InvertedHammer:

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If you come across oyibo engineers, show some respect:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ2PdpLEAG0

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InvertedHammer:

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If you come across oyibo engineers, show some respect:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ2PdpLEAG0

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EgunMogaji:


Erico2K2, come and see something

yak:



u dnt need to use the title of Engineer for them. they are artisans that are properly trained.

klark3:

Do aluminium steptile also have this leaking issue like metcoppo sir?

spyder880:


No. The Metcoppo has a design flaw.

NairalandSARS:

spyder880:


Thanks for the invite Sir.

I have used a lot of tiles from almost all the countries tiles can be imported into Nigeria.

Spanish tiles

These are tiles which are brought in from Spain and are of a noticeably higher quality than some other ones. There seems to me to be a better attempt at the smoothness of the edges, the conscious efforts to glamorize the products coming from that source. I think a lot of Spanish tiles are good to look at, has a good feel and are well packaged to attract the users. Spanish tiles are usually higher priced than some other tiles, except Italian tiles. There are a lot of tiles which comes in from Spain, which seem to be produced for the super rich alone, how can you explain some tiles I have seen, which sell for as much as N40,000 for a single square meter, (it's not a typo )

Italian tiles

These share most of the characteristics of Spanish tiles, except that I cannot seem to understand the appeal of Italian tiles due to the lack of beautiful colors or designs. Italian tiles are usually a little more expensive than the Spanish tiles. But they are also rugged and will last for a long time before fading due to traffic.

Chinese tiles

Chinese manufacturers started aiming at this country when they found out the crazy demand for tiles here, their tiles are mostly mid range products and are good to use. Many Chinese tiles are cheaper than the Spanish or Italians, there is also the talk that some Chinese imported tiles are of a lower quality than even Nigerian made tiles. I also noticed the copy cat nature of our importers who will pick a design from Spain and move to China to produce same tiles and bring them in, and you can hardly spot the difference.

Nigerian tiles

As a result of the demand, some manufacturers brought in the equipment and knowhow and started making tiles here in Nigeria, before, it was of a lower quality and very light when lifted. The attraction seemed to be the cost, as Nigerian tiles were dirt cheap, compared to its foreign counterparts, but as time moved on, Nigerian tiles makers upped the ante, and now you can hardly differentiate the difference between Nigerian made tiles and the foreign ones. Nigerian tiles are now attracting better attention from users owing to the massive rise in the cost of the foreign tiles, because of the hike in foreign currency exchange rates. We are also copying the foreign designs. The Wood grain designs or the other popular styles are now available with the Nigerian made tiles.

Finally, tiles should be chosen based on the way it appeals to the owner of the house, because we are all different beings. There are people that buy stuff because it's costly, or because it's cheap. There are people who consider the beauty of the designs, while others consider the durability. But one thing is clear, a Nigerian tile can do the same job an expensive foreign tile did. And most people may never notice the difference.

anochuks08:
Sir, between the aluminum longspan, steptile and metcoppo, which will you recommend assuming cost is not an issue.

kopell:
God bless you my brother your last sentence cover it all. If we sit here and start tarnishing our own made products. How do we encourage younger populous to even think of being creative and productive in our society. We need to embrace our product, I believe it was the same technology that was used to produce tiles all around the world. A perfect example is the Nigerian cable industries, despite all the tribulations over the years, they never compromise on the quality of their product and it has been like that for at least 30 years. In the first place, if we can patronize our product. Please tell me, how do we create employment for these time bombing youths roaming around. There are many other nice products that are being locally produced everyday in that country. Our sentiment is most of the reason why we are losing our best brains on the daily basis. This narrative has to change. In order to make meaningful development. Many developed countries around the world, keep their best brains home in their country, developing ideas that will move their country forward. In our own case it is the complete opposite. We need to be proud of whom we are, be proud that at least we are making things and need to improve in it.

