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 Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 3:18pm On Jul 12, 2011 |
brabus: I concur |
| Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 3:12pm On Jul 12, 2011 |
I love the concept behind that piece of architectural drawing. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 3:10pm On Jul 12, 2011 |
From post 289, that column on the ground floor has the reinforcement exposed. I think if you need to introduce a lintel on a column, you do not need to chiesel the whole column. The column is a compression member and concrete is known to be strong in compression but weak in tension therefore, chieseling through mean reducing the strength of the column. Though in some cases we encounter such problem especially where you have beam reinforcement clustering the column head making it difficult for concrete to pass through. But such should be filled as soon as the shutters are removed. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:43pm On Jul 12, 2011 |
Well done spyder on your project. I will actually want you to expect critism from people viewing this thread. We may ask questions that may seem stupid to you, this is because we do not know much. Please pardon us then. When you bring up topic like this online, expect to see novice and pros alike. All you do is try to prove yourself or learn from such individual. We all learn from so many questions and critism fron this thread. Thanks bro. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:55pm On Jul 11, 2011 |
Am Alone:The interest you have shouldn't disappear like that. All you needed is just for you to be a little bit open to see others point the way they view it '' professionaly'' and not by commmon sense. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:39pm On Jul 11, 2011 |
CONGRATULOBIA!!!!! The joy of a new baby is quite unexplanable. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 12:47pm On Jul 09, 2011 |
on using raft foundation for fence, that is a big joke. I will agree with you if you are trying to tell me that they used a concrete wall to get out of the waterlog soil and then make a provision for drains. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 12:38pm On Jul 09, 2011 |
Actually I have come to realise that ''nothing is impossible''. I understand what spyder means by ''we over build in naija. I believe him 100%. But this is not applicable to individuals who will prefer to use masons instead of engineers to do there building. Am alone, you said that you used 1:6:8 for your bungalow. there is no problem as you agreed that the building does not carry much load. But in actual sense, to obtain the right concrete mix, we undertake what we call trial mix so as to know the right mix that will give us the required strength. The results obtained enable us to have a fixed mix proportion for the concrete. The trial mix is done for different grade of concrete knowing quite well that the mix you use for slab is not the same as that for beam or foundation. Again, in design we have come to realise that when we design for a particular strenght of steel, the one that is bought in the market has a lower tensile strenght. We also know that contractors tend to cut corners so as to make excess profit by reducing the specified quantity of material or the specified sizes. For these reasons, the minimum requirement for designs have been increased, meaning that any contractor that upholds to the specifications will definitely be delivering a very quality structure. But the major problem militating against construction of quality structures is the inability of clients to nominate structural engineers to supervise their projects. And so, this problem of collapse building will continue unless we come to term with the role of the architect, engineer, quantity surveyor, builder, mason, carpenter and the rest in the construction industry. For the renovation work, there is no problem if the structural design is followed to the fullest. By this, I expect a foundation that will be located normally as if there is no existing block wall. Taking the excavation to the right dept, and the beam rightfully positioned. Blockwall there is just to save cost and nothing more. |
| Politics / Re: Taraba Gov’s Aide Arrested Over Alleged Connection With Boko Haram by Fidelo726: 9:51am On Jul 08, 2011 |
snthesis: Fab! |
| Jobs/Vacancies / Re: My Embarrassing Interview Situations You Need To Learn From by Fidelo726: 9:16pm On Jul 07, 2011 |
I love this thread. Can't remember the last time a had a good laugh on my own. I dont really have any to share. |
| Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 1:48pm On Jul 07, 2011 |
@ Brabus I can see you have quite a lot to offer. I really love your concept. Your style is unique. Good job bro. |
| Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 1:26pm On Jul 07, 2011 |
Which level Bleble. |
| Agriculture / Re: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Fidelo726: 11:38am On Jul 06, 2011 |
@ hindsight, its unfortunate that for sometime now we have not seen any update on your progress so far. please hit us with us with more update. |
| Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 10:09am On Jul 05, 2011 |
Thank you brabus. The test result really should tell us the nature of foundation to use. You have really done well for seeking professional solution to the soil problem. It has always been a major issue with land owners not trying to spend money on soil test. |
| Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 9:57am On Jul 05, 2011 |
You have really progressed. Thanks for the pictures. praying that you beat the rain. |
| Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 3:48pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
May more rain shower your pocket. Amen. |
| Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 3:41pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
@spyder, thank you for a job well done so far. Because I will be following this your thread assidiously, I will equally be asking a lot of questions. Firstly, when you say excavation per partition what do you mean because to me its like excavating for a raft foundation. If so what is the area and depth involved. just enlighten me more. |
| Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 2:46pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
gtrust: Hollow blocks can be filled with mortar or preferably weak concrete depending on the circumstances involve. You observe that when filling a building that has its DPC level high, there is this tendency for the fill to exert pressure on the wall. But if the hollow is filled before the filling, the block will have enough strenght to withstand the pressure of the fill. This is more pronounced if the fill contains a high degree of moisture. But this can equally be taken care of by supporting the wall on the outside with a counter fill to stable the wall before chaining at DPC level. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:31pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
fantastic houses are numerous. but as they say; better soup na money killam. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:25pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
You can tell us more about the bracket, I have not used anything like that. But the picture I see there look more like the part for acro pole used in the support for concrete deck. But you can tell us more. kinglove: |
| Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 2:09pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
well done spyder on the job you are doing. waiting for more pix. |
| Properties / Re: Question For Architects And Builders by Fidelo726: 12:00pm On Jul 04, 2011 |
Processing trees into planks is not a problem, because we have quite a lot of uses of planks in mansory structure especially for formwork framing. Such wood does not need much treatment if at all there is any need for treatment of such. The type of wood that are mostly treated here are those used for roof trusses. But this type of treatment involves rubbing with solignum. The type of wood needed for building structures are treated in the factory against insects and rain. A very robust material that can hardly fail even with its light weight and very low brittleness. |
| Properties / Re: Question For Architects And Builders by Fidelo726: 11:01am On Jul 02, 2011 |
Thank you euromeko. you are not wrong if you ask why timber structures are not used in this part of the world. comparing the two structures, timber is far cheaper than mansory structures. The main reason why we hardly use timber here is because timber that is used for structures are well treated timbers that can withstand the taste of time. We do not have companies that have the capability to produce such. A timber that can not be attacked by ants or any insect. Marine timbers that can hardly be affected by rain or moisture. Another reason is that thse structures are not commonly in use so, the number of skill persons to handle them is limited. No company can boast of being into timber structures. But I can assure you that if the government really look into it and try it, they will subscribe to it. [quote][/quote] |
| Properties / Re: Question For Architects And Builders by Fidelo726: 10:32am On Jul 02, 2011 |
mama-gee: if you compare the amount of money spent on the timber structure to that of a similar structure built with cement, then you will appreciate what we have there. timber structures are relatively less expensive than mansory buildings |
| Properties / Re: Building Of A 5 Bedroom Executive Duplex In Enugu by Fidelo726: 7:41pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Ferya: Ferya:  I am a powerful rainmaker. Inherited the skills from my maternal grandfather, agwoturumbe of Okija. I will relocate to your site, wave a hundred year old broom covered sooth,and rain will not fall till i say so. my terms are, you will handle my building project, both in the village and Lagos. I will pay you for the work.  [quote][/quote] Thank you all for you concern. But at the long run the next rain afterward becomes destructive. I quess he is better of with weather report and proper planning. Though in a rainy season like this, you can hardly be assertive. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 7:33pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Fhemmmy: Admiration at work. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 6:03pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Fhemmmy: Extra terrestrial imaginations live in Naija |
| Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 6:01pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Fhemmmy: A man whose roof is on fire does not go to bed. |
| Properties / Re: Roofing A 4 Bedroom Bungalow With Gatehouse (pictures) by Fidelo726: 5:56pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
expected to see the roofers today but, no info yet. |
| Properties / Re: Building A Luxury Block Of Flats: Day-to-day Updates (with pictures) by Fidelo726: 5:52pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
I love frame structures. Its like eating the fufu before the meat. |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 2:25pm On Jul 01, 2011 |
Money good. check out the roofing. GBAM! |
| Properties / Re: The Real Cost Of Building A 6 Bedroom Duplex (reloaded) by Fidelo726: 8:14pm On Jun 30, 2011 |
Davedavy: Yeah! With the openings on the lower part, I agree with you. |
Abeg keep the fire burning!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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