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Properties / Re: Roofing And Finish Works For A New Bungalow In Oji River by Finesing: 10:53am On Mar 28, 2019
Nice work
What's the estimate for this sir?
Just the roofing
Properties / Re: Alternative Building Material (expanded Polystyrene) by Finesing: 8:19am On Mar 16, 2019
saydfact:


if u want and pay for delivery ahead, lol



N.a. u get thread?
Planning in advance jare...lol
Properties / Re: Alternative Building Material (expanded Polystyrene) by Finesing: 7:57am On Mar 16, 2019
Do you deliver to Umuahia?
Properties / Re: *Let's Build a Sweet 5bedroom Duplex in Abia State, Nigeria by Engr Dubem by Finesing: 7:14am On Feb 25, 2019
Dubemcapital1:



This is what I mean by aluminum jalousie

At What stage of the building will this be done?
After the carcass or together from foundation ?
Properties / Re: *Let's Build a Sweet 5bedroom Duplex in Abia State, Nigeria by Engr Dubem by Finesing: 6:48am On Feb 25, 2019
Dubemcapital1:




No way, it's not going to work ok, but you can make aluminum jalousie for it , that too is kind of conduit pipping.

Yes foundation reinforcement is important.
1. A reniforced foundation will not crack up or split up the foundation floor.
2. It helps the building stand the test of time (stronger)
3. It's more important to reinforce a high foundation to protect the building from suffering more risk in future.
4. It helps in spreading the load to the entire columns.
5. It also balances the building. Etc

You are doing good.
Thanks for all the info Baba smiley
Properties / Re: *Let's Build a Sweet 5bedroom Duplex in Abia State, Nigeria by Engr Dubem by Finesing: 7:40am On Feb 24, 2019
Dubemcapital1:
Waste pipe installation.... Pressure pipe is good for such purpose especially for conduit pipping.

If We are using 6" solid for our own duplex, does that mean we'll have to break the blocks for the piping?

I'm building from afar and just following the progress through pictures so please pardon my multiple questions, I'm learning as much as I can from NL so I can detect any wrongdoing and have it sorted out early or even prevent it.
Instead of having to redo it at a later stage.

Also is the foundation reinforcement absolutely necessary?
I didn't see it included in the bill I was sent so I don't know.

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Properties / Re: What Are The Pros And Cons Of Flat Roof Design In Nigeria by Finesing: 3:00pm On Feb 14, 2019
KolaShangOne:
There are nice flat roof designs like this one I did recently...

But the major point everyone is missing is that it has to be incorporated in the design please of the building.

Not just because "I don't have money for Hip Roof"


I hear that maintenance cost for flat roof is usually high
What's your take?
Properties / Re: Applying Lessons From Nairaland To Micro-manage Building 5BDR Duplex From Abroad by Finesing: 2:55pm On Feb 13, 2019
We're still waiting o.
Properties / Re: *Let's Build a Sweet 5bedroom Duplex in Abia State, Nigeria by Engr Dubem by Finesing: 11:16am On Feb 13, 2019
If this is in umuahia, can you pm me how much a trip of sand costs you?
And 3/4 aggregate.
Properties / Re: Lets Build This House. by Finesing: 7:07pm On Feb 12, 2019


Did you ever finish this house? And if do can you share what you did with the foundation?

If you prefer not to open an old wound I'll understand.
Properties / Re: Nigerians To Own Houses For N1.5m Soon - Developers by Finesing: 11:40pm On Feb 09, 2019
8 years later and 1.5m will not even be enough for cement alone��
Properties / Re: The Total Cost Of Building Twin 5bedroom Duplex In Ibadan.... by Finesing: 2:21pm On Feb 08, 2019
Any update ma?
With costs so far

Following keenly as my project starts next week.
Properties / Re: Construction Of 6self-contain Hostel Frm Start To Finish With Cost Saving Advice by Finesing: 5:50pm On Feb 04, 2019
saydfact:


Thanks sir... I have a blog but I discovered blogging on NL is easier for me... I've not updated my blog in a long while..

