Nice thread going on here. I have a suggestion to make though. It would be nice if threads such as this and the various construction diaries be given a separate child board within the property section. It is indeed overwhelming seeking out a good thread among the maze of houses and lands for sale. Similarly, I suggest a separate child board for products and accessories sales as well. If the mods can read this, they should kindly take action.

Raymie:
Nice thread going on here. I have a suggestion to make though. It would be nice if threads such as this and the various construction diaries be given a separate child board within the property section. It is indeed overwhelming seeking out a good thread among the maze of houses and lands for sale. Similarly, I suggest a separate child board for products and accessories sales as well. If the mods can read this, they should kindly take action.

It is a nice thread and a nice blend of builders and clients.

Your suggestion is astute and has been made severally (my naija speak) before.

LondonCool:
Nice thread. After being a Nairaland member for 9 years and a silent reader of the property section I have decided to embark on a building project with the support and advise of lots of members here.

Building a house from abroad can be a very challenging project to accomplish. Hence, I will be opening a thread to diarise my building project at Tinapa - Calabar, a 3 Bedroom Bungalow with a 2 bedroom Penthouse later today.

Bro long time congratulations Oooooo, nice to hear from you. This brother is one of the first 20 or so member on this Nairaland. Why did you go solo for this long, I hope everything is well.

EgunMogaji:
Guys, I'm in love, total love. I know it's a pipe dream but I will try to see if someone can replicate this in Ibadan to this level of detail.

16 feet with 10 and 6 feet leaves.

I won't mind this for a side gate.

EgunMogaji:


Out of curiosity, did you supervise the use and make sure that they followed the specific instructions to the letter?

Most of them have very specific dilution ratios and in some situations they need to be used in full strength.

Thanks.

I think you misunderstood me, however,the part of the country I come from is the home of wood,so I know waht kind of wood I will use that has an offensive smell to insects.We have some impressive swamp woods i n teh Delta.

EgunMogaji:


It is a nice thread and a nice blend of builders and clients.

Your suggestion is astute and has been made severally (my naija speak) before.

If the mods can help partition the section, a lot of us, myself inclusive would be most grateful.

brabus:
Congratulations Segzy14!!!

Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, joy and lots of wonderful memories in good health, long life and prosperity.

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Brabus, thank u very much .
I appreciate u .

mufutau55:


Good luck Segzy14. May the married life yield you plenty children, good health and plenty money to care for every member of the upcoming family.

Hajji M.

Thank u very much.
Brb.

KolaShangOne:
Congratulations Mr Segun @segzy14
May this be the beginning of bigger and greater things in your life.

My only boss for Ibadan .
I hail u.
U too much.

EndiaSami:
Congrats boss segzy14. God's favour has doubled in your life. Congrats once again

Thank u Sir.

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Congratulations Segzy14, he who finds a wife finds a good thing, and shall obtain favor from the Lord. May love and happiness be the constant in your new family forever.

My mentor, I always admire your good work.
Thank u.

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My mentor, I always admire your good work.
Thank u.

Segzy14.....thought you be 14 years old and u dey marry
Bro hope u are not doing honey moon for site...
Congrat!

Experts, hajj Muftau, segzy, spyder. Need ur expert advice. I have learnt on this forum that it is useful and even better to erect pillars for a bungalow. I have done a foundation of a four bedroom flat all ensuit without pillars. It's just 2/3 block high and about to fill. I am thinking of using 9 inches block throughout d building perhaps to cater for the pillars I didn't do. Will this be okay or I should uproot the foundation at certain corners and erect pillars. By the way, sir segzy I had mailed you before inquiring about German floor Palava, but u didn't respond.. . Thanks

erico2k2:

I think you misunderstood me, however,the part of the country I come from is the home of wood,so I know waht kind of wood I will use that has an offensive smell to insects.We have some impressive swamp woods i n teh Delta.

I absolutely did misunderstood you my brother, complete apologies.

This is how I know I'm home.

Please ignore the hole in the wall, it adds to the ambience

EgunMogaji:


I absolutely did misunderstood you my brother, complete apologies.

