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michlins:
Sir here's what I can assure you,if I tell you that this thing is white,go anywhere else, it's white. I didn't deceive her or anyone else

There are those who see you geninuely and there are others who don't. Because there are challenges in built environments, the most important obligation of a contractor is to satisfy the needs of the client. There are times it comes to near satisfaction but in this nearness it should be something that will not disrupt the client's sleep.

Just take all that's happening to be a learning process and try to know how you deal with every client ensuring you give them what will appeal to them delighting in every detail.

I am not holding brief for you and neither for the client. Reason is that judging by the pix posted by the client your fabrication with is in order except the client wants the frames hidden in block/mortar.

Another reason is that when a door is said to be of custom made and design it meets the exact size with little or no need for adjustments.

The above is one of the reasons I do a door opening of 1000mm instead of 900mm.

michlins:
Good morning everyone. This was what happened.

When she made contact, I asked her if she wanted a commercial door or personalized door and she chose the later. I showed her samples and she made a choice. When I told her the price, she called me on phone to negotiate and I explained in details what materials I will work with and I specifically mentioned plain pan.

She was part of the building process as she receives daily update on what I was doing which includes more than two pictures at a time. After painting the doors, that's why she started the issue. I was still explaining to her on WhatsApp why the door can't have the design on the back but she rushed here. The reasons are as follows;

The size of pipe is 1½" and that design takes up 1¼" so there's no space at the back to do anything else.

Another thing is weight. Already that door is very heavy as it is due to the materials which are basically wrought iron. 14mm wrought iron was used to make the design. Adding more weight will affect the frame and hinges.

I even gave her an offer. I told her if anyone else will do that same door for 80,000 in Lagos, I will dash her 50,000 for inconveniences. The only reason I wanted to do the job for her at the price even with significant looses was to advertise my business here and around her estate and I told her that even before I started. Calling me a fraud and cheat wasn't what I expected.


At this point, I regret taking the job.

There's no need to say you regret.
This is NL and NL is a country of its own.
In NL it's easy to call someone such derogatory names but they don't know it's so easy to wipe it off even if they delete the posts.
I guess in subsequent jobs please let every pictorial detail be sent to the client to avoid such stories. Please ensure even when you say plain design or not kindly forward pix of all sides of the sample product or finished product. Many clients when finding faults will not remember what was discussed over the phone. This is one of the reasons many people rely on voice notes as evidence.

Do what you do and keep doing it good and better. God will do the remaining for you.

[quote author=Jeff68 post=104618441][/quote]Apologies for such things happening. It's nice to see that despite the attitude of the untrusted and people lacking integrity it did not deter you from getting your build to the level it is.


This is what I tell a client whenever they ask if they can trust me.............I tell them. I don't expect you to trust me but what I do know is that I'll not cheat you. Whatever thing we agree as payment for my services please kindly do well to abide to it. I don't like working half hearted.

Jeff68:
My Brother, you are one of a kind! You are so encouraging!! if you only knew the kind of stories clients deal, with,(i speak from that angle because I am one) I had a friend killed in Nigeria because he came home and there was no house built by the said contractor who later conspired with the brother to kill this man. I personally have been taken advantage of because I am not on ground by some on this forum and some not. Nigerians just do not understand that word "TRUST" it has plagued us everywhere we have been in this world. Till date, I am still looking for just ONE person I can "TRUST" in Nigeria, including family members, to complete my project and there is NON! Many promise to be honest until they see money, or its in their hands and the story changes. Off course everyone has their own side of the story.
GOD BLESS YOU

I don't understand the kind of trust you're looking for if you've not seen just one person to have a trust on to complete your project or have anything to do with........

Slimslimqq:
Good evening elders.

A friend of mine needs urgent advice before taking a bold step.

He relocated to south Africa 6 years ago, and since he traveled he has been sending home some amount of money to help his father complete his house.

So last year, unfortunately his father died and has since been buried.

He just arrived from south Africa since then. Now he wants to renovate his fathers house to 3 bedroom flat because he's planning to marry next year, He's not returning to south Africa.

