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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 7:57pm On Jun 24, 2016
EgunMogaji:
Bros Lastpage didn't vex. If he did I believe that yellow and green would have been included in the cacophony colors grin

I kid I kid, really I love crayola.
Haahaaahaaa!

Shey l nor tell you?
This "Egun" nor be Masquerade wey fall from heaven! grin
Na humanbeing dey hide under that cloth-garb!
undecided undecided




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Okay, enough is enough. Lets make progress!
Can we start making suggestions on how to save this building?
We never know where the brilliant idea/inspiration might come from.

Question: What will you do to SAVE this house (at the current state), if it were yours

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 7:51pm On Jun 24, 2016
brag3:
Lets not jump to conclusions here. There may be iron rods/ wire mesh embeded somewhere grin grin

Let's defer to the builder to confirm. No more assumptions on Nairaland grin grin
Absolutely 'NO' !

Reason l said "No" is that "I" dont want Brabus to keep trying to defend himself on this matter again.

In doing so, the Clients get offended even more but at the same time, I understand his need to "CLARIFY" certain things that he feels are "not ACCURATE" in the narration.

[size=14pt]It seems to me, it is we "Aprokos" that are stoking the fire, goading Brabus into "self defence" only to turn around and accuse him of gloating![/size] shocked shocked

"The heart of Man is exceedingly wicked, honestly". angry angry




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BTW: I am not inferring in anyway, whether it was Brabus that did that German floor or not (I was not there).
I only said there is no Iron on that "flooring", ....German or French! That much seems obvious.

I hope Brabus will not fall for the BAIT again... and again! undecided
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 7:42pm On Jun 24, 2016
3strikes:
Bros no vex na. I was only trying to point the gentleman to the right direction for suggestions.
No wahala, I nor vex!

I am just setting the records,
staright
, like my blooder Onuokwu! grin




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Politics › Re: Effects Of Brexit Results On The African Largest Economies by lastpage: 7:22pm On Jun 24, 2016
Alki:
Hehe make I call my Bros for UK
Abeg, No call am now o!
He wont pick your call because he is NOT SMILING at the moment! grin grin



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Politics › Re: Effects Of Brexit Results On The African Largest Economies by lastpage: 7:18pm On Jun 24, 2016
publicenemy:
Daivd Cameron is the worst person to hold the position of a Prime Minister in any country.
You are right on the ball!

First, let me state it clearly that this Brexit VOTE was a PROTEST VOTE.

The protest was against IMMIGRATION, nothing more.

Frankly speaking, "White People" all over the World are getting intolerant and border-line racist when it comes to Africans and Muslims.
They will do ANYTHING, including cutting-off their own nose, just to ensure "Africans" or anything that looked like Africans are kept away.

So, all you need to do is to say: I want to take our country back (from the immigrants, mostly Africans).... and you would win any vote in white man's land.

Having said that, we must remember that it was David Cameron, who for selfish reasons, RAISE, STOKED and PROMISED the people a Referendum on their E.U membership. Cameron made them believe that being a member of the E.U was bad.
He did it to curry Votes.... and he got re-elected.

Now, when it was time to "fulfil his Vote Promise", the same David Cameron was campaigning for U.K to STAY in the E.U!.... because He knew it was a bad thing to leave.


Every time l listen to Cameron, l always shake my head... the guy is a "Snake Oil" salesman.
Now, Scotland says, "we did not vote "remain", so as to be outside the E.U"........ We need another Referendum! shocked shocked shocked

The E.U is even poised to make it worse for the U.K, so as not to encourage such reckless decision in the future. They just said "there would be NO NEGOTIATION and want U.K to get-out IMMEDIATELY!

Even the U.K is NOT INVITED to their next meeting on Tuesday!
grin grin

Lesson: Be careful about leaders who offer you "All or Nothing"..... they are dangerous, untrustworthy people.

The rate at which the GBP Pounds is falling, e be like say Naira go strong pass am within a few days o! grin grin

***make l quickly go change all my Pounds to Naira"****




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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:58pm On Jun 24, 2016
danowena:
@ QC1,

If I am may ask , were there no reinforcements used for this german floor? I can't see any iron rod in these pictures. Perhaps I am not looking well. undecided
Obviously, there is no iron rod, not even a Wire-Mesh.... in that "German" Floor!

