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 Properties › Re: From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 7:51am On Feb 02, 2013*. Modified: 9:04pm On Aug 31, 2015 |
Foundation Type: Pile Foundation The ground condition here is such that good bearing ground are found at impracticable levels; therefore making the use of traditional foundations impossible. Piles will be bored into the ground to provide support for the groundbeam which will then bear our load from pile to pile. Good morning! |
| Properties › Re: From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 5:38pm On Feb 01, 2013 |
Site preparation ongoing
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| Properties › Re: From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 1:05pm On Feb 01, 2013*. Modified: 1:26pm On Feb 01, 2013 |
Let the game begin.
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| Properties › Re: From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 11:01am On Feb 01, 2013 |
Live from the construction site. Pic 1. The land Pic 2. Another view of the land Pic 3. Laterite filling sand delivered Pic 4. Tearing down the fence for temporary site gate.
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| Properties › Re: From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 5:26am On Feb 01, 2013 |
The House We’re building a custom 5-bedroom duplex with attached units of 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom house. Commencement is expected sometimes next week, depending on how fast we can tidy up the pre-works. We're creating the access road, storage, tidying up paper works and making all the necessary preparation for a complete take-over. The Design I love designing homes, so this was a great opportunity. After checking out the architectural designs, I made few comments about the layout and suggested a layout principles I liked and we've managed to shoehorn it into the design and made it work even better. Two good heads are better than one. |
| Properties › Re: From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 5:04am On Feb 01, 2013 |
The Land and the Neighbourhood I just visited the site for the first time yesterday and here's a sneak peek into the environment we are building. More exciting pictures to follow as soon as I discover a vantage point.
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 4:39am On Feb 01, 2013 |
Fhemmmy: And yet we are still waiting . . . .We are presently working out a new project. Find us here at Ajao Estate, Airport road, Lagos - From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey Click the link above. |
| Properties › From Drab To Fab: Our House Construction Journey by brabus(op): 4:32am On Feb 01, 2013*. Modified: 6:10am On Aug 29, 2015 |
Hello and welcome to my construction journal! We are starting another exciting journey of building a multi-family home in a slum in the heart of Ajao Estate, off Airport road, in Isolo Local Government, Lagos state. Our journey starts now and this is going to be a pleasure ride! Join us on our journey as we transform our slum from drab to fab! If this is your first time visiting, please check out our recently completed project, and click here (From Paper to Brick: A Journal of Construction Activities) to link up! We hope to see you soon!Finished House Picture Below
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 7:32pm On Jan 30, 2013 |
tundysho: Could you pls respond to the following questions |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 4:41am On Jan 30, 2013*. Modified: 6:58am On Jan 30, 2013 |
To celebrate my birthday, I’ve taken the day off from blogging and construction. I've also set this post to go up automatically - while you read it I'll be opening my presents  |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 4:20am On Jan 30, 2013 |
While we're waiting....
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 8:19am On Jan 28, 2013 |
Natudu: Fingers are scratchy!And feets are tapping |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 1:10pm On Jan 25, 2013 |
katki: No updates for awhile!.hope all is well.All is well. We're working on the finishes. Project resumes soon. |
| Properties › Re: Building In Nigeria: Lessons Learned by brabus(op): 7:07am On Jan 24, 2013 |
Architect/Builder Relationship Make sure your architect and builder have worked together before and get along well. Whichever one you hire first, ask him to recommend the other. Otherwise all of their little conflicts will cost you plenty. Before you hire an architect or a builder be sure to check their references! |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 6:27pm On Jan 18, 2013 |
skimanski: Oga. I tink i Like that yellowish parapet thing you did. ita very fine looking despite it not been the regular concrete. what material is it and how can i get it. ThanksCladdings are everywhere. You can get it from professional Aluminium roofing installers.
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 9:51pm On Jan 11, 2013 |
Fhemmmy: I am glad to hear that . . . .Playbook supplied by Chief Fhemmmy floored my iPhone God dey |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 9:49pm On Jan 11, 2013 |
Streetscape
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 9:45pm On Jan 11, 2013 |
Fhemmmy: Coming out nice . . .More recent pic taken from my playbook
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 10:53am On Jan 10, 2013 |
Email Correspondence Hi Brabus,Tiles Buying Guide Tiles are usually sold per sqm, which are usually written on the cartons. To determine the quantity you're buying, you need to understand the square area of the wall or floor you are tiling and then divide the square area of wall or floor by the specified square meter on the cartoon to determine the number of cartons required. Note: you need to buy extra 10% per room for Skirtings and Breakages. |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 10:01am On Jan 10, 2013 |
Site Clearing
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 9:53am On Jan 10, 2013 |
Yesterday, we installed 46 window subframe for the 2 units. Decking planks on Unit 1 are also removed and today the site is been cleared in preparation for the next phase of the project. Materials for the covering of Unit 2 were also delivered yesterday and installation resumes today. More pictures are things begin to unfold.
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 10:15am On Jan 08, 2013 |
@ Farm+ and others requesting for details on the roof cladding. We used .55 guage aluminium for the cladding. The colour is Ivory White and the product is from Standard Aluminium along Dopemu/Cement road. The installer is Dubasilo and he can reached on his mobile line +2348062444363 (Nnamdi). He's a specialist but a very busy one. I've started chasing him since we break ground. At a much later time, I'll open a thread showcasing his works. |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 6:59am On Jan 08, 2013 |
NL1960: Brabus, still expecting a response to my question below. NL1960: Oga Brabus. Good job. Cannot wait to see the finishing of this house. Those guys are Magictouchstudos are wizards in designs.These tiles are everywhere in Lagos and their prices varied a lot. I got the ceramic tiles in picture below from a friend who import tiles in Ajah area. It's called Country Clay and the Dimension is 8" x 25". I got it around N2,700 per sqm. I'll confirm the prices now cos that's a long time. 2 Likes
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 7:15pm On Jan 07, 2013 |
Geomac: Brabus & Others,I think everything is fine except for the service charge. You should negotiate that further down. |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 6:45pm On Jan 07, 2013 |
Meanwhile, here's Unit 2
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 6:15pm On Jan 07, 2013 |
And here it comes...
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 7:38am On Jan 07, 2013 |
Progress Pictures 1. Fascia Cladding installation in progress
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 8:48pm On Jan 06, 2013 |
dazzad4: My dear brother Brabus, can you please tell me the cost for a 2 flat consisting of 3bed room German floor, and please the cost of 9 inch block around agbado ijaye area of lagos, my current supplier is charging me 160 and the 6 inch 130Thanks for your time on this thread. 6" block as at yesterday cost N130 per block in Ajuwon, Lambe, Iju etc. If I have the dimension of the building in question, I can provide a guess-timate. |
| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 10:18am On Jan 05, 2013 |
And here we are before the Xmas and New Year break on the 24th.
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 10:13am On Jan 05, 2013 |
And More
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 10:09am On Jan 05, 2013 |
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| Properties › Re: From Paper To Brick: A Journal Of Construction Activities by brabus(op): 9:07am On Jan 05, 2013*. Modified: 10:06am On Jan 05, 2013 |
It's 60 days since we break ground on the 5th of November. Here are the timeline pictures of the project. 1 Like
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