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PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 3:15pm On Jul 08, 2018
kopell:
Bathrooms window N900, regular N1,800 big windows and doors N2,300, Ark with very good looking designs N2,500. The are not even precast, these are permanently done before plastering with all materials suppled by me about a year ago.
This is very good oh
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 3:12pm On Jul 08, 2018
kopell:
Men N3,500 for workmanship per precast window of any size, after providing all materials bros that way to high oh. May be only in Delta State.
In my submission, I wrote there are two types, the first one I did was just 2k per window in Abuja. This is type they permanently nail the precast to the wall with concrete nails. I had to remove them for personal reason and put the second one that involves actually casting the precast to your wall... I paid 3k per window for this.
To me, it's a spectrum
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 9:20am On Jul 07, 2018
itswell1:
Who has information on these should please share.
There are some skirting that are prefabricated on the ground before been fixed on the windows.
If you have information on the cost of window skirting , make una share the info.
If this is windowhood, I did that recently and I am aware there are two types.
1. A such simpler one that is nailed to the wall using concrete nails after prrfabrication on ground. This goes for 2-3k workmanship per window irrespective of size. You will supply sand, cement, nails and maybe binding wires.

2. The second one is prefabricated as well but it comes with casting of the prefabricated hoods to the wall; though they are temporarily held in place with bidining wires and nails. This cost about 3-4k workmanship per window too but you will provide the materials for this as well.

I used about 30 bags of cement, 7 packets of concrete nails and half roll of binding wire for 29 windows

CrimeRe: Seven Policemen Killed By Gunmen In Abuja. Graphic Photo by alstacs(m): 6:20am On Jul 04, 2018
ChiefAzubuike:
In conjunction with SARS, the federal government needs to establish a new armed force to tackle crime across Nigeria. This new special force should consist of ex convicts from kirikiri, kuje, gboko, ibara and jimeta prisons. They are more brutal, experienced, fearless, intrepid, mettlesome and indomitable.
Fearlessness with past history of torture/prison time may lead to brutality and increase risk of force high handedness and extrajudicial killings. Such a system, no matter how effective will never be good if it unjustly includes innocent people as victims.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 10:55pm On Jun 12, 2018
Rubbiish:
Doing 2500L each is a better option
two units of 1500L will require 6 legs for adequate stability, meaning more materials & increase in cost. but the 2500L on two level will require 4legs.The 6 x 3inch H beam can carry it. There should be adequate bracing though.
Thank you very much sir. It is so amazing how helpful folks are here. My fears have been allayed.

I got 16 pieces of 4 ft lenght Y32 rods with 15mm 1 ft square plates for the stand. The basket will be made from Y 16...
This started like a joke. I wasn't ready for this but I am being moved cos I was able to acquire the H channels

PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 2:58pm On Jun 12, 2018
Rubbiish:
What capacity of tank do u intend to support sir?
A total of 4500 L in three tanks. Two units of 1500L at the peak and another 1500L mid height were suggested. I was told I could do 2500L each but I'm just so scared, I don't know why.
Same reason I get sacred of any building rising above the ground floor.
Thank you very much sir.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 9:36pm On Jun 11, 2018
Rubbiish:
What are the size of the H beams?
I am not sure of the thickness, I could only compare with "new ones on ground" but they are 6 x 3 ".

I visited a friend today, he used 4"x2" and when to a height of 37ft. Another used 5x2" and got to a height of 30ft.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m):
Daboomb:
Sir,
Like @Rubbish said, is it in Feet or Meters? 40M is about 135ft!

- You can weld the beams and if properly welded, there is nothing to worry about.
- Ensure the welding is thick and all around the joint
- Brace it in as many places as possible, especially close to weld-joints, to make it more rigid.
- Let the Stands be placed wide-part enough, if possible, wider than the tank itself, to give it more stability.
E má bínú.. It is ft oh... Not metres. The house self na just about 9m...
Na so person de fail exam oh come de blame village people.... Lol.

