we hv some bad steel call Local-Local pls take note. Don't be decived.

Can you please tell us how a customer can identify a local-local Steel in the market?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dam4sam: 1:43am On Nov 10, 2020
Dijita:



I am not a plumber but I am going to suggest you engage the service of a plumber. The Picture one did not give room for one to bypass the filter if you decided for whatever reason e.g. lack of fund or filter availability or change of mind
picture B is what I have and it allow me to bypass the filter when my madam decided she preferred bottle water to the filtration . it is just a matter off pulling up A and closing up B and C

Chief, please where did you buy this White Filter and for how much?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:57am On Nov 10, 2020
sako28:


Oga I hail,
From Abakaliki that I don't know, but from Cross river is +/- 330 to PH. Due to bad road ur granite can be delayed by 1 or 2 days.

However, There is a Chinese company after Port harcourt Refinery that crush and sell granite of different size. The rate is 10k per tonne, then u negotiate transport to ur site separately. E.g to deliver to Ada George area of PH is like 40-45k. To Uzoba and Choba area is like 50k. Try to negotiate the transport to ur best ability.

Hope this help.

PH is a different world entirely. It’s not getting cheaper at all.

People like you will be smiling when you’re reading the diff stories on this thread. cheesy

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:59am On Nov 10, 2020
sako28:



Chipping in PHC is gold ooo. A times due to stress from calabar or Abia, we just go for the Chinese one. U see what u buy and leave. 20k transport is may be to Oyingbo side. Any move beyond aba road na 30k above.

Gold is the word.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:01am On Nov 10, 2020
Chekitaut:
i have move chippings from Edo to PH...

I remember. That’s what nearly prompted me to ask if you can deliver to PH.

The cost is just a part. The road and the task force issh is something else to deal with.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:57am On Nov 10, 2020
diordaves:


Ceiling board:

https://www.nairaland.com/6197857/latest-prices-pop-cement-asbestos

They also come in different designs. I will try it on my project soon.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nettuno: 4:41am On Nov 10, 2020
Beframia:

Going by my experience last week where a portion of my living room PVC ceiling collapsed, I'm not going to advise you use a PVC if the building is yours. Except it's a temporary measure pending when you can afford a better alternative like a POP or the like.

Thanks for the info
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 5:23am On Nov 10, 2020
Chekitaut:
Port-Harcourt pick Granite from Calabar no Quarry in PH.

Transportation cost from Calabar is over 170k for 30tons

Don't sound so sure if you're not sure of something bros.

When last were you in Port Harcourt? I'm telling you I personally used my 2 legs to buy granite and you're insinuating that it's a lie? That's disrespectful please.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 5:32am On Nov 10, 2020
Good morning to all and sundry.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 5:32am On Nov 10, 2020
jennann:
Goodmorning everyone. I am a newbie in this section and would want to seek clarification on this issue.

My family is building a story building of four flats of 3 bedrooms each. We are at the decking stage now. However, the supervisor handling it is advising us to use 10mm steel rods for this decking as this steel rod is stronger than 12mm rod and can carry the weight comfortably. This is different from what I know with my little building knowledge.
So I decided to come here to seek expert opinion on this.

Thankyou for expected comments as I know I d definitely get the best advice here.

Hmmmmmm...

10mm can't be stronger than 12mm from the same manufacturer.

Even if your supervisor is trying to be minimalist, the 'decking' stage is NOT the stage to cut corners.

If the house caves in, he will run away and leave you with debts.

Since you have an approved structural design, stick with it. If you don't, say it now o.

See what I’m saying. Today 10th Nov. 2020 I bought 10mmm rods for a project. See the attached picture. The 10mm from LCI and the 10mm from NL are not the same!!!

I had to return the 10mm from LCI to get 12mm even though the recommended top bar was 10mm.

I hope the pictures can show the difference.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 5:45am On Nov 10, 2020
sako28:


Oga I hail,
From Abakaliki that I don't know, but from Cross river is +/- 330 to PH. Due to bad road ur granite can be delayed by 1 or 2 days.

