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Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by amadasunfarm(m): 3:11pm On Dec 13, 2014
bebe2:


U mean upper sakponba,

The rd dat leads frm ring road pass former leventis, pass erie, pass eki-osa, all the way down . grin
yes my Brother
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by marylandcakes: 3:11pm On Dec 13, 2014
segzy14:
I went to the quarry myself and got good bargain

Hello Sam I didnt know you take on projects in Benin I thought it was only Abuja and Lagos. These interlocking tiles did you do them yourself? If so what is the cost? Thanks
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by amadasunfarm(m): 3:12pm On Dec 13, 2014
bebe2:


U mean upper sakponba,

The rd dat leads frm ring road pass former leventis, pass erie, pass eki-osa, all the way down . grin
yes my brother
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by eghosajohnny: 3:30pm On Dec 13, 2014
amadasunfarm:
yes my brother

Reading this post this morning I saw your question and decided to inquire for you and according to the feed back you can get for 1450 and 1500 depends on the seller shop you get to
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by bebe2(f): 4:18pm On Dec 13, 2014
eghosajohnny:


Reading this post this morning I saw your question and decided to inquire for you and according to the feed back you can get for 1450 and 1500 depends on the seller shop you get to

hello bro

pls wats ur loose estimate of pvc for ceiling a standard
3bed flat.

they are asking for 11 bundles, i personally think this is too much.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 6:28pm On Dec 13, 2014
Blockwork in foundation

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Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 7:02pm On Dec 13, 2014
marylandcakes:


Hello Sam I didnt know you take on projects in Benin I thought it was only Abuja and Lagos. These interlocking tiles did you do them yourself? If so what is the cost? Thanks

Madam, long time i can take up projects anywhere apart from the northern part of nigeria.
I was not the one who did the interlocking tiles, i met it there, but i can do interlocking tiles for 3800naira per sqaure metres for materials and labour.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by marylandcakes: 7:16pm On Dec 13, 2014
segzy14:


Madam, long time i can take up projects anywhere apart from the northern part of nigeria.
I was not the one who did the interlocking tiles, i met it there, but i can do interlocking tiles for 3800naira per sqaure metres for materials and labour.

Thanks for getting back' I will contact you on whatsapp to give you more details.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by eghosajohnny: 10:11pm On Dec 13, 2014
bebe2:


hello bro

pls wats ur loose estimate of pvc for ceiling a standard
3bed flat.

they are asking for 11 bundles, i personally think this is too much.


hello madam im not suppose to do this on this its just that he is my friend and will not be offended but for question you will need 9bundles to ceil everything
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by bebe2(f): 12:28am On Dec 14, 2014
eghosajohnny:



hello madam im not suppose to do this on this its just that he is my friend and will not be offended but for question you will need 9bundles to ceil everything

tnk u bro.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by mufutau55(m): 1:29am On Dec 14, 2014
bebe2:


hello bro

pls wats ur loose estimate of pvc for ceiling a standard
3bed flat.

they are asking for 11 bundles, i personally think this is too much.

Buy 10 bundles first... remember sometimes when the installer cut it to size, some parts may be useless.
I used Paragon Amoula Ventures PVC ceiling at Ikeja. Very good and durable unlike the Chinese, it's Nigerian made.

Hajji M.

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Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by amadasunfarm(m): 1:38am On Dec 14, 2014
eghosajohnny:


Reading this post this morning I saw your question and decided to inquire for you and according to the feed back you can get for 1450 and 1500 depends on the seller shop you get to
Thank u
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 7:06pm On Dec 14, 2014
Blockwork in foundation completed today

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Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 7:17pm On Dec 14, 2014
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Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by bebe2(f): 9:34pm On Dec 14, 2014
mufutau55:


Buy 10 bundles first... sometimes when they cut it, some parts may be useless.
I used Paragon Amoula Ventures PVC ceiling at Ikeja. Very good and durable unlike the Chinese, it's Nigerian made.

Hajji M.

my brother, work men cannot be trusted,

come n see quotation,

u go fear na.

one said 14 packs of pvc and 35 bag of clips wit 50k labour

another quoted 11 packs with 25 bags of clips, and 70k labour

the diff is so big u know they are both upto no good.

meanwhile, the pvc its self is going for 13,500 but mine in lagos was bought for 7500.

so confusing
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by bebe2(f): 9:35pm On Dec 14, 2014
segzy14:
Blockwork in foundation completed today

weldone

its going smoothly
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 9:41pm On Dec 14, 2014
bebe2:


weldone

its going smoothly

yeah, was that link helpful?
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by mufutau55(m): 11:54pm On Dec 14, 2014
bebe2:

my brother, work men cannot be trusted,
come n see quotation,
u go fear na.
one said 14 packs of pvc and 35 bag of clips wit 50k labour
another quoted 11 packs with 25 bags of clips, and 70k labour
the diff is so big u know they are both upto no good.
meanwhile, the pvc its self is going for 13,500 but mine in lagos was bought for 7500.
so confusing

True. Just do your research well.