AH E be like say U don land 4 the west west 9ja

erico2k2:

AH E be like say U don land 4 the west west 9ja

I've checked my brain in at MMA and will pick it up on the way back out

Deadbolt lock in the hotel in not working and the hotel manager is trying to convince me that it doesn't matter

Good Evening Gents,

Been following this thread for a while and will need advise on the best kind of soil test (DCPT/Borehole/.etc) to do and idea of costs for such.

Site area is in lekki, close to a canal and has been sandfilled.

I don't want to assume just doing a raft will be fine

Feedback from you fine gentlemen will be appreciated.

Thanks

maco22:
Good Evening Gents,

Been following this thread for a while and will need advise on the best kind of soil test (DCPT/Borehole/.etc) to do and idea of costs for such.

Site area is in lekki, close to a canal and has been sandfilled.

I don't want to assume just doing a raft will be fine

Feedback from you fine gentlemen will be appreciated.

Thanks

Our professionals in dah house would serve u right asap.

EgunMogaji:


I've checked my brain in at MMA and will pick it up on the way back out

Deadbolt lock in the hotel in not working and the hotel manager is trying to convince me that it doesn't matter

ahah It matters if anyone can just turn up the Hotel, but if its secured then its not of too much a bother.I bet you cant wait to go to site

EgunMogaji:
This is how I know I'm home.
Please ignore the hole in the wall, it adds to the ambience

I am not looking o... I don't even see it.

Hajji M.

erico2k2:

ahah It matters if anyone can just turn up the Hotel, but if its secured then its not of too much a bother.I bet you cant wait to go to site

I can't wait to tear shyte up

Wife and I have an agreement, just give her money, lots, and she'll go shopping with the kid and I can go off and do testosterone things with the boys on site

Attention all cars...be on the lookout for one kolashangone..tell him "Ojo Ijide" is at hand and "The American" has arrived

mufutau55:


I am not looking o... I don't even see it.

Hajji M.

Mi oga, you don't have to see it Sir.

Kidneys, tripes and beef suya at university of suya has that distinct aroma

EgunMogaji:

Mi oga, you don't have to see it Sir.
Kidneys, tripes and beef suya at university of suya has that distinct aroma

You are killing me.... Oga sir.

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:
This is how I know I'm home.

Please ignore the hole in the wall, it adds to the ambience

Now I believe you are an ijebu man. Please allow the hotel to give you room with no trailing wires and working deadbolt. I dey look out for my sister et al.

mufutau55:

You are killing me.... Oga sir.
Hajji M.

Hajj M, I m awaiting your response to my question sir

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thaqib:

Hajj M, I m awaiting your response to my question sir

Sorry, I didn't see it. I will look for it now.

Hajji M.

thaqib:
Experts, hajj Muftau, segzy, spyder. Need ur expert advice. I have learnt on this forum that it is useful and even better to erect pillars for a bungalow. I have done a foundation of a four bedroom flat all ensuit without pillars. It's just 2/3 block high and about to fill. I am thinking of using 9 inches block throughout d building perhaps to cater for the pillars I didn't do. Will this be okay or I should uproot the foundation at certain corners and erect pillars. By the way, sir segzy I had mailed you before inquiring about German floor Palava, but u didn't respond.. . Thanks

From my little unqualified knowledge...

Columns (Pillars) are good for all building... but it does not mean you cannot build a bungalow without columns.
You will have a stable bungalow with pillars, but MUST required or Duplex.
You have two options as I see it:
1. Continue with your four bedroom bungalow without the pillars and use the 9 inch blocks as you have suggested, but I will not advise putting any parapet on this building. You can still have a stable bungalow without the pillars.

2. This second option will cost you money and your pocket will decide. They will have to break some parts of the foundations to erect the pillars from the ground up, and that will cost you extra money. The pillars are not just going to be in corners, but also has to be placed on strategic points in the foundation to have any effect, contact your professionals to suggest the effective points.
But you can still build a good solid 4 bedrooms bungalow without pillars, especially if the soil is very dry and good enough.

May be if you post the floor layout, professional people can suggest the points and the number of pillars you may need if you desire.

I hope my little contributions has helped...

Hajji M.