The next obvious question is: Was it Brabus did this German floor?

That would be very sad, to say the least. angry angry



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:48pm On Jun 24, 2016
Onuokwu:
As an active commentator on this thread who have made comments on disputes between members in the past, let me put it on record that I am not in support of any act of violence, or threat of violence, or solicitation to acquire firearms for the purpose of causing harm to other members of this thread in settlement for any commercial transaction between parties.

I have found it necessary make such a dissociation in view of the escalating nature of belligerent language on this thread, and an open threat to cause harm that appears to have gotten endorsement from a part of this community.

I reaffirm that the best and recognized way to settle commercial disputes remains either through "arbitration" or the established courts regardless of our personal views about their efficacy.

This disclaimer is for the matter of records.
[size=18pt]Ch-ai !! shocked shocked ...................

O-n-u-o-k-w-u my Bloo-oder! [/size] grin grin grin

Sharp Man!
undecided undecided



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:44pm On Jun 24, 2016
3strikes:
Cc lastpage
Can you please quote ANYWHERE, that l claimed to be a Geotechnical Engineer?

I dont take kindly to "impersonation" please.


abdulwastecx:
Please house I am looking for a very good Geotechnical film that can carry out soil analysis for a client in Benin
@Abdulwastecx:

I would also suggest that you specify the TYPE of TEST (CPT, SPT, e.t.c) the Professional (you are recommending) will undertake (in writing) and further ensure that it is what is being given out in the Report.

To recommend people nowadays, one has to be very specific and also follow-up .... so that a hard-earned "good reputation like yours, .....is not tainted!
I dont want someone to start asking you to refund "Soil test" Money....because you are the one who linked the Client to the Test Contractor!
grin grin
Even if (when) you did it "in good faith"!


Sorry, l dont have someone to recommend! lipsrsealed lipsrsealed



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 5:08pm On Jun 24, 2016
mavverick:
Roger that !
Should Bosun get a GOLDEN handshake for a job well done with all SOME OF his builds especially for clients in Diaspora and perhaps some local suppliers/artisans ?
Handshake my azz! Not a FAT CHANCE!


We all know that, he knows that.

But you will agree with me, planning MURDER is on a different level.
There are other "lawful ways" to thrash out a contractual misadventure.



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 4:34pm On Jun 24, 2016
I am going to say this on a GENERAL LEVEL..... as someone who works within the "Security Apparatchik" and a Lawful Citizen.
I am also my Brother's Keeper so l owe it a duty to "express worry" .....when l see something going wrong.


1.) In this internet Age, what we say/WRITE ONLINE is different and even worse than what we SAY with our MOUTH (which can be denied, if not "On Record"wink

2.) We SAY things that we dont MEAN..... but even MEAN (do) what we dont SAY! Either way,
"Words are like Broken Eggs"! IRRECOVERABLE

3.) Not even a few people have gone to JAIL, just for saying something ONLINE.... even when they later claimed they said it as a JOKE!
Direct, Indirect and Concealed "ACTIVE" THREAT TO LIFE is a serious matter!
I said "Active" because its one thing say "I will Kill you"! Its another level when you OPENLY SOLICIT for a MEANS to carry it out!
People in Diaspora should know this even better!


4.) JUSTIFIABLE INTENTION at times, may lead to UNJUSTIFIABLE ACTIONS.
The former "is NOT" a VALID excuse for the latter.
(I always say: Never ACT, when you are ANGRY! The results is not always the best.)

5.) There is a Yoruba proverb (which l will just render in English, so we can all appreciate it) that says " The WITCH BRAGGED yesterday... and the CHILD DIED today, who would think twice before concluding that "it was the Witch that killed the Child"?


6.) God forbid if anything happens and the "Child actually gets killed"...... l tell you, running abroad is not even an option, everyone here (with the right tools and personnel) can be traced.... if the need arises!
I pray we dont use our own mouth (fingers) to put ourselves in an "Had l known" situation!