Seriously, I appreciate all your feedback, they have been quite helpful. I will go buy them quickly before the guy change his mind. I went round houses today and I saw the thickness of H beams that were bought newly... Dem nor make sense at all.
Standard organisation get work to do a swear.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 5:48pm On Jun 10, 2018
Good day house. I am planning on working on tank support and the desirable height is about 35 to 40m above the ground level.
I got original H beam steel from an old constructions site but they off cuts of 15-17m in length. But the prince is good. In fact the person is selling at this price cos of fasting accriding to him. By implication each of the legs of the support may need more than one junction or joining. My welders says it is OK that he will be able to use.
Please I need your advice. Do you think the risk of collapse is not unnecessarily or significantly higher with this joining?

Spyder88, Haji M, Rubbiish, Daboomb
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 1:44am On May 23, 2018
Daboomb:
first, they cost different amounts, so it boils down to your taste and size of your wallet.

- Stainless Steel is the best, makes the house look elegant but costs maybe thrice as much.
It is also a bit difficult to bend, if your railings are circular in nature, like in a spiral staircase.

- Galvanized iron is next in terms of pricing but it is a bit difficult to get Painst that would adhere to it perfectly (except you dont want to paint it...and our Nigerian version of galvanized steel are nt really good as som eof them will start rusting after a few years!)

- Iron is down the list, not too costly, easy to bend and does not break!
But cannot give you the class of stainless Steel, for example.

If you can squeeze the money, use Stailess Steel, it is about 21K - 25K per Square-meter, depending on the design.

Hope this helps.

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I sincerely am very grateful, my Oga. This is illuminating and I shall measure to see what is affordable from this informed view point now.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m):
alstacs:
Which is better, Galvanised Steel or Iron for Stair case Railings?
Any idea about average price per metre? Or how do they measure it?
My people in the house, please I'm still waiting for your responses on this staircase railing thing...
Preference for durability and cost.
Thank you
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 11:08pm On May 18, 2018
Which is better, Galvanised Steel or Iron for Stair case Railings?
Any idea about average price per metre? Or how do they measure it?

PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 6:42pm On May 01, 2018
rotecch77:
Good one Mr Kenny.

Could you beleived that this bamboo is been in existence for yrs, if you check those old hurt in remote area some of there red mould hurt have bamboo.

But the system they used then is diff, they use to pieces it and tie them then mould around it.
Looking back now, I remember mud houses in my hood growing up actually had bamboos within the walls. The other one I remember vividly was a 2 story building with wooden floor. The wooden floor of the first floor were neatly arranged on bamboos.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 4:09am On Mar 25, 2018
EgunMogaji:
It’s true. I believe you because I’ve seen it.
Any surface where sand gathers can promote germination.
mày you live long, baba mi.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 3:36am On Mar 25, 2018
bixton:
Some times I wonder how we corroborate stories.
There are lots of cars parked in mechanic shops/broken down automobiles along the road,etc,etc, all left for and abandoned/forgotten by the owners and yet I keep wondering how did I miss not seeing weed grow on them...........

Generalisation is not ideal.
my oga, seriously, I never knew a day like this would come , I should have been taking pictures. it's OK, I should give up till I can provide visual evidence of what I claimed to have observed.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 6:11am On Mar 23, 2018
galax1:
https://www.nairaland.com/4411282/why-electrical-power-fencing

WHY ELECTRIC FENCING?