Chekitaut:
Longspan remain the best, Steptiles & Metrocopo are just beauty factory fault affects more with result to leakages. All use same materials by guage, but production differs, longspan with single application while steptiles & Metrocopo 2 applications that can result to leakage from factory & means of transport.

anochuks08:
Sir, between the aluminum longspan, steptile and metcoppo, which will you recommend assuming cost is not an issue.

Chekitaut:
Longspan remain the best, Steptiles & Metrocopo are just beauty factory fault affects more with result to leakages. All use same materials by guage, but production differs, longspan with single application while steptiles & Metrocopo 2 applications that can result to leakage from factory & means of transport.

spyder880:


No. The Metcoppo has a design flaw.

kopell:
With all due respect can you prove this claim?

Chekitaut:
Longspan remain the best, Steptiles & Metrocopo are just beauty factory fault affects more with result to leakages. All use same materials by guage, but production differs, longspan with single application while steptiles & Metrocopo 2 applications that can result to leakage from factory & means of transport.

spyder880:




I agree with Chekitaut, lots of complaints from steptiles and Metcoppo.

Chekitaut:
Visit the factory you will see the process and my point.

Aventures:
checkiaut x3 be warned and do the needful. thanks

kopell:
God bless you my brother your last sentence cover it all. If we sit here and start tarnishing our own made products. How do we encourage younger populous to even think of being creative and productive in our society. We need to embrace our product, I believe it was the same technology that was used to produce tiles all around the world. A perfect example is the Nigerian cable industries, despite all the tribulations over the years, they never compromise on the quality of their product and it has been like that for at least 30 years. In the first place, if we can patronize our product. Please tell me, how do we create employment for these time bombing youths roaming around. There are many other nice products that are being locally produced everyday in that country. Our sentiment is most of the reason why we are losing our best brains on the daily basis. This narrative has to change. In order to make meaningful development. Many developed countries around the world, keep their best brains home in their country, developing ideas that will move their country forward. In our own case it is the complete opposite. We need to be proud of whom we are, be proud that at least we are making things and need to improve in it.

EgunMogaji:


I did my part.

If my tiles fade in traffic areas in time then I'll replace it again. I like to remodel every few years anyways.

To be honest, I hold no grudge towards those that choose to go all imported, it's only money. What I don't want to happen is for small budget builders to feel inadequate that they used Nigerian tiles. I see that elitism rearing her ugly head in here occasionally.

Like I said before, any guests that doesn't like my flooring because it's Nigerian can get the fvck out and never come back. Easy peasy

AKMoney1:
Please my ogas in the building, how much will it cost to fence a plot of land? Also can a 4-6 bedroom fit on a plot of land with adequate garage?. Thanks

klark3:

600 - 700k for fencing
4-6 bedroom can fit on a plot

GoodFaith:

You need to provide more information
is the plot 60X120 or 50X100
The high of the fence
the total number of blocks divide by 95
multiply by N5,000 (bricklayersN3,00 and service N2,000)--

GoodFaith:


We understand that you are willing to take "Risk"
Other people can't be force to take risk so
we have a choice as individuals

EgunMogaji:


And exactly how have I "forced" you to take any risk?

It's nice to see your admittance as to individual choices, that's really good because I'm expressing my own individual choices and will ALWAYS do so regardless of whose Ox is gored.
"In the whole world, security is an illusion, all we can do is reduce the odds by any which way we can.

They got to the Pope, Regan, etc"-- YOUR WORD THE GOAL IS TO MANAGE OUR RISK LEVEL

Also curiously, who is "we"?

GoodFaith:

Let me make this real clear for you
Individuals have different Risk level
The only reason for this debate is the issue of quality
that all Nigerians must demand from all goods and services manufacture in Nigeria
we have the ability because of OVER HIGH RETURN ON INVESTMENT WE MAKE IT CHEAP
THE OTHER SIDE OF COIN FOR CORRUPTIONS IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

Sir, i always struggle to get your points.