You might need my service in the building sir, pls check my signature for details and contact. Thanks in anticipation
olabanjijohn: A NEWLY BUILT SHARP 2 BEDROOMS FLATS WITH POP CEILING TILES WARDROBE KITCHEN CABINET AT OGBA IKEJA AND 3BEDROOM INSIDE ENAHORO ESTATE OGBA IKEJA
You are not wrong sir, as a professional(architect, engr, Q's,...) You will meet different client.
The designer might not even be an architect, software has make so many people attach titles to their self.
Dennis3D: Bros, people have spoken so much ill words against the architect here. I would advise let the client sort it out with him by reviewing the design with him over again before bringing it here.
From what I have observed here, clients here are always right. Vendors, contractors and other workers are always wrong. No matter how they present their case.
Most of the people writing already did so in their own accord whether justifiable or not. So I will leave it at that. This place is a faceless community where everyone volunteers to help and assist each other in one way or the other.
In my opinion, I don't think the forum in recent has been fair on both a service provider and a service receiver.
Talking about courtyard; I didn't meant it should be in a simple 3 bedroom. Like someone mention an hospital and the likes, the darkness in this 3 bedroom can be reduced that is my point sir.
I agreed to the bolded part, experience is paramount.
n3xt: Well that’s if you and your architect know everything.
I can see you’ve been talking about courtyard as a solution to dark lobby. How about atrium or sunroof?
You need not just an architect but someone who can translate your dream into reality.
Sorry to barged into tour thread, actually I don't have any property to sell but I feel you might need my service in building. I sell and install; electric fence-wire, barb wire, panel mesh, e.t.c. I will be glad to work with your company, thanks. Check my signature for more enquiry and contact.
Majorly, the lobby(T-lobby, the darkness will be too much). Tell him to reduce the lobby.
I understand the architect is trying to make sure all the rooms are cross ventilated, therefore reason for the irregular shape(recess). It would have been easier for him if it is a 4 bedroom, it always difficult to get a 3 bedroom cross vent.
The ogas here will add more solution. Cc:saydfact, Dennis3D, and co.
Ibk2020: Thanks sir, please kindly name all the issues so I can discuss with him to adjust accordingly, thanks
Someone like me can never accept assumption, never! I must have my own dream before even thinking of consulting you, I tell you what I want and you make it work or suggest your own professional experience to me.
omanzo02: Exactly! Some just go to work with assumption orwithout in depth brief or finding out what affordable structure a client have in mind.
AngelicBeing: I do not set out to deposit my audience with a portmanteau of indecipherability, the cosmic force will not allow me to do that, if my language is obsucurantist, I hereby tender my apologies
Mostly, there is always regular power supply and sometimes introduce coutyard(depending on the designer/architect). There should be a way to reduce that lobby.
vickzie: I'm not focusing on this plan because it obviously needs upgrade, I'm talking about situations where it's almost impossible to get natural light from Windows, like big hospitals and similar structures. for example in schools in the US, their lobbies are devoid of natural light, there make use of electricity to light up certain spaces 24/7. besides it's still natural light from the sun.
Sorry sir, you will need touch light in the day time in this building! From one lobby to another, this design is not functional pls.
Ibk2020: Good day, Please advise needed for this floor plan, I am planning building soon, so the architect sent me the floor plan. I didn't asked him to include private lounge, so I will ask him to remove that, also please let me know if the room size and main living room size is standard enough. I want the master bedroom toilet to accommodate a jacuzzi. The land is 450sqm
It is very important for an architect to ask for client brief before designing, even if the client ask him to design 3 bedroom for him, he should ask for brief. We should know the difference between an Architect and draftman
omanzo02: My initial plan had a bar and toilets for every bedrooms, my first question was "did I asked for that?", Some architect just assume every client might embrace their exaggerated fantasy.......we sometimes assume to be in Hollywood. They should learn to communicate and find out what the client have in mind and could afford.
Oh! Thanks for taking time to explain, I now get it.
abdulwastecx: You see my friend, that type of foundation is called downstand beam-raft foundation but a special kind where the raft is built on stabilized soil.
For that reason, the action of the foundation work where the slab must have a direct contact with the sand fill (which must be compacted properly and CBR test carried out to make sure that the bearing capacity of the soil can safely carry the foundation.
When the void inside the foundation is left unfilled and decked like he did above, then you are not going to have any action and the foundation will fail by settlement.
I am glad you get the point here, don't think people are just trying to castigate you. We are just trying to protect each other from story that will later touch the heart
michlins: I know that person will definitely come. Truth however is that I like the fact that people are asking the relevant questions. If such interrogation is consistent, I believe that scammers will have a hard time doing their nefarious acts
What is really happening in Lagos? Things are always higher compare to other part of this country
megan1: Actually I priced iron door in Abuja from a welder that makes doors and his last price was 17k(for single pan) then for double pan it was 30k. I asked the price in July 2020.
I think I can now understand your point after going through people's comment here. Don't worry, I know someone will patronize you here very soon and we will hear from the person testimony. Keep trying bro, people in need of your service will locate you by God grace.
michlins: please sir where's your location and can you help me make arrangements so I can be supplying these doors. I will really appreciate it.
Hmmn! I agree then, but I hate it when someone is telling me the gain he is making when dealing with me because I don't need to know it. If you are OK with it fine, but don't start telling me your profit is five naira or two naira.
