I don't care who this lady is but she makes sense die

suxes2005:


I just went out to check the place now.

It is so totally new and shinning.

Mind not the picture, I used a Lenovo phone to
snap it.

Would snap with my Samsung in day time
and upload the picture.

SHALOM

I'll be grateful if you can.

Thanks.

suxes2005:
Some pictures

No parapet

No special design like that

All in all, it looks like I'm the only person God blessed this year

I'm happy to share these pics on here to uplift some souls. We built this house within six months. You know what that means? When you don't have any money in the account but it keeps coming and coming till it's completed.

Shalom

If you have the opportunity, can you please take close up pictures of the circled area?

Thanks and congrats.

Edit: I personally consider parapets a complete waste. That money can be used to initiate a new investment.

nabiz:
we are into landscaping.
OUR SERVICE:
(1)Decorative Stamped concrete installation
(2)Waterfall and fountain installation
(3)Sculptural and painting work.
(4)Flower/garden service
(5)Stone pinching work

Pls u have to bear with me to upload the pictures and price of each work. The network is very bad

Notice how someone asked you "wetin you sell"?

Your title should be "Samples of our landscaping jobs".

CASTOSVILLA:
As an Architect, if I cannot accommodate everyone irrespective of their constraints and their numerous fictional desires of their hearts as far as construction is concerned, then am not yet a complete Architect. We are trained to accommodate everybody and solve their problems as it come.

Well said.

This is why I believe that most, not all, of the new builds in Nigeria still looks stuck in the 70s. I believe that there needs to be a collaborative effort between client, architect and builder. Architects should be looking for jobs that elevates their skillset, clients should be looing for dynamic architects that are willing to leap out of the box and builders should be looking for ground breaking builds that will take them to the next level.

HsLBroker:
I'm loyal, always loyal to my fellow brethen nairalanders

Thank you Sir, here goes:

"Manufacturers are offering more windows with clear gas as a thermal option. Here’s what you need to know to sell it to your customers.

As homeowners become more knowledgeable about products before they purchase them, many have detailed questions about product features and functionalities. This is especially true with windows, which can have a big impact on a homeowner’s gas and electricity costs. Here are frequently asked questions — and answers — to help educate yourself on energy-efficient and gas-filled windows.

Benefits of Argon Gas Windows
Argon is the gas most often used between panes in a double- or triple-glazed window. The gas is colorless and odorless, says Bill Lingnell, head of Lingnell Consulting Services in Rockwall, Texas, an independent consultant who works with the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA). Argon is denser than the atmosphere, providing more thermal efficiency than having air between the panes, he explains.

Other Types of Gases
Krypton gas is denser than argon, and xenon gas is denser than krypton, providing somewhat more thermal efficiency. Some manufacturers also may offer a mixture of two gases. But the incremental benefit of these higher densities doesn’t necessarily justify their prices, says Carroll Bogard, manager of Trade Segment Marketing for Pella Windows in Pella, Iowa. “Dollar for dollar, argon gas does the best job,” he says.

What Do Filled Windows Offer?
Added energy efficiency is the key benefit to having gas-filled windows, Bogard says. The gas acts as an insulator, working in both summer and winter to keep interiors protected from outside temperatures. Typically, gas infusion is provided in conjunction with applying a low-emissivity (low-E) coating film to the glass panes, he notes.

The other key advantage is making people’s homes more comfortable, Bogard says. The low-E coating and gas keep the interior pane of glass closer to the temperatures of the interior air, minimizing air currents that are created when different temperatures come into contact. This reduces drafts and cold spots. He stresses that proper installation is absolutely essential, and contractors should be trained in proper installation techniques and/or use experienced installers.

Is the Gas Harmful if It Leaks?
No. The gases are inert (nonreactive) and occur naturally in the Earth’s atmosphere. Argon, the most common, comprises about 2 percent of the air we breathe, Lingnell says. “It can’t hurt you or make you ill if it leaks,” he says.

How Do I Know the Gas Is There?
Scientific detectors can verify the presence of gas, Lingnell says. But homeowners usually rely on their contractor and the manufacturers’ reputation.

What if the Gas Leaks Out Over Time?
“Reputable companies have their windows certified against seal failures to ensure that won’t happen,” Lingnell says. Members of IGMA use standards created by ASTM International to certify against leakage. “The major window companies certify their windows, but many smaller ones do not,” he warns. “Contractors should look for certification to reassure their customers.”

Even if a small amount of gas does leak, it won’t hurt the window’s performance, says John Swanson, editor of Window & Door magazine, which is published by the National Glass Association (NGA). “Studies show that even if 80 percent of the gas remains, it will still maintain its effectiveness,” he says. “So, even if 1 percent was leaking out per year, the window would still be effective in 20 years.” Should the window lose all of its gas, Lingnell adds, it might be noticeable due to condensation on the windowpane or fog inside the pane.