My email is cadsolutions2009@gmail.com.. I'll send you my WhatsApp nos if you mail me.

I'll also reply ur NL mail..

Yes
I later found and went through your blog and can confirm
I still subscribed tho just incaee you decide to pick it up again, I can't afford to miss any update from you.
I just sent you an email and expecting a response soon.
Thanks.

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Properties / Re: Construction Of 6self-contain Hostel Frm Start To Finish With Cost Saving Advice by Finesing: 4:25pm On Feb 04, 2019
saydfact:


Its even better for duplex...... My property is one, and that's what I used..

Thanks for reading my post

Do you have like a blog or site for your property/building ish?
I spent the better part if yesterday and today reading and taking notes from all your property/building topics.
I'm still yearning to read and learn more.

Oh and thanks
Me and a lot of people are grateful for your good work.

May you work and never stumble.

I typed out a longer essay as a response but most contained private info so if you don't mind, can I email you?
Properties / Re: Construction Of 6self-contain Hostel Frm Start To Finish With Cost Saving Advice by Finesing: 9:58pm On Feb 03, 2019
saydfact:
This is one aspect where I expect everyone to save big on the building.

for a job of this size - Lintel works should have cost me about 250k - 300k

carpenter wld claim about 100k, welder wld get about 20k, and bricklayer shd also want close to 40k MINUS materials, transportation et all..


BUT I SPENT ONLY 14K for workmanship now do the maths ( 160K - 14K ) = 146K LABOUR ONLY SAVED.

How did I do it?

I went to the iron store, brought the iron and paid the guys about 5k to cut it to required sizes,

I got to site and got my employed labour to arrange the blocks as shown in pics below (offcourse you also save on numbers of reinforcement used)

For those who would query how strong it is - Iits stronger than the basic need of a lintel which is = (to bridge the space left by an opening)

We still had wood from our German floor and these came in handy

I had to explain to the labour how to cast the lintel and i paid him twice of what he wld have gotten as his day work with the bricklayer..

the result see PICS 4 showing how it was used..


I've been reading all your posts one by one and I'm so grateful
O have a question tho
Can someone who is building a duplex use this same cost saving method?
Or it's only for this type of project?
Thanks.
Travel / Re: My Mom Booked A Brazil Ticket For A July 30 Flight But Brazil Has Not Given Visa by Finesing: 12:55pm On Nov 20, 2018
Is this room still active?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 11:17am On Nov 17, 2018
bigbus:


US visa will do for both. I think Panama accepts UK and Schengen visas, but that thot was from two years ago when I googled it. You can use google to check visa requirements for both countries. All the best.

I already checked Google and got that answer
I was hoping someone here Would have more inept knowledge.

I've written the Panama consulate tho to enquire
Waiting for a response.
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 5:40pm On Nov 16, 2018
Is it true someone can travel to Mexico or Panama with their UK visa?
I also have a temporary Schengen visa if that helps.
Travel / Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 5 by Finesing: 8:25pm On Oct 27, 2018
I want to ask

Am I the only one that got admission without stress??
I see people saying they did interview and screening and such and I'm just shooket �

I just did application through uniassist with the usual documents
Certified the photocopies and sent to them
Paid the fee and i got admitted

Please indicate if your admission was also straightforward and stress free.
Abi na only me wakka come?

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Travel / Re: Hong Kong Visa Requirements by Finesing: 11:54am On Sep 29, 2018
Locked:
Anybody?

Any news/info on getting Hong Kong tourist visa yet?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 10:40am On Sep 12, 2018
mokikeoj:

Great!! Maybe we could see some sights together. Is this your first time of going there.

In London now.
Du?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 10:39am On Sep 12, 2018
tolani4real:


It depends on why they stopped or called you in. Be warned, don't travel with your school certificate if your Visa is VISITOR Visa.