The need for higher levels of security to deter intruders is growing worldwide. Whereas in the past a
security fence was merely a passive physical barrier, the reality of today's world prescribes the use of
an active intrusion detection system that reacts to any intrusion attempts, preventing or delaying
intruder access and one that is not reliant on human surveillance.
Electric fencing is a modern and intelligent fence security system which is fast replacing the traditional concertina wires. It is installed on the top of an existing perimeter fence or as a standalone fence. It is an excellent deterrent designed to keep intruders away from your premises. How does Electric fencing work? Electric fencing consists of high tensile wires placed at 95mm apart installed around the perimeter fence. In operation, high voltage pulses; 10,000 DC Voltage are sent down the wire every second, while intruders are dealt with a sharp and painful electric shock. The shocks are incapacitating, therefore stopping the intruder from touching or climbing the fence. Any attempt to cut, short-circuit or tamper with the system is detected and alarms are generated.
A criminal cannot place rubber mat or blanket on it and climb over without being detected. The fence will raise an instant alarm if contact is sensed at the springs or if any one is shocked for more than 2 seconds. Concertina offers no such intelligence. Intruder can easily place a blanket and roll over.
It would be difficult to cut the live wires without being shocked and if this did happen, the fence system would raise an alarm to report the breach. Concertina wires are easily cut and pulled apart without detection.
Electric fencing will easily interface with any standard security equipment and can
therefore be monitored by a rapid response company. Concertina wires, even when electrified cannot provide such benefits.
The system keeps on working even when there is a power failure. The control panel comes with rechargeable back up batteries that lasts for over 48 hours without power. An electrified concertina wire becomes ineffective as soon as there is power failure.
ADVANTAGES OF AN ELECTRIC FENCE
• Easy installation on existing wall or fence, or as a stand-alone perimeter fence.
• Provides a physical barrier those delays the intrusion time.
• Provides an electric shock to intruders.
• Acts as a psychological barrier to deter intrusion attempts.
• Provides a higher level of detection capability to detect an intrusion attempt and set off the alarm which is then transmitted to the security personnel or company monitoring the site.
• Low maintenance costs.
• Easy to operate.
• Animals receive an electric shock and are deterred without activating the alarm. The animal learns not to come into contact with the fence
• Accidental human contact with the fence will provide an electric shock that will teach the person (who is not an intruder) not to tamper with the fence.
• The electric wires serve as a perimeter fence, alleviating the need to erect another conventional fence.
• Reduced cost of security personnel .

Contact : 08032416391
What about the disadvantages?
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 4:27am On Mar 23, 2018
Chekitaut:
Pollen grains grow on any type of soll, sunlight & rain promote photosynthesis.

Roofing sheet weed grow on it. No properly done to weed only when concrete seal soil surface.
God bless you Oga mi.
Even on roof, weed will grow.
If you park your car in a single place long enough without touching it... Weed will grow on it.
This therefore brings us to the question on how to prevent weed from growing on interlocked tiles in our premises.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 9:56am On Mar 17, 2018
Chekitaut:
We do it better...

...beyond IMAGINATION
How many tonnes do you have in there and what is the average price, transport inclusive
RomanceRe: I Want To Arrest My Girlfriend's Mother by alstacs(m): 7:24pm On Mar 07, 2018
MissRaine69:
Arrest the mother for what exactly? Who is responsible for your set of twins not being here? The person who had her full faculties when she slept with you and got pregnant and chose to terminate the pregnancy or a mother who might have expressed an opinion and that’s it. You are angry at the wrong person here. Your now ex-girlfriend made a decision regardless of who might seem to have influenced her.
Move on from this be thankful you know what you know now rather than never at all.
My other worry is, arrest them for what?
Was the pregnancy terminated? Even it was, how would you proof it was not a miscarriage?

Even if it actually aborted, you will arrest the mother as who? As the husband of the girl you impregnated? Or you will represent the state and arrested them for procuring abortion? You don become government be that oh.

How can you even proof you are responsible for the pregnancy?
TV/MoviesRe: BBNaija: Did Bambam Have Sex With Teddy-A On Her Period? by alstacs(m): 11:02am On Mar 03, 2018
deebrain:
Medically sex during period is 70% unsafe...

The organizers of the show should know that.

And im yet to be convinced that these people are having sex like they are making viewers to believe.