How Much Do Gas-Filled Windows Cost?
Determining the incremental price of gas filling and its resulting payback or return on investment depends on many variables, including the size of the window, materials used, glazing options, location and climate conditions, Bogard says. Some companies provide an upgrade package that includes both low-E coating and argon gas, Swanson says. The value of the added comfort that can be gained by eliminated drafts can’t be summed up in a strict payback cost either, he adds.

Is Gas Filling a Popular Option Today?
“It’s a technology that has been around a long time, and it’s become popular because energy codes are more stringent,” Swanson says. Most codes are designed as performance standards, meaning they set a standard that must be met and allow the manufacturer to meet it however works best. Many find the best way to do that is with gas-filled windows. “Consumers are becoming more educated about this option and are asking about it,” he adds.

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Culled from https://www.lowesforpros.com/articles/the-faqs-on-gas-filled-windows_a1459.html

Though your potential client is asking you for double paned glass without gas, please be cognizance that not if but when condensation occurs between the panes of glass and leads to rust then he'll come back to you. So before you endeavour towards offering double paned windows please do conduct some manufacturing research.

I remain humble.

segcymoor:

No. Step tiles

While I stand to be corrected but I think it's possible to get long span in step pile looks. At least in Ghana sha.

Or is this not longspan?

omooba969:


With due respect, you just put forward a claim & you politely refused to prove or support your claim.

I no go comot rope for ya neck till you help our precious readers.

I bind and cast that your rope Sir

Mr. HSLBroker is the Professor here and I yield the educator hat to him.

omooba969:


@bolded,

GAS

Kindly buttress your point abeg.

I respectfully request that you perform your own research and report back.

Na gode.

Intellime:
This is a very good post.
I will like to make casement windows with double glass. Say 5mm glass each. This is similar to casement windows in UK required for absolute noise cancellation. The sash should be able to contain double glass conveniently with rubber seals on both sides of each glass to eliminate transmission of external vibrations. Kindly let me know how much this would cost for A-1, A-2 & A-3 casement windows.

A good price and a proof of previous excellent work could earn you a contract. Please best price only.

There's more to double pane Windows than just sandwiching two pieces of glass.

You'll need to consider the seals and most especially the gas used to fill the space between the panes of glass.

Na gode.

adeekiti:
An order by a Nairalander. Burglary embedded casement. Thanks to every nairalanders

What is the size of this window?

Na gode.

HsLBroker:
Buying or considering replacing your traditional windows with casement windows, these guides may be advantageous to you as a nairalander or a non nairalander.

We are all here to learn and reading this article now will give you an insight to some important things about Casement window which is one of the best most popular modern type of windows in World, other types of windows includes basement, bay, awning and louvers windows.

So let get started, let us share our ideals and experience as well.

Awning windows and Basement windows also look like casement windows but they are partially different in terms of installation but louvers windows are entirely different from all.

Casement windows are mostly made of aluminum.

In Nigeria we have different companies importing these products for making of these windows by the process called fabricating.

Tower Standard Aluminum is the best of all types of products imported to Nigeria, we also have thick imported.

The standard glass thickness for residential building is 5mm, you can choose to have a transparent glass, black, white or cream but all of this is a choice, but for security purpose the best one is the type that you can see people outside when you are inside in the afternoon or morning, but they can’t see you, they will only be looking at themselves as if it was a mirror they are seeing and in the night they can hardly see what is inside even when the light is on in the night expect the person is as close to the window as skin is closer to the bones in our body.

Casement windows are usually hung vertically with an opening window hinged from the left or right side of the frame. The opener can be inward or outward, but is more commonly installed with the opening element moving in an outward motion. Windows which open inwardly are usually seen in residential apartments or buildings where security and safety are an issue of concern or paramount.

Due to the simple construction and stout, ruggedness, staunch and sturdy frame, casement windows are known to stand the test of time, compare to all major types of windows, without repairs or replacement.

The Crank is the controller locker of the opening and closing of the window unit, if the crank is not well fix or attach, or the material use is not standard, then the crank is likely to fail at a very short time.

The biggest market for these casement windows products is at Aluminum Village, Dopemu close to Egbeda in Lagos, Nigeria.

Casement windows can be embedded with net, and burglary so there is no need of doing a separate burglary proof or net, when you are considering casement windows for your project, though there are some people that love to have their casement windows and net embedded together while they do a separate burglary that will be install separately but at the end you will end up spending more money than you need to spend on a single window that will have a casement, burglary and net embedded together.

If you are considering the casement, burglary and net embedded in the iron rod that will be use inside the burglary pipe is 16mm.

Important things to consider are Reasonable Price, Efficiency, Zero Noise Cancellation, Available in Different Designs and Color, Ventilation.

Reasonable Price
Casement windows are one of the best priced windows types, I can categorically tell you that a casement windows measuring 4ft x 4ft or 1.2m x 1.2m with burglary and net embedded together is around N31, 000 to N32, 000 depend on the seller right now, without burglary is between N27, 000 to N28, 000 plus.

