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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 8:40am On Jun 05, 2016
mex2bad:


This picture shows what lastpage has been talking about.

God bless you real good!

"NOTHING" is IMPOSSIBLE.......... if we are ready to think outside the "box".

Just look at the neatness, the straight lines, not to mention the reduced weight and cost!

Way to go joor!


I hope "Builder Kowope" has learned something instead of using "cut & paste" pictures/mnemonics to abuse me?

Nobody knows it all. undecided undecided



Lastpage!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 1:13pm On Jun 05, 2016
lastpage:




There you go! undecided undecided



Lastpage!
Hmm yeh but thats an external wall, i would make more research to it though
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 1:28pm On Jun 05, 2016
I just pray Nigeria and africa will be crime free soon so that we won't care much about security in our houses. A family of 7 just got burnt while trapped in their house due to no exit. All you need in your house abroad is just a sliding glass but here in nja, we buy the most strongest burglaries to keep us safe from criminals.

From the picture attached, you will notice the fire was from the kitchen.
an emergency exit door would have saved them.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 1:31pm On Jun 05, 2016
Bulletproof doors
Burglaries
Aluminium windows

No escape route
A whole family and two visitors
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 1:40pm On Jun 05, 2016
agarawu23:
I just pray Nigeria and africa will be crime free soon so that we won't care much about security in our houses. A family of 7 just got burnt while trapped in their house due to no exit. All you need in your house abroad is just a sliding glass but here in nja, we buy the most strongest burglaries to keep us safe from criminals.

From the picture attached, you will notice the fire was from the kitchen.
an emergency exit door would have saved them.


Don't blame burglary proof we use on our windows and doorways. Some of our people are just plainly stupid. Look at the gas cylinders in the picture you posted and tell me who in their right mind have gas cylinders in their kitchen. Gas cylinders are meant to be outdoor and not be stored in the kitchen.

I'm not a fan of burglary proof though.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 1:44pm On Jun 05, 2016
FastShipping:



Don't blame burglary proof we use on our windows and doorways. Some of our people are just plainly stupid. Look at the gas cylinders in the picture you posted and tell me who in their right mind have gas cylinders in their kitchen. Gas cylinders are meant to be outdoor and not be stored in the kitchen.

I'm not a fan of burglary proof though.
exactly, mere looking at the kitchen with the position of the gas, you will know where the fire came from.

Most houses in Nigeria still put their cylinder in their kitchen.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:56pm On Jun 05, 2016
Just like I said grin

#4thMainlandBridgeClaimed

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:02pm On Jun 05, 2016
I'm not rushing to get the same old burglary window until I've exhausted all other options.

I've said it once and I'll say it again, the idea makes me break out in sweat.

Sure, burglary isn't the cause of fires, buts it's a contributor to death in fires.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:17pm On Jun 05, 2016
In the building industry, there's no such thing as impossible.

If it can be dreamt, it can be built.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kolaa007(m): 2:35pm On Jun 05, 2016
When buying or having a home built, it is important to take windows into consideration.
Windows provide our homes with light, warmth, and ventilation, but they can also negatively impact a home’s energy efficiency.Good windows will bring out the beauty of your home and likewise a bad window will make your house very ugly.People taking pride in the appearance of their home goes back as long as we can remember. In many ways, our home becomes an extension of who we are. Doors and, in particular, your Windows, are the first thing family and friends see when they pay you a visit and that first impression is incredibly hard to shift.

Why you should Choose PVC Windows


1. PVC windows are the Number One in energy efficiency
The frame of a window plays a decisive role in promoting energy and cost-efficient thermal insulation. Window profiles made of PVC score top marks when compared with aluminium or wooden windows. They have better insulation values and are able to reduce energy and heating costs. There is a particularly high energy saving potential when using PVC window frames in the passive house standard. Today, passive house windows can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively using state-of-the-art PVC profiles and the now quite common triple glazing.

2. PVC windows have a very good cost-benefit ratio
PVC windows offer clear-cut cost advantages, both in procurement and throughout the entire life cycle. Timber frames are approximately 20-30 % more expensive than PVC profiles, and aluminium windows cost 30 % more again representing the most expensive alternative. Based on the high energy-saving potential and minimal maintenance throughout the entire service life of more than 50 years, costs are also saved in the long-term.

3. PVC windows are easy to care for
High quality PVC windows are extremely easy to care for and require minimal maintenance. Wooden windows, on the other hand, have to be glazed just about every two years and painted every 5 years. State-of-the-art PVC granule is extremely resistant to weather conditions and light-fast. To clean the window frames all you need is dishwashing liquid due to the easy-care properties of the smooth profile surfaces. You will find more information on the care of PVC windows on our Info Page Tips on caring for PVC windows.

