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 Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 4:50pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
brabus: You're not getting me. Sandfilling is OK and the Damproof Membrane but that doesn't solve anything if you don't keep water away from your foundation.Ah... Now I get your point, this is the reason why I'm doing this consultation. I can now go back and ask questions. Greatly appreciated. |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 4:08pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
spyder880: Chaining is a term used to denote a method of linking all beams in a particular level with a reinforced concrete mix. All the rods are supposed to link up with each other in a chin like arrangement. Thanks Spyder. What is the advantage? I hear it prevents cracking... Does it aid the building in settling into the soil in any way? The soil here is sandy, and my (layman) guess is that the building will over time adjust and readjust itself into the soil. |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 4:00pm On Aug 28, 2012*. Modified: 4:44pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
brabus: See pic below. It's in Ogombo. I'm with you on the technical lingo - I honestly don't understand it all, I've asked the guy for a breakdown of the materials needed for each line item. I'll share that with you guys when I get it. ?? [s]I don't see the picture you mentioned in your post...[/s] [I now see it] One other question - what do you guys think about "chaining"? For the same building, someone suggested doing a one-board raft, and supporting it with chaining which he says will prevent the building from cracking. Here again, my understanding is limited to that of a layman. :-) |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 2:46pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
brabus: Damp proof membrane Brabus, If I understand your question, I'm guessing that there will be need for sand-filling. As far as I know, that is not the case. Does it make sense to build without sand-filling in places where the groundwater level is high? What's the best material for the Damp Proof Membrane? Thanks again for your professional opinion, please keep the comments coming. |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 2:14pm On Aug 28, 2012 |
Thanks for the comments, Brabus & Spyder. Below is the much I know, hopefully it will be enough for you guys to give me some good advice. 1) How deep is the foundation? [color=#990000] Foundation will be 1 metre deep, it will be a three board raft foundation. 2) What is the groundwater table? I no sabi o.... The much I know is that it's dry land. With all the recent rains in that area, it's remained dry. That not withstanding, the soil is the typical sandy soil found in that area. 3) What kind of soil characteristics? I don't have technical details, but I know for sure that the soil is sandy. 4) What is the depth of the foundation? see (1) above 5) What is the expected load? The foundation is for a 4 B/R duplex. 6) Was that the geotechnical design recommendation or presumed bearing resistance? Again, I no sabi o... [/color] |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 9:39pm On Aug 27, 2012 |
Guys, Please what do you think about the below quote? It's for the foundation for a 95 sq metres building in Ajah. Your thoughts and comments will be greatly appreciated. PHASE 1 - SETTING OUT/FOUNDATION UPTO GROUND FLOOR SLAB Substructure (All Provisional) A Clear site of bushes, grasses and the likes and remove debris from site 810m2 @ 50.00 40,500.00 B Excavate to remove topsoil average thickness not exceeding 300mm and set aside in temporary spoil heap 174 m2 @ 100.00 17,400.00 C Allow for setting out including pegging, profiles and the likes to be approved by Project Architect sum 50,000.00 D Excavate trench to receive ground beam not exceeding 300mm wide commencing from make - up level and not exceeding 1.00metre deep 16 m3 600.00 9,600.00 E Ditto working space commencing from make - up level and maximum depth not exceeding 1.00 metre including backfilling, removal of surplus, level and compact and treatment to faces of excavation all around ground beam. 36 m3 800.00 28,800.00 F Level and compact bottom of excavation 17 m2 100.00 1,700.00 G Earthwork support to sides of excavation maximum depth not exceeding 1.00metres and distance between opposing faces not exceeding 2.00metre. 142 m2 600.00 85,200.00 H 150mm thick imported laterite filling to make up levels well compacted. 12 m3 1,850.00 22,200.00 CONCRETE WORK Plain in-situ concrete (1:10 ALL in aggregate) J 50mm blinding under ground beam 1 m3 @ 15,000.00 15,000.00 Sub Total 1 - 270,400.00 Reinforced vibrated in-situ concrete (1:2 : 4 -20mm aggregate) developing 25N/ sq. mm works strength at 28 days in A Ground Beam ( 0.10 - 0.25m2 sectional area ) 16 m3 28,000.00 448,000.00 B 200mm thick Raft floor slab 18 m3 28,000.00 504,000.00 C Steps 1 m3 28,000.00 28,000.00 Reinforcement Round Hot Rolled High Yield Steel Deformed Bars to Bs 4449 and 4461 Ground Beam D 10mm - 25mm diameter bar 2400 kg 250.00 600,000.00 Colunm E 10mm - 20mm diameter bar 500 kg 250.00 125,000.00 Raft floor slab F 10mm - 12mm diameter bar 1800 kg 250.00 450,000.00 Formwork Sawn formwork to:- G Sides of Ground Beam 134 m2 1,000.00 134,000.00 H Edge of raft slab not exceeding 250mm high 41 m 300.00 12,300.00 J Edge of step risers not exceeding 250mm high 10 m 300.00 3,000.00 K Raking string of steps 300mm wide 3 m 300.00 900.00 Damp proof membrane. L "BITUTHENE 2000" high polythene water proofing membrane laid on blinded sharp sand with 200mm minimum side and end laps 90 m2 1,000.00 90,000.00 Sub Total 2 - 2,395,200.00 Total For Phase 1 - 2,665,600.00 |