7.) It only takes "MOTIVE" .... and the "WEAPON" to establish GUILT, in a MURDER case!..... right now, l am seeing one, and an "active intention" to "acquire" the second

8.) Those who encourage MURDER (whether seriously or jokingly) should know that "ACCESSORY to MURDER" is a serious Felony that carries a hefty Jail term. [/b]
[b]RIGHTEOUS Anger can lead to UNRIGHTEOUS Consequences.

ALWAYS be in CONTROL of your Emotions, ....no matter how angry you are and how justified your Anger is!

9.) "COINCIDENCE" is when[b] ACTION meets WORDS[/b] .... even when both are supposed to be unrelated.
May we never be the Victim of a "Bad-Coincidence"!
Those who "urged you-on", will not be there to "back-you-Up", when shyte-hits-the-Fan.
Ask FFK and Olisah Metuh, if still in doubt

10.) Dont SAY what you DONT MEAN!.... its even worse when you put it into writing ....especially on the INTERNET! lipsrsealed

Time to seat back and C-CAUTION!




As for me, l SEE no Evil, HEAR No Evil and SPEAK No Evil



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Somehow, Brabus just took a "Life Insurance Policy" ..... without paying a dime! undecided undecided

Politics › Re: Militants Attack Lagos And Ogun Communities. Kill Eight Persons by lastpage: 3:59pm On Jun 24, 2016
joeprince23:
as a niger delta boy,i warned SW people but they call me ipad.dont worry tinubu wil save the sophisticated people

Shut-Up joor!

"Militant" is a generic word for anyone who is fighting a cause, using violence!

Where in the post did they say the Criminals are ND Militant? Fulani Militant? Boko Haram Militant or any other terror Group?

BTW:
S.West has its own Crude Oil Reserves (Lagos, Ogun, Ondo), Bitumen Reserves (Ondo) e.t.c that are currently being mined, so whats the "warn" about?

Go drink your Oil naa. undecided undecided



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Politics › Re: Ben Bruce Reacts To AMCON Closing Silverbird by lastpage: 5:35am On Jun 24, 2016
RoyalMail:
Thank God, he didn't claim witch hunt this time... Common sense

See more here tweets and pictures here

http://www.ajayiwrites.com/2016/06/ben-bruce-reacts-to-silverbirds-closure.html
I knew he had to respond on twitter! grin grin grin


Onigbese twitter Senator!



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Politics › Re: Ojuawo Appear In Court In Military Uniform by lastpage: 5:34am On Jun 24, 2016
Jirate:
If only You know what it takes to get to where he is now in the Service, you will not talk like you are doing now.
He is not the one desecrating the Uniform but those trying him for “Alleged Corruption” [b]in this manner
.[/b] cool cool
You mean he should have been court-marshalled and dismissed first, before being sent to Civilian Prison? shocked shocked

You are right.




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Celebrities › Re: Linda Ikeji Denies N75million Tax Evasion Allegation by lastpage: 5:30am On Jun 24, 2016
divinehand2003:
Is there anything like TAX EVASION in Nigeria? Certainly not. Corruption won't allow those thieves in FIRS do their work normally.
I laughed so loud when I read the news this morning about Linda's tax evasion wahala because it will be a bloody rumour without substantial evidence as usual.

Linda abeg enjoy thy PLANTAIN AND BANANA crib joor.
Yes, they are corrupt but when they decide to "go at you", trust me, they have the law to back them up and they can use it to finish you.

Moreso, when you have stepped on toes and have not been completely upfront about your tax.

If you are so clean that the Govt cant get you, they will surely get you with the "Tax Police". Nobody pays their 100% tax.

Go and ask Wesley Snipes and other rich dudes. undecided



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Politics › Re: Lere Olayinka Lambasts Falana Over Fayose's Frozen account by lastpage: 5:26am On Jun 24, 2016
Nicholas007:
UNCLE LERE ! UNCLE LERE !!UNCLE LERE !!! HOW MANY TIME DID I CALL YOU ?
Nooo!
Dont call him o! Let him be running his mouth because of what he wants to "chop"


I think he has become a Senior Lawyer now, abi?