But, his mom declined and said she won't allow him take over the house from her, though he promised to rent an apartment for her but declined.

Now this has caused a lot of problem between the mother and son, because the son claims he built d house to that stage but the mother is claiming she is his mother and the wife to the late owner(father).

He's planning on taking drastic steps which I have advised him against, but he seems not to understand everything I'm saying.

I told him about nairaland, that there are experienced people who will give him d best advise and he's given me a go ahead.

I will be sending these page link to him, so he can hear from d public and then know what to decide.

He needs your sincere advise.

Thanks

Please help us help a brother

To start with, your friend's attitude just shows the woman is not his biological mother. Even if he bought the land and built everything from scratch with his money for his father he is should know that it also belongs to his mother. This attitude just shows he is has an underlying unsettling issue with the woman he calls his mother and this house is not the genesis of it.

Please kindly tell us the real issue behind all this drama.
Why will a son rent a house for his mother when her late husband has a house!!!!!!

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

There seems to be a misconception as to the purpose of prayers. But I would not write much based on your short narrative for you have your reasons.
But whatever the case maybe.....I want you to open your Bible and read that STORY CHRIST JESUS spoke of the rich man and Lazarus and also about that rich man after gathering/storing wealth told himself that he ought to rest now and Jesus said he died that same night for God called such a person foolish .

I hope you'll understand the point I'm coming from.
Shalom.

n3xt:
Let me buy this space for something interesting.

Baba @diordavies I’m coming back for your input on this my foolish please-me business approach.

Baba @egunmogaji2 you might want to chip in one or 2 thing in this use-your money to run client business strategy because I did and I just have to laugh.

I’ll be right back. I’ve been extremely busy on an extreme makeover project.

Please baba in your write up try accommodate the contractor is at the mercy of the client.
It's NL unwritten law.

BrickDevo:
bricklayer and their nosy attitude, engineer didn't specify it in the structural drawing, why bother does it mean that the bricklayer is more experienced than the Engineer, I personally don't like it when a bricklayer does this kind of stuff. This is how I nearly slapped one bricklayer on site after he did opposite of what I told him, even went behind my back to speak to the client to defending his actions......

However since the land is dry, I don't think the introduction of beam is necessary, but if you can afford it, go ahead.

Many of these confusion and noisynez of artisans is the fault of the client. They don't have confidence in the engineer and at every point in time they spend more time discussing with artisans on site. This is one of the reasons I hardly work with strange artisans. Before you know the services of the engineer will be terminated before the completion of the project.

Sixsigmahub:
https:///first-class-students-of-ignatius-ajuru-university-of-education-to-write-test-to-prove-degree-authenticity/

And what if many of them fails or scores below the expected, will the institution deny the student his certificate with acquired grade?

Maybe the school should be able to do such for the institution's lecturers and see if truly many of them are supposed to be lecturing!!!!

Does this process if it proves anything help the region?

Teetee777:
1. Yes
2. Yes, place on elevated platform
3. You can store it anywhere but follows the rules;

A. Ensure that the grains is completely dry. Drying b4 storage may help to reduce the initial rate of infestation

B. Take the 3 PICS bag apart and check the 2 inner bags for holes and tears.

C. Make sure there are no air pockets at the bottom of the bag,

D. Make sure no grains gets in between the bag

E. Keep the bags in a safe and dry place, keep it from rodents because it may make hole in the bag

Thanks very much.

bobkezel:
If nepa no come dey and you wan cook nkọ.

You can opt for battery powered types........

Teetee777:
There is one bag called PICS, BEST, the bag did the wonder without any snipers, or any anti, anti.
The bag can preserve grains for many years

Good day
1)Please can the bag be used for as storage for all grain types or only beans?
2)Also during storage is the bag placed on an elevated platform or it can be placed directly on the bare floor of the store house?
3) Please what would be the best temperature or a store house(storage facility) where grains are kept for long duration storage?

Thanks for your response.

UC92:
2*4*16 550 for rafters wallplate tiebeam
2*3*16 600 for purlins
2*2*16 semihard 300 for ceiling hangers and nuggins
Fascia board 36
4inches nail 4bags
3inches 2bags.
Steel rope 6
I don't see the essence of 2*6 here.

