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Underpin the existing foundation and use piles to achieve a new floor level far above the water table. Then connect the new floor level to the adjourning road.
The waters can flow under the building all day. Then u simply rename it a 'Bridge House'.
That's creativity.

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Greggy17:
would like to know the current price of Nig PVC and Suspended ceiling.

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cornald:
Good morning my good people please someone should help me out. I want to build a duplex and I have "6" soild blocks from foundation to window level also am planning to use "6" hollow blocks for the parts that toilet and kitchen pipe will pass through in the building. Questions 1 Is "6" blocks OK for duplex from foundation to finishing. 2 .can I use only "6" hollow blocks for up. 3 can I use hollow blocks from foundation to finishing on areas that pipe will pass ,so that the pipes will be hid in side the hollow block. PS reply

1. You can use well vibrated solid 6' inches sandcrete blocks for your foundation if the land is dry and firm at shallow depth but it is not safe to use b locks alone because of the load of the building being a duplex. I advice you also pad it. Click http://engineerosaz..com/2016/10/on-foundations-it-is-safer-to-pad-strip_30.html to learn more about it.

2. Yes, you can use 6' blocks on upper floors.

3. No, avoid 6' inches hollow blocks in the foundation but you can use 6' solid blocks under earth and then use 6' hollow above the ground floor slab.

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femi9naija:
Please, i need a rough estimate
I have a plot of land i want to start developing. What i have in mind is developing a room, palour, kitchen toilet and bathroom out of it for now at first since I'm still a young bachelor. I'm planning on developing the rest as i grow.
Please, I'll appreciate it if I can get estimate from the foundation level till completion.

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ollamy22:
Kindly forward your quotation with DETAILED materials for constructing a mini flat, a room ensuite, a parlour with visitor's toilet, and a kitchen. the quotation should also include cost of architectural design. kindly forward to : tyolamide22@yahoo.com

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Self-Cleaning glasses?

Sure, tot as much but I know self-cleaning glasses do require periodic cleaning too. They dont self-clean 100%. Do ur research.

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A young Nigerian Engineer, 27 is working on developing automated detachable and retractable self-powered wipers to clean surfaces of glass facades, glazed wall panels, tiles and claddings on high-rise buildings of dust, molds and stains. A clean glass improves visibility and enhances the aesthetics of the building on which it is installed. The proposed wipers are similar to those used in motor vehicles except that they are exceptionally longer in length and so can cover a larger area. Buildings 18-metre or more in height above the natural ground level are often classified as high-rise buildings. The cost, risks and complexities involved in maintaining the exteriors of high-rise buildings may reduce drastically if this invention sees the light of the day. Considering the growing number of high-rise buildings across the country and by extension all over the world, there is likely widespread in the adoption of this technology.

The first prototype of the wiper would be available in 2017. The idea of powering itself is so that as soon as it is programmed, it continues to perform its duties irrespective of power outages. There are indications that the wiper will rely on solar power. This is based on the fact that solar panels can fit in perfectly into the engine compartment of the wiper. The wiper itself is not to be programmed to work every day, hence there is ample time to collect and save energy for next use. The wiper engine compartment is to consist of water channels, micro-tanks and sprayer that automatically spray clean water and liquid soap on the surface as the wiper’s blade wipes across.

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BOSSGUY1:
Hello Everyone

I'm in urgent need of a contractor to build my house next month. The house is a family house for me, my wife and 2 children, I need a rough cost quote for the specification below. I have already purchased 1 full plot of land in the Lagos area towards Ajah. The plot size is 650sqm, please advise what size house footprint is suitable for this size of land i.e 250sqm, 300sqm etc...

The quote must be for a fully functional finished house ready for my family to move in without the need to do anything than just furnish.

Basic design concept

2 stories
4 bedroom ensuite (UPPER LEVEL)
STUDY ROOM ( GROUND LEVEL)
1 ground floor Toilet room
1 large kitchen
1 medium dining area
1 large ground floor communal living area
1 medium upper floor communal living area
1 storage area ground floor
Entry reception area

Ground floor
Large kitchen - The kitchen will be center of the house and one of the main features, with use of long walls and high ceilings the kitchen will almost appear like a backdrop displaying all of its features in one go. Natural sunlight from a large window space will allow the kitchen to always be in the spotlight. The kitchen will be an open planned area with no doors but could strategically place a stud wall to demonstrate its independence but having naturally flow into the dining area and then so into the large communal area.
Medium sized dining area - The dining area is also open planned and just a mere extension of the kitchen however will be an area that will allow full view to the whole ground floor in its entirety.
Large lower floor communal living area – This area will be the largest in the whole house, with high ceilings and long walls the room will give a sense of freedom and space. This too will be opened planned and will be the first sight upon entrance of the house.
Storage area/room – This will be a novelty area, open space with closed walls hidden towards the back of house.
Utility room – This a very small area for storage for solar batteries and inventors
Small Toilet room – Toilet and wash basin
Entry reception area.

Upper floor
Bed room 1 Master – Large simply open room with medium ensuite
Bedroom 2 - medium simply open room, small ensuite
Bedroom 3 – medium simple open room small ensuite
Bedroom 4 – medium simple open room small ensuite
medium upper floor communal living area –This space will naturally come from the extension of upper floor bedrooms and will be an off-centered meeting point/landing/balcony. Will overlook the ground floor. Use of 1-2 large windows in this area will highlight the amount of space.

External back of house boys quaters
small room with small ensuite

ROOF
flat roof


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Capital247:
let me have the updated price of your materials, as the link provided dated back to 2013.
building location- Ifo in Ogun state

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Very good. A stitch in time saves nine.

Nice one Op.

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