mountmoriah:
I don't have it, but one of my guy have it in Bodija ( we call it Osan or Akala)

the 2x6 fadalla is N2, 100, hardly before you come across the bandsaw

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n3xt:


To become rich in Nigeria is very easy. A lot of people are looking for these woods.

Trust Naija artisans like me , unlike Baba Egunmogaji2, we will only start looking for such wood only when there's a client for it. We hardly stock up.


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I bought about 50 pcs of 2*6 "osan" wood few weeks ago. I told the guys in the sawmill to hint me whenever they come across it again.

@mountmoriah, @johntemmy, how much is osan at your end?

EgunMogaji2:


I’m trying to stock up on Mesonia. Relatively hard to find in 12” widths.

n3xt:
Problem Begging for Solution

Please help with creative suggestions.

chizagi:
If you are in a dilemma on the cost of constructing Roof Parapet for your building, or your building is located on a loose soil, I will advise you to go for Polystyrene roof parapet due to the following reasons.

It is Light in weight
It is cheaper compared to concrete (that is it eliminates the cost of wood form work both material and labour, less reinforcement)
It is faster and easy to install.
It is Neater than most parapet as it has been formed using a machine.

n3xt:
Problem Begging for Solution

Please help with creative suggestions.

n3xt:


I have some crazy ideas though. I just need some money to encourage me

There’s a plan for a contemporary 2 bed BQ. I’m thinking we can integrate a tank tower into it.

@egunmogaji2 is Pic 2 cool? My client said he hasn’t seen a beautiful steel tower before

Johntemmy:



is it 1by12..2by6 or 2by12 you need sir?

I have it plenty all at shikini money.....

fiyin1200:


Probably not applicable but in this house the tank is hidden at the highest point of the building. The elevation even adds to the aesthetics of the building.

EgunMogaji2:


Specifically Mesonia ONLY

Length minimum 12 feet

Thickness minimum 2 inches

Width minimum 12 inches

No bark damage, knots, holes, etc

kopell:
Sir, this is how it was done. Please make sure you incorporate the idea from the foundation. Be ready to spend a lot of money on reinforcements according to your structural engineer specification. It can be done, nothing impossible in engineering construction.

Johntemmy:




2by6 fadala osan is 1700


it's hard to see 2by6 sawmill out there but I can get it for you at 2000 it's plenty on our field here.

n3xt:


Thanks bro. Na fadala everyone dey show me too.

I’ll let you know when and where to deliver to. I’m just stocking up for now.

EgunMogaji2:

Specifically Mesonia ONLY
Length minimum 12 feet
Thickness minimum 2 inches
Width minimum 12 inches
No bark damage, knots, holes, etc

Aforxzy:

Please read.

*RED ALERT FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS AS MARKETERS IMPOSE IMPROPER DIAMETER ON USERS OF REINFORCING STEEL*

The looming danger is the ignorance in the procurement of this structural item without due dilligence.

When,
12mm @ 92pcs
is requested to be supplied,
what you get is,
10mm @ 92pcs for the price of a ton.
If you are lucky to detect, you might be able to obtain a fictitious discount for a bedraggled deal.

Similarly,
for 10mm @ 133 pcs
you get supplied
8mm @ 133 pcs.
The danger here for the Structural Engineer is that calculation outputs are usually specified, and if what is supplied is to be used, a reappraisal of the supplied diameter becomes inevitable.

*The fraud by some manufacturers is that 12mm inscription will be seen on the supplied 10mm, same goes for other diameters.*

Arising from this fraudulent practise have resulted in 14mm supplied for 16mm and 22mm supplied for 25mm.e.t.c.
These bars in equal numbers don't have the same strength.

Simply put,

For those Clients that bridge the protocol of obtaining adroit Professionals, the integrity of the structural strength of the building may be compromised.

it is only wise to request for the designed diameter and quantities, however, this is only visible for Corporate entities and discerning Clients.

Funny , most Clients that choose to procure reinforcing steel at their own peril don't accept fluctuations.

It is possible that exchange rates is taking it's toll on this item.

