Jaakay:
Good afternoon, pls how much will it cost on the average to get a bill of quantity for my upcoming project?

Depends on the type of project. Duplex or bungalow. You can contact me on 09056082348 . For a detailed boq.

Jaakay:
Good afternoon, pls how much will it cost on the average to get a bill of quantity for my upcoming project?

It depends on the size of your building..

For the MEP I can volunteer to do it at no cost.. I love preparing MEP BOQ

SpectaSpace:


What if he's right?

This is not a matter of if, it is a matter of what happens when there's fire outbreak. Regardless of the justifications, polystyrene/Styrofoam are flammable materials!

It is important for homeowners to calibrate safety and security measures in their buildings according to threat and risk level.

There are so many flammable materials in our homes. Not having a polystyrene ceiling, I'm afraid, is not a fire safety measure. And just by the way, the polystyrene boards used in construction are usually fire retardant versions of polystyrene.

Like I said, the key is to incorporate fire safety measures in our homes, like installing fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire escape, etc.

Having a concrete ceiling, even in the kitchen does not prevent fires. Your cooker can cause fire. Your electrical appliances can cause fire. Your kitchen cabinet can catch fire. Your wooden kitchen doors are also flammable. In fact, almost everything inside our homes are flammable, so does that mean we should live in empty houses?

Rany4all:
There are so many flammable materials in our homes. Not having a polystyrene ceiling, I'm afraid, is not a fire safety measure. And just by the way, the polystyrene boards used in construction are usually fire retardant versions of polystyrene.

Like I said, the key is to incorporate fire safety measures in our homes, like installing fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire escape, etc.

Having a concrete ceiling, even in the kitchen does not prevent fires. Your cooker can cause fire. Your electrical appliances can cause fire. Your kitchen cabinet can catch fire. Your wooden kitchen doors are also flammable. In fact, almost everything inside our homes are flammable, so does that mean we should live in empty houses?

The bottom line is that some materials are more combustible than others. It’s just like saying HIV cannot be transmitted by kissing, would you kiss a HIV carrier?

sonnie10:

The bottom line is that some materials are more combustible than others. It’s just like saying HIV cannot be transmitted by kissing, would you kiss a HIV carrier?

Agree 💯...but this fear of construction polystyrene bursting into flames is totally unfounded. It would simply melt if it comes in contact with fire, unlike a piece of cloth that would catch fire and spread it to other parts of the house, yet we don't hear anyone saying we shouldn't have curtains or bedsheets in our homes.

Rany4all:
Agree 💯...but this fear of construction polystyrene bursting into flames is totally unfounded. It would simply melt if it comes in contact with fire, unlike a piece of cloth that would catch fire and spread it to other parts of the house, yet we don't hear anyone saying we shouldn't have curtains or bedsheets in our homes.

I think you are getting it all wrong. The issue is not if polystyrene will burst into flames. The issue is, polystyrene is a product of petroleum crude. It is not a wise decision to clad homes in petroleum products. This is not the same thing as doors. Doors retard to a limited extent the spread of fire. Polystyrene propagate the spread of fire.

When there is fire, it is not the FIRE flames that kills. It is the smoke, poisonous gas and the lack of oxygen that kills. In the event of fire, polystyrene cladded ceiling will melt and drip to the floor, making escape and rescue difficult. Polystyrene will emit black poisonous smoke, sucking up the oxygen which can lead to death.

No, it is not advisable to clad your home with petroleum products.

Jaakay:
Good afternoon, pls how much will it cost on the average to get a bill of quantity for my upcoming project?

Explain why you need a BOQ and I might be able to advice you on If you really need it or you need a schedule instead.
and are you contracting the construction out 100%?

Goodluck

diordaves:


I think you are getting it all wrong. The issue is not if polystyrene will burst into flames. The issue is, polystyrene is a product of petroleum crude. It is not a wise decision to clad homes in petroleum products. This is not the same thing as doors. Doors retard to a limited extent the spread of fire. Polystyrene propagate the spread of fire.

When there is fire, it is not the FIRE flames that kills. It is the smoke, poisonous gas and the lack of oxygen that kills. In the event of fire, polystyrene cladded ceiling will melt and drip to the floor, making escape and rescue difficult. Polystyrene will emit black poisonous smoke, sucking up the oxygen which can lead to death.

No, it is not advisable to clad your home with petroleum products.

You have nailed the discussion sir. I can relate with this.
It's suffocation by smoke that kills first in case incidents.
Smoke from melting polystyrene would be very toxic.

diordaves:


I think you are getting it all wrong. The issue is not if polystyrene will burst into flames. The issue is, polystyrene is a product of petroleum crude. It is not a wise decision to clad homes in petroleum products. This is not the same thing as doors. Doors retard to a limited extent the spread of fire. Polystyrene propagate the spread of fire.

