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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SanniOluwafemi(m): 1:39pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
yinkaoke: Contact us on our Business WhatsApp https:///message/NWZWIVFM4MP4G1 Thank you sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 1:46pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
davodyguy:Some projects will continue because some already have their plans set out, I for example already intended finishing the current phase I am before end of 2020, to move to the next phase from January 2021, so staying focused is not betrayal and protest suspension of project will make little or no changes to the situation....it will only get better when constituted authorities goes hunting them down. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:58pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
davodyguy: Whom is government ? Greedy Nigerians from A to Z "Everything is not just about the government, but greed of some of our fellow Nigerians" " 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:01pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
omanzo02: Some people have ended up abandoning their lofty projects while waiting. Let’s ask ourselves a simple question “Where do we start from?” Is it the POP cement? Or OPC cement? Or cost aluminium profiles? Every business will definitely have one excuse or the other as a line of defense. I bought some tiles last weekend and I went back 2 days later to buy a few more. The seller told me price has gone up by 500 naira. At that point, am I supposed to call the police or the authority on him to persuade or compel to sell at the old price? Or just buy and move on with my project? Project owners should either scale down or forge ahead and accept whatever amount as the price to pay for the project. Believe me, that’s what I do on my personal projects. Even when authorities clamp down on filling stations, has it really fixed anything in this country? ______ I’m stocking up Supafix till you all will start looking for it someday ![]() ![]() A lot of people are still doubting the alternatives despite the fact that I didn’t produce it in my room ![]() This is Nigeria! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yinkaoke(f): 2:06pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
Thanks but we v already dug d space with d sand used n3xt: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 2:09pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
chidi4eze:send me your plan or your electrical drawing |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:15pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
yinkaoke: Even at that ma, you can do a cost comparative analysis to see which offers a comparative advantage (lower opportunity cost) I’ve once blocked off a swimming pool on a project when we weigh our option between having a pool and driving down to the nearest hotel to swim ![]() _______ Some project directors/engineers can’t think straight when it comes to money. They always assume you guys building a house pick money on the tree ![]() ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 2:28pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
n3xt:If Nigeria herself, her rules and regulations are working the businesses will not have any excuse to give....For example here, many businesses that flaunted the corona/lockdown rules were either shutdown or the owner arrested and charged to court or get a fine that could bankrupt your business. Believe me, they will make big national news out of it to tell those yet to be detected there are consequences flaunting rules and indulgence in unfair competition, what makes it so interesting is when the law caught up with you in any form the consequences will affect you for life, criminal and personal data can be accessed from any local government or federal institution, all future applications will treated with scepticism or outright refusal. They don't waste time in sending detectives into the field to confirm the populace cry, the man buying cement from you could be a detective armed with document, audio and video evidence to take you out of business and lock you up for life, they don't joke with economy sabotage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yinkaoke(f): 2:41pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
Need where to get electricals at good prices 15amp socket 13amp socket 3 gang switch 2 gang switch 200amp change over 200amp cutout Please how many Amp changeover is good for a five bedrooms and which brand is good with the cost Also do one need to paint before electrical finishing? Thank you |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 2:45pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
yinkaoke: Five bedroom bungalow or duplex? You need to calculate what and what’s is in the building before you decide on change Over and all |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 3:18pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
About the increasing cost of building materials. There will always be some kind of economic fluctuation in every economy, be it in the form of inflation, deflation or negative economic climate, something must be an unpredictable variable that can either make or mar building projects. In Nigeria, its the inflation trend which has made planning difficult, if not impossible. My approach to all these is to keep doing what you're doing, irrespective of current fluctuations or future projections. Prices may rise and fall, but I always target to average the cost down as we move along. So if cement sells for N2,300, I will be buying and building, if it rises to N2,900, I will keep building because I dont know if its heading to N10,000! Delays in construction could cost you more. The authorities dont care about this inflation, and even when they look into this, it will be with a punitive insight to tax builders and home owners more since "they still have plenty money to build" in this harsh economy. The benefits of averaging up or down is much, because your project won't stop, except if money finishes. I started building my own houses when cement was N520 in this country, I am still building at N4,000 cement and will continue at N10,000 cement. The good thing is that those properties are increasing in value. So, get out there and do the ones you can do, irrespective of what is going up or down, exhaust your building budget first before talking about inflation, and if the prices crash, you will still be here and you will still make more money to buy cheaper and continue. The risks of waiting is just too much. Happy weekend everyone, especially to my Oga and mentor, Hajj Mufutau, for the holidays goodies you sent to me and my family, God will continue to enlarge your coast, and fill you with good health, long life, and too much prosperity. Thank you once again Sir. 17 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 3:21pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
