spyder880: We are planning to use glass and aluminum panels to separate the bath area from the toilets in the master bedrooms. Trying out one sample.

Please let's see the end result later.. But is it good to have it installed before the tiles, just observing?

Hajji M.

Onuokwu: Everything is coming out well...i also like the different wall corner design in the bungalow just because its different from the norm.

I get one question sha, as it looks like water is disturbing on two of your other sites and affecting the soakaway on this particular one. Is this a common thing in Enugu? What is remedial plan. i also noticed that wall of this house is stained with algae in some places already. How you go take handle these?

I was born and raised here in this city, apart from the geography lessons in school, I have a first hand experience in matters concerning the topography of the lands here. Historically, ground water has never been a problem in Enugu. We build houses here in the center of the rainy season and still call tankers to come and supply us with water. There is very little water in most places in Enugu and that's why we don't drill boreholes easily here.

The two sites you mentioned are in the same place, affected by the same problem. It is rare in Enugu. Except for parts of Emene, and inside Nkanu East and Awgu lands where we farm rice, other places are mostly dry land for all seasons. The water level here rose as a result of incessant rains for many weeks, its drying down now.

The algae you noticed is as a result of little sunlight, that section of the house is always shielded from direct sunlight for most of the day, making it damp after each rain. Since we plan to screed the walls, l will explore the use of oil paint in the final coating.

mufutau55:

Please let's see the end result later.. But is it good to have it installed before the tiles, just observing?

Hajji M.

We are installing it before the tiles so that the tiles will support it on either side, ensuring it stays strong in the wall, making it almost airtight. I am afraid of screwing it onto the tiles because of a number of reasons,

1. Making sure that the air in the toilet remains in that section, in case two persons are in there at the same time. (If you know what I mean) no need to allow the occupant of the bathroom to smell what is going on in the toilet.

To make sure that the water in the bathroom and showers remain in the bathroom, not splashing on the other occupant of the toilet. For obvious reasons.

spyder880:

We are installing it before the tiles so that the tiles will support it on either side, ensuring it stays strong in the wall, making it almost airtight. I am afraid of screwing it onto the tiles because of a number of reasons,

1. Making sure that the air in the toilet remains in that section, in case two persons are in there at the same time. (If you know what I mean) no need to allow the occupant of the bathroom to smell what is going on in the toilet.

To make sure that the water in the bathroom and showers remain in the bathroom, not splashing on the other occupant of the toilet. For obvious reasons.

Thank you Sir. Quite understood.

Hajji M.

spyder880:

The two sites you mentioned are in the same place, affected by the same problem. It is rare in Enugu. Except for parts of Emene, and inside Nkanu East and Awgu lands where we farm rice, other places are mostly dry land for all seasons. The water level here rose as a result of incessant rains for many weeks, its drying down now.

The algae you noticed is as a result of little sunlight, that section of the house is always shielded from direct sunlight for most of the day, making it damp after each rain. Since we plan to screed the walls, l will explore the use of oil paint in the final coating.

Well understood now. Thanks for the heads up.

Updates on the bathroom demarcation.

Installing local metal doors

Tiles in some flats. ...

More. ....

Another flat. ....

It is looking good my brother.

vivienbabe: It is looking good my brother.

Thank you sister.

Another wall edge design. ...

I love this tiles, white with brown random stains.

Still testing the right feel for wall edge designs for this house.

How do you like these. ......

spyder880: How do you like these. ......

mmm.. clears throat... Oga spyder... I've been following this thread from conception to date in the background; simply learning more about construction methods in your country. Hoping that someday very soon, I too will be as client...

I will be honest with you, with all of the naysayers that exist around me as I am based in Canada and am always told that Nigeria is the capital of fraudulent activities, I have a keen interest in developing land in Nigeria. (Mainly for family purposes.) However, watching you and others in this forum, and also with my own personal network in the country, I am beginning to develop a sense of trust and confidence that honest business people who are interested in making an honest living do exist.

As for the the detailing in questions, I find that the chevrons look rather like street signage, and thus make the house look a little less "pricey" as you want it to look. (I apologize for my lack of vocabulary as its quite late here...)

Viva

Good job Oga spyder880, Nice choice of tiles. It looks almost like the mirror image of the PVC ceiling.
Excellent

White tiles with random brown stains is the real deal.

vivalableue:

mmm.. clears throat... Oga spyder... I've been following this thread from conception to date in the background; simply learning more about construction methods in your country. Hoping that someday very soon, I too will be as client...

I will be honest with you, with all of the naysayers that exist around me as I am based in Canada and am always told that Nigeria is the capital of fraudulent activities, I have a keen interest in developing land in Nigeria. (Mainly for family purposes.) However, watching you and others in this forum, and also with my own personal network in the country, I am beginning to develop a sense of trust and confidence that honest business people who are interested in making an honest living do exist.

As for the the detailing in questions, I find that the chevrons look rather like street signage, and thus make the house look a little less "pricey" as you want it to look. (I apologize for my lack of vocabulary as its quite late here...)

Viva

Quite agree with you on this. Iam not a fan of this design at all.

spyder880: Still testing the right feel for wall edge designs for this house.

This looks like the real deal!

We spent most of today doing tiles on the staircase of this house.

Tiles in some more flats. .....

Window burglary proof, door dressing for the gate house.

Oga Spyder, what is the essence of window hoods apart from decorations? Thanks.

Hajji M.

mufutau55: Oga Spyder, what is the essence of window hoods apart from decorations? Thanks.

Hajji M.

Mainly for decorative purposes. People may also complain about splashes of rain water rain water dropping on their window sill direct from the walls. The hoods can channel some water away from the sill.

spyder880: Tiles in some more flats. .....

I am curious. What is the essence of rubbing cement on the tiles after laying them?

Are you not planning to use skirtings in this house? Me thinks it will make it more biuriful....

spyder880:
Mainly for decorative purposes. People may also complain about splashes of rain water rain water dropping on their window sill direct from the walls. The hoods can channel some water away from the sill.

Thank you. Very informative.. I was thinking about the second reason too... but not sure if it is effective. Thanks.

Hajji M.

PeoplesArmy:

I am curious. What is the essence of rubbing cement on the tiles after laying them?

Are you not planning to use skirtings in this house? Me thinks it will make it more biuriful....

Ans 1: May be to seal all the cracks..

Ans 2: I am sure they will put the skirtings, but the tiles will have to dry first so they can stand on it to put the skirting tiles.

Hajji M.

The upper floor tiles are almost ready. .....

The staircase area are all getting our attention.

More staircase area work.