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She stopped picking my calls because I didn't buy her a phone when she requested to replace her stolen phone.
She said I must buy her a phone before she picks my call...
I was like wow! Is this the person I am about to marry? Thanks goodness
I erased her off my mind, upgraded the side chick to main chick....
3 weeks later she notice say water don pass garri....
Come see begging and pleading....
Her sisters were calling too...
But then, I saw her as my spit, I can't take it back....
She used every trick to win me back but man's far gone....
Out of desperation she got married to an old man, old enough to be her father....
The man looks like he's going to die any time soon.... May be he has money...

Forex....

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I have a friend in ur shoes...
He said his children will not experience such...
What did he do.....
He bought a massive land in one of the villages in his state and he built a mansion there...
He doesn't live in his state though....
During the festive seasons he takes his kids home and let them mingle freely with the villagers, while shuttling to his dad's house who lives in the villacity.

michlins:
now if you want to produce woods with comparable quality, the price will be close to the ₦7,000. Now how many Nigerians will gladly pay that amount for wood when there are cheaper options. What stops the person from going for steel trusts instead. Bearing in mind that for a business to survive, you need patronage

There are a million and one applications of wood apart from roofing.

sonnie10:
Those woods are pricey. For example the 2x 4 (inches ) x 16 (feet) is $12 with tax. That is about #7000. Add shipping and custom wahala (woods are contraband ) total landing cost might be up to #12k a piece. The same wood full length is sold for #900- #1000 in Nigeria.

Therefore the question of whether high end clients would buy a locally produced high end wood is answered. And it is yes, they will buy, especially if the quality is comparable even if it sold for much more.

Other questions are, what problem does it really solve and is there a better affordable alternative like iron struts?

Nice analysis

michlins:
the people who can afford this will gladly pay for the imported woods instead of patronizing the local market.

But what do I know? You can change the market status quo

I don't think so... You generalised "the people"
As far as Nigeria is concerned there is no market that won't sell. Just focus on your target customers...

michlins:
how many people that will make it a worthwhile venture?

While starting a business, look at the purchasing power of your customers

Products are usually targeted at a particular set of customers... It's not for everyone.

EgunMogaji2:
I’m running the numbers to see if I can setup a sawmill. Not my area of expertise though I’m a woodworker.

My concern is if Nigerians will pay extra to get grade lumber.

Sure, a lot of Nigerians will pay extra for grade lumber. I am sure of that.

saydfact:
Good Morning.
Thanks for following.

YES... apart from M&E conduit pipes, you have to sort the following
* Wooden Door Subframes
* Window subframes (if you're using sliding) - casement can always be done later
* I expect that you have completed your ceiling hangers already when you did the roofing.

GOODLUCK

Thanks chief,
All you mentioned is already in place.

Good day boss..
Pls I have question...
What are the necessary things to br put in place before starting plastering...
Electrical and mech piping has been done...
Is there any other thing? Thanks

n3xt:
It’s cool but you have to handle the installation with care and it must be well planned. You also need to carefully chose the area to install it.

I won’t recommend this inside a residential building because it’s highly flammable and could shrink/melt under relatively high-temperature.

It’s cool if you’re using it for outdoor projects and under slabs in open areas.

Thanks sir, settled

n3xt:
They’re polystyrene finished with satin paint

Oh! Looks better in white paint...
What's your evaluation about it since you have on hands experience about it?

n3xt:
Just 2 days ago, I got a call from LafargeHolcim (one of the largest producer of cement in Africa). They wanted a storey building completely designed and built with Lightgauge steel.

My last 2 projects had Fibre cement Cladding that reduced the need for cement.

Just yesterday, I found and decided to experiment polystyrene ceilings. The prices are very interesting and friends. It’s lightweight and also very easy to use.

I was able to pull an over 300sqm suspended ceiling within 72 hours because I wasn’t doing the conventional pop installation.

I’ve shared picture of a gate column built by the Chinese in 2014. It has no single concrete and they were all tiled with 60 x 120 tiles.
The structure is still standing today without any sign of visible defect.

The world is constantly evolving. We need to move with time.

Pic 1-4 | Polystyrene Ceiling

Good evening sir
What material is the 1st and 2nd pic?
Doesn't really look like polystyrene

hamtabfawaz:
Have shared some info regarding this before.
Would try & find the link to that, when I do, would surely share tagging you and @Bobkezel

Pls do tag me sir. Waiting

Mutmainneen:
ANNOUNCEMENT: If anyone here bought the Umidigi A7S and you are still using the follow come charger to charge it, you are doing yourself and the phone a huge disservice.
A word is enough....

Why....

EgunMogaji2:
If it’s for your personal residence I wouldn’t bother using it.

