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lastpage:
Environment is the major determining factor, as to what type of fence one should have.
In some Environment, you can forget a Generator or expensive bike INSIDE your compound/premises that has a three coach fence and nothng more and it will there there for Weeks, untouched, because everyone around you are in such CLASS of not stealing such 'minor' things from their neighbours

In another environment, if you forget ordinary Pliers or your child left his side-winder scooter outside in DAYTIME, it will be gone before you come donstairs to pick it up for lock-up in the shed.
They will steal ANYTHING of value, no matter how small.
With such ENVIRONMENT, sealing-out prying eyes is of utmost importance otherwise, they would use a Ladder to climb your 10ft Fence, if it does not have an Electric Shock topping.

I dont like High Fences but in one of my build, the fence of Kudje Prison will bow, looking at the spikes under the Electric topper of the fence.
If you can escape the Electric shock (some thieves come really prepared), the Spikes will impale the thieves for sure.
They even came to steal used Planks, while we were still building, something l would have given then for free, when we are done using them.

BrabusNG:
That chemical/substance must not find its way into my building.

I don’t take such risks.

When I had termite issue during foundation stage, I was surprised that “omi fufu/akpu” (I don’t know how to explain it jare) did the job without stress.

Consult local farmers. They have a lot more effective and reliable solutions.

BrabusNG:
They’re actually bullet resistant not bulletproof. They don’t stop bullets but can destabilize it.

When you’re doing this for security, don't just think about just doing the room door alone. All the surrounding walls need to be reinforced with at least 3mm steel or polycarbonate or bookcase.

More importantly watch and pray.

valencia2012:
In fact, my ongoing retirement home, a six bedroom duplex has two visitors's toilets, one downstairs and on the upper floor. The main living room is without a void. I wouldn't want my visitors using my toilet, my wife or children's upstairs or the stress of juttling downstairs and up again.
Again, maybe an over over over kill with eight toilets, but you need all the comfort, privacy, luxury in your retirement!

bebe2:
honestly i dont understand that page, am hoping some here can explain.
i have message the architect and waiting for a reply.

jiday4:
Pour sniper into the kitchen zinc and also the toilet drainage, those two places are your number 1 culprit for scorpions and millipede.
Had same issues, we did fumigate everywhere but scorpions keep coming into the house ,until we find out they are either coming through the zinc or the toilet hole

omanzo02:
I gave a clear instruction, my build must go according to my plan on paper, a family who was overseeing the work thought I would like it without prior consultation. Well, they learnt a hard lesson and got burnt for taking me for granted, I don't bulllshhiit with someone making decisions of something I spent my hard earned money on.
If I need any changes I ALWAYS consult my architect the possibility and if need be he go to the site to inspect the situation.

BrabusNG:
The most expensive part of any build are the kitchen, toilets and bath.

I did en-suite back in the days. I use my sense these days.

There are 2 toilets we’ve not really used in my house for almost a decade.

The configuration is 5 bed (4 ensuite) and 5 WC.
Maybe the extra features will be used some day but I’m not really sure when that gonna be. It was built when the kids were babies. In few years, they’d be in high school. In decade, they’ll be starting their own life.

Just think aloud, who does en-suite houses really benefit apart from a very large family.

mssiah:
I have read through all the comment about the design of the 2 bedroom apartment. Where the building is being built the rent for a 2 bedroom goes for 800k above. Presently the building is on decking stage. I believe tenants also deserve privacy. I considered a lot before I started building.

omanzo02:
My thoughts too.....some call it convenience and trendy choice but I call it irrelevant and wastage of interior space.
My former builder sold that idea to the person overseeing my project and went ahead to alter my plan by making the rooms with ensuite toilets and bath without prior information or consent.....I was furious......first, I forced him to revert it at his cost and threw him out of my site. I am not a fan of that trend.

megan1:
Pls house I just moved into my place. My concern is i have killed 4 scorpions in about 2 weeks. 3 baby ones and an average size one.
I am concerned how it could be getting in.
DPC was done. Floors r tiled (except 2 toilets i ll do later)
I usually see it in the parlor and it is tiled.

How can i eradicate it?
How do i even know where they are hiding. I have swept everywhere and didn't see it.

I fumigated in August before moving in.

Thanks

bebe2:
that was the initial sketch from my architect.

i will upload the final one now

freezyprinzy:
thank you very much. He went on saying the gauge of the aluminum is .55, Hence the cost but I’ll ask from another roofer.

EgunMogaji2:
I’m retired and know nothing but peace

Please have a nice day.

bebe2:
what do u mean by dimension? lay out or sized?

EgunMogaji2:
Are we talking about Asbestos or Cocaine?

Are we talking about Nigeria or the USA?

My assumption is that adults on here will know that "asbestos" is no longer in use all over the world. I purposefully put the word in quotes. I'm only responsible for what I post and not what you understand.

joycluv:
How many rooms do you think it can take? Thanks

EgunMogaji2:
Asbestos is the coloqiual name that stuck. Asbestos has been illegal in Nigeria for at least a decade.

Don't you live in Nigeria? I came back 18 months ago and I already knew this, what didn't you know this as a business owner?

diordaves:
Looking good and well made. God bless the Nairalander who paid for this. God bless Spyder880 for giving you the platform to showcase your work.

