koman:


Ok sir,
I'll probably do that via email so I don't derail Oga's thread

FastShipping:


I replied to your PM.

koman:

I plan to do that sir,
KOMAN KRAFT LTD is into a lot of things and I need to showcase them on Nairaland.
Thanks

EgunMogaji:
Someone also spoke about pocket doors. Not sure how one can introduce that into our concrete block builds. It's possible alright but that mean at least 14" minimum walls

My solution is barn doors.

koman:


You don't necessarily need 14" wall to install a pocket door, what is actually required is twice the door dimension.
The remaining half space will be boarded with ply or gypsum board and after screeding, you have the same appeal as the plastered wall.

Barn or sliding doors is also a way to go, it definitely cost less than pocket door.

EgunMogaji:


What's possible and what's common are two different things in the Nigerian building arena.

I don't see too many people building walls out of other than concrete blocks in Nigeria.

koman:


I build non block wall for people, especially in offices .


It's my understanding that Oga Egunmogaji is the kind of person that goes for what you wants and not what is common.

Mods I'm sorry oooh

EgunMogaji:


Cool, you build partitions in offices .

We are talking about residential homes here where security and privacy are paramount.

koman:


Same concept can be replicated in our homes sir.
The western world doesn't use bricks for all their internal walls, rather they use wood and plaster boards and I'm sure you can attest to that.
So why do you think we can't do same here.

Agreed security should be paramount in our homes so pocket/barn/sliding doors shouldn't be our first option for entrance and exit doors.

Demainman1:
@Egunmogaji, you really like all these fancy and complex things in houses. But then when you are told the cost of them things fear go catch you and you will start looking for compromise up and down

It reminds me of all that your questions on 3 or 4 courses of additional wall for your foundation even after several professionals advised you to consider putting a beam which should be the best option.

Brother, everything dey possible, na your money. Talk to Brabus or skimaski, those guys go produce those idea for you live!

EgunMogaji:


How much money have I borrowed from you towards my project?

Thank you.

koman:


You don't necessarily need 14" wall to install a pocket door, what is actually required is twice the door dimension.
The remaining half space will be boarded with ply or gypsum board and after screeding, you have the same appeal as the plastered wall.


Barn or sliding doors is also a way to go, it definitely cost less than pocket door.

msogunro:


Yep. That is clearly understood. The door needs space to slide into.

Regarding the thickness of the wall, it definitely doesn't need to be 14" thick and blocks won't be used for that section of wall. One can use bricks with enough space in between them for the door. I've seen bricks as slim as 100mm.

I think you can achieve that even without the bricks,
You can use wood/board to create void for the pocket door to slide in.

The madam wanted an open concept floor plan, but I would like to be able to close some areas off from viewing at times (depending on the visitor). For this, we will use pocket doors.