saydfact:


First thing first.
The finished floor level to the compound level is way too low.

In the near future, water might be an issue.

- it looks like it's a slopping land to the back, hence the height at the back is better from ground.

Solution - STEP UP the front part of the foundation by extra 2 courses, while thr back remains as is.


On chain lintel, I've always not be an advocate but you can do it round if you wish.

See attached pics.

Goodluck.

saydfact:


First thing first.
The finished floor level to the compound level is way too low.

In the near future, water might be an issue.

- it looks like it's a slopping land to the back, hence the height at the back is better from ground.

Solution - STEP UP the front part of the foundation by extra 2 courses, while thr back remains as is.


On chain lintel, I've always not be an advocate but you can do it round if you wish.

See attached pics.

Goodluck.

Winniealfred1:
Update on how it is going. Any advice on this? Meanwhile i wanted to add piller. I was waiting for their quotation but never knew they have already started the foundation already. The house is currently being built in the village in Oyo state with very dry land. Infact the town is known for having rock everywhere. The bricklayer complained about how strong the ground was and how it took them weeks to be able to dig the ground. Kindly check their work so far and tell me what i should do. Meanwhile since there is no pillar, i am thinking i should do round Lintel or what do you think? It is a bungalow. Need advice.

folmus:


Any drawback on this?

dayveed1:
Akure, Ondo state.

SurveyorGeo:
Building Approval Process.
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saydfact:


My personal opinion:

A lintel is a bridge over a short opening, it's not a structural element hence, I see it as a waste of money everytime.

If you want to tie the building round, do a roof beam or a ground beam.

Lintel is NOT a structural element that's why our fore fathers used wood, bamboo etc and that's why no Engineer designs a lintel.

Goodluck.

saydfact:


First thing first.
The finished floor level to the compound level is way too low.

In the near future, water might be an issue.

- it looks like it's a slopping land to the back, hence the height at the back is better from ground.

Solution - STEP UP the front part of the foundation by extra 2 courses, while thr back remains as is.


On chain lintel, I've always not be an advocate but you can do it round if you wish.

See attached pics.

Goodluck.

SurveyorGeo:
Building Approval Process.
For your Land Survey Services call 08118239405

diordaves:


Your position can be seen as contradictory. If you want to tie the building, you can as well use all round chaining, if you can use roof beam or ground beam. All na the same outcome: they spread the load at the level introduced.

All round chaining apart from spreading the load, has one unique advantage: you can knock down walls to make changes or introduce openings safely without the fear of collapse and the added need to introduce lintel.

rmx:

Everybody be expert now on top forex and importation matter . Even People that don’t produce locally and people that do no importation. Nothing will change short term . Not prices of the goods released from the ban to access official dollars . Simply because there is no official dollars . Did prices of goods that had acess to official dollars come down ? Trajectory is still upwards for all goods both locally produced and imported

If you have anything to buy and you have money . Buy on time . Delay is dangerous

rmx:


Gave above advice sometimes in October , given many such advice over the years , once you understand how Nigeria works , you can make plans to lessen the pain as much as possible . I wish all men well . Ko easy

chairmanawe:
Good morning Saydfact and other gurus in the house. I have a completed building like dis of whick the ground floor is low. Is there any remedy or reinforcement that can be done?

money121:
Learn how to refund money back to client if he or she is not ready to add to it, reason why i keep surviving in this roofing Business kogba Kodija i can't count countless of Millions have refund back, i don't force it👌🏾💯

diordaves:


Your position can be seen as contradictory. If you want to tie the building, you can as well use all round chaining, if you can use roof beam or ground beam. All na the same outcome: they spread the load at the level introduced.

All round chaining apart from spreading the load, has one unique advantage: you can knock down walls to make changes or introduce openings safely without the fear of collapse and the added need to introduce lintel.

folmus:


Wisdom is replete in this for those who understand the system. I have saved lots of money from cables I bought.

rmx:


Have an ongoing new project that is turnkey minus certain items I had purchased months back , wires , pop boards, acs , tiles . My contractor is already complaining His wahala . Am beginning to like this no stress approach to projects

Iriruaga100:
@money121, what is the current price of 0.45 gauge long span aluminum sheet?

saydfact:


Morning Sir,

Has it been roofed? - can you share pics?

money121:
Learn how to refund money back to client if he or she is not ready to add to it, reason why i keep surviving in this roofing Business kogba Kodija i can't count countless of Millions have refund back, i don't force it👌🏾💯

chairmanawe:
Yes sir. Even plastered

saydfact:


Send pics pls
Thanks

Winniealfred1:
Update on how it is going. Any advice on this? Meanwhile i wanted to add piller. I was waiting for their quotation but never knew they have already started the foundation already. The house is currently being built in the village in Oyo state with very dry land. Infact the town is known for having rock everywhere. The bricklayer complained about how strong the ground was and how it took them weeks to be able to dig the ground. Kindly check their work so far and tell me what i should do. Meanwhile since there is no pillar, i am thinking i should do round Lintel or what do you think? It is a bungalow. Need advice.