Efficiency
Casement windows are one of the most energy efficient windows, the sash which is the framework in which panes of glass are set in the window, when closed form a seal around the entire windows frame, reducing or zero cancelling the amount of Air Leakage which can pass between the inside and the outside space, so your air conditioners can attach uppermost coolest of the inside house.


Zero Noise Cancellation
Zero Noise penetration or cancellation from the outside space is another added value for you when you install a casement windows, so whatever you are saying inside your room will not leak outside and whatever noise outside can’t come inside especially when you leave beside a church or a mosque, please remember I’m an Atheist, lol.

Available in Different Designs and Color
Casement windows is available in various variety of finishes and colors designs with range of accessories such as chrome, vinyl or brass crank handles, you can also add a range of optional extra such as surface grills and lead grills this makes the casement windows more attractive to the eye and less plain looking like sliding windows.


Ventilation
Casement windows provide good ventilation and usually allow two way ventilation methods, one which allows you to open the windows full and the other which allows you to open the windows by a way of centimeters instead. Either of this option is good for letting air into your house, particularly in the hotter dry weather or summer season like the westerner use to say.

cc lawyer

An impressive and very useful synopsis.

A question, how does a client decide on casement style from some of the choices you showed.

Is it simply by aeshetics or does size dictate or lend itself to a particular style?

Once again, thanks for taking the time to make this educative post.

Xtopher123:


I see nothing wrong with that design

Wh knows maybe the Architect wanted to have Garden on that slab, the only solution is to treat that slab to deal with rain water and also hold the Garden,

The questioneer doesn't even know that

I concur.

The job of the Architect, IMHO, is to assist the homeowner in realizing his or her vision. It's not to become overbearing on a project with a God like presence.

If I wish to have a river to run through my parlour or want to cantilever my bedroom 15 feet out then please indulge me

You may ask for a robust retainer to include the structural engineers work but never say it can't be done.

Na gode.

ladyF:
Zero naira We wey dey under the bridge with our mat save a lot of money on rent. The place is so spacious, cool breeze at night too

It's [size=15pt]LadyF[/size] again

The mosquitos though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLzf3ItkbOE

oapeleo:
Sorry, I didn't say all architects make mistakes or neither am I super experienced and error free.

Take a look at the design below. Won't tell you the company that did it. But from what I can see on their company website, they have done works in several countries.
Its beautiful, but take a look at the roof. Predict how much water will flow into the terrace at the right when it rains. Still the client didn't want to design changed. Ok ooh.

Other than free fall rain from the sky onto the patio then no rain from the roof will ever touch the terrace because the simple solution is rain gutters which exists here in Nigeria already.

This structure is not my cup of tea but if that is what the client wants then it should be given to him . Dismissing this structure partially when the solution is less than N10,000 is professional negligence, in my opinion.

Any professional should see himself as a solutions provider first and foremost.

Na gode.

PS: Please note that the downspout goes though a space in the decking and hugs the building.
PPS: Even if the rain water is allowed to fall onto the decking, what is the worst case scenario here if the decking is adequately prepared to deal with rain water?

shine12:


Sure, I was just saying.

Okay but just responded to what you said " Such design is wasteful and not ideal .

It's only wasteful to someone that can't afford it. It's also not ideal to a layman. To the client that wants it and can pay for it then it's ideal.

Let's be open minded as professionals and not ridicule designs that causes us to step outside of our comfort zones.

It's all good.

What model year is this car?

Na gode.

Emeka71:
I'm thinking of buying a land and buying a tent for my residential.

It's been done and done well.

victorazy:


Oga! I will keep using Dubai and any other similar city as reference and you can't stop me for doing that.

Human beings differs in knowledge. I don't think as an architect that I can achieve 5m beam using concrete if I don't have about 70% rest of the beam not embedded inside the building if not I will use steel beam.

Don't ever stop reaching higher for inspirations.

Architecture is mostly stagnant in Nigeria. Some of the older buildings from the colonial age has more class and character than new ones.

shine12:


The beam will have to be ridiculously deep and you will be looking at reinforcement bars of 40mm diameter along with >16 mm diameter links at very close spacing. Such design is wasteful and not ideal.

What if that's what the client wants and he can pay for it?

Let's consider all options.

CASTOSVILLA:
Oga park one side and Be more creative with your head. I am an Architect but I don't complain like you guys do when I see an unusual design rather a look for other unknown ways to achieve it. THINK!

When someone tells me that "it can't be done", then I know that I'm talking to a lazy person that doesn't want to step out of his comfort zone.

Paul is the man

Please check your email and WhatsApp.

Rushtec:
NOT COMPULSORY WHEN USING GOOD WOOD TYPE

Na gode.

Looks like good job. How far with wood treatment for insect, no need?