does anyone kniow if i need pillars for a 5 bedroom bungalow to be built in sango ota area (solid soil). The engineer says i dont need pillars. Just want to clearify. Please I need your advice.

FADEO:
does anyone kniow if i need pillars for a 5 bedroom bungalow to be built in sango ota area (solid soil). The engineer says i dont need pillars. Just want to clearify. Please I need your advice.

You may not need. You only need when you are expecting some increased stresses such as that of large volume of backfill or as a result of unleveled land profile. Other factors may require the engineer from his judgment to introduce beams and columns.

Yes. You may not need pillars.. But pillars on the angles and strategic locations will always make your house solid and strong.
So you have to decide based on your pocket. Since the Engineer says no, it's now your decision if you want it or not.
If I can afford it, I will always implement some pillars..

Hajji M.

FADEO:
does anyone kniow if i need pillars for a 5 bedroom bungalow to be built in sango ota area (solid soil). The engineer says i dont need pillars. Just want to clearify. Please I need your advice.

Please make use of pillars, don't look at the cost, short pillars will be okay.
I reside around the environment.

Bldr Adebayo A.

Congrat on your new site,please is there any vacant land in that axis,i need one plot for personal use. Anyone can contact me sequencel@yahoo.com

FADEO:
does anyone kniow if i need pillars for a 5 bedroom bungalow to be built in sango ota area (solid soil). The engineer says i dont need pillars. Just want to clearify. Please I need your advice.

what type of load will be imposed on the column.. as in what load will d pillar be carrying.. if it is just d roof load then you might not be needing it.. but if it will be subjected to other stress then you might need it..



I think it is bungalow.. you might actually not be needing it

I'm following this thread.

TPL Mike.

i'll love to help u out.
Firstly, it depends on the soil.
Many soils that looks or appear strong in texture always experience earth movement.
Now, to avoid walls and even beams of ur building cracking in few months after construction, then u have to employ a better type of foundationing, i can't remember what its called,but it's the type of foundation were u first excavate ur wall line and please make use of columns or pillars as u may call it at wall intervals.

Then, 'chain' ur foundation,backfilled and compact,and then reinforce with concrete.
Then u're good to go and build ur house.
Don't mind the cost, neat and strong house is whats gonna sell u out.

wtfCode:
i'll love to help u out.
Firstly, it depends on the soil.
Many soils that looks or appear strong in texture always experience earth movement.
Now, to avoid walls and even beams of ur building cracking in few months after construction, then u have to employ a better type of foundationing, i can't remember what its called,but it's the type of foundation were u first excavate ur wall line and please make use of columns or pillars as u may call it at wall intervals.

Then, 'chain' ur foundation,backfilled and compact,and then reinforce with concrete.
Then u're good to go and build ur house.
Don't mind the cost, neat and strong house is whats gonna sell u out.

I think the type of foundation ur trying to describe here is the "Raft Foundation". But going by the type of soil we have in that area which I think is clay(red) soil, which its bearing capacity is high. So the type of foundation should be a "Strip Pad Foundation" which is suitable for that soil type. But going by the Earth movement which u talked about, I think he should put some columns at the edges since this is ur house and the more quality u input, the better.

Dannyset:

I think the type of foundation ur trying to describe here is the "Raft Foundation". But going by the type of soil we have in that area which I think is clay(red) soil, which its bearing capacity is high. So the type of foundation should be a "Strip Pad Foundation" which is suitable for that soil type. But going by the Earth movement which u talked about, I think he should put some columns at the edges since this is ur house and the more quality u input, the better.

thanks for reminding me.

adebaxton:


Please make use of pillars, don't look at the cost, short pillars will be okay

I reside around the environment.

Bldr Adebayo A.

is it alright to use gravels instead of granites, for pillars in erecting a bungalow? Thanks to all the experienced builders in the house.

sule4:

is it alright to use gravels instead of granites, for pillars in erecting a bungalow? Thanks to all the experienced builders in the house.

Yes. You could use gravels but granite is far better for pillars. Just spend the little difference and use granites.

Hajji M.

Thanks.

The construction started on Monday with the blinding. you can follow the thread to share you advice please, as i will need a lot of your advice as i progress from stage to stage and phase to phase of the project.

https://www.nairaland.com/2175777/start-new-building-project....need-advice#33749602

mufutau55:


Yes. You could use gravels but granite is far better for pillars. Just spend the little difference and use granites.

Hajji M.

Mufutau55, please is using blocks for pillars as viable as concrete pillars in fencing a plot of land? Thanks.

sule4:

Mufutau55, please is using blocks for pillars as viable as concrete pillars in fencing a plot of land? Thanks.

Yes. Many people use it, I am also guilty of that. As long as the sand in that land is dry, just make sure it's at most 7 blocks in-between each block pillars.. but nothing beats concrete pillars if you can afford it.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:

Yes. Many people use it, I am also guilty of that. As long as the sand in that land is dry, just make sure it's at most 7 blocks in-between each block pillars.. but nothing beats concrete pillars if you can afford it.
Hajji M.

An open truth sir,ur no longer guilty

Thank you so much for your candidness.

Graceovereffort:

An open truth sir,ur no longer guilty

Thank you sir.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:
.. but nothing beats concrete pillars if you can afford it.

Hajji M.