But building collapse resulting from the mismanagement of manufactured reinforcing Steel supplied to construction site will be a disaster waiting to happen.

The Structural Engineer is advised to carry out due diligence on the reinforcing Steel to be used on the site
*with respect to designed and supplied*,
and where possible recommend laboratory tensile strength test.

'Extract from Niwo Balogun, feb.2021

fiyin1200:
Seen on Twitter
@spyder880 @michlins

olaoye15:
Hello Family. How.much does an average architectural design for a four bedroom. I am looking at contacting someone for this. Thank you.

n3xt:


I tried going into exportation of these woods few years ago with my roofer Nnamdi. Drying naturally is the best. I'll share pictures of some sites near me where people are exporting these woods to china in 20 and 40ft containers.

Aforxzy:

Please read.

*RED ALERT FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS AS MARKETERS IMPOSE IMPROPER DIAMETER ON USERS OF REINFORCING STEEL*

The looming danger is the ignorance in the procurement of this structural item without due dilligence.

When,
12mm @ 92pcs
is requested to be supplied,
what you get is,
10mm @ 92pcs for the price of a ton.
If you are lucky to detect, you might be able to obtain a fictitious discount for a bedraggled deal.

Similarly,
for 10mm @ 133 pcs
you get supplied
8mm @ 133 pcs.
The danger here for the Structural Engineer is that calculation outputs are usually specified, and if what is supplied is to be used, a reappraisal of the supplied diameter becomes inevitable.

*The fraud by some manufacturers is that 12mm inscription will be seen on the supplied 10mm, same goes for other diameters.*

Arising from this fraudulent practise have resulted in 14mm supplied for 16mm and 22mm supplied for 25mm.e.t.c.
These bars in equal numbers don't have the same strength.

Simply put,

For those Clients that bridge the protocol of obtaining adroit Professionals, the integrity of the structural strength of the building may be compromised.

it is only wise to request for the designed diameter and quantities, however, this is only visible for Corporate entities and discerning Clients.

Funny , most Clients that choose to procure reinforcing steel at their own peril don't accept fluctuations.

It is possible that exchange rates is taking it's toll on this item.

But building collapse resulting from the mismanagement of manufactured reinforcing Steel supplied to construction site will be a disaster waiting to happen.

The Structural Engineer is advised to carry out due diligence on the reinforcing Steel to be used on the site
*with respect to designed and supplied*,
and where possible recommend laboratory tensile strength test.

'Extract from Niwo Balogun, feb.2021

dongc:


Natural drying ke....watched atleast 10 videos of lumber processing...they are mostly using kiln drying processing. Watch from 2:40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvbgwdTGoyo

EgunMogaji2:


I think I posted this here before.

I took the pictures in Pasadena, California.

One of the things I’m enjoying here in Nigeria is being jobless and single. Doesn’t hurt that I have a little bit of extra cash to indulge in my crazy ideas and schemes

Tell your client to go ahead and live. Life is short.

somehow:


Wow, this is beautiful.
Won't this cost a fortune in Nigeria?

EgunMogaji2:


I don’t think it will.

But I’m thinking four concrete pillars instead of the aluminum.

somehow:


Nice. wouldn't mind something like this though since I don't think a tank is okay on a flat roof building.

EgunMogaji2:


I’m personally not in favor of the embedded tanks. I have an engineered platform in my ceiling but opted for a stanchion.

What we really ought to be doing is underground tanks and then adding a pressure pump.

n3xt:


This is beautiful but how do you access it without compromising security and privacy.

The master suite is in the pent where this is likely to be. Any access from the exterior will be a huge risk and breach of security.

One of my old project had access to the tank slab through the atrium but unfortunately this build does not have an atrium.

Thanks for the intellectual exchange. I love those out-of-box ideas.


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Besides, I’m already on 3 floors. I’m scared a 4th slab will look funny on the pent.

Johntemmy:




2by6 fadala osan is 1700


it's hard to see 2by6 sawmill out there but I can get it for you at 2000 it's plenty on our field here.