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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 11:02am On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 11:09am On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 11:11am On Feb 03, 2022
Architects in the house, please what is the idea behind having a mini kitchen at the upper floor of a family duplex?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Blessedsunny2(m): 11:45am On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MulticolourDeco(f): 12:22pm On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MulticolourDeco(f): 12:25pm On Feb 03, 2022
Hatesin:

Architects in the house, please what is the idea behind having a mini kitchen at the upper floor of a family duplex?

It's called a kitchenette. It's just to avoid the stress of going downstairs everytime to get water to drink or to get a quick snacks perhaps in the mid night, during emergencies or when you don't have the energy for that long walk.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by somehow: 12:37pm On Feb 03, 2022
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by debeey87(m): 12:44pm On Feb 03, 2022
twinskenny:
allumninium PVC I think.. cause of water and cost too


Aluminum PVC actually cost more than some wooden doors.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 1:01pm On Feb 03, 2022
MulticolourDeco:


It's called a kitchenette. It's just to avoid the stress of going downstairs everytime to get water to drink or to get a quick snacks perhaps in the mid night, during emergencies or when you don't have the energy for that long walk.

Sounds convincing.
But then, does it necessarily require a terrace like the main kitchen?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 1:27pm On Feb 03, 2022
Update progress of this duplex as requested by a member here

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 1:32pm On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Aforxzy(f): 3:29pm On Feb 03, 2022
Is there any work that involves hitting, breaking or vibration on your build? The crack could be as a result of these or more...

Even though the picture is not extensive enough, it doesn't look like a structural issue..
Let your mason break open the affected areas and redress them.

henrymor:
Thanks for your response. I have similar cracks like this in other parts of the house. Please what do I do?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 6:16pm On Feb 03, 2022
henrymor:
Thanks for your response. I have similar cracks like this in other parts of the house. Please what do I do?

Though the photos are not enough but if you have similar cracks in other parts of the house, this might be structural. Is that a window in the photo? if yes, I suspect your lintel has failed. Did you do "chain lintel"? Lintels are only very effective at a determined length. If too short, the lintel will fail with time leading to cracks.

Another suspect is your foundation in relation to the type of soil. It could be differential settlement/subsidence.

Did you do german floor? or is it a storey building and the cracks are upstairs? If yes, I will go back to the guess of possibly failed lintel. If it is a bungalow or even a storey building, are the cracks going right down to the ground? If yes, possibly foundation settlement.

Then it could be just cosmetic. The cracks could just be historical during the settlement of the building. It may not crack further. Note, all buildings will settle but not dangerously unequally.

Solution: remove the plaster work down to the blocks. If the blocks are not cracked, it is cosmetic. If the blocks are significantly cracked as well, you have a problem on your hand that needs solving urgently. Seek the professional advice of a Structural engineer. It is imperative to seek the services of a Structural Engineer if it is a storey building. But for a bungalow........................ well, if you are not an experience Baba/Madam Landlord, get a Structural Engineer.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 6:17pm On Feb 03, 2022
twinskenny:


This is okay sir.


Will it be okay for my project at Abeokuta too?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 6:23pm On Feb 03, 2022
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You will need a lot of documentation, record keeping, verification, affidavit to avoid being accused of receiving stolen items. Also common sense and instinct is important here.
Otherwise, it’s a good idea.

Find out how to get notary public license first or employ one. For each item you buy, have the seller sign under oath that they are the bonafide owner. Apart from using NIN or BVN, seek their permission to take photographs of them and only make payment to bank accounts. So that the money and the person can be traced if need be.

In addition, be very knowledgeable about the items you buy. Some would want to sell you fake phone as original, gold plated as gold, glass piece as diamond.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 7:00pm On Feb 03, 2022
KolaShangOne:


Will it be okay for my project at Abeokuta too?
ogami it should
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 7:06pm On Feb 03, 2022
Hatesin:


Sounds convincing.
But then, does it necessarily require a terrace like the main kitchen?
Well, if there is going to be an escape stair case, it should be around the kitchenette.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 7:07pm On Feb 03, 2022
Aforxzy:
Is there any work that involves hitting, breaking or vibration on your build? The crack could be as a result of these or more...