4. PVC windows are remarkably durable
As opposed to windows made of wood PVC windows have a particularly long service life. High
quality windows stand out with their distortion resistance and high level of functionality for years and years. Based on their long service live of at least 50 years PVC windows are an excellent investment, also with regard to maintaining a property’s value.

5. PVC windows boast an excellent eco balance
PVC windows are 100 % recyclable and therefore resource-saving. 40 % of all gas and oil reserves in the world are used for heating and for supplying energy to buildings, whereas just 4 % go into the production of plastics of which just 1 % are used for PVC. Besides being recyclable, the durability and low levels of pollution during the production of PVC profiles help produce an excellent eco-balance and contribute towards protection of the environment. PVC windows last much longer than wooden windows and consume substantially less energy during the manufacturing process.



Contact us at FKJ Ventures

19b Bola Ajibola street off Allen Avenue Ikeja Lagos

07038937391 (Mr Folorunsho Kolawole)

Kolaa007@yahoo.com
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 2:41pm On Jun 05, 2016
kolaa007:
When buying or having a home built, it is important to take windows into consideration.
Windows provide our homes with light, warmth, and ventilation, but they can also negatively impact a home’s energy efficiency.Good windows will bring out the beauty of your home and likewise a bad window will make your house very ugly.People taking pride in the appearance of their home goes back as long as we can remember. In many ways, our home becomes an extension of who we are. Doors and, in particular, your Windows, are the first thing family and friends see when they pay you a visit and that first impression is incredibly hard to shift.

Why you should Choose PVC Windows


1. PVC windows are the Number One in energy efficiency
The frame of a window plays a decisive role in promoting energy and cost-efficient thermal insulation. Window profiles made of PVC score top marks when compared with aluminium or wooden windows. They have better insulation values and are able to reduce energy and heating costs. There is a particularly high energy saving potential when using PVC window frames in the passive house standard. Today, passive house windows can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively using state-of-the-art PVC profiles and the now quite common triple glazing.

2. PVC windows have a very good cost-benefit ratio
PVC windows offer clear-cut cost advantages, both in procurement and throughout the entire life cycle. Timber frames are approximately 20-30 % more expensive than PVC profiles, and aluminium windows cost 30 % more again representing the most expensive alternative. Based on the high energy-saving potential and minimal maintenance throughout the entire service life of more than 50 years, costs are also saved in the long-term.

3. PVC windows are easy to care for
High quality PVC windows are extremely easy to care for and require minimal maintenance. Wooden windows, on the other hand, have to be glazed just about every two years and painted every 5 years. State-of-the-art PVC granule is extremely resistant to weather conditions and light-fast. To clean the window frames all you need is dishwashing liquid due to the easy-care properties of the smooth profile surfaces. You will find more information on the care of PVC windows on our Info Page Tips on caring for PVC windows.

4. PVC windows are remarkably durable
As opposed to windows made of wood PVC windows have a particularly long service life. High
quality windows stand out with their distortion resistance and high level of functionality for years and years. Based on their long service live of at least 50 years PVC windows are an excellent investment, also with regard to maintaining a property’s value.

5. PVC windows boast an excellent eco balance
PVC windows are 100 % recyclable and therefore resource-saving. 40 % of all gas and oil reserves in the world are used for heating and for supplying energy to buildings, whereas just 4 % go into the production of plastics of which just 1 % are used for PVC. Besides being recyclable, the durability and low levels of pollution during the production of PVC profiles help produce an excellent eco-balance and contribute towards protection of the environment. PVC windows last much longer than wooden windows and consume substantially less energy during the manufacturing process.



Contact us at FKJ Ventures

19b Bola Ajibola street off Allen Avenue Ikeja Lagos

07038937391 (Mr Folorunsho Kolawole)

Kolaa007@yahoo.com
......................................................

After writing all these, you ruined it by not displaying a single picture of uPVC.

Not good.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 3:02pm On Jun 05, 2016
FastShipping:


After writing all these, you ruined it by not displaying a single picture of uPVC.

Not good.

Infact, he should have complimented it with a Costing of various sizes of the PVC Windows.
But l think l know what he is talking about.
It is those Whitish, rubber-looking window frames used Abroad (mainly).

We dont particularly have "insulation" as our greatest priority, when installing Doors and Windows!
Our first priority is not even beauty, but SECURITY!

