I just love this thread................

As much as i would love to be the smart guy to be credited with the ingenious solution, or chop the possible prize money up for grabs...there's really no honour in that.
there are existing designs that more or less check all the needed boxes as per funcionality.

Apparently permanent burglar bars are quite a major issue in many countries considering the huge safety challange they pose.

The videos below show the simplest and easiest concept of quick release system implementable on burglar bars. this idea betters most others in its simplicity, cost effectiveness, ease of implementationand fool proof application. pull the pin.... and voila,
ofcos the type of burglar bar in the vid and the method of installation differ from ours here but, the principle for the quick release is the same.
As earlier inferred, there are many other designs and ideas, like the foot operated lever or cable actuator type, as well as installation of a prefabricated quick release latch which involves burying the latch in the wall and the actuating of the release mechanism by the push of a button,etc... The below however is my preferred.
With a good metal fabricator and the right materials with adequate coating and finishing you can have a very neat setup that is practical and easy on the eyes.

the only modification i would make to this design would be the embedding of the angle bracket and lower mounting bracket in concrete (see pic, excuse the rough sketch) instead of screwing to the wall. otherwise, the setup is good to go...breach-wise . your average naija burglar wouldnt even think of this in the first place.
as a side note, it doesnt even have to be implemented on all windows, you could pick maybe one in each room or living space; preferably the least conspicuous window or that with the safest exit landing on the other side (especially for those who might need to jump out of their 5 storey building )



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFF4nsYCac


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdl1kjJBpmA

peace out

@mavverick . Wait oh . Is this you ?

allCopacetic:
As much as i would love to be the smart guy to be credited with the ingenious solution, or chop the possible prize money up for grabs...there's really no honour in that.
there are existing designs that more or less check all the needed boxes as per funcionality.

Apparently permanent burglar bars are quite a major issue in many countries considering the huge safety challange they pose.

The videos below show the simplest and easiest concept of quick release system implementable on burglar bars. this idea betters most others in its simplicity, cost effectiveness, ease of implementationand fool proof application. pull the pin.... and voila,
ofcos the type of burglar bar in the vid and the method of installation differ from ours here but, the principle for the quick release is the same.
As earlier inferred, there are many other designs and ideas, like the foot operated lever or cable actuator type, as well as installation of a prefabricated quick release latch which involves burying the latch in the wall and the actuating of the release mechanism by the push of a button,etc... The below however is my preferred.
With a good metal fabricator and the right materials with adequate coating and finishing you can have a very neat setup that is practical and easy on the eyes.

the only modification i would make to this design would be the embedding of the angle bracket and lower mounting bracket in concrete (see pic, excuse the rough sketch) instead of screwing to the wall. otherwise, the setup is good to go...breach-wise . your average naija burglar wouldnt even think of this in the first place.
as a side note, it doesnt even have to be implemented on all windows, you could pick maybe one in each room or living space; preferably the least conspicuous window or that with the safest exit landing on the other side (especially for those who might need to jump out of their 5 storey building )



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFF4nsYCac


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdl1kjJBpmA

peace out

Yep, one just have to do a simple design change to fit our concrete block builds.

There's nothing new here or at least that required the "colorful" brouhaha

@ all,
please all warriors should please let there be permanent peace please. Sometimes you just let go; though painful or hurting.
Surprised to be reading these things again.
Thanks

@mavverick just unclad and look for bosun .you are having sleepless night ? Just like me few months back ? E ya and you don't like going to native doctors ?

Are we surprised that a so called builder has stopped building houses ?
Not a single happy client !

Silence can be a golden answer for fools !!

AZUH:
@mavverick just unclad and look for bosun .you are having sleepless night ? Just like me few months back ? E ya and you don't like going to native doctors ?

@mavverick i nor chop one naira from your money . I am not supporting anyone .

Mr Azuh my man is here

Oga 3strikes, I just weak o. I have been on net since morning till evening. Thanks for your vote she won first in the elemination round. With 470+ votes.

Oga mufu surprised me a lot, he was the first to pick my call and make a move. Much respect sir

Adeekiti baba, thanks I saw your vote

Brabus baba, u made it happen too and ofcus your votes count. Really appreciate.

Our one and only painter gbadexy, much respect sir . Thanks

Oga spyder I no see your vote but seems most ppl here don't understand how to vote. For making attempt, I appreciate sir same with Oga twinskenny baba baby

Back2sender, thanks sir, really appreciate your vote.

