Cindino20:


Wow Oghene!!!

Thanks Baba.

Can I use steptiles then....Will the wood work be okay for steptiles?

money121:


Maybe your woodwork is not meant for Metcopo
Becos Metcopo and Steptiles design mk use if thesame woodwork and poline spacing . But few carpenter know this..
Reason why u need to know the design u are going for before the purchase.

Metcopo and Steptiles design are okay.

Not that Longspan is not good but depend on ur budget

Cindino20:


The woodwork is different?..but in our private discussion in the past you said that the woodwork for both of them are the same.

Longspan is not good?...If I may ask what is the problem with longspan roofing sheet?..Cos I ve seen it been sold here on NL and the question that comes to mind is why then sell stuffs that re not good?

There seems to be alot of contraditory information and I m gettin abit confused tbh .

money121:


Yes woodwork of Steptiles and Metcopo are thesame.. but woodwork of Longspan is different..
Nothing wrong with longspan design.
If your woodwork is meant for Steptiles and Metcopo and later run u can't afford it maybe base on the price u can settle down for longspan.

But if ur woodwork is meant for longspan Aluminium u can't mk use of Metcopo or Steptiles becos of the poline spacing...
Becos the poline spacing are not thesame..

Longspan poline spacing is more wider than Steptiles & Metcopo poline spacing

Cindino20:


The woodwork is different?..but in our private discussion in the past you said that the woodwork for both of them are the same.



There seems to be alot of contraditory information and I m gettin abit confused tbh .
The main difference is their spacing while you can space longspan from 600mm to 900mm for step tiles and metcoppo it must be exact at 325mm c/c. That is a major difference .

Cindino20:


thanks for the heads up mate!.

@GoodFaith did you get the review you asked for about the roofing guy from lagos....Check PM pls

akinolaolujide:

You can also link up with Ayyub he has a very strong reputation here.

bixton:
Construction Engineering is an interesting field. A couple of things are still debatable and still arguable.
Just be sure to do what is not below the acceptable and what will stand the test of time.
In my recent build I see no reason to use a dpm all around before doing the flooring on the build but will apply it only on the lounge section because its a step down due to my daily observations.


I call this build an Eco - build because i'm using coarse sand as the main aggregate apart from sharp sand.

Clients and Roofers, if you intend using longspan or step tiles inform your carpenter before hand so you don't bad mouth someone's product..

diordaves:


Funds allowed, by God's grace, I'm currently working on the ground works of my next project in Ibadan. Metcopo is NOT part of that ground works be it 0.55mm or above. The fact is metcopo is a flawed design prone to leakage. Stepstiles are more resilience, workable and fit for purpose.

You should be able to use the same wood carcass.

kopell:
Metcopo and stepstiles as no any reason to leak if you used experience installer. I did couple in last 3 years till date, no single leak.

EgunMogaji:


What gauge weights did you use?

kopell:
I always use 0.55, don’t let them sell you 0.45 or lighter for the price of other. That always the trick.

money121:
Woodwork for Longspan

Vs

Woodwork for Metcopo and Steptiles

Am sure with that pics u can see the different urself..
The poline spacing

Rubbiish:

What is the recommended purlin spacing for longspan woodwork & steptile woodwork sir?

EgunMogaji:


So that’s the issue there.

I think the ones complaining used .45

money121:


The main difference is their spacing while you can space longspan from 600mm to 900mm for step tiles and metcoppo it must be exact at 325mm c/c. That is a major difference .

But Steptiles woodwork can go with Metcopo design..

I will still repeat myself..
Longspan woodwork can't work for Steptiles or Metcopo

Bad woodwork cause 90% of leakages when come to Aluminium roofing

And for stone coated roofing is 14" and quaters

Rubbiish:

Thanks sir
What if one space steptiles 300mm c/c?
Must it be 325?

Rubbiish:

Thanks sir
What if one space steptiles 300mm c/c?
Must it be 325?

Cindino20:
Good day All,

I need informed opinions about this issue.

I m currently planning to roof my project in Benin Using 0.55mm metcopo. The prices in Benin are 1000 naira / metre more than the prices in lagos.(advertised here on nairaland). The roofing area is ca. 550 metres. thats 550k and i m now inclined to buy the roofing sheets from lagos.

my questions are

1. Whats the reason for this price disparity between the price in lagos and that in Benin.

2. for those who' ve bought theirs in Lagos....did you make payment before delivery or after delivery?

3. what re the common gimmicks to watch out for.

I ve suggested to the seller to pay upon reciept or he should organise with the bank to withhold the money until i confirm receipt.

my fears are from my experience dealing with contractors or artisans in nigeria..most recently was the paraphet contractor i met online(jijg or so)...It took pressure for my friends for him to finish the job..and the job went on for 2 more weeks more than the estimated date of delivery ...I will not even go into how the carpenter ran away with part payment and i had to pay another capernter to finish the wood work...it was horrible experience and the last thing i need now is to go through such again


thanks in anticipation for a prompt reply.


Happy Holidays!

EgunMogaji:
If possible can someone please share the different profiles of standard long span that’ available in the market?

Thanks.

PS: Trying to be as close as this if possible.

Kenosas:
cindino20

EgunMogaji:
Who in tarnation is this Ayyub and why is he not running for office?