You dont want "badt boyz" using ordinary screw-drives to remove your window... in broad-day light! grin grin

In advance Climes, once they pass the "public perimeter" and step inside your space, alrm automatically notifies the Police station and before they can locate a window, Police is asking them to FREEZE .... or be SHOT!
You even have the option of shooting them yourself, when you 'stand your ground'!

So, they can afford to place "aesthetics and insulation" as top priority

But in Nigeria, its sad watching people being held at the mercy of criminals for as long as 8hours.... without any HELP! angry angry

Having said all the above, one can still use it and incorporate 'iron bars" on the window.
It will reduce the aesthetics but there is always a way out.



Lastpage!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 3:06pm On Jun 05, 2016
Read this, for your eyes only and your mouth spread the Gospel of Chekitaut
ladel:
Hello Mr. Gbenga,
It's been exactly two weeks plus one day since you made that mind blowing 30tons delivery to seaside estate, Badore.
Everyone who saw it were asking 'how many tons be this'? Even a so called supplier said it has to be at least 50tons.
Welldone Gbenga. Thank you for being faithful with your clients. God will surely bless you. I apologize for the late response, work took over my whole time. You will hear from a couple of my friends soon.
Kind regards,
Tunji

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:11pm On Jun 05, 2016
5X4 uPVC window was quoted to me for N37,500 out of Abuja.

Of course no burglary. I'm still on the fence between plastic and aluminum. I've used plastic window to retrofit a house here in SoCal but can't remember why I chose plastic over aluminum.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:19pm On Jun 05, 2016
Chekitaut:
Read this, for your eyes only and your mouth spread the Gospel of Chekitaut

Kudos.

Nothing builds or sinks a company more than customers and no advertisement beats referrals. It's this being truthful with your clients, delivering what you said you would that is the key to scalable success.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 3:22pm On Jun 05, 2016
Chekitaut:
Read this, for your eyes only and your mouth spread the Gospel of Chekitaut
Abegi. go si down we don hear ..na today





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Why did you think u ve being honour as OAU




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Oba A won Supplier angry

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 3:25pm On Jun 05, 2016
FastShipping:


After writing all these, you ruined it by not displaying a single picture of uPVC.

Not good.
No beso bro. Photographer dey on leave grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EndiaSami: 3:41pm On Jun 05, 2016
Chekitaut:
Read this, for your eyes only and your mouth spread the Gospel of Chekitaut


cheesy
smiley
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EndiaSami: 3:46pm On Jun 05, 2016
segcymoor:

Abegi. go si down we don hear ..na today ;DD





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Why did you think u ve be honour as OAU




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Oba A won Supplier angry

cheesy
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smiley001(m): 4:18pm On Jun 05, 2016
agarawu23:
I just pray Nigeria and africa will be crime free soon so that we won't care much about security in our houses. A family of 7 just got burnt while trapped in their house due to no exit. All you need in your house abroad is just a sliding glass but here in nja, we buy the most strongest burglaries to keep us safe from criminals.

From the picture attached, you will notice the fire was from the kitchen.
an emergency exit door would have saved them.



Dis one na wa oo... I think say nah Ghana d thing happen.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:29pm On Jun 05, 2016
FastShipping:



Don't blame burglary proof we use on our windows and doorways. Some of our people are just plainly stupid. Look at the gas cylinders in the picture you posted and tell me who in their right mind have gas cylinders in their kitchen. Gas cylinders are meant to be outdoor and not be stored in the kitchen.

I'm not a fan of burglary proof though.

5 years running without burglary in the guest area of my chateau.

Any masked men who could breach level 1 & 2 security without awakening the dogs and the motion detectors must be a Tom Cruise.

No single burglar proof in the guest area not even the kitchen and ancilliary rooms.

#CeaseFire #WeCanStillBeFriendsYouKnow

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 4:44pm On Jun 05, 2016
smiley001:




Dis one na wa oo... I think say nah Ghana d thing happen.
yes! Na Ghana
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 4:48pm On Jun 05, 2016
n3xt:


5 years running without burglary in the guest area of my chateau.

Any masked men who could breach level 1 & 2 security without awakening the dogs and the motion detectors must be a Tom Cruise.

No single burglar proof in the guest area not even the kitchen and ancilliary rooms.

#CeaseFire #WeCanStillBeFriendsYouKnow
is there any material that can be used to disguise as burglary but can be removable without stress?

We can just use it in one of the rooms in our house as escape route incase of any kasala and only family members will know its an escape route to avoid intruder noticing.

Is there any?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:51pm On Jun 05, 2016
I've been doing some research on what we discussed last week, cement block.