When it is his turn to spend a few weeks in jail, walahi, he will be born-again.
Let him go and ask "diarrhoea mouth" Fani-Fakayode!





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Politics › Re: How Fayose Begged Zenith Bank To Cover Up The Source Of His Election Funds - SR by lastpage: 5:20am On Jun 24, 2016
flakky15:
The fact is that yorubas are fools. Am also one of them anyway. Hausa man will never leave his brother to be molested in any way. Dan arewa they are so tribalistic that if they see a fellow hausa failing they will quickly rescue him. Where is dasuki? We all know atiku is the most corrupt but today he is buharis best friend.

If yorubas sees their fellow brother failing , they will backbite, laugh at him and even go behind his back to make him fall further. That is yorubas for you.
First, you are NOT Yoruba!
Otherwise you would know that Youbas dont harbour Thieves, frauds, mentally deranged beings, without telling them what they are.

Shielding thieves, criminals and giving them Titles are the signatures of IPAD peeps.




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Crime › Re: Port-Harcourt Is Hot'-Girl Who Was Attacked By Robbers Shares Her Ordeal.Photos by lastpage: 5:08am On Jun 24, 2016
VictorRomanov:
Stadium road, air force junction area. Taking "a drop" at these areas at night is very very dangerous. Just[b] board a bus or taxi with passengers already in it[/b].
If you try that in Lagos .... na "One Chance" you enter so!

Either dem go take you do Jujuu or them go do your bank Account "strong thing", using your ATM!
grin grin



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Politics › Re: Ijaw Youths At Rhythm 95.7FM Radio Programme In Bayelsa, Attack APC Members by lastpage: 5:01am On Jun 24, 2016
Tochytee:
Bayelsa state has always been in the news for the wrong reasons, this is purely political, the war btw PDP and APC seems to be more deadly than I taught, who knows if the APC member live on radio was making provocative statement against the PDP on Radio which could attract such a treatment from their opposition.. My taught thoughts tho
So, when someone is making provocative statement against PDP,...on LIVE RADIO

The next thing is to carry thugs and compromised Police to beat them up?

Now, truly believe that You people are indeed ANIMALS!

But then, the LAW should take its course!

"Attempted Murder" carries a weighty Prison sentence.



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 4:45am On Jun 24, 2016
. Yes, we are all NEIGHBOURS, ......I live at Ajegunle! shocked shocked grin grin grin



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:25pm On Jun 23, 2016
n3xt:
Concrete Fasteners | The Show is about to begin

#iWelder
Watching in 4D, on a 4K platform. undecided



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 6:16pm On Jun 23, 2016
EgunMogaji:
I've given Abdul the same advice publicly and privately.

The Brabus / NextHome brand is an infectious sore.

Why don't you see Brabus working with Skimanski, et al

Even his current supporter Lastpage didn't give him a build. Yeah I know he "promised" that he would in the future grin
I am NOT his (or anyone's) SUPPORTER! angry angry

Infact, l dont do "collabo" at all, because my views are usually very strong.
I can easily fall-out with anyone, anytime, but it will always be based on PRINCIPLE, nothing personal.

I wont support WRONG-DOING.


My position is based on "My Principles" (Values, Convictions, Response to Adversity )

Where we defer is

1.) "if the baby should be thrown away with the water" .... "REFORMABLE" or not!

2.) whether he did what he did out of MISCHIEF (which is Criminal!)

3.) whether he did it out of INCOMPETENCE (which is Negligent!)

But l wont deny anyone their right to hold a different view to mine.
Even twins from the same womb that l know are voting differently.....one for "BRexit" while the other is voting to "BRemain"!

How much more, we that we are "complete strangers" to each other?

My not giving "any" builder on Nairaland a build yet is because l have not been confronted with a challenge l cannot yet solve, with my "long standing team" of Builders. Why change a winning team?
But with advancement in technology and new innovations, Brabus and Abdulwastecx are on my mind, ..... each for different reasons

Let us just be calm.

Thank you.



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BTW: I wonder why no one is talking about how l was very hard on Brabus and was one of those who insist he must refund Maverick?
My past posts and positions have always remain consistent.