One more question mufutau55, what's the length of 12mm rod that's required for each pillar, in fencing. Thanks for all you're doing.

sule4:

One more question mufutau55, what's the length of 12mm rod that's required for each pillar, in fencing. Thanks for all you're doing.

It depends on how tall your fence will be.. Each 12mm or 16mm iron rod length is about 39ft. So cutting one into three should do it or
4 if it's a short fence..

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


It depends on how tall your fence will be.. Each 12mm or 16mm iron rod length is about 39ft. So cutting one into three should do it or
4 if it's a short fence..

Hajji M.

Doing 10 coaches.

sule4:


Doing 10 coaches.

Doing 10 coaches is about 9ft. So cutting a rod into 4 pieces may do... that means 1 rod per pillar.
Please this is just an estimate not an actual calculations... just to guide you. Thanks.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Doing 10 coaches is about 9ft. So cutting a rod into 4 pieces may do... that means 1 rod per pillar.
Please this is just an estimate not an actual calculations... just to guide you. Thanks.

Hajji M.

I understand. Thank you so much for helping me avoid been taken to the cleaners again.

mufutau55:


Doing 10 coaches is about 9ft. So cutting a rod into 4 pieces may do... that means 1 rod per pillar.
Please this is just an estimate not an actual calculations... just to guide you. Thanks.

Hajji M.

Sorry to poke my nose. But 10coaches/9ft fence.... Isn't that quite high?

Except he's residing in some where ish or trying to conceal some ish... Urban planners requires 3-4 coaches, then wrought iron or flora fence for CPTED and aesthetics basis (the urban requirement varies from places to places).

lomomike:

Sorry to poke my nose. But 10coaches/9ft fence.... Isn't that quite high?
Except he's residing in some where ish or trying to conceal some ish... Urban planners requires 3-4 coaches,
then wrought iron or flora fence for CPTED and aesthetics basis (the urban requirement varies from places to places).

In Nigeria, there is no such thing as respect for any zoning ordinance. You have not seen a 9ft fence in Nigeria?
Except in Estates or rich people neighborhood, people don't respect those ordinances.
I will also like short fence with iron on top... but because of Nigeria situations, I will try to shield my property as much as possible, no display of wealth in my book.

Hajji M.

Awaiting your updates

mufutau55:


In Nigeria, there is no such thing as respect for any zoning ordinance. You have not seen a 9ft fence in Nigeria?
Except in Estates or rich people neighborhood, people don't respect those ordinances.
I will also like short fence with iron on top... but because of Nigeria situations, I will try to shield my property as much as possible, no display of wealth in my book.

Hajji M.

Exactly. I've seen a fence that's higher than the headroom of the building in the plot. Don't know what the owner was protecting

fippycbk:


Exactly. I've seen a fence that's higher than the headroom of the building in the plot. Don't know what the owner was protecting

Him no protect anything because determined boyz go scale that fence and do their evil. And when such happens, he'll suffer it all alone.

Reason for shorter fence, wrought iron, steel wire mesh or floral fence which is adequated lit up at night is you can easily been seen and no much of a hiding place. This would naturally dissuade some petty criminal minded folks.

Besides, it impedes ventilation to the house (depending on building orientation and distance from fence) and if there's any ventilation, its a gust wind type which isn't really needed.

It also impedes natural lighting of the house (depending on the building orientation and distance from fence) in day time.

lomomike:

Him no protect anything because determined boyz go scale that fence and do their evil. And when such happens, he'll suffer it all alone.

Reason for shorter fence, wrought iron, steel wire mesh or floral fence which is adequated lit up at night is you can easily been seen and no much of a hiding place. This would naturally dissuade some petty criminal minded folks.

Besides, it impedes ventilation to the house (depending on building orientation and distance from fence) and if there's any ventilation, its a gust wind type which isn't really needed.

It also impedes natural lighting of the house (depending on the building orientation and distance from fence) in day time.

@Lomomike
I didn't say I don't agree with you.. I agreed with you 1000%, it will be real nice to have short fence with iron on top.. beautiful too.

But Nigerian have their ways.. and the Town Planner don't enforce those zoning ordinance either... so everything go scatter, scatter.
All the advantages you gave for the short fence are all very good and true.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


@Lomomike
I didn't say I don't agree with you.. I agreed with you 1000%, it will be real nice to have short fence with iron on top.. beautiful too.

But Nigerian have their ways.. and the Town Planner don't enforce those zoning ordinance either... so everything go scatter, scatter.
All the advantages you gave for the short fence are all very good and true.

Hajji M.

My great oga you talk true.
walai fa, Nigerians get their ways of going around things. Na even the planners and other professionals dey join 'dabaru' the building process. And dem go claim say dey want Naija to fine like UK, US et al. But wuusai, e cant fit because of our cut corner ways.
Anytime i see those tall fences, i ask if na prison yard dey there.

OP, nothing do you sha, do your fence o.

lomomike:


Sorry to poke my nose. But 10coaches/9ft fence.... Isn't that quite high?

Except he's residing in some where ish or trying to conceal some ish... Urban planners requires 3-4 coaches, then wrought iron or flora fence for CPTED and aesthetics basis (the urban requirement varies from places to places).

I just don't want suspicious neighbors knowing how many big bags I came in with, what time I came in or what time I left. my neighbors here don't care, it freaks me out when my neighbors there care too much. Sorry, if it seems to you like I'm hiding/myself or something.