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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 9:33pm On May 03, 2016
EgunMogaji:


We discussed this in class before, Hajj, I'm reporting erico2k2 for not paying attention in class grin

https://m.facebook.com/hammerglassnigeria
ahah nah lie ohh, I went to buy the 40 leaves hard back note book to write fresh names of noise makers in Class u forget ni, and only Brabus name take three page grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 9:38pm On May 03, 2016
Empiree:
Wait, let me understand you. You seem to be talking about building a house and fence it out, and you looking for who to give the job, correct?

Or you talking about the one i posted?
Bros the house as be build already, it's at plastering stange.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 9:41pm On May 03, 2016
kopell:
Bros the house as be build already, it's at plastering stange.
Great. Wish you well bro. You still negotiating plastering and fencing with your bricklayer?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 11:37pm On May 03, 2016
n3xt:
Lower Windows have different applications in different builds.

One of the most lovely view on my chateau is the kitchen glass block window which is 1/2 block from natural ground level. The reflection of lights from the kitchen dry area into the flower trough at night is very lovely. It's just about the right amount of light required which was later supported with solar garden lights.

The same thing applies to the Windows at the porch which takes cue from TV reflections in the main lounge.

These things have functions.
when you said *MY Chateau* is this not the same belonging to neophyemason? cos if I may remember he asked you to stop posting pics of his building especially the ones you took monies for never done and he had to re do them?I am hoping I am wrong here, but if I am right please take it off,that would be very disrespectful brabus.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 1:02am On May 04, 2016

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 1:43am On May 04, 2016
Which one should get done first:

*electrical wiring and plumbing

*roofing?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:48am On May 04, 2016
Empiree:
Which one should get done first:

*electrical wiring and plumbing

*roofing?

Roofing, doors and windows consecutively and then wiring and plumbing.

This is what makes sense to me.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 1:56am On May 04, 2016
EgunMogaji:


Roofing, doors and windows consecutively and then wiring and plumbing.

This is what makes sense to me.
I thought if highlighted is done after window, we may have to bust widows open during plumbing and wiring.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:01am On May 04, 2016
erico2k2:

when you said *MY Chateau* is this not the same belonging to neophyemason? cos if I may remember he asked you to stop posting pics of his building especially the ones you took monies for never done and he had to re do them?I am hoping I am wrong here, but if I am right please take it off,that would be very disrespectful brabus.

"That I took money for and didn't do." Interesting!

Anyway, the building in the picture is Chateau de Brabus that I built with my own money at my own pace on my own land for my own family. And I'm proud to share it as my work.

#mychateau

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:01am On May 04, 2016
Empiree:
I thought if highlighted is done after window, we may have to bust widows open during plumbing and wiring.

I don't see why you would need to do that, at least on my build.

But let's allow the engineers to chime in.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:12am On May 04, 2016
Empiree:
Which one should get done first:

*electrical wiring and plumbing

*roofing?

EgunMogaji:

I don't see why you would need to do that, at least on my build.
But let's allow the engineers to chime in.

Roofing first.

Then Pre-plastering work in following order:

Plumbing/Mechanical Pipe work
Electrical pipe work
Wiring
Aluminum Windows or Subframes
Doors or Subframes (depending on what applies)
Plumbing pressure test for leakage

Then Plastering.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:14am On May 04, 2016
Empiree:
Somewhere in Ogun state
Excluded
See attachment.
that's good

He did a nice job. That was a good fence and nice height. Keep his number handy.

Hsjji M.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:23am On May 04, 2016
@ Empiree and Egunmogaji

You may want to ask why Windows and doors during the pre-plastering stage. It's good you have them ready in order to save cost on plastering.

Many people don't know that you drive up construction cost by additional 2% installing Windows and doors at a different time from when the building was actually rendered.

The first excuse you hear is that they may get dirty during installation. Should that be a concern, then I always suggest installation of subframes during plastering stage especially when the doors are wooden doors.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:28am On May 04, 2016
erico2k2:

That don't take me nowhere near their website, do you know thier website and waht country they are based?

You're truly not following this class. The link I shared has everything and comments about Hammerglass, including their addresses, estimates and everything else you may need to know.

Go through the link. You'll find the details there. I only shared the link so as not to derail ongoing discussion.

https://www.nairaland.com/search?q=Hammerglass&search=Search
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:35am On May 04, 2016
Empiree:
Which one should get done first:
*electrical wiring and plumbing
*roofing?

Brabus has it covered. Roofing first.
But go read Brabus message...

