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Clean, Crisp and Clear - Pictures of the Chateau

Project Update

Due to intermittent connectivity issue, we have not been able to update this thread with latest pictures from the construction site

We are very sorry about this.

Thank you.

thosedays: Nice job brabus

Thank you. Your presence and time on this thread is highly appreciated.

[size=14]"We are as good as the last home we built."[/size]

Finally, this evening... More picture updates later tomorrow.

Coming soon later this week and next week

1. Roof Tiles Installation
2. POP Works/Internal Wall Screeding
3. Ornamental/Architectural Designs
4. Wall Tiles Installation

Watch out for new and exciting blog posts from next week "The Chateau in Ile-Oluji: Making it a home".

Nice Progress, Oga Spyder! House Warming on my mind

More pictures from the Chateau

Trenching in utilities...

Burying the 100mm PVC Pipe.

Fhemmmy: This is what i called Pix . . . Thanks

All thanks to Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.

Rendering 45% loading...

Today alone, we were able to finish rendering the following rooms:

1. Dining Room
2. Dining Terrace
3. Lounge/TV Room
4. Guest Bedroom
5. Bedroom 2 (Upper Floor)
6. Stairwell (Ground Floor)

Breakfast Update: Internal plastering of the Chateau (Ground Floor/Upper Floor) have commenced.

Project Update

Cutting corners is a common practice in Nigeria, with developers and builders keen to reduce construction costs, often at the expense of the structural integrity/safety of the building. It is often in the places that can not be seen that these corners are cut. In this project, we are adhering to the highest possible international construction standards.

A lot have happened since I left the site on Saturday. Here are the milestones achieved already:

Plastering of the Parapet - fully completed.

Plastering of the Decking - fully completed

Plastering of the Staircase - Completed

Mechanical Final Fix - We have completed works on all the interior and exterior plumbing works for the Chateau and a pressure test (using test bucket) will be carried out tomorrow to check for leakages before we cover it up. We can't be too sure. Its professional to check everything over and over again.

Electrical wiring - All of the electrical wiring (including low voltage, TV, data/voice) for the Chateau (upper floor, ground floor, exterior security lights, grave site) have been completed in preparation for the POP ceiling to be fitted and rendering of the walls. Here's another scary area where developers and builders cut corners in Nigeria.

Just Pictures...

Pic 1: Mass attack from various tradesmen
Pic 2: Measuring the ridge
Pic 3: Wichtech Colour Chat
Pic 4: Arrival of the experts at the site

Rendering now completed. We are moving to the next phase "Accesorizing the House"

Picture update to follow soon.

Please expect a mail from me soon.

Quick Update

Roof measured by Wichtech Industries Ltd. Interestingly, we have ridges in about 27 places. Thanks to Sir Ihebrooke for the amazing shape of the roof.

Awaiting the bills now.

Fhemmmy: I wont be able to get you a SIM Enabled and sorry to hear that the last one was stolen . . . Brand New or Used? Though brand new now is like take out the teeth of a lion that is hungry cos RIMs aint making them anymore

I have a MiFi device so the sim-enabled version wont matter again. Afterall, it cant even make calls.
I'll suggest you give a calf to the lion in exchange for a teeth.

Let's get a brand new one out-of-box.

Fhemmmy: SIM enabled is not easy to come by and when we found one, the price aint worth the trouble

Let me use this medium to pre-order a 64GB blackberry playbook from Sir Fhemmmy.

When should I be expecting my package?

Fhemmmy: Yes, not bad too, but the cost dey scare people off . . . I stayed away from Iphones, I am a Samsung Fan and Blackberry as well as Nokia

Maybe we should do another BB playbook 64GB, the last one I bought from you was stolen.
If I can get a sim-enabled version, I'll be so glad.

Fhemmmy: Lol . . . God dey oh
Chairman, Na the kinda Camera you want oh . . Which phone do you use, cos i have noticed too that Samsung Galaxy Phones are great with their pix

iPhone 4S

Fhemmmy: Nice project and the pix are not doing it a favor at all . . . .

And I'm sure you know exactly what to do sir. I think I still have the account details of your Lagos representative.

Make una get me one nice camera ASAP. If not the whole world will know you are responsible for the poor pictures.

bebe2: tnks my brother,

using ur estimate as a tool
i negotiated wit him and he agreed to to do it for 150 all tnks to u

So glad to be of help. Good luck!

kopell: @brabus good job, if you don't mind can you tell us the cost of your style of these parapet pls.

The parapet cost a little lower than a million naira but I think it truly worth every penny spent.

Oga Fhemmmy needs to find me one nice camera now to take live shots from the Chateau. I don't think the pictures you're seeing on this blog really depict the finish.

Rendering Update

Neat is an understatement here. The rendering here is world class.

Kudos to my Cotonou masons rendering the Chateau. Two guys working at the moment. Full boys to resume to site tomorrow. Sorting out immigration issues with the officials at the moment.

Marpol: Oga brabus pls I will be needing this your roofing carpenters soon.

Hey My Oga-by-the-side,

My carpenters are ever-ready for business. They're on standby to take up whatever job you have for them. I'll only advice that you shouldn't be discouraged by their age and size o. What matters is the quality of their job?

Rendering continues today... Meanwhile, our guy from Wichtech is coming in today to take measurement of the roof.

More..

Picture Updates Rending the parapet

Thanksgiving and Gratitude

1. I'm thankful for the opportunity to be in a position to be of great service to many others.
2. I'm thankful that I'm in an industry that makes me a better person daily from the people I meet and the adventures I take.
3. I'm thankful that I'm part of the change our dear country has been waiting for.
4. I'm thankful for all of the learning opportunities and for being able to share with others.
5. Many thanks to my family, friends, and amazing team for all the love, hardwork and continued support.
6. Many thanks to my clients and workers who make coming to work everyday so much fun.
7. Thank you all!

We've survived startup and built a sustainable business through your support and now is the time to take NextHome to the next level.

Next Project: Rebranding NextHome Builders

We have installed the conduit for electrical wiring and will begin to prepare internal and external edges ready for rendering.

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