Even though the picture is not extensive enough, it doesn't look like a structural issue..
Let your mason break open the affected areas and redress them.

Yeah, it could be.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ArcToyin(m): 7:34pm On Feb 03, 2022
cuddling44:
Morning nairalanders... pls how long does hand mould blocks last on ground..


And is it advisable too mould all 3200 blocks and keep or I mould as i need.. eg I need 800 blocks for foundation.. should I mould dat and do d foundation.. then wen i get to block laying to lintel i can mould d remaining 2400. ... I don't want to be Penny wise pounds foolish. Cos d project may not really be a fast one due to my financial capability so i don't want d blocks to rot away.


Pls elders and senior landlords, help me grin

Nothing will happen to it. Just stand it after it has gained strength to avoid adhesion with the ground. I moulded for a project since May, it still standing and looking good.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 7:37pm On Feb 03, 2022
Aforxzy:
Is there any work that involves hitting, breaking or vibration on your build? The crack could be as a result of these or more...

Even though the picture is not extensive enough, it doesn't look like a structural issue..
Let your mason break open the affected areas and redress them.

Might be as a result of chasing/chiseling the wall after rendering

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ArcToyin(m): 7:38pm On Feb 03, 2022
MulticolourDeco:


It's called a kitchenette. It's just to avoid the stress of going downstairs everytime to get water to drink or to get a quick snacks perhaps in the mid night, during emergencies or when you don't have the energy for that long walk.

Well explained. And to save the aged from defending and ascending.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 7:45pm On Feb 03, 2022
EgunMogaji2:


Excellent.

You see on my build, lots of issues. Electrical outlets in the wrong locations, windows in wrong places not allowing proper furniture placement, etc

No American architect if in charge as a turnkey would allow that to happen,

I own all those missteps on my build because I chose to be the General Contractor on my build and I trusted locals who were incapable.

I won’t blame my architect because he delivered what I paid him for, working drawings.

You are right. This is not an affront on Architects please.

I've observed that Some architects during design stage do not visualizer the actual living in conditions when designing a house . Maybe it's because we don't pay them well enough.

I know they consider lighting but I've had to shift windows to create space for TV console placement. I've had to introduce floor light because of a floating bed, had to introduce another window because I wanted the Master bedroom to view the gate directly, introduce a recessed "sunken" living room floor because the owner loves height etc etc..

I believe when we involve architects fully in the design and construction process , results will come out better.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:05pm On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 8:07pm On Feb 03, 2022
rmx:


Opposite shoprite ring road , another branch I think is somewhere in Jericho close to bazaar . Lebanese company , Hq in lagos

That 2-3 storey building I guess.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:10pm On Feb 03, 2022
KolaShangOne:


That 2-3 storey building I guess.

Yes.

Please go in there Sir. I guarantee you that it's worth the experience.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:12pm On Feb 03, 2022
MulticolourDeco:


It's called a kitchenette. It's just to avoid the stress of[b] going downstairs everytime[/b] to get water to drink or to get a quick snacks perhaps in the mid night, during emergencies or when you don't have the energy for that long walk.

I actually have one off of my masters bedroom in my bungalow grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 8:16pm On Feb 03, 2022
twinskenny:
ogami it should

Pls send total cost.

Or you could go n have a look when you come back from Benin..

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:40pm On Feb 03, 2022
KolaShangOne:


Pls send total cost.

Or you could go n have a look when you come back from Benin..
sure ogami will be around over the weekend
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 9:19pm On Feb 03, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 9:31pm On Feb 03, 2022
KolaShangOne:
One of our completed projects this year..

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:50pm On Feb 03, 2022
KolaShangOne:


External

Nice one. Congratulations.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Yansham: 10:11pm On Feb 03, 2022
KolaShangOne:


External

Very simple and beautiful. Well done sir.

What is the size of the land the building is sitting on?

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