Its the naive, the younger generation and the ignorant that i feel for, that apparently know the details of the show than even Buhari issues.
Could you give more information on this 70% lack fò safety, sir?
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 5:41am On Dec 26, 2017
Daboomb:
Hajj,

a) Have you connected your phone to your Personal Laptop in the past?
b) Do you have itunes on your Laptop?

If the answer to the above is YES {and (b) will likely be YES, if (a) is YES}, then l am sure that your Itunes would have 'synced' your device to the/your itunes, on your laptop.

if so, just connect the new phone (after login-in to your itunes on your Lappy) to the Laptop and 'sync' the itunes to the phone and EVERYTHING on the previous phone that was 'synced' to the Lappy. will be synced back to the new phone automatically...with a few wuestions requiring only a click/yes and your itunes password.

Hope this helps.

*The above can be enabled automatically, under 'Settings => General => iTunes Wifi-Sync => Sync Now ..such that it does it everytime the Ipad and Laptop are within the same Wifi Network without any input form the user.
Oga, iTunes de work for Google accounts?
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 4:16am On Dec 25, 2017
mufutau55:
If you have sent me a WhatsApp message and you are expecting a reply from me.... sorry for none reply!
I have just upgraded my phone to Samsung Note8, and I thought that it's a matter of simply copying my old folders from the old phone to the new phones and input my phone number and everything will be dandy in the new phone... sorry NOT.
I have been frustrated trying to get all my chats from 2014 back into the new phone but no luck and WhatsApp has been disabled in the old phone.
Luckily I have all my 40,000 pics and contacts all saved but the chats are gone for now...
So if anyone has a suggestion to remedy my problem, I will surely appre4ciate it. If not, I will just be starting a new chat database with the new phone.
Thank you.

Hajji M.
Alhaji, Haba! Very simple. Go back to the old phone. I can handle the new phone despite all its flaws and inadequacies, I will manage it. A man of your status shouldn't be burdened with a frustrating phone.
E send phone yẹn sì mi....
Ṣe kí n send address... Lol
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 8:40am On Dec 24, 2017
EgunMogaji:
Seasons greetings to all my friends on Nairaland. Hope 2017 was rewarding for you all both in health and finances and I pray that 2018 ushers in new heights of success for you all. Thank you.

Happy Trails.
Agba, ẹ kaabo. Ẹ kú ọjọ́ mẹ́ta sah.
Nice to hear from you sir.
How you are doing fine, wish you the same
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 2:49am On Dec 21, 2017
spyder880:
Can you all help me with critique this painting combinations, I just arrived to see this combination they chose for this house and I don't like it very much.

On the first picture, the cream on the dining needed another shade in that family to bring it down as these two colours (bright blue and cream) seems to be fighting each other grin

On the second picture, although I appreciate the idea of this my painter to match a particular tile colour with this bright orange on the porch, but the effect I see there is a "shouty" porch that reminded me of GTB instead of a home grin

Although some of my family loves this but I am about to coat this with something cooler. Gbadexy, what do you think, as this is your field.
Oga, could you give an idea of the workmanship cost for your painting? Total house awarded out? Or you pay per square metre?

Rough idea of the quantity of paint you may require for this MANSION.... that will help upcoming artistes on this thread smiley
PropertiesRe: The Making Of The Enugu 6 Bedroom Duplex by alstacs(m): 2:38am On Dec 20, 2017
spyder880:
Foundation block walls all completed, cast of columns and beams also done.
Oga, hollup, hollup.. There are two beams in this foundation? I have followed other threads with similar building plans, height of foundations and possibly similar topography and soil conditions without any beam at all.
Please what informed that here?
Good works sir
PropertiesRe: The Making Of The Enugu 6 Bedroom Duplex by alstacs(m): 2:35am On Dec 20, 2017
spyder880:
As my Oga rightly said, the N17 m is only for the carcass as finishing alone till the level in the image up there may go above the stated amount.
Oga a bin de wonder before oh... Good to know it is just the carcass
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 1:56am On Dec 20, 2017
Could you give an idea of the workmanship cost for your painting? Total house awarded out? Or you pay per square metre?