However, There is a Chinese company after Port harcourt Refinery that crush and sell granite of different size. The rate is 10k per tonne, then u negotiate transport to ur site separately. E.g to deliver to Ada George area of PH is like 40-45k. To Uzoba and Choba area is like 50k. Try to negotiate the transport to ur best ability.

Hope this help.

Thank you bros.

I really dont like when people try to form Lord over any aspect of life.

We learn, we re-learn because changes occur every day!!!

What's the point of going to Calabar to get 30tonnes for 340 to 350k when it will take 2 days, several task force delays etc to get to PH when I can go just after Akpajio from Odani junction which is a 10minutes drive to get a metered chipping.

I don't buy from Eleme junction because there's no metering.

Please tell him there is a WEIGH BRIDGE at the dump site near Eleme Petrochemical.

I rest my case.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 5:46am On Nov 10, 2020
sako28:



Chipping in PHC is gold ooo. A times due to stress from calabar or Abia, we just go for the Chinese one. U see what u buy and leave. 20k transport is may be to Oyingbo side. Any move beyond aba road na 30k above.

I used it in Odani sef, before Oyibo.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:09am On Nov 10, 2020
Jasobry:
This wooden door is made in locally... I want to use same design for my entrance door. How cool is it?

This is good!

Pls do share his contact with us. Thanks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:29am On Nov 10, 2020
Nettuno:

That is what I think I can afford. Pop is on the high side for me.

I love people who are honest with themselves. At a point in one of my personal build, I couldn’t afford POP so I opted for PVC in all rooms but kitchen (I had slab in the kitchen).

A year later, I removed everything and installed POP in every room and screeded even all the walls.

I did that when I know I can afford it.

It’s not PVC that’s bad. Poor installation, lack of good maintenance culture, and trying to cut corners are always the major cause of problems.

PVC is present in various elements, from toys and tools to some construction materials and it’s not as if they just without a cause.

I can still share a ten year old external ceiling PVC installation. It’s still standing firm and solid.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:35am On Nov 10, 2020
The external pvc Ceiling on this project was installed almost 10 years ago and I’ve not had to call 911 or do any repair.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:38am On Nov 10, 2020
This is still PVC

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:48am On Nov 10, 2020
n3xt:
This is still PVC

What is PVC? Not the ceiling for sure.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sako28: 6:49am On Nov 10, 2020
KolaShangOne:


Don't sound so sure if you're not sure of something bros.

When last were you in Port Harcourt? I'm telling you I personally used my 2 legs to buy granite and you're insinuating that it's a lie? That's disrespectful please.


Oga kola, no is not disrespect oo. U are an elder here. I stay in PH. And that the reality we face here. I Just got 25 tones last week from the Chinese company at the rate of 10k per tonne. That why in PHC some people you Periwecule shell to mix cement and sand to cast floor and some little work. What compensate us small in PHC is that will spend less than 150k to get bolehore.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:50am On Nov 10, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


What is PVC? Not the ceiling for sure.

The marked area is 100% PVC.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:52am On Nov 10, 2020
n3xt:


The marked area is 100% PVC.

Okay then. I’m assuming you did the install?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:53am On Nov 10, 2020
sako28:



Oga kola, no is not disrespect oo. U are an elder here. I stay in PH. And that the reality we face here. I Just got 25 tones last week from the Chinese company at the rate of 10k per tonne. That why in PHC some people you Periwecule shell to mix cement and sand to cast floor and some little work. What compensate us small in PHC is that will spend less than 150k to get bolehore.

Is there quarry in PH?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:56am On Nov 10, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Okay then. I’m assuming you did the install?

I have one like this on here. I have to check though.

We use the combination of amoula pvc and POP.

In actually fact, one of my latest work in Chevron had PVC elements. The ceiling is not the conventional designs we see around. I’ll try to share now.

The project is underway.