Hajji M.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:45am On May 04, 2016
mufutau55:


Brabus has it covered. Roofing first.
But go read Brabus message...

Hajji M.

Though I cannot forget when I had to do it the other way round for a client on this same platform. Pre-plastering, plastering and then roofing.

The result was woeful and there was a very serious complain against works we weren't commisioned to do.

On one bright sunny day while plastering a house without a roof, rain just came from nowhere to wash away all the plastering. And the plumber who happened to be the most experienced in the whole community engaged by the client messed up big time. Maybe it's safe to thank God that I fired the community electrician recommended at the inception of the project.

#talking about jobs that we shouldn't post online.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:56am On May 04, 2016
https://www.nairaland.com/3083962/lai-mohammed-masquerade-create-jobs

And there you have it boys and girls, Egun creates jobs yah all grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 5:53am On May 04, 2016
Empiree:
Which one should get done first:

*electrical wiring and plumbing

*roofing?
plastering first
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Marpol: 6:21am On May 04, 2016
What price range can a good gate go for please?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:29am On May 04, 2016
Marpol:
What price range can a good gate go for please?

Hello my Oga. Well done and longest time.

Heard the goodnews that the change is around us now.

I think you should have a very good gate between 200 - 250 using wrought iron mongery.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 6:31am On May 04, 2016
EgunMogaji:
https://www.nairaland.com/3083962/lai-mohammed-masquerade-create-jobs

And there you have it boys and girls, Egun creates jobs yah all grin
Now this got me laughing so hard, oh my gosh, too much drama in governance in Nigeria, it seems our political leaders are bereft of ideas on how to move the country forward, all they know how to do is to loot, loot, loot, steal and go and hide it in different cities across the globe, instead of them to send crack teams to Asia giants like Malaysia, Singapore, UAE etc and other emerging economies to learn from them how they were able to make massive developments in their country, they are here in Nigeria stealing, fighting over padded budget, sending budget to Buhari to assent with dodgy additions and the country is currently in auto reverse, how did we get to this stage of our national life.

l weep for Nigeria, it will take special Angels from God to come to Nigeria to fix that country (Lol), moreover, we are the most prayerful nation on earth and at the same time the most godless, what a paradox

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:31am On May 04, 2016
Marpol:
What price range can a good gate go for please?

Mine, N140,000 in Ibadan.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Marpol: 6:37am On May 04, 2016
EgunMogaji:


Mine, N140,000 in Ibadan.

I saw this and the man was asking for N250, 000
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Marpol: 6:38am On May 04, 2016
n3xt:


Hello my Oga. Well done and longest time.

Heard the goodnews that the change is around us now.

I think you should have a very good gate between 200 - 250 using wrought iron mongery.

Yes oh! But its still work in progress sha. The welder is asking for 250k.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:41am On May 04, 2016
Marpol:


Yes oh! But its still work in progress sha. The welder is asking for 250k.

250k for wrought iron. Standard gates is around 90 - 150k

I did 2 gates for N170k at My Beachland Arepo project
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Marpol: 6:49am On May 04, 2016
n3xt:


250k for wrought iron. Standard gates is around 90 - 150k

I did 2 gates for N170k at My Beachland Arepo project

The one he showed me is like what Egunmogaji posted.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:20am On May 04, 2016
Marpol:


The one he showed me is like what Egunmogaji posted.

*pensive*
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 7:58am On May 04, 2016
This how is set for demolition. Can someone dictate the error and how it can be corrected? With experience please .

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kolnel: 8:01am On May 04, 2016
AZUH:
This how is set for demolition. Can someone dictate the error and how it can be corrected?

The floor level is very low in respect to the main road

Solution : Dig a tunnel round the house ?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 8:09am On May 04, 2016
In details kolnel, how can we achieve that?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:14am On May 04, 2016
kolnel:


The floor level is very low in respect to the main road

Solution : Dig a tunnel round the house ?

Nice one Kolnel.

That's why I said we are too used to conventional construction practices in Naija. Such a house shouldn't have bothered much about earth fills. A good design/plan will have introduce step down levels in the guest zones and still achieve 10' - 11' ceilings.

When I see such terrain, I consider them as mixed blessings and take the challenge to my advantage. If tiling hasn't been done, consider excavating some part of the floor in the house to gain more headroom. For the external part, consider installing drains with gentle slope on the longest side of the building.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AZUH: 8:22am On May 04, 2016
Please can you help with pictures? I don't really know what tunnel is.

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