Some voted but I ain't familiar with their monikers here. I appreciate

The contests is still on but I won't be posting links here since this thread is meant for a purpose. You can choose to vote her if u come across the thread on FP

Tho I will personally mention ppl i need their votes during the final round .

Thanks all. I appreciate

@agarawu please becareful mavverick is not happy . He has being calling bosun , he said they are owing him .he said he is from AGbor in delta . He said many things and he doesn't like going to native doctors. Meaning bosun is free ?

AZUH:
@agarawu please becareful mavverick is not happy . He has being calling bosun , he said they are owing him .he said he is from AGbor in delta . He said many things and he doesn't like going to native doctors. Meaning bosun is free ?

This guy me nor Understand you ohhh one bit sometimes I feel like say nah me dey kolo

AZUH:
@ agarawu @ egunmojagi , please help me . The mavverick on this forum . Is he a white man ?

ok AZUH, you're beyond redemption

Hajj, how far?

Have you guys finally thawed out yet

EgunMogaji:


Please take me with you

I'm longing for Iya Dunnis food canteen in Ibadan.

Amala to fele bi eti, ati ponmo to tika to tun ti muta

Boss, I've seen a property in Ibadan off New Ife road that I will purchase if my lawyer gives it a go ahead.

I want to get an idea of the total cost. Roughly how much did you pay for survey and processing your C of O?

I've fallen in love with the view.

msogunro:



Boss, I've seen a property in Ibadan off New Ife road that I will purchase if my lawyer gives it a go ahead.

I want to get an idea of the total cost. Roughly how much did you pay for survey and processing your C of O?

I've fallen in love with the view.

Survey was n50k per plot and I bought two plots. I haven't tackled cofo yet.

If your family is not near ife road, you should consider the traffic between there and Murtala.

Good luck sir.

AZUH:
@agarawu please becareful mavverick is not happy . He has being calling bosun , he said they are owing him .he said he is from AGbor in delta . He said many things and he doesn't like going to native doctors. Meaning bosun is free ?

how do u know an unhappy fellow?

erico2k2:

This guy me nor Understand you ohhh one bit sometimes I feel like say nah me dey kolo

EgunMogaji:
Hajj, how far?
Have you guys finally thawed out yet

Not hot... but the humidity is killing...

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Not hot... but the humidity is killing...

Hajji M.

This is why one shouldn't yaju si Agbalagba

I came home to a power outage

Way to start the first day of summer, it's going to be a long one.

EgunMogaji:

This is why one shouldn't yaju si Agbalagba
I came home to a power outage
Way to start the first day of summer, it's going to be a long one.

What! Due to heat I believe... when it starts in NYC, all the manhole will start explode and the heat always melt the underground cables to the extent that it causes underground fire... and then no underground trains; which is what we use mostly in NYC.
At least no total blackout like Naija...

Hajji M.

write2obi:
Hope oga Muyesky is not over qualified for this contest?
Cos i'm sure he's gonna win it.
That guy na PG when it comes to welding.

No not at all.

allCopacetic:
As much as i would love to be the smart guy to be credited with the ingenious solution, or chop the possible prize money up for grabs...there's really no honour in that.
there are existing designs that more or less check all the needed boxes as per funcionality.

Apparently permanent burglar bars are quite a major issue in many countries considering the huge safety challange they pose.

The videos below show the simplest and easiest concept of quick release system implementable on burglar bars. this idea betters most others in its simplicity, cost effectiveness, ease of implementationand fool proof application. pull the pin.... and voila,
ofcos the type of burglar bar in the vid and the method of installation differ from ours here but, the principle for the quick release is the same.
As earlier inferred, there are many other designs and ideas, like the foot operated lever or cable actuator type, as well as installation of a prefabricated quick release latch which involves burying the latch in the wall and the actuating of the release mechanism by the push of a button,etc... The below however is my preferred.
With a good metal fabricator and the right materials with adequate coating and finishing you can have a very neat setup that is practical and easy on the eyes.

the only modification i would make to this design would be the embedding of the angle bracket and lower mounting bracket in concrete (see pic, excuse the rough sketch) instead of screwing to the wall. otherwise, the setup is good to go...breach-wise . your average naija burglar wouldnt even think of this in the first place.
as a side note, it doesnt even have to be implemented on all windows, you could pick maybe one in each room or living space; preferably the least conspicuous window or that with the safest exit landing on the other side (especially for those who might need to jump out of their 5 storey building )



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFF4nsYCac


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdl1kjJBpmA

peace out

This is cool even though it wouldn't have won you the golden price if I'm the jury because the idea isn't new.