Just wanted to know if there's anything I should go with
The dude just asked what my plans were and where I'll be staying
I brought out my accommodation payment confirmation and return ticket to show him and he laughed and said no need
That he just wanted to know what activities I'd be interested in doing for the whole week
Coz I initially said just sightseeing and he thinks that one week was too much for sightseeing.

I've heard scary stories about US PoE and so I wanted to be prepared.
Thanks anyway.
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 7:22am On Sep 11, 2018
Has anyone had problem at the PoE in London?
What documents are you supposed to show to them?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 6:36pm On Sep 04, 2018
mokikeoj:


Hello☺ I will be there next week from Thursday..
#tourist
When will.you be there?
Wednesday
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 3:03pm On Sep 03, 2018
Will anyone be in London next week?
I've got 2 hours to burn at the airport before I can check in to my hotel..
And I'll arrive very early, I don't think any sights will be open for touring that early..
Any advice?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 7:01pm On Aug 29, 2018
galazito:

can you give the list of documents you submitted?
International Passport
German Resident Permit
Confirmation of payment of visa fee
Flight ticket Reservation.
Non-refundable Hotel accommodation comfirmation
3 months Pay slip
Bank Statement
Insurance certificate for visa purposes
Student Identification card
Certificate of student status
Certificate of study periods
House contract
Proof of registration with the Alien office
Cover letter from school
Cover letter from work
Personal letter explaining every other thing that might raise questions like funds and such.
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 7:00pm On Aug 29, 2018
Melonne:
Hello All,

Has anyone had this issue before? A friend just got rejected because according to them the planned budget for a trip to the UK is 7.5 times more than the persons monthly expenditure - NOT INCOME OH!

I’ve never heard of this before. This person makes a very good salary of about 500k as take home. Monthly expenses is average of 200k, leaving a saving of 300k each money. Planned budget was 1.5m (ticket, hotel, feeding, accommodation and sightseeing were all broken down and estimated) for about 2 weeks.

That was the only reason. No mention of income being insufficient. Just that one reason that doesn’t make sense. This person has a managerial role in a well established financial institution.

The only thing I can assume is that the person has never travelled out of the country at all. Never even attempted, but no mention was made of that in the rejection.

Documents submitted:

Job intro letter
6 month statement
Cover letter
Letter from relatives acknowledging that person is known and will return.
Leave letter
Rent agreement

Anyone have experience with this?

I was very careful while filling this
I even had to write a personal letter to explain the money and urged them to not think otherwise.

He should have written and explained why he intends to spend such money
Yell them that he had planned for the holiday for a long time and had saved up for it and bla bla bla
They too like explanation but it works
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 1:23pm On Aug 28, 2018
Finesing:
Good day house

I've gotten all my documents ready just one issue
I receive majority of my money with PayPal and had it moved from PayPal to my bank account just before printing bank slip for the visa.
(They're hundreds of other PayPal to bank and vice versa transactions evident on the slip)

I've explained this in my cover letter stating it was from seeking stuffs online
I've also explained the inconsistencies with my monthly salaries.

Is there something else I should include?
And is a balance of 2900€ fine?

Also I stated that I plan to spend €1000 total for this trip
And my monthly expenditure is 500€
Will that be a problem considering my balance?

I already booked flight and accommodation

Forgot to update.
Got my visa!

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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Finesing: 11:24am On Jul 24, 2018
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Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Finesing: 8:23am On Mar 10, 2018
Squirrel01:


Aiit, I stand to be corrected though, can you provide the link? thank you.

https://apply.kaunokolegija.lt/application/new/course/1/intake/1/now/1520666570

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Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Finesing: 9:36pm On Mar 09, 2018
Squirrel01:


follow this link https://vytautasmagnus.dreamapply.com/applicant/register
That's not the school I applied to.
The school I applied to doesn't have any application form to be downloaded.
Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Finesing: 11:27am On Mar 07, 2018
gentleking90:

that is all u will send to skvc.
remember u have to download the application form from their website, fill it and send it too.

There's no application form.
I can't find anything like that on the site.

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