If this arrangement is further endorsed by Spyder, this may put to rest your business credentials and open up opportunities for more work home and abroad.

So going forward don't forget: Honesty, Transparency, Communication and fair pricing. These are your navigational tools to win diaspora trade including home base. Good luck.

lastpage:
Yes Boss, they do.
Infact, if the Building Control Authority were to stick to the 'book values' of Setbacks, most of the Houses (especially those in Lagos Metropolitan Areas) would have to be demolished for violation.

Land is 'so premium value' in some areas, especially old, [b]developed areas that have passed from generation to generation, that such setback values are unworkable.
For example, how many Buildings in Lagos Island, Ikeja, Yaba, Mailand, Ikoyi, etc can boast of this setback-value to the letter?[/b]
Some houses dont even have Parking Space at all, not a single car can cross the Public drainage into their compound!

But these buildings have been granted C/O, using waivers, based on thei rlocation, age, value of land, etc.
Who will 'waste' one third of a land that cost say #200M/Plot as setback or a "quater-plot' of land located in Akin adesola as setback?

The Law is made for Man and not Man for the Law.
Reasonableness will prevail, depending on the cricumstances, as long as the Waiver is not being abused willy-nilly.
The difference between here and yonder is that over there, the Waiver is "official and based on well defined parameters, which will apply broadly.
Over here, the waiver is discretionary in the hands of the Oga-at-the-Top and 'Grease' might be required to keep the machinery of Govt moving, if you get my drift.

michlins:
this is why I usually tell people to use iron doors but they will tell you it's not good for internal doors. Eight years down the line, the only thing you will do on iron doors is to repaint it and you have yourself a brand new door.

Buildings are meant to last and not act as liability. Here's a sample of door that I delivered to oga Spyder yesterday. It was paid for by another Nairalander

BrabusNG:
9 years on, my Chinese Doors are working great. The only ones that fade are the ones directly exposed to sunlight and harsh weathers.

They still look new.

freezyprinzy:
Please I need help. This is the estimate my roofer gave for roofing a 4 bedroom duplex sqm of main building is 185sqm. This is minus wood just roofing sheet alone is this ok I feel it is too much.

Topmost11:
My 3-bedroom building is presently at dpc level(I am doing the filling). I am seriously considering using cement stabilised bricks(mortar or mortarless, I am undecided on that yet). And i don't want to plaster both in and out. From pictures i have seen and actual construction sites visited, i realise I need to incorporate columns. I am guessing the columns are for load bearing for the roof structure. But, i do not have columns on the present structure. Do i break the necessary places and introduce the columns or it is too late? Also funds are not readily available so I am building as the funds come from savings and other means. What I am looking at is if I finally decide to go for bricks, I will suspend building and produce total bricks I need, get other materials ready for roofing and get everything done at once(laying of bricks and roofing) during a dry season. I can use the period of wait to gather all necessary materials and generally get ready. Please kindly advise. Thank you.

PS: is it colour that is added to the mortar to change the colour to the reddish brown?. If I decide on mortar as binder, I will prefer the colour to be same as the bricks and not the ash/white of normal cement( dangote/elephant etc). I just love bricks for the aesthetics.
I have about 450 9" blocks and 600 6" blocks on ground. I don't see hem as waste as I will used them to do 3 courses of blocks before completing the rest with bricks. The 6" leftovers can still be used for fencing. Thanks.[b][/b]

bebe2:
hello all
here is the plan for my proposed build at opic estate.
its a 4 nos of 2bedroom flats. is there any amendment that could be made?

joycluv:
Please my people, can a 4 bedroom duplex be built on a land measuring 45ft x 50ft? Thanks

EgunMogaji2:
Not a Pro but give good consideration to POP because of its purported anti burn properties. Good PVC has also been rumored to be not far off in price to well negotiated POP installation.

I will never use PVC. In fact I prefer to use "asbestos" instead of PVC where POP doesn't make sense.

Good luck on your project.

gandkiss:
Please house am contemplating between using pop or pvc for my living area and dining, the thing is that I heard pvc is not sound proof when it rains.

Pros please advice.

Thank you.

Abolarin91:
Another successful work done.
Site location: 34b, Fola Osibo, lekki phase I
Material type: Razor wire(barb wire)
Client: Sahel capital
Date: 18/09/2020
Program of work: 1 day

Abolarin91:
*If you were wondering how to convert land sizes from sqm to feet or sqm to meter, the bellow table is your guide.*

SQM TO FEET

1. 300SQM
(a). 18m x 18m: 300sqm
60feet x 60feet

(b). 9m x 36m: 300sqm
30feet x 120feet

2. 450SQM
15m x 30m: 450sqm
50feet x 100feet

3. 500SQM
23m x 23m: 500sqm
75feet x 75feet

4. 600SQM
18m x 36m: 600sqm
60feet x 120feet

5. 900SQM
30m x 30m: 900SQM
100ft x 100ft

6. 3,600SQM
60m x 60m: 3,600SQM
200ft x 200ft

7. 1,200SQM
30m x 60m: 1,800SQM
100ft x 200ft

8.  14,400SQM
120m x 120m: 14,400SQM
400ft x 400ft

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