Why is 2*4 the now preferred size for wall plate instead of the 3*4 and why are saying no need using 2*6 ?

[quote author=wwwihy post=104455793]The Lord and Saviour of PDP .


He is the Big Daddy of all PDP members, miscreants and tax collectors.


Nobody can confront him in PDP. The only thing they do is massage his ever bloated ego.

He is the Master, others are slaves including Reno Omokri.[/quote]Nobody needs to fight him. They will let him do what he wants by indirectly controlling him while he thinks he is in charge.
A man who says Rivers State Oil Money is not for the North will totally spend such money for the North in order to get what he wants.
Whatever satisfaction he gets at the end to day the North gets double of it from him working for them free of charge.

n3xt:
I’m trying to understand your message.

This is my position though:

- AC is not a necessity in every room if the house design is functional.

- wraparound terrace is used in sun-drenched climate, to reduce the effects of heat. It performs same function as a brise soileil or sun breaker on glazed area.

The typical involuntary thought of the Nigerian mind is to provide an AC in every space in a house as long as money is readily available to spend. Provision for such is not really a functionality of the house design. It's like someone switching ON an AC during a rainfall.

I understand the wrap around terrace or brise soileil or sun breaker. They tend to do the same thing but it's slightly distinguished based on material type used to achieve it's purpose.

[quote author=n3xt post=104417610]In 2012, I shared the information below. I think it’s still relevant

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Efficient Designs: Natural lighting or PHCN?



I love the designs and concepts of Haven Homes, Nigeria based on functionalities. Their daylighting concept offers natural light and effective illumination through windows, ventilators, skylights etc and not via ACs. It also reduces lighting/energy bills while maximizing visual comfort. Different things appeal to different people sha!

I wonder why windows must always be the standard 1500 x 1200, 1800 x 1200, 600 x 600, when we have extreme hot weather. Why doors must always be solid core? Why all rooms must have curtain? Why all houses must have an AC, when PHCN is yet to meet their 4000mw target? Why we must rely on artificial lighting when we require generators to power them? Too many questions begin for answers.

Daylighting provides freshness and enhances efficiency. It brings the outdoor inside and has direct impact on productivity.




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To your question:

The properties and arrangements of walls (internal/external) affect both the thermal conditions (heat and cooling demand) of a building and the energy demand.
Our building designs are so flawed that we always put aesthetics, security, privacy etc over efficiency and functionality in our home design.

Most people don’t even understand why a particular size of window is chosen for their project. We always feel window sizing is all about clients preference or design requirement and not a technical decision.

For instance I have wraparound terrace in the area where I have my extremely large windows just to shade it during extremely hot weather.

Another reason for overheating in our climate is improper selection of area of glazed walls and partitions. Then there’s issue of placement/orientation. We use ACs to correct these design flaws.

The same applies to houses that requires artificial lighting to light up extremely dark areas.

Theyre design flaws and not a peculiar environmental issue or naija thing as we often think.

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Pic - Open Plan Living Design (Upcoming NextHome Project)
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A perfect build remains so depending on builder's experience and clients' taste.
The necessities of standard(s) is that it stays within acceptable conditions for minimum comfort but nothing stops the builder/client from "improving" on such standards to get a better feel.
I don't know how ACs are used to correct design flaws. But I agree that orientation/placement of walls causing some of the issues raised. One thing about an AC is that it does not bring in new air into an apartment.
I can't say much regarding terrace as shade to windows towards extremely hot weather. Except one is given more consideration to aesthetic rather than functionality. We try not to solve one issue by creating another.

It's not every size/shape of land that one can build a living home if 90% of your concerns is to be met even if one is to build vertical excepts one intends to build a warehouse.

toyeoye:
1. Yes, it's on the same wall. Main sink also in same line directly under the main window in the pic I shared. If you can find good spots to have more than one window in the kitchen, better.
2. The kitchen has 1 main window and a smaller one directly above as seen in the pic. Yes you should, I didn't observe the kitchen's wind direction during construction because the living room has 5 windows. The house generally has a lot of windows bro. The kitchen window is also where the sun rises from so it's perfect.
3. The A/C was installed because I was anticipating heat but the fans alone work well to remove heat and odor. We hardly use the A/C.