I have reduced the [size=18pt]COLOR[/size] in this response because l noticed you dont like Crayon! shocked shocked grin grin
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 5:26pm On Jun 23, 2016
abdulwastecx:
I don't like to get involved in issues like this but Mr lastpage just summed up everything.

Building construction is a complex discipline, we keep learning everyday to improve ourself and do much better.

Some of Mr brabus' mistakes can happened to any builder here because we hardly carry out any soil test to ascertain soil engineering properties and when this soil is carried out, proper attention may not be paid to the laboratory test to determine all the parameters used for the analysis and design.
................


Oga brabus has learnt one two lessons from those work as I have learned a lot from them. I have visited all those thread and look at things myself.... Learning is a continuous thing and we stop learning when we die
Thank you Abdulwastecx,

I have nothing more to add the above.
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I dont know how long (One year? Two years? Three years ..or Forever) it takes to label someone a fraud!?

If anyone claims they dont have KNOWLEDGE of what happened between Brabus and some of his Clients, they they need to read this thread all over again.
But then, "KNOWLEDGE" and "WISDOM" are not the same thing!

"WISDOM" ..... is the application of Knowledge. undecided
I have made my own points known, l wont spend the whole 2016 flogging a dead horse!


Each man to his own conviction.



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Health › Re: Doctor Poses With Nurse Who Conducted His Delivery & Now Works In His Hospital by lastpage: 2:40pm On Jun 23, 2016
DonMaxxy:
You see am...if to say this woman helped (at the request of the guy man's mama); abort this cute doctor then, where will she be working by now...

Lesson to ladies out there comtemplating abortion and their would be accomplices.

The baby you saved today may feed you tommorrow.
Say no to abortion...you may be aborting our future presido.
Abortion may be necessary in some cases, like Defilement, especially by men of the underworld!

What we should not have is this current, rampant disregard for human life such that it is considered the norm while discarding our normal requirement for chastity!
Men should not go about using their 'Johnny' like its a 'door key' that must go into all keyhole. Reserve it for your wife angry angry
Women too should learn to keep their legs crossed and closed. Open it only fr your husband



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 2:30pm On Jun 23, 2016
mavverick:
Whenever I read about a builder like brabus/Bosun trying to build a good reputation, I cannot stop laughing.
The person saying that he should be given a chance to build a good reputation, I wonder if they would give him thier building to complete. As they say, put your money where your mouth is !

He has had several opportunities to redeem himself, what did he do ? He bottled it and is now relying on prayer stones.
I am "one" of those who believe in giving someone a second opportunity.

Infact, if not that my current build is so advanced (builder input no longer required), l would have used it to prove you guys wrong.

I am looking forward to when l will want to do another build from scratch, l will announce it here that l am using Brabus to build it.
Quote me on that, god willing.

Brabus has his issues, ...serious issues (and l have spoken repeatedly on them, even went as far as advising him "like l would do a "Blood Brother".

Three things accounted for the failure in his "PAST" Builds:

1.) His knowledge of foundations (back then) was very INADEQUATE!: He meant well but you cant give what you dont have. back then, his knowledge, compared to now was very limited!

2.) The Clients were mostly, if not all, "Diasporeans": Though this is not an excuse but his Clients have zero or very limited knowledge of Building.
They relied on Brabus' "expertise" when in actual fact, he too was just "learning as we go along" (like some other Builders here too, you can see from the way they ask or answer "technical questions".
(Abdulwastecx stands out from the crowd! he is a trained Engineer so, "No shaking"wink.
This is where Brabus "bit more than he could chew".
He could have, at the very least, INSIST on a Soil test at all times.... and just follow the recommendations of a Structural Engineer who interprets the result


3.) Supervision was lax, if not non-existent: Again, l wont blame the Client but we are all learning! There is a reason why projects have "Consulting Supervisors" that are different from the Builder. These are Professional Engineers who are paid and mandated to ensure that "they monitor and approve" what the Builder is doing on ground. You should not allow your Builder to supervise himself. I wont.
Brabus was building without "oversight" supervision. If you cant supervise your builder, please employ a qualified person to do it for you.