Rough idea of the quantity of paint you may require for this MANSION.... that will help upcoming artistes on this thread grin
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 1:23am On Dec 20, 2017
spyder880:
Can you all help me with critique this painting combinations, I just arrived to see this combination they chose for this house and I don't like it very much.

On the first picture, the cream on the dining needed another shade in that family to bring it down as these two colours (bright blue and cream) seems to be fighting each other grin

On the second picture, although I appreciate the idea of this my painter to match a particular tile colour with this bright orange on the porch, but the effect I see there is a "shouty" porch that reminded me of GTB instead of a home grin

Although some of my family loves this but I am about to coat this with something cooler. Gbadexy, what do you think, as this is your field.
Oga Spyder880, while I'm not an expert in colour combinations, I do get odd feelings when colours are shouting. For the dining area, if a shade of blue must be used at all, though it seems very off here, a very light version to blend with the coolness of the interior cream wound be bad.
And for the porch, I wouldn't be completely against the orange... Though I find it odd here as well. Lightening it up a bit towards very dilute pinkish may not be a bad idea. My wife is asleep, she might have helped with right names for those colours... I'm am sorry men still understand primary colours and their secondary derivatives only.
If you must ask me, I wouldn't try of any of these at home but I can experiment with the lighter, not so bright or shouting versions of these colours
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 7:52pm On Dec 19, 2017
twinskenny:
Technician from the other sidee grin
Interesting technician
PropertiesRe: How Do I Handle My Landlord? by alstacs(m): 6:24am On Dec 16, 2017
MrMcJay:
If in parts of Lagos covered by the Lagos State Tenancy Law, once the tenancy has expired by reason of time, the tenant is entitled to only seven days Notice of intention to recover premises. It's in the Tenancy Law 2011, but most tenants don't know and that's what puts them in trouble.
I guess that time frame/limit of 7 days was set because the tenure of tenancy is monthly rather than annual as recommended by the Lagos tenancy law.
By implication, the landlord is wrong for collecting annual rent as against monthly on the one hand. On the second hand, 7 days per month will give you roughly 3 months if you pay per annum. So I guess intent to recover and the vacation of the property by the tenant should enjoy the 3 months grace.

I am not a lawyer and I have no deep understanding of the law, I'm just trying to be logical here. The people of the books may help out please
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by alstacs(m): 4:27pm On Dec 15, 2017
grin
InvertedHammer:
By "Nigerian" definition, a mansion is any new house (excluding bungalows).

Remember that in Nigeria, when in doubt, use a high sounding title. The same goes for buildings.

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PropertiesRe: How Do I Handle My Landlord? by alstacs(m): 4:17pm On Dec 15, 2017
bekpo:
What constitute threat in the txt message from ur landlord? This is a mere notice to u. You r a very arrogant and wicked person. U don't expect to stay in someone apartment and be thinking of engaging him in fisticuffs. From ur post u have exposed truly d kind of a person u r to the whole world. Always put ur foot in someone's shoe then u'll kno how it feels like. What u do to someone today must surely comeback to u whether good or bad,that's d law of cama for u. Rather than engage ur landlord, be polite and talk to him responsibly, he will listen.
Well I wish to disagree with you a bit. It is wine thing to threaten, it is another thin to feel threatened. The OP feels threatened and we can't take that from him.
Secondly, the message is subtly threatening, there is a contract between the two of them and therefore there is some form of relationship. The message didn't show any of such, it was like a landlord from a position of power and authority talking to an insignificant other.
The frequency of the messages as well is threatening and could be taken as a form of subtle threat.. Receiving a message like this on a daily basis is enough to disturb even the most resilient.

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