Despite the fact that the "Big Boys" use the same QT10 Chinese automated block machine, the end product is still not up to par. The Nigerian blocks that came out of the machine still pales in comparison to the blocks that came out of the sample QT10 machines in China. Is it us or the materials that we use? Is it intentional or lack of adequate training?

For anyone interested, please read this valuable blog. https://cementtrust./2013/06/27/cart-aways-report-on-nigerian-block-production/

#RequestDenied
#NoRetreatNoSurrender

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:53pm On Jun 05, 2016
agarawu23:
is there any material that can be used to disguise as burglary but can be removable without stress?

We can just use it in one of the rooms in our house as escape route incase of any kasala and only family members will know its an escape route to avoid intruder noticing.

Is there any?

Yes, there is.

Over here it is against the law to have burglary proof that can't be removed from the inside by a child or disabled person.

I will work with a local welder when I am home next.

https://www.goodbarsecurity.com/quick-release-window-bars.html
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:03pm On Jun 05, 2016
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:03pm On Jun 05, 2016
agarawu23:
is there any material that can be used to disguise as burglary but can be removable without stress?

We can just use it in one of the rooms in our house as escape route incase of any kasala and only family members will know its an escape route to avoid intruder noticing.

Is there any?

There's no point disguising. You only need a good fire exclusion strategy and good security system.

All my rooms run on DC Power from the Solar-Powered inverter. Unless there's a serious fire I really don't know what will cause spread of fire from room to room. They all have POP, fire-rated laminated floors and tiles and mainboard is placed in the lobby.

I really don't want to share this floor plan until I'm sure the coast is clear and the enemies camp don cease fire smiley Otherwise, here's the old ground floor plan to see what was done. A lot of mod has been made to the guest area as it affects the upper floor.

The guest area is completely cut off from the family area.

#What'sAtStake

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 5:45pm On Jun 05, 2016
n3xt:


There's no point disguising. You only need a good fire exclusion strategy and good security system.

All my rooms run on DC Power from the Solar-Powered inverter. Unless there's a serious fire I really don't know what will cause spread of fire from room to room. They all have POP, fire-rated laminated floors and tiles and mainboard is placed in the lobby.

I really don't want to share this floor plan until I'm sure the coast is clear and the enemies camp don cease fire smiley Otherwise, here's the old ground floor plan to see what was done. A lot of mod has been made to the guest area as it affects the upper floor.

The guest area is completely cut off from the family area.

#What'sAtStake
Brabus !God don catch u. I guess this floor plan is ur personal house.





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U remember u and some guy ve argued with me regarding unnecessary of Ante room in the duplex?

Oya, mr orator ride on shocked

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:48pm On Jun 05, 2016
n3xt:


There's no point disguising. You only need a good fire exclusion strategy and good security system.

All my rooms run on DC Power from the Solar-Powered inverter. Unless there's a serious fire I really don't know what will cause spread of fire from room to room. They all have POP, fire-rated laminated floors and tiles and mainboard is placed in the lobby.

I really don't want to share this floor plan until I'm sure the coast is clear and the enemies camp don cease fire smiley Otherwise, here's the old ground floor plan to see what was done. A lot of mod has been made to the guest area as it affects the upper floor.

The guest area is completely cut off from the family area.

#What'sAtStake
what if I decide not to do your own method especially a house that's fully completed and occupied? There is nothing impossible to me if we can make research


EgunMogaji:

Yes, there is.
Over here it is against the law to have burglary proof that can't be removed from the inside by a child or disabled person.
I will work with a local welder when I am home next.
https://www.goodbarsecurity.com/quick-release-window-bars.html

Okay! Hopefully the welder will have idea. for example, a burglary that can be fixed witb screews and can be easily unscreew in case of emergency. Or steels that will look like iron but can bend easily.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 5:52pm On Jun 05, 2016
agarawu23:
what if I decide not to do your own method especially a house that's fully completed and occupied? There is nothing impossible to me if we can make research




Okay! Hopefully the welder will have idea. for example, a burglary that can be fixed witb screews and can be easily unscreew in case of emergency. Or steels that will look like iron but can bend easily.


Yeah.their is a foldable burglary but na money o

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:58pm On Jun 05, 2016
EgunMogaji:
grin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFguxvjT55c
and u will see the owner bragging on Nl how many thousands he/she spent to get such burglary to secure his/her house.

Some ppl just don't use common sense when building or should i say they use the wrong ppl to build. Just. Take a look at the space between the bars

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:59pm On Jun 05, 2016
segcymoor:

Yeah.their is a foldable burglary but na money o
how much will it cost? Na for just one window and not the whole windows

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