Badgers14: I actually paid 235k for a 30ton of granite last year September... location was Asaba.. they said quarry is at Edo state. The have to pay local government emblem for 20k, transportation etc.
People that I know that purchased 30 ton around that area paid similar price.. was it cheap? Were they trying to drive Benz that quick ? Idk but that's what I paid.
How much is 30 tons in your area (as of last year)? That is if you could remember.
I have not purchased granite of recent so I don't know of the current price.
As for the doors, yes I purchased them after 9ja full lock down few months ago and the price was about that range.. I can't find the receipt now but I did the math back then. The price was almost the same as wooden doors.
Lay man is German floor. Technically it is called over site concrete. Then DPC or DPM is the materials used/placed before the concrete(polythene, brc, or some other materials to prevent dampness and strengthen the floor...).
I stand to be corrected.
raymondFirstborn: German floor is a layman term. Technical term is oversite concrete. DPC - means damp proof course- it's at this course ,that damproof membrane(nylon ) is laid.
There is another type of paint for external wall. I can't remember what they called it the other time I visited Dulux depot, it a little bit expensive compare to satin (silk) price.
Focusmind: My dear, If I tell you say I know, na lie - My knowledge of building na from this thread and asking questions. I don't know if Satin paint is used for exterior walls. Note that Satin is not a brand but a product type. The building gurus in this thread will definitely intervene.
I don't know about Levis paint but I am 100% sure Dulus still maintain their quality till date! I used Dulux recently and I am happy with the result, though it expensive but it value for money.
Dulux have different paint for different purpose.
omanzo02: I am aware Dulux and Levis were the best paints brands in quality in Nigeria then...I wasn't sure if they were following up the trends of different paints for different situations like we are use to in Europe. Noted the abysmal electricity situation will make the extractor fan not be put to use regularly, but with better air flow in the kitchen steam and moisture will dissipate easily and satin paint would protect the wall against any penetration.
Yes. Actually I don't have any project that require doors for now but I am impress with the way you always come up with reduced price of door and gate. Just proof yourself right to all the questions members of this thread will ask you, money is not easy to get.
michlins: this is exactly why I said earlier that this group will be part of the whole business arrangements. People like him will definitely out me as fraud if I am one because they ask the very critical questions
Don't you think Contemporary design contemporary security too(electric fence-wire) , I will be glad to work with with you sir or refer me. My signature contain my info and contact. Thanks in anticipation
n3xt: Smiles. We are all waiting for the pics of the truck.
I’m not seeing myself opening threads on construction updates any time soon. Maybe customers can have access to construction updates on NextHome website tho.
But I’m sure I’d start sharing #bestofnaijahomes and the unique designs in the contemporary world which is my core. We’d be exploring alternative construction methods.
Great! We need more of people like you in this thread(don't easily carried away by honey-mouth)! Your request will wake the mind of most people here now, thank you so much.
Mayor78: Here we go again. After saying that you can work anywhere or even mobilise your equipment to site if work is many, you are now clawing back with excuse using location as a draw back. How can location now be a drawback after saying that you can work anywhere in Nigeria if the money is good.
Despite using location as a drawback, you are proposing a build and supply to location arrangement. What is the different between direct selling to builder or homeowner in the required location and supplying to a middleman in same location. How different would you ferry to door to the location to eliminate "location as a draw back"
Are you seriously suggesting that your proposed partner would make 4-5k profit after expenses How can that be possible, when you have told us you make only N2K per door. Are you still saying you will make only N2k per door and your proposed partner would make 4-5K after expenditure and "whatnot"
.......Kindly note that trust and honesty are required from the both of us........ This type of language sounds familiar in dodgy investment proposals or am I just being unnecessarily picky??
Depending on how you want it, we can make this thread and her members a witness to the arrangements. Do you want to hedge the credibility of this thread or "her members" on property section as a leverage for your engagement?? Very ambiguous I may say. Who are her members. Are you sure you have established credibility here as a member of there is something like that to leverage the thread credibility?
You can make and deliver[b] 5 doors[/b] as a start to "assumed partner" in any location? What stop you from making and supplying 3, 5, 5, 10 etc doors direct to builder or homeowner?? Why would you be willing to deliver to a middleman or woman but not directly to the enduser??
Are you trying to avoid thorough and incisive due diligence from a contractor or home owner prior to engagement with you??
What are you avoiding. Am asking because am interested in dealing with you but not yet convinced you are not a middleman, even though I wouldn't have problem dealing with a middleman provided the person comes clean as one. We have many middlemen trading here in roofing, sand, and granite supplies etc.
I can see a lot of rational inconsistencies following your posts. As you may have enjoyed a goodnight sleep and refilled, please prove me otherwise. Assuage my fears and let us deal. Good morning!
Yes! Satin is water resistance and it also exist in Nigeria. Dulux product is good and better
omanzo02: Nigerians are fond of wasting tiles in name of protecting the wall from water and moisture, it's no longer rocket science that satin based paints are specially made for kitchen, bathroom or wet areas, you can clean them....unless they don't exist in Nigeria.
JustCryptos: I passed a welder's shop and asked for the price of these doors (single). The criminal told me 220k and I'll supply the materials. I think he was drunk sha.
Dennis3D: I just did one recently. It doesn't have any effect on POP If it's done well. POP doesn't carry ceiling fan. Only the fan hook on decking or on wall pate or roof beam does.
See picture below. Did this on a 25yr old building recently just two weeks ago. See my thread for full project pictures...
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 2:55pm On Sep 11, 2020