yinkaoke: If you are talking of 5bedroom flat with the following features; AC 6nos water heater 6no (five toilet plus kitchen) 3nos socket in a room 4 socket in the sitting room 4 socket in the kitchen 1 cooker socket in the kitchen Dinning 2 Socket Minimum of 4 light in the room Pumping machine Chandelier 1 With above using LED light 63A TPN will carry it conveniently but to be at the safer side since i don't know what your electrician has done on site. go for 100A changeover LEGRAND BELANKO 15amp socket 1800 13amp socket 2200(DOUBLE) 3 gang switch 1700 2 gang switch 1400 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:26pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
spyder880: The bolded part above sum everything up. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 3:28pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
n3xt: Yes Sir, just reserve my own Government allocated house o ![]() How you dey bro? 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:44pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
spyder880: I don reserve the biggest plot for you ![]() Thanks for all you do. We notice and they matter. Wishing you a prosperous new year 2021 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 3:46pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
n3xt: Thank you my man, your unique ideas are impossible to pass over, keep them coming. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 4:19pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
yinkaoke:before you do wiring and fittings, ensure that the house is secure already with doors and windows. I have heard about cases where someone just finished wiring his house, thieves came and took the whole wires that same night. In my opinion, wiring and fittings should be the very last thing to do. It's December and boys aren't smiling 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 5:43pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
spyder880:Exactly! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yinkaoke(f): 7:24pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
Thanks so much Sir but for now may be one ac because area is still very cool also no water heater too topsy23: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yinkaoke(f): 8:04pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
May be 3ac for now and no water heater twinskenny: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DancingSkeleton(m): 8:06pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
A friend bought of bag of POP cement today here in Benin for N12,500 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:16pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
DancingSkeleton:at that price, I will lose interest too. @ N3xt had been suggesting alternatives which worked for him but I don't know why you builders aren't listening. The crowd mentality of we Nigerians eh 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DancingSkeleton(m): 8:28pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
michlins:@N3xt please what’s the alternative to using POP? I’m really fed up with pop 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ceelog(m): 9:00pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
DancingSkeleton:For screeding... @Aventures and @gbadexy had provided these answers before. 1.for a smooth plastered wall, use two coats of primer (thick) paint 2. Then use sand paper to smoothen the wall. 3. Paint with matte or satin. I am doing these for all non critical rooms and wait for POP for living area. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:19pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
DancingSkeleton: Note: This is not POP. This is cheap but it has always worked for me. Pic 1 - 4 | Using Plasterboard as an alternative POP boards at NextHome H52. Installation done Dec. 2014
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jasobry: 9:20pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
n3xt: Is plasterboard same as gypsum board? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:23pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
Using the same material (cheap plasterboard) as an alternative to POP boards at The Reserve by NextHome Project done January 2015 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:39pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
I’m still going to use the combination of plasterboard and suspended ceiling in one of my ongoing project in the coming week. Not a bibeli tho ![]()
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 9:39pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
ceelog:Of I had seen this earlier, may be I wouldn't have invested about ₦2m on Wall Screed. I'm particular about cosmetic cracks that the plasterers always blame on plaster sand. Hence, opted for POP. I'll definitely use satin paint 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:47pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
Jasobry: They’re really not the same but you might be told otherwise in naija market. _____ |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:54pm On Dec 11, 2020 |
I’ve used Plasterboard on so many projects. You’d hardly notice the difference except I share construction pics just as I’m doing right now. Below is plasterboard in use on another project. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by InvertedHammer: 12:55am On Dec 12, 2020 |
/ I dare say that with the high inflation in the building materials' market this year, the war between landlords and tenants will enter a new phase. Can someone who builds with cement at N4000/bag hear " a beg" from a tenant? @ n3xt: How much is the plasterboard? E be like say na DIY go begin reign. \ 3 Likes |
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