| Properties › Re: Buildng A Block Of 4 Flat As A Framed Structure. Pix, cost and challenges. by bugmenot: 11:03pm On Aug 25, 2012 |
Aventures, do you mind posting picture of the burglary proof? Where will they be positioned, inside the house or outside? |
| Properties › Re: Reliable Supplier Of Building Materials Such As: Gravel, Granite, Cement &sands by bugmenot: 4:08pm On Aug 24, 2012 |
Pls send me your price list - infinity_ng AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk. What are your terms for delivery to Ogombo? Thanks. |
| Properties › Re: Buildng A Block Of 4 Flat As A Framed Structure. Pix, cost and challenges. by bugmenot: 1:10am On Aug 24, 2012 |
Great job you are doing, Mr. Aventures! More grease to your elbows. Is your project in Ajah? |
| Family › Re: Should Women Do Hard Work? by bugmenot: 7:15pm On Aug 11, 2012 |
Kobojunkie: Sitting driving a trailer is hard work? Driving a tractor is hardwork? Dude!!! That ain't hard work.I never saw a naija woman drive a trailer or tractor. Or has anyone seen one? |
| Family › Re: Should Women Do Hard Work? by bugmenot: 3:46pm On Aug 11, 2012 |
In the western world, women do everything. I was surprised to see women driving commercial busses as large as what we call luxurious busses and even larger. I actually had a Canadian friend who was in the army, she drove larger trucks, I think 18 wheelers or thereabout. More recently, I've seen lots of women working at (road) construction sites, I've actually seen one operating a caterpillar, digging trenches. It's tough, no doubt, but it's what puts food on the table for them. Better than stealing, I've heard of Nigerian women leading gangs of robbers! I've actually seen Nigerian women driving 15 seater busses (remember City bus) in Lagos. |
| Food › Re: Maggie E-book by bugmenot: 1:45pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Pls forward to me - infinity_ng "AT" yahoo.co.uk. Thanks! |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by bugmenot: 1:30pm On Jul 22, 2012 |
Harbb: This is a nice thread. You'll have to reset the maint req'd light manually to start a new cycle. Google for instructions to reset it, I'm sure you'll find them easily. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Politics › Re: I ’ll Still Be President – Rochas Okorocha by bugmenot: 1:51am On Jul 20, 2012 |
spyder880: This is Spyder, reporting from Okigwe road, Owerri. The traffic jam here is something else. I support Rochas sha but he should do more to create alternative routes so that people dont waste 30 mins of their lives daily on traffic jams. I reject this IJN. There's something very fishy about that guy. |
| Travel › Re: Life Of A Nigerian Hustler In Picture by bugmenot: 1:36am On Jul 20, 2012 |
The rich live a more lavish lifestyle in Nigeria than in the US - they need not mow their lawns themselves, most are chaffeur driven, and even middleclass families have household help. In the US you have to be super rich to be able to pay for help for any of these things, most rich men even wash their own cars. Poor people are however better off in the US, there are programs that ensure they get basic necessities - food, shelter, etc at the expense of the rich and middle class. In Naija, you are on your own. Basically, in Naija there is a huge gap between the rich and the poor, this is not so in the US. The middle class is screwed all over - in the US, they bear most of the tax burden and in Nigeria they suffer and smile - no power, healthcare, etc and they get screwed over by the rich. As for the poor in Naija, na only God dey save us. |
| Music/Radio › Re: Nigerian Artiste You Dislike The Most. & Why? by bugmenot: 2:07am On Jul 01, 2012 |
How can you not love Vico? All nigerian singers should take a cue from him! |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 4:07am On Jun 25, 2012 |
@ spyder and other members of this great citadel What do you think about locating toilets in different parts of a house? I ask because someone commented on a building plan drawn for me by a very good architect. He expressed the opinion that transporting sewage to the sceptic tank over numerous bends is very likely to result in future issues. The plan I have has three toilets - one to the left of the building, another to the right, and a third in front. I was advised to have them placed as close to each other as possible and as close to the sceptic tank as possible. Your thoughts and ideas will be greatly appreciated. |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 8:47pm On Jun 24, 2012 |