Opt for simple POP without a complex design instead to save materials.

Good luck on your project.

OK sir, thank you.

aliyumobi:
I use it for my project in the Village, when I am about to use it, I asked this question but I didn't get any answer. Here in Abuja people are beginning to accept becouse is cheaper than POP. I wish I knew about it before now. Please Google it to be convinced. I am surprised with all the gurus in this platform but nobody is talking about it.

Wow, how has it been so far? Will you recommend it for someone?

abuiltech:
Although I haven't seen where it was used as a ceiling, but my concern, is just its flammability, while adopting this materials you have to take necessary precautions, be very conscious, don't use it in the kitchen area, get all your fire protection system intact and teach everyone how to use them,

The guy said its produced and modified specifically for building and the modification entails being fire resistant among others.

topsy23:
You mean polystyrene as attached in picture 1 and 2 ?

I have not seen where they use it as ceiling. The last we used is through the beams for our penetration pipes as shown in the picture 3.

The structural engineer go against using our normal pipes by cutting the reinforcement

Something similar but specially produced for building purposes.

Good evening guys,
Is anyone here using or have used polystyrene ceiling?
Somebody is trying to convince me on it..
Who has had an experience with it, pls throw more light for me... Thanks.

hamtabfawaz:
@Kolashangne Yeah, Truly said.



@Bobkezel Only if you have the time and energy to oversee/monitor from start to finish.

My advice: Just treat them well & you will never have to worry.

Noted, thanks

KolaShangOne:
They might waste your materials sha...

B

Good point

emmyN:
Biodigester replaces the traditional septic tank but it doesn't replace your soakaway. Channel laundry effluent to a soakaway or a drainage if there is a good system in your neighbourhood.

This is dicey....

bolu1986:
depend on you sir… just make sure the use the right mood and the right cement for you.. very important

See attached picture… bad cement and the mould is light can barely hold pop light

Thanks chief..
Pls which cement is best... And what's the thickness of the right mould..

I bought umi a7s from @lilachiever here and I've been using it for 2 weeks now...
Here is my take...
The phone is a steal buy for its price. Though a low budget phone but it's worth more than the price.
The screen resolution is OK...
The camera is sharp..
The battery lasts well..
It's face recognition is very sensitive..

Heavy duty apps hangs but if you download ur apps from playstore they have just the right apps that matches it.
So far so good
Will still give another update after one month of usage.

AlphamaleTech1:
If diapers can block digester it can also block the old soak away, we both make use of the 4 inches pipe, the only thing is that diapers, pads can't be degraded; nevertheless it's still very much preferred, it will still last for a very long period of time. Even when it get filled due to pads etc, u dnt av to call the human waste agency for evacuation where u spend extra at d same time cause air pollution, with Digester, the human waste doesn't smell..we just open it, wash the filter then it's as good as new again. Life is good. Moreover we don't give room for too many curves while installing, that makes it difficult for it to get blocked.

I heard detergents are not be used with biodigesters.... If true, how then can one go about it?

EgunMogaji2:
It depends how available you are.

I went with all inclusive for about N4K per and the designs were complex.

I think I will try to get the prices of the materials from the market and then compare. If the difference isn't much then I'll do all inclusive...

bolu1986:
Good deal sir… and simple designs I guess?

How many sqm total?

Yes, simple design.. 164sqm
Is it better I buy materials or should I pay him the 5k?

Good morning house..
I was charged 5000 naira per sqm for pop installation (materials and workmanship), and 1600 for workmanship if I'm buying materials myself...
Pls house which of the above options is better?

EgunMogaji2:
So regarding internet versus market, for the benefit of those that were not on here from the early days. This is not top castigate any seller because we live in a free enterprise.

It is common knowledge that some sellers on the street think majority of the people building are Ajebotas, Londoners, Abrodians, etc and thus prices and services are adjusted. Even up to the level of outright fraud and arrests with mugshots. On this thread.

So one has to always find street prices and purchase accordingly. I have been accused that I do not buy from vendors on here (which is not true), but the TOS of the site does not require us to buy from each other.

Thanks.

PS: Please note that I did not mention any names. Don't quote me as I'm having headache in my knee

Gbamsolutely!

Enyinne:
Pls dont allow internet price deceive u . I bought inbuilt 4 burner Gs ,a German product for 80k last 2weeks .Jiji and jumia was selling 120k but i went to Alaba market to get it from the importer .

Exactly why I go to the market myself. Internet prices are exorbitantly high.
I only resort to the Internet if it is my last option..

n3xt:
Fluted Panel + Suspend Ceiling Combination

I’m using this combo for a very small interior makeover project.

Pic 2: Design Inspiration

This fluted panel is made of what pls.?