Hajji M.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by bebe2(f): 12:01am On Dec 15, 2014
segzy14:


yeah, was that link helpful?

I read it.

Gave me a general understanding of foundation but am still not sure wat the wetness is. ( too scared to believe wat am thinking.)

Will call my builder tmrw to ask him.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 5:27am On Dec 15, 2014
bebe2:


I read it.

Gave me a general understanding of foundation but am still not sure wat the wetness is. ( too scared to believe wat am thinking.)

Will call my builder tmrw to ask him.
[b]
Moisture problems in existing basements are very common,
but often are not understood or properly treated. In a
basement that is seldom used and separate from the living
spaces above, this may not present a great problem.In
addition, basements are increasingly used as finished living
and bedroom spaces. In these cases, moisture problems are
not only annoying and uncomfortable, but can lead to
significant health problems. Molds and mildew can grow in
damp carpets and beneath wall coverings. Finishing a
basement without first dealing with the moisture problems
can result in making health conditions worse and lead to
significant damage as well. Basement water problems are
solvable, but there is a cost to doing it right.


Understanding the problem
To correct basement moisture problems, it is necessary to
understand where the water is coming from, and what
mechanisms permit it to enter the basement. There are just
three sources of moisture:
1. Liquid water from rain or ground-water.
2. Interior moisture sources such as humidifiers,
unvented clothes dryers, bathrooms, and cooking, as
well as the moisture in concrete after construction.
3. Exterior humid air that enters the basement and
condenses on cooler surfaces.
Moisture is transferred from the outside of the building to the
basement interior by four mechanisms:
1. liquid water flow
2. capillary suction
3. vapor diffusion and
4. air movement.
Sometimes problems are traced to poor construction with
cracking, settling foundations. In many cases, however,
houses and basements can be structurally sound but are
often not properly built to handle water drainage. Failure to
slope the ground surface away from the foundation or lack of
a good gutter and downspout system is common. Missing or
nonfunctioning subsurface drainage systems are also found
relatively frequently. These problems can all be addressed
and corrected if a systematic approach is used.
This briefly describes moisture sources, moisture
movement mechanisms, and typical basement moisture
problems. Then, a step-by-step process for addressing each
problem is presented along with several detailed approaches
to solving the problem.[/b]
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 5:32am On Dec 15, 2014
bebe2:


I read it.

Gave me a general understanding of foundation but am still not sure wat the wetness is. ( too scared to believe wat am thinking.)

Will call my builder tmrw to ask him.

Symptoms
.Water trickling out of walls
.Standing water on floor
.Saturated base of concrete block walls— a ring of
dampness
.Damp, humid air
.Condensation on cold walls and floor
.Odor, mold, and mildew
.Deterioration of carpet or wood
.Rot and decay of wood headers, joists, sill plates, and
columns
.Staining and blistering of wall covering
.Efflorescence, spalling of concrete or masonry.
Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 5:44am On Dec 15, 2014
bebe2:


I read it.

Gave me a general understanding of foundation but am still not sure wat the wetness is. ( too scared to believe wat am thinking.)

Will call my builder tmrw to ask him.

[b]Typical causes of basement moisture problems:

Inadequate grading
PROBLEM: If the ground around a foundation is level or
slopes toward the house, water is directed into the
basement. The soil next to the house is often backfilled
without proper compaction and later settles. This is
especially true under stoops where water can collect next to
the basement wall.
SOLUTION: Place earth around the house so that it slopes
away from the foundation wall a minimum of one inch per
foot for at least six feet.

Defective or missing gutters and downspouts
PROBLEM: Missing gutters and downspouts cause rainwater to be directed toward the foundation perimeter. A downspout without an extender or splashblock is worse than no downspout at all. It is depositing the huge volume of
rainwater from the roof in a single concentrated location near the basement.
SOLUTION: Place a minimum of one downspout per 50 linear feet of roof eave. Extensions should discharge water at least four feet beyond the wall. Sloped concrete sidewalks around basements are very effective in directing rain runoff.

Structural cracks
PROBLEM: Concrete and concrete block foundations usually
develop some cracks. They can be severe if floor joists are
not properly connected to the foundation wall, thus
permitting the wall to move. Also, soil settling causes
cracking. Places where walls meet rigid structures like the
fireplace often crack as well. Usually, drainage removes the
water from cracks, but repair may be necessary.
SOLUTION: Proper footing design and proper connection
between the foundation wall and the structure above are
required (e.g. anchor bolts or straps at the sill plate and floor
joists nailed to the sill plate).
[/b]

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Re: Construction Of 4 Bedroom Duplex In Benin by Nobody: 7:56pm On Dec 15, 2014
Backfilling and laterite filling

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