When there is fire, it is not the FIRE flames that kills. It is the smoke, poisonous gas and the lack of oxygen that kills. In the event of fire, polystyrene cladded ceiling will melt and drip to the floor, making escape and rescue difficult. Polystyrene will emit black poisonous smoke, sucking up the oxygen which can lead to death.

No, it is not advisable to clad your home with petroleum products.

In that case, I wonder why no one seems to have similar concerns with PVC ceilings, or is PVC not a petroleum product again? Will PVC ceiling not melt and drip on the floor as well?

And irrespective of whether your ceiling is polystyrene, POP or concrete, if your house is on fire and you do not escape in time, the smoke and, most importantly, depleted oxygen conditions will probably kill you before the fire gets to you. Smoke doesn't suck oxygen. Oxygen is required for combustion and is depleted by the process of burning, no matter the source of fire.

Nor be only smoke from burning polystyrene fit kill person o.

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olukaygold:
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Lovely building bro...but if I were the owner, I would have requested you do something to make that water tank on the roof not so visible.

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gbadexy:

You have nailed the discussion sir. I can relate with this.
It's suffocation by smoke that kills first in case incidents.
Smoke from melting polystyrene would be very toxic.

Exactly, that is why we should all have working smoke alarms.

erico2k2:

Exactly, that is why we should all have working smoke alarms.

Many don't have fire alarm in their house. We have the wireless one now

Rany4all:
In that case, I wonder why no one seems to have similar concerns with PVC ceilings, or is PVC not a petroleum product again? Will PVC ceiling not melt and drip on the floor as well?

And irrespective of whether your ceiling is polystyrene, POP or concrete, if your house is on fire and you do not escape in time, the smoke and, most importantly, depleted oxygen conditions will probably kill you before the fire gets to you. Smoke doesn't suck oxygen. Oxygen is required for combustion and is depleted by the process of burning, no matter the source of fire.

Nor be only smoke from burning polystyrene fit kill person o.

All na the same ten and ten pence. Polystyrene o, PVC o, whatever you call it, all na the same. I've campaigned against the use of PVC ceiling on this forum in the past. There are better, safer affordable ceiling solutions in the market.

topsy23:


Many don't have fire alarm in their house. We have the wireless one now

How is it powered? Batteries, solar or both?

Rany4all:
How is it powered? Batteries, solar or both?

Stand alone battery operated

Rany4all:
How is it powered? Batteries, solar or both?

The vast majority of them are battery powered. Installed in places where you naturally wont have naked flames, ie you living room and bedrooms.

topsy23:


Stand alone battery operated

Rechargeable?

erico2k2:

The vast majority of them are battery powered. Installed in places where you naturally wont have naked flames, ie you living room and bedrooms.

Are the batteries rechargeable?

Rany4all:
Are the batteries rechargeable?

What ever kind of batteries you put is entirely up to you, you can buy rechargeable AA batteries and install in them, they take AA or AAA batteries just like your TV remote controls.

erico2k2:
What ever kind of batteries you put is entirely up to you, you can buy rechargeable AA batteries and install in them, they take AA or AAA batteries just like your TV remote controls.

Ok, that's great for the Nigerian situation as it is at the moment. I only hope they also come with indicators to show when batteries are drained.

erico2k2:

Exactly, that is why we should all have working smoke alarms.

It's very important as the first line of awareness according to the popular saying, there's no smoke without fire.

Rany4all:
Ok, that's great for the Nigerian situation as it is at the moment. I only hope they also come with indicators to show when batteries are drained.

It should do, co they will beep or flash a red light and also you are meant to test them regularly say once a week by pressing the reset point!!

gbadexy:

It's very important as the first line of awareness according to the popular saying, there's no smoke without fire.

The importance cant be emphasised enough

erico2k2:

It should do, co they will beep or flash a red light and also you are meant to test them regularly say once a week by pressing the reset point!!

Ok, thanks for the insight.

diordaves:


All na the same ten and ten pence. Polystyrene o, PVC o, whatever you call it, all na the same. I've campaigned against the use of PVC ceiling on this forum in the past. There are better, safer affordable ceiling solutions in the market.

give us examples

Rany4all:
Ok, that's great for the Nigerian situation as it is at the moment. I only hope they also come with indicators to show when batteries are drained.

When the battery is low they will give alarm.. There is also heat detector for kitchen

topsy23:


When the battery is low they will give alarm.. There is also heat detector for kitchen

Nice 👍

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Rany4all:
Lovely building bro...but if I were the owner, I would have requested you do something to make that water tank on the roof not so visible.

We actually raised that water tank up with 8ft Tank Stand for more Water pressure at the First Floor.