I love this concept so much. The video is just a perfect example of how I felt the submissions should be delivered. Again my eyes on you.

The design competition is meant to challenge creative designers, builders, homeowners and DIYers in Naija to bridge the boundaries of the design industry and promote a multidisciplinary dialogue towards alternative design solutions.
The price award for winners is to recognize their accomplishments towards bringing us closer to alternative design solutions.

This will encourage people in this platform to do things differently. You'll agree with me that we are too comfortable with traditions and it's killing us day-by-day.

erico2k2:

To me its a waste of money, Im waiting to be proven wrong

The main purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building's foundation by channeling water away from its base. The gutter also helps to reduce erosion, protects painted or stained surfaces by reducing exposure to water and provides a means to collect rainwater for later use. Rainwater is a natural element that can wreak havoc on a house if it’s not controlled by properly installed and maintained rain gutters. There are many misconceptions about gutters and as a result there are many mistakes homeowners are making. In some cases these mistakes are causing damage rather than preventing it.

The Benefits of Gutters
The importance of properly installed and maintained gutters can’t be stressed enough. Every house should have gutters. Here’s why rain gutters are so important:

Soil around the house is stabilized - even raft foundations can fail if there is not even sinking, the slab can fracture if one part of the building is sinking faster than the other, mostly the area that are water saturated sink faster i.e area around building with no guttering
Foundation problems can be avoided
Flooding under houses can be prevented
Erosion can be prevented and this preserves landscaping and turf
Water damage to siding can be prevented
Water staining of painted exterior walls and stone masonry can be prevented - thats why you see some buildings with green mould on exterior, thats excess moisture
Settling and cracking of sidewalks, interlock stone pavements and driveways can be lessened
Exterior doors adoors can be preserved

Jessam:


The main purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building's foundation by channeling water away from its base. The gutter also helps to reduce erosion, protects painted or stained surfaces by reducing exposure to water and provides a means to collect rainwater for later use. Rainwater is a natural element that can wreak havoc on a house if it’s not controlled by properly installed and maintained rain gutters. There are many misconceptions about gutters and as a result there are many mistakes homeowners are making. In some cases these mistakes are causing damage rather than preventing it.

The Benefits of Gutters
The importance of properly installed and maintained gutters can’t be stressed enough. Every house should have gutters. Here’s why rain gutters are so important:

Soil around the house is stabilized - even raft foundations can fail if there is not even sinking, the slab can fracture if one part of the building is sinking faster than the other, mostly the area that are water saturated sink faster i.e area around building with no guttering
Foundation problems can be avoided
Flooding under houses can be prevented
Erosion can be prevented and this preserves landscaping and turf
Water damage to siding can be prevented
Water staining of painted exterior walls and stone masonry can be prevented - thats why you see some buildings with green mould on exterior, thats excess moisture
Settling and cracking of sidewalks, interlock stone pavements and driveways can be lessened
Exterior doors adoors can be preserved

Correct.

I'm installing gutters under each sloped roof because:

1) I'm collecting water that can be used to water plants, wash cars, etc trying to be green

2) I'm going to tell water where it's going to go on my property.

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I created a sort of emergency exit in my little project back in 2015 .Hoping this will help in the quest above
1. Shows view from inside.
2. View from outside.
3.View of the open burglary.
4.A form of clip that holds the burglary in place.
Note.
The burglary can only be open from inside,at least I can confirm that.
This is achieved by creating a very tight frame for the burglary.
The existence is only know to my family and the welder that fabricated it.
The exit is a bit hidden.

Nice one vicol. If you've got the time, a video clip of how the burglar proof opens won't be a bad idea. How easy is it to operate?

vicol:
I created a sort of emergency exit in my little project back in 2015 .Hoping this will help in the quest above
1. Shows view from inside.
2. View from outside.
3.View of the open burglary.
4.A form of clip that holds the burglary in place.
Note.
The burglary can only be open from inside,at least I can confirm that.
This is achieved by creating a very tight frame for the burglary.
The existence is only know to my family and the welder that fabricated it.
The exit is a bit hidden.

Brilliant.

I am very proud of you Sir. I am always appreciative of folks that talk the talk and then proceed to walk the walk.

n3xt:
Nice one vicol. If you've got the time, a video clip of how the burglar proof opens won't be a bad idea. How easy is it to operate?

I will try and find time to do a video clip as suggested. It requires a bit of force (pull) though.