You seem to have a small kitchen then the reason for a single window due to the wall orientation. It's a good thing it's functionality works fine. For efficiency it's better in the absence of cooker hood extractor to have wall mounted heat extractor(expeller fans) on adjacent walls or a mix of both except one intends to use the commercial(industrial) type. At least you need one placed above the cooking unit.

iwaeda:
https://gazettengr.com/n8-million-bribe-i-acted-as-debt-collector-for-hushpuppi-says-abba-kyari/?

How did this man become a super cop?
I don't see anything intelligent anymore in him except maybe it appears when uniform citizens get involved in financial fraud they become dull headed.

EgunMogaji2:
Most people, not all, offering opinions have never lived in an open kitchen home and just offering perceptive opinions that are not grounded in reality.

The kitchen he posted a pix of does not look like an open kitchen.

Baba Egun I hope your casa nova build has an open kitchen concept or you'll consider doing it in your next build?

n3xt:
A lot of people just like having unnecessary walls and they keep crying about increasing energy cost

My entry porch, dining and living room is an amazing 100sqm space with large windows overlooking a terrace. The only partition between the entrance porch/ante and the main lounge is the TV Wall which serves as a break point to redefine spaces.

I could use the same space to build a naija standard 2 bedroom apartment.
I just love great space with good work flow and air circulation.

Please can you explain what you mean by the bolded and how does walls in a house affect it.......
Thanks.

toyeoye:
People will try and discourage you but go for it bro, I did and it makes sense. They will say it's not our culture, no privacy, they will have to offer visitors food when they want to eat, the heat will be overwhelming, the smell of food will be everywhere etc but it has turned out well.

1. Plan very well and be particular about where you want every item in the kitchen even during construction.
2. Make room for cross ventilation by adding extra windows to eliminate heat, include an a/c and in my case, heat extractor fans which is efficient and not bogus like the hooded vents.
3. You guys have to be neat people. In my case, madam is more obsessed with cleanliness and everywhere is always spotless.
4. Because the kitchen is like a show off, the equipments, pots and furniture must be solid and should ideally compliment the space e.g all the gadgets are black and chrome and some upper cupboards have no doors to arrange plates, pots, flower vases etc.

Best of luck bro.

nice sweet words....
Just a few questions though
(1) Is your cooking unit on same wall you have that main window, ceiling window and mounted extractors or on an adjacent wall?
(2) Is there any other window in this kitchen apart from this on the pix and have you observed the direction of movement of external air(wind)?
(3) Does an AC in a kitchen have any role in removal of aromas/smells arising from cooking?

Thanks

n3xt:
Smiles.

There are kitchens and there’s well planned cooking space. What we have mostly in naija builds is a room with furnitures, cooking wares and sink.

A well planned kitchen must satisfy the following space planning requirements during design stage:

- cleaning/washing
- food preparation
- meal cooking/frying
- storage
- service area

Regardless of the design, your kitchen can only be successful when it is organized in a way to optimize performance and efficiency.
Your cooking/frying space must be equipped with hood and your design layout must allow for good ventilation.

If big restaurants can have open plan kitchen, I don’t see why we can’t have it at home.

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Unfortunately I don’t have pics but there’s a lovely concept I’ve seen in Oniru. The cooking/frying area of the well-spacious kitchen was at the far end corner of the room. The break-point has a frameless glass partition which protects the smelly odors from getting into the living area.

I wish I can do more but I’d try share the layout later here or on kobocity.com

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Lastly don’t do this if your wife didn’t recommend or approve of it. Don’t do this for a village bae!

With a frameless glass partition it no longer becomes an open kitchen.

Aforxzy:
Here it is.

Okay, nice. Thanks.

n3xt:
It’ll work though BUT not without huge sacrifices

I know quite a number of ppl who have this. I also have it in one of my recent designs - a complete open plan living.

Please can you tell us more on such sacrifices to mitigate aromas arising from cooked meals especially those done during frying,etc,etc.......

