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spyder880:
The floor, as seen from the top................

I must say the work done on this so far is quite impressive. I haven't seen this type of design before. I like how you are always ready for whatever the client brings. Kudos.

Adedward:
I will shows u sir, but this one has not get to nets stage but I will shows u out of past work sir, thanks

Hi, thanks for sharing the pictures. What if it's only one casement window instead of two? I'm not sure but I'm guessing the net is going to swing inwards instead?

spyder880:
We use ranging tools and level to get the right lines then manually cut with trowel, it takes highly skilled masons to do this. There might be other mechanical ways of doing this but this is the method we use now. Thanks.

Thank you. Must be a time consuming process. Looking good.

spyder880:
Updates from the plastering of this house today..........

Good morning,

What tool do you use to cut these lines in the plaster, and how do you ensure they are level all through

topsy23:
Sorry for the late response,

We were fully involved from the foundation level till the project is fully completed. We didn't cut the wall for our pathways we used the hollow side side of the block. The only thing we cut wall for is the boxes because we need to recess them

Didn't even cross my mind to use the hollow section. I'm sure it would be a tricky process due to the small size of the bricks. Thank you.

I have to say the quality of your work is really really good. I have seen many plumbing/electrical installation works here on nairaland and I did not even know this level of precision and neatness was possible.


Have you worked on a brick building before? I was wondering how one can run wires and pipes in a brick building without ruining the look of the brick (like the pictures below). Excluding the kitchen and bathroom areas which obviously will be tiled, how can you hide wires/pipes everywhere else? I can't think of anything other than the usual chiseling&plastering or just leaving them exposed on the surface. I'm assuming the plan/design of house matters but I don't know to what extent. Will be glad if you can shed light on this. Thanks.

The pictures are from this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/3677261/ongoing-massive-red-brick-construction

n3xt:
My eyes on you. You got game

Lightweight steel construction is bae. I also found something I’m considering in my new builds on the project - zigzag staircase.

Thanks for sharing. I got value!

Thanks for the pent tank tower idea. My client is pitching tent in that direction.

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Pic 1 - From the video
Pic 2 - Something I’m working on
Pic 3 - Something we’ve done

Thank you. I've followed this thread on and off for quite some time now and I have learnt a lot from you and many of the other contributors here. My interest was in architecture and I knew nothing about construction until I got here.

Since you mention the staircase, something interesting I saw about the stairs. Floating effect due to ends not touching the wall and how the rails are placed.

fiyin1200:
As seen on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWiA-3l5eY/?hl=en

Old Afro-Brazilian style building in Lagos Island renovated and repurposed as flats. A good alternative to demolition.

updated with video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HY8AYhHyYY

n3xt:
I have some crazy ideas though. I just need some money to encourage me

There’s a plan for a contemporary 2 bed BQ. I’m thinking we can integrate a tank tower into it.

@egunmogaji2 is Pic 2 cool? My client said he hasn’t seen a beautiful steel tower before

Probably not applicable but in this house the tank is hidden at the highest point of the building. The elevation even adds to the aesthetics of the building.

n3xt:
Problem Begging for Solution

Please help with creative suggestions.

What about this one? Tank tower with Eucalyptus wood covering the plastic tank. I think it was constructed with steel rebars.

Seen on Twitter
@spyder880 @michlins

spyder880:
It's easy, first, the carpenters will have to create a vaulted wood noggin, then the POP guys can follow the pattern.

Ok, thanks. I had assumed it would be something complicated to do.

spyder880:
I want you to look at the way they are hung on the roofing wood, or other supports, very solid and tied. Don't be deceived about the simplicity of the hanging threads, they contain binding wires inside them.......

Very informative, thanks for sharing. I have a question though.
How would you hang a vaulted/sloped ceiling? Say for example, for the space in the 1st picture below, I wanted a ceiling that follows the slope of the roof, how exactly will this be done? Would the process be the same as the one you've described here?

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davodyguy:
I think I know this building.

Let me guess the street from one of the 5

1. Tinubu street
2. Upper Campus
3. Olushi
4. Joseph
5. Gbamgbose

Most of those old buildings built by Salvadorian are some where around Campus/Upper Campus.

From the instagram page: 19 Joseph Harden street.

As seen on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWiA-3l5eY/?hl=en

Old Afro-Brazilian style building in Lagos Island renovated and repurposed as flats. A good alternative to demolition.

darenyx:
Signed, sealed, delivered

Hi, please can you tell me what material you always use for the soffits on the roof eaves.

spyder880:
We continue the painting of some more rooms, this is sandstone silk on brilliant white silk........

Nice one. The tile and skirting at the base really complements the whole thing. Great color combination too.

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