@ Deebabe I'm equally awaiting answers to your questions anxiously. We have "ajah" and its peculiarities in common - you guys are far ahead of me, but I'll be embarking on a less ambitious project in the not so distant future. If you don't mind, please send me a line at infinity_ng AT yahoo dot co dot uk, we might be able to share mutually beneficial ideas as we go along. I look forward to hearing from you. |
| Car Talk › Re: Nigerian Auto Insurers: Do They Ever Pay Up? by bugmenot: 1:19am On Jun 22, 2012 |
@faithin9ja I beg to disagree with you. Insurance never really pays claims from an accumulation of the claimant's premiums. Premiums are supposed to NOT be exorbitant relative to the item being insured. For each individual mishap and claim, there are numerous individuals who will not have any need to make claim, that's how the insurance companies make money. It is however not unthinkable for an insurance company to incur a loss in a given financial year, it's part of the risk they take. Insurance premiums in Nigeria are low, I agree but that is is a situation that I believe arose from competition. Similar situations obtain in some developed countries - in the US for example, annual insurance premiums for houses are often ridiculous relative to the value of the houses being insured. Guess why? Competition. Many insurance companies refuse to get into the property (housing) insurance business because of this. 2 Likes |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 9:10am On Jun 09, 2012 |
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cantilevers? How does one ensure the weight upstairs is not too much? I've seen cantilevers on only side of a house, is that proper? |
| Family › Re: Opening A Nigerian Account From Abroad by bugmenot: 2:43am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Most nigerian banks now have some sort of diaspora account or the other. These accounts are targeted at Nigerians in the diaspora. I'd recommend GTBank, theirs is called Non Resident Nigerian account and I've had good experience with them. Account currency can be naira, USD, or euro. Take a look at their website or that of any other bank you might be interested in. I've also had good experience with their online services. They're quick to respond to emails, and their telephone customer service is very good. Be warned that there are some items they refuse to release to third parties, and you may have to spend money to courier forms to them. Good luck! |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 3:27pm On Apr 24, 2012 |
Spyder et al: Which drawings are necessary prior to commencing building? There seem to be lots of them - Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and many more. I don't even know what a mechanical drawing for a building is! Looks like in some places, the plan has to be approved by some local authority, any light you can shed will be appreciated by your students including my humble self. And finally, roughly speaking what are the cost implications of each drawing? Keep up the good work! |
| Business To Business › Re: Inspired Autos Bureau De Change ( Buy US$ At Cbn Rates ) by bugmenot: 2:48pm On Apr 11, 2012 |
Couple of thousands. GTBank is offering 157.40 though. |
| Business To Business › Re: Inspired Autos Bureau De Change ( Buy US$ At Cbn Rates ) by bugmenot: 2:19pm On Apr 11, 2012 |
How much will you buy USD? I'd like to sell. I'll buy for 157 Naira, Cash Direct into Your Account, How much do you want to Sell ? |
| Properties › Re: Strong, Beautiful And Affordable Homes by bugmenot: 12:02am On Mar 20, 2012 |
Oga Spyder, every time you post a new picture of your mansion (it really is a mansion), it looks more beautiful than the last. I did not even know you had plastrerd the external walls. More grease to your elbows, my brother. |
| Properties › Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by bugmenot: 6:49pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Brabus, great job you are doing. keep it up, my brother. One question - do you think a block of 4 3-bedroom flats will fit onto a single plot of land? Is there likely to be any space left, and how much? Awaiting your response. |
| Properties › Re: 4 Bedroom flat For Sale @ N13.5m @lekki Gardens, Lekki, Lagos by bugmenot: 3:36pm On Mar 02, 2012 |
Where exactly is this estate located? How many minutes drive is it from Abraham Adesanya Estate or Crown Estate? Do you have pictures of the surrounding vicinity? |
| Autos › Re: CUSTOMS CLEARING AGENT ( ADEXFEM ) by bugmenot: 4:58pm On Mar 01, 2012 |
How much will it cost to clear a 2001 Nissan pathfinder? |
| Properties › Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by bugmenot: 5:36pm On Feb 23, 2012 |
spyder880: Invaluable piece of information once again! Spyder880 Master of his trade King of his castle |
| Properties › Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by bugmenot: 3:08pm On Feb 23, 2012 |
spyder880:I still don't get it, is there a difference in the quality of iron? |
| Properties › Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by bugmenot: 3:21am On Feb 23, 2012 |
@Spyder You listed the original prices in September 2011 (pre petrol-price-increase), we're now in Feb 2012. What's my grade, A1 or F9? |
