wow.... this is a masterpiece. The ancestors that lived in the old house will be grateful to see this turn around. Keep it up guys

You guys are the wizards of property section. You match your theories with practical for all to see. Men una too much

Here is our security house plastering work.

More from our plastering work

Brief summary of materials used for the external wall plastering of the security house
1. Cement = 7bags.

Just out of curiosity, why do you have a concrete slab over the BQ? Is this better than just using wood and aluminium like i see in many other builds? Which is more cost effective?

back2sender:
You guys are the wizards of property section. You match your theories with practical for all to see. Men una too much

michtob:
wow.... this is a masterpiece. The ancestors that lived in the old house will be grateful to see this turn around. Keep it up guys

I feel you guys. They are just quietly doing their thing with precision and delivering good results.

Onuokwu:
Just out of curiosity, why do you have a concrete slab over the BQ? Is this better than just using wood and aluminium like i see in many other builds? Which is more cost effective?

The client want it decked for security reasons but using wood and aluminum is more cost effective

Will concrete roof decking last due to our harsh weather?

abdulwastecx:


The client want it decked for security reasons but using wood and aluminum is more cost effective

abdulwastecx:


The client want it decked for security reasons but using wood and aluminum is more cost effective

Abdul...well done. A quick question please. Is it okay if I exclude stones in my blinding for my fence? The land is not swampy and is flat.

ceelog:



Abdul...well done. A quick question please. Is it okay if I exclude stones in my blinding for my fence? The land is not swampy and is flat.

Stone is your concrete strength, never exclude it even if you want build a temporary bath room (lol). No matter how dry the land looks always use your coarse aggregates

Memejem:
Will concrete roof decking last due to our harsh weather?

Just coming back from a ban.

We have that in mind, we will still roof it with ordinary long span roofing sheet, that is why we have a small parapet to hide the roof.
Security reason was responsible for using deck before the roof that will come on it to drain water to the back

Here is a small garage house.
The initial plan was to build a new open spaced garage but we change plan an build a one storey building with a ground floor.

The dimensions are 7.5m x 6.5m.
Structural layout of 9 columns of 225mm x 225mm in section and interconnected beams of depth 450mm.

Here are the three dimensional drawings

We use 6'' block for the one bedroom flat above to reduce the weight on the building.

Lintel level. The lintel are linked round to have a robust structures.

I'm confused. Can you please explain what the purpose of a garage house is for? Here in Canada the garage is connected to the house. Does a garage house replace the gatemans security house? What is the purpose of the mini flat on top?

abdulwastecx:
Here is a small garage house.
The initial plan was to build a new open spaced garage but we change plan an build a one storey building with a ground floor.

The dimensions are 7.5m x 6.5m.
Structural layout of 9 columns of 225mm x 225mm in section and interconnected beams of depth 450mm.

Here are the three dimensional drawings

Memejem:
I'm confused. Can you please explain what the purpose of a garage house is for? Here in Canada the garage is connected to the house. Does a garage house replace the gatemans security house? What is the purpose of the mini flat on top?

Good question sir. Here in Nigeria we pack our vehicle outside but for this particular house, the client want an enclosed garage that is separated from the house. The initial plan was to build a Bungalow garage but after we started construction the client wanted to use the upper space for one bedroom open dining and kitchen concept and we have to change the structural configuration

So it's a mini flat basically on top of a garage. Is this like a guest house purpose?

I'm a female by the way. Thanks so much. I really enjoy reading your threads.

abdulwastecx:


Good question sir. Here in Nigeria we pack our vehicle outside but for this particular house, the client want an enclosed garage that is separated from the house. The initial plan was to build a Bungalow garage but after we started construction the client wanted to use the upper space for one bedroom open dining and kitchen concept and we have to change the structural configuration

Memejem:
So it's a mini flat basically on top of a garage. Is this like a guest house purpose?

I'm a female by the way. Thanks so much. I really enjoy reading your threads.

My bad MA... It is a small guest house on top of the garage.

Thank you ma

Well-done Boss!

Dominionng:
Well-done Boss!

Thanks boss

Great conversation going on....i love that garage house concept.

I hope this type of parapet is not to heavy compared to concrete?

Empiree:
I hope this type of parapet is not to heavy compared to concrete?

I don't know what parapet you are talking about sir

Great job guys. As a young man myself am,encouraged with what am seeing. My question is this.... Did you employ the services of a qs when bidding for this job? How do you "charge" your jobs

More pictures updates

How low pitch (flat roof) concept. The hight of the roof is 3'6''. The wood are all impregnated with wood treatment chemicals.

Marking out the stairs. I have to do this myself. Please don't laugh me people

We now positioned the supporting pillars ( columns) to carry the stair.
The basket ( pad footings reinforcement) are
900mm x 900mm type one with bar spaced at 200mm c/c of high yield bar 12mm.

1200mm x 900mm type two y12 spaced @ 200mm

abdulwastecx:
Marking out the stairs. I have to do this myself. Please don't laugh me people

Laugh ke? I am very impressed with the hands on approach and wish some engineers i have worked with will be more involved rather than dishing our orders over the phone. In future I hope you continue with the personal touch you give your projects, and train your workmen to know what you want even if you are not there so that there is minimal room for disagreements.

abdulwastecx:
We now positioned the supporting pillars ( columns) to carry the stair.
The basket ( pad footings reinforcement) are
900mm x 900mm type one with bar spaced at 200mm c/c of high yield bar 12mm.

1200mm x 900mm type two y12 spaced @ 200mm

Engineer help us abeg...just say this part in layman's language.

abdulwastecx:


I don't know what parapet you are talking about sir

Was referring to Polystyrene (Foam) parapet. It was mentioned my Hajji mufu