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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Slim101(m): 4:58pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Almost through with my roofing after so much kobo-kobo hustling, savings and ajo and things. Thanks for all the support, suggestions and my silly questions answered on this channel. I'm glad to be part of this community. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:29pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Slim101: Go and see Uche, his shop is behind Onado FIling Station at Iyaganku. For your first time, be patient and wait to speak to him, he's very busy. Tell him what you're building and your taste and expectations. He'll then recommend stuff to you and may then pass you off to one of his numerous boys. If you talk to the boys direct they may just sell you substandard product because some members of the society are after the cheapest shyte they can buy I recommend him without ANY reservation. After you're done shopping then look for a cool joint just up the street along the 110 road. They have the coldest Star in town 4 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Slim101(m): 5:57pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Thanks Egun. Lol @the cold beer parole. Trophy will do. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Daboomb: 6:52pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
mufutau55: Thanks for your contribution. Since "availability of funds" (Efficient Economy) is what led the poster to request for more information on type of Roof to chose, l will focus more on how he can achieve his aim (efficient and low cost Roof) while still getting "value for money" that is, without all the possible downside of Flat Roof. 1.) Water runs down a SLOPE and the rate at which it will run down, depends on the GRADIENT of the Slope. This gradient, is also a factor in the "high cost" of Heaped Roof. so, we must strike a balance, whereby we enjoy the "benefit of gradient" of a Heap Roof (quick run-off), enjoy the benefit of a Flat Roof (low cost) and avoid the "negatives" of the Flat Roof (Clogging, Leakage and ineffective drainage IFF not properly done) 2.) There is a minimum slope to which the flat Roof must be tilted, that gurrantees minimum cost and most effective drainage slope. This slope is "optimum angle" tha will ensure that you get the benefit of a heaped Roof and the benefit (minus the disadvantages) of a Flat Roof. So Bro, let your Roof tilt at an Angle of between 45^ and 38^ (between 45-degrees and 38-degrees). This will ensure that the water does not stay long enough to allow any form of clogging, rustiness due to water retention, ineffective drainage which leads to leakage (all this grammar sef! ) I think (?) @Egunmogaji used a flat roof and his Roofing could be a standard you can copy. *Flat roof also has Attic space that you can convert for usage, just like Heaped roof (You just get like 60% of the space) *Heaped Roof does not have a longer life span that Flat Roof that is properly tilted. *In-fact, all the advantages of a heaped Roof are also applicable to a properly done Flat Roof! Just think of a Flat Roof, as a half-Section of a heaped Roof Caveat: Please understand that a Flat Roof is more prone t )o being blown off-and-away IFF NOT TIED DOWN PROPERLY using those Flexible, Flat binders (I dont know the English name for it but my people call it[b] Oja'agba. [/b] You MUST tie it down properly, from the planks that lay on the Blockwork, to those that act as trusses. Nail and tie everything down properly please. The 'windstorms; of today are not as friendly as those of years gone-by. They dont smile at all. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:10pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
For those considering slope roof, this is a good thread https://www.nairaland.com/2362679/diy-construction-4-units-2-bedrooms/4#42081067 Some pictures of my own slope roof and of the duplex on the thread linked above which served as inspiration for me. 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 8:49pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
@Daboomb Thanks for your above contribution. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 10:34pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:Slope roof consumes less materials, a major advantage. But i wouldn't advise it for large buildings though. It makes large buildings to look plain...don't know if it is just me. Especially duplex... 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Daboomb: 11:22pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
johnson232: You are very correct, l feel the same way too. Its best for small to medium sized buildings |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 12:07am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Daboomb:Firm handshake indeed, this is how two mature men resolved issue of mutual interest. Abeg go face your wife fatwa jare. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 12:15am On Aug 05, 2017 |
nextstep: The grounded part of Solar panels originate from the chassis or Aluminium frame and not the negative terminal 44chux: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 12:40am On Aug 05, 2017 |
My people... please let us move Politics away from this thread and the Properties Forum as a whole. Politics does not help our cause here. Please respect the reason why this thread was opened. Thank you. Hajji M. 7 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:34am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Moderators, Commentators, Accurate Time Keepers.......... Oh oh oh oh what a psychological crew!!!! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:58am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Hajj walks softly but carries a big stick. He'll change the thread title and Ericko2k2 will reactivate his troublemaker list keeping duties. You know how those those brits are with authority He's upgraded to an iPad now so he's very swift. Back to the topic. Over 15 feet kingpost and it's ego talking, lets discuss 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 5:11am On Aug 05, 2017 |
bixton: You cut across as a seasoned backbiter with a smell of false pretence about you. Am anxiously awaiting feedback from verified clients you have worked for. You can always tell much about a person from their comments over time 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:28am On Aug 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:I think we had passed that stage 26 years ago. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yak(m): 6:00am On Aug 05, 2017 |
gentlemen, can we just go back to the property issues this thread was made for? am already having headache reading all these political related issues. thank you 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:03am On Aug 05, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:39am On Aug 05, 2017 |
44chux:I am not a NL engineer so don't expect to see feedback about my projects from my clients on this thread. I am still wondering how your kind and lot are able to maintain several monikeer doing the kind of thing they do. It is only those without eyes that cannot tell the difference. Kindly use your dictionary for the definition of a backbiter to know more. If I praise a man for a nice job and I spot an attitude else where I will respond. I still want to believe this thread is a place where ideas are exchanged for the benefit of all, disagree to agree on certain work patterns and move ahead for the better good. If you are an occupant of that limousine that knows all and smiles like the Joker whenever he makes a comment, you should be wary of others watching and observing you. Happy Weekend. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:56am On Aug 05, 2017 |
I saw the below mix from the link attached to that building with flat rope. 1 bag of cement, 3 headpans of sharp sand and 6 headpans of granite. I will like to know what mix ratio is it? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 7:07am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Daboomb:Yes.... |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 8:14am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Rather than talk politics on this thread, let us talk about the politics of building materials pricing. Did you all notice that building materials manufacturers has formed a strong cartel and are milking us all to death since the last 2 years? It started with Dangote, Lafarge, Bua and Ibeto agreeing to unify their prices so none of them can reduce to create a competition that will benefit the masses and hurt their bottom line. Now, rod makers have been alleged to meet and fix selling prices so as to benefit them, that is the reason for the recent increases across board in costs from all rods manufacturers in the last 2 weeks. What is the minister for science and industry doing to alleviate the pains of the masses, do e just fold our hands and watch instead of finding solutions to this high prices? 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ekwe18(m): 8:38am On Aug 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Noted sir, thanks a lot. Some picture samples are available on https://www.nairaland.com/3277334/promo-promo-promo-doors-roof |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 10:08am On Aug 05, 2017 |
spyder880:Hmmmm, it is time for me to go and learn from my great grandfather how he erected a building with mud and clay and it is still standing in the village, no more cement and iron rods for building, Dangote and his gang of shylocks business men should eat their cement Lol, but seriously, I doubt if Dangote and others will come down with their prices because the cost of doing business in Nigeria is freaking expensive, the banks lending rate and interest is not favourable and when you add other miscellaneous expenses incured in the production and distribution chain, it becomes a herculean task to survive as a business man in Nigeria, the only good business in Nigeria now is politics because you are guaranteed a pathway to steal, Rob and loot the treasury |
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