Aforxzy:
One of my clients requested for an open kitchen in his personal build. He however added a pre kitchen to the design. The pre kitchen was our regular Nigerian style of kitchen (for our dishes and aroma ) but a smaller one.. Guess what, it turned out well.

Please can you be so kind to put up a pix of the pre-kitchen cum open kitchen so as one can have a better view .......
Thanks.

n3xt:
When you obtain quotations from several contractors to counter professional quote prepared by your QS, you’re a terrible black man! Why not pay the contractor what the professional bill recommend?

Terrible NEPA light.

n3xt:
Smiles.

Hmm! He didn’t see value yet he’s trying to leverage on my goodwill by reaching out to my source to get materials supplied to him without my knowledge when there are several thousands of suppliers out there to buy from

Price differential from the same link/source? I’d go elsewhere if it was me and not through the backdoor or in a backstabbing manner.
I’m not that cheap even when I know I’m being cheated.

But then we are guided by our moral compass....

Only a handful of persons have the bolded even as two separate words.
If probably the things he had paid behind your back for had a mixed of inferior items which were spotted out.... he'll probably be shouting you wanted to cheat him.......

n3xt:
This is just common sense!

What exactly will police do sef? Charge the guy for abandoning work or absconding with money, stealing, OBT or irreconcilable differences?

Or just bully him to refund all the monies paid to him?

And we are here complaining against the inhuman treatment of Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho and other Nigerians by the government

Is it that the guy didn’t visit the site to do the job?

If he had issues with his machine (which could happen to any of us) and need his balance to get it fixed, why can’t the referrer give him or loan him the money he’s requesting for just as bixton shared.

I don’t know when police turned into money recovery organization though.
Pls can someone tell me exactly what'll be the charge against the guy when arrested/picked?

Lie as usual /// XYZ stole N5m from a project of N300k

Was it like he disappeared from the site with all his equipment after he stopped work and complained about faulty equipment?

Let’s stop blaming SARS/SWAT when they barge on us on the street because we gave them their new unconstitutional role.

We all know sense can't be common.
Let's just hope the police case does not result to any of the parties involved gifting a total or more than the #50K to the police.....

Dominionng:
Surprisingly, diasporas are the most dubious.

There's no meeting point between one being dubious and that person being rich/wealthy.

EgunMogaji2:
I refuse to believe that POP is the only way to go for ceiling in Nigeria.

I’ll like to see other materials that others have used recently.

Thanks.

What type of material is this......is it plyboard

micgray100:
NEW UPDATE ON THE BOREHORE JOB NOT EXECUTED TILL DATE...

I appreciate the respected Nairalander that recommended the borehole driller for owning up to himself here (twinskenny).

Uptil till today, the job remain undone..
he twinskenny, said he has reported him to a police station.

My problem here is ... I don't know how much longer I can wait before the case get settled.

House, pease I need your clarification on this..
It was because of twinskenny recommendation on this site that I involve this guy.. And I told him specifically from the site that all I want is result... Now that we didn't get the result.. Should he the recommender refund my money.. or I wait till the case that doesn't have an ending period..

My reasons for asking the above question is simple... Everyone including me can start recommending people and getting my commision even if I know the person won't deliver...

there should be rules on this forum on issue like this...
likewise.. I paid the recommended guy through the referrals account...

Do I need to bother myself with the police case or I should get refund from the referal..

I will respect everyone opinion here... anyone can be victim tomorrow... if truely we want credibility on forum...

Apologies for such thing.
So many hypocritical elements in this forum having different standards for different people and these people are the supposed foreign intellectuals that see themselves better than PMB and one even have the audacity to be disrespectful in speech. Anyone claiming to be of high morals should remain so and stop all this double standards.

Since the contractor have said his balance should be paid to enable him complete the job then the referee whose account received the initial payment should pay that balance to the contractor and upon completion of the job the client can pay the balance back to the referee.
Thanks.

shariff84:
Breaking news:-new agusi is out.
Yes it's true new agusi is out for those that want to buy an store.The price is now 7k per 100kg bag.

This price is for unpeeled egusi.......I guess