______
Sorry I had to take a screenshot of the bill from phone. All the materials used are PVC elements (not the regular pvc though)

The company supplying me is a Chinese company.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:04am On Nov 10, 2020
n3xt:


I have one like this on here. I have to check though.

We use the combination of amoula pvc and POP.

In actually fact, one of my latest work in Chevron had PVC elements. The ceiling is not the conventional designs we see around. I’ll try to share now.

The project is underway.

Speaking on the first pic alone because it looks like the abroad then I’ll wager that you’re looking at 100% wood, not PVC. Exhibit 1

No home inspector will approve a kitchen with PVC in at least California due to its fire performance properties.

You’ll find PVC on the exterior on low budget builds and in non fire prone areas. Exhibit 2

I’m still open minded to learn because knowing you, you’ll dig up a interview of the architect/builder confirming that it’s PVC grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:09am On Nov 10, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Speaking on the first pic alone because it looks like the abroad then I’ll wager that you’re looking at 100% wood, not PVC. Exhibit 1

No home inspector will approve a kitchen with PVC in at least California due to its fire performance properties.

You’ll find PVC on the exterior on low budget builds and in non fire prone areas. Exhibit 2

I’m still open minded to learn because knowing you, you’ll dig up a interview of the architect/builder confirming that it’s PVC grin

Smiles. I’ll send you samples if you want or give you the link to the Chinese company selling it for further discussion.

My concrete mixer drum sef is PVC grin How about that?
The world changed already.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:16am On Nov 10, 2020
Nettuno:
Good day Experts,

Please how many bundles of Nigerian PVC do I need for the ceiling of a standard 3 bedroom bungalow? How much is the current cost?
Thanks .

Let me preface by stating that it’s your project and only you know how you’re making it work and you can do what you want.

That being said, please don’t use PVC, at least not inside your house.

PVC is a proven to cause cancer. Period.

Also the way it burns causes fire to spread quicker and gives off noxious smokes. It’s the smoke that kills more than the fire. If it just burns then it might be managed but it spreads fire by running and dripping.

I too succumbed to the Nigerian factor and used it on the eaves of my roof during construction. It was one of the first changes that I did when I started living here full time.

We have an unregulated building condition in this country and it’s on us to keep ourselves and families safe by trying to follow best international practices.

The Chinese are not the benchmark to be used especially the mostly inferior goods that they dump in this country. A lot of their crap shouldn’t even be available on the market so as to remove the potential temptation from purchasers.

I’ll now get off my soap box.

Good luck on your project.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by valencia2012(m): 7:17am On Nov 10, 2020
Jasobry:
This wooden door is made in locally... I want to use same design for my entrance door. How cool is it?

Nice choice in my opinion. Especially from the most solid wood and the bricks ideas for the frame. I'll be following your progress as am looking at such entrance door too.
Wishing you God's blessings.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 7:30am On Nov 10, 2020
davodyguy:

Original prag inverter of 2.0KVA cost less than ₦300k

With how many batteries
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:52am On Nov 10, 2020
n3xt:


Smiles. I’ll send you samples if you want or give you the link to the Chinese company selling it for further discussion.

My concrete mixer drum sef is PVC grin How about that?
The world changed already.

My supplier is Coowin. You can check out their range of PVC products here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyusAStNdjI

I’m more focused on their wall/ceiling panels grin

This is not a low budget material. It’s 5 times expensive than conventional POP ceilings.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by henrymor: 8:17am On Nov 10, 2020
Okay, boss. Thanks. Just that some people are saying one brand is better than the other and some will stand the test of time than the other. Some are suggesting Homate, some central point, and so on.

Chekitaut:
Rain is very powerful can destroy any form of Gerard with time... You will only carry out maintenance culture simple.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by henrymor: 8:19am On Nov 10, 2020
Good morning experts,

Please, which Gerard roofing sheet brand can you recommend to me. I need a reliable brand than will not fade and that is reliable.

Thanks!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 8:49am On Nov 10, 2020
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