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podosci:
There is already a cheaper and better material alternative to wood, and that's polysterine material.Its used for partition and non load bearing walls....The polysterine can also be used for rib slab. A company in Abuja is into polysterine production
Another alternative is Bamboo which can be found in abundance in the SW and part of the SE....The is a great material advocate for cheap affordable housing.
Countries around the world evolve to solve their needs based on available resources, Its time Nigeria evolves to solves it's needs based on our most abundant natural elements

erico2k2:
I came accross this machine, what do you guys think of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Aq82WTFH0

FastShipping:
BUSINESS AS USUAL

FastShipping:
Shipping made easy........

EgunMogaji:
1 bag of cement, 3 headpans of granite and 6 headpans of sharp sand.

I think.

bimppyola:
Pls i have trying to reach you via email but i have checked ur profile but cannt still get it.Pls provide me with it.

Pls i would like to know if i can get a car from ebay.com.I would give you the link on the car i ant,you help me meet the seller,inspect the vechile and buy and help me buy and ship it to Nigeria (lagos). My mail is homemailing175@gmail.com .
Pls let me know what it entails and cost .Thank you

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Afrilogistics:
From my travels around Europe, I have noticed that foundations and columns of buildings are heavily fortified. After that, the upper floor decking and walls are usually built with as light a material as you can have. Mostly hardwood, cardboard, glass and very light concrete walls separated by long and wide glass windows. So why is it that in Nigeria upper floor decking is expected to be at least 6 inches thick with all that iron rods, cement and concrete?
My question to builders and experts here is this: Is it not possible as well safe to build a decking of 3 or 4 inch in Nigeria as well as use light materials for the upper floor?. I really think that Nigerian builders overload the foundation and columns in a house by placing very heavy construction materials on top. I remember very well that the upper floor deck of my secondary school AD block was made of nothing but wood. It was built by the British. Building stands till today.
In light of what I mentioned above, I would like to come in contact with a builder who can construct my on going project in Lagos on those terms. The building has been built to Lintel level with heavy foundation and extra columns. I do not want to overload it. I personally do not think it's safe to do that. I need suggestions and opinions here.

brabus:
@babaeko1, mavverick

Pls kindly go to the police or court to seek redress. My best advice in this kind of situation.

EgunMogaji:
I contemplated those designs but by the time I cover them, which I'll have to on the orders of She Who Must Be Obeyed, then I should just go with the flow.

I've reserved myself that's it's the building itself and the compound that will reflect modernism. The outside will be the local humdrum

EgunMogaji:
Thanks for sharing.

So for 3 days or so, there's no entry into the lot except for the small doors.

I need to strategize on that.

I really like that gate, maybe I'll find it or similar in Ibadan already made.

mufutau55:
It's worth trying o. But I don't take Tylenol Arthritis tired o.
For soaking myself in warm water for one hour nah another war... I too tall for those bathtubs o.
So, see me see wahala o. God love me too much.

Hajji M.

gabbytabby:
How do you deal with your arthritis during the cold season. I am having a big dilemma in front of me.

petikal:
How much are we talking about here? Also, is it the cost of buying them here or importing that is expensive?

If you know some details, please do share.

mufutau55:
You think it's advisable to use parapet without pillars... Your first bolded sentence.
May be typo and you meant "You can't do parapet without having at least 10-15 pillars to support and hold the parapet".

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:
Excellent, I hate recreating the wheel.

Which part of it is the most expensive? If it's labour then I'll be good as I can take care of that by doing the major work myself with a few assistants.

Is it the importing of the studs? Did you only look in USA and not Europe as shipping is far more cheaper?

I'm all ears

EgunMogaji:
Very good looking because you won't see it

https://www.magdrywall.com/upload/MS2.jpg

https://bethepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/benefits-metal-steel-studs-house2.jpg

Very easy to work with, easier than wood, IMHO.

No RUST, no ROT, no TERMITE, lasts FOREVER.

They have them in 2X2, 2X4 and 2X6.

https://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/135970939_3/Steel_Stud_Track.jpg

bplenty:
@KolaShanOneThe holes in the house don't mean a thing. From finding it will be filled properly when it's been plastered. That is the least of my worries at the moment. Can you explain more on the parapet please? I know I am going to do the wood work and then on to the roofing with aluminium roofing sheets. Thanks again for your input.

mufutau55:
You are talking about USA, but I am talking about Nigeria. Show me when you see tiles laid in Nigeria without sand and just laid on bare concrete.
Even in America they still apply sand/cement to balance the floor... just not too much sand like Nigeria...
When I refer to the above screeding, I am talking about Nigeria... when they start doing it like USA, then things will change to different procedures.

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:
I'm actually thinking of getting an apprentiship to learn some of these stuff in my spare time.

I'm refusing to be limited by local resource though I know it'll be costly.

I salivated at Skimanski post of a client that imported all his major glass as an example.

Kitchen counters and bathroom counters are all slated to be finished concrete.

Okemm:
No builder yet in the house...where are the likes of Spider??
you can reach me on decenttheo@aol.co.uk

EgunMogaji:
I'm with you Bro.

I plan on having finished concrete flooring throughout the house so I'll have to find a solution.

mufutau55:
Why make the surface smoother when you will put more sand for tiles etc. anyway? Waste of resources if you asked me...
If you are leaving the floor bare for like Epoxy wax treatment later then it makes sense otherwise... not to me.

Hajji M.