The reason l am very confident that l will give him (Brabus) a job in the future, is that as "a Client", [b]l will be with him EVERYDAY of the build! grin That is how l do my own builds.... l monitor like hell, while "learning" at the same time
I have acquired "appreciable knowledge and experience" over time, such that even if l dont employ a seasoned Engineer as Supervisor, there is NOTHING Brabus will or can do, that l am not knowledgeable about.

I WILL TELL HIM WHAT TO DO, I WILL ENSURE HE DOES WHAT I WANT AND I WILL DO THE NECESSARY TESTS (SOIL, CONCRETE, e.t.c) to assist both of us to make a success of it.

it is a pity that the above three factors came into play, all at the same time, in Brbaus's build for his clients back then.

TODAY, in 2016, l dont think all those three factors can/should still align together... to produce the results we are referring to/discussing.
As for his "personal values"...... What you "already know" should not be able to hurt you... if you are intelligent and smart!
[/b]

Brabus na Ijebu, me na Ijebu, so let us see who get "sense" pass now. undecided grin grin



So, when l say l will give my job to Brabus, l know exactly what l am saying and l am not saying it out of ignorance or sentiments.
Mind you, Brabus, like any other humanbeing, have their "strengths and weakness"
I know how to turn a "human weakness", into strength.


Thank you,



Lastpage!

BTW: I also believe anyone can reform, if they want to.
I also dont FLIP-FLOP on my relationship with anyone .... because it is ALWAYS based on PRINCIPLES, not personal sentiments.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 1:47pm On Jun 23, 2016
abdulwastecx:
Thank you sir....
We will like to be dangote of construction industry... Building houses for all (upper, middle and lower class).... Lol.

....................

I will check up their address and send it to you
And as a man desires in his heart, good desires, so shall it be.

I look forward to "one day" when l will say "That Dangotte of Building you see on the Podium receiving that Award" use to answer my posts on Nairaland, back then"! undecided

if you also get their website URL, l will like that too.
I am really falling in love with the Polystrene Fascia, as you describe it.

As for fire, maybe one can paint it with a fire-resistant paint?.... just to make it safer
(Anyway, fire wey catch fascia, don catch roof/roof woods be that!) [/b]
Polystrene wont make a difference by then. God will protect us from fire hazard as we also do our very best to remain safe.

Just for knowledge sake, what is the average price of say a 5m or 6m length of that fascia l saw your guys carry with a single hand, in your post back then when l asked you about this fascia? just give me an idea of how much you had to pay.


abdulwastecx:
@ lastpage, I will try to send you some of our work on modern method of building construction' find time to design something like a block of two bedroom flats on a two storey building; using polystyrene rib slab, polystyrene walls for internal partitions per flat (boundaries between flat will be conventional walls), poly hood, ceiling etc....
Thank you Sir. That will really be appreciated.



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 1:33pm On Jun 23, 2016
babalose:
@Qc1. .... it takes courage to give someone a second chance when everything around you point to the opposite. It hurts more when the person you have given a second chance doesn't appreciate it and it comes to bite you eventually. Money is not easy to make so when one looses it, it hurts deeply. A builder should always be grateful that you called him to do a job among many, afterall you put food on his table. No one is more aggreived than the greiving. May the Lord replenish all you have lost.
Life is a continuous learning process.


Babalose
PRAYER SECONDED.
Its happened, we cant reverse the hand of the Clock.
But God that provided you with the money, is still alive and capable.
God will find a way to compensate you, going forward.

Be strong, "the fall of a man, is not the end of his life".


I remember having lost a lot of money to IPO SHARES PURCHASE sometime in 2008, like many other folks.
It was so much that "l refuse to think about it" and refuse to sell the shares for the "paper" they are worth today.
Infact, l just "laugh at myself" because it would have been better if l burned the Naira notes (at east l would use the ashes to make Soap!)

TODAY, l just see it as a lesson-learned. (I invest in property now, no more shares! grin grin )

So, take heart and be strong. YOU will bounce back!


If l can,... YOU can and YOU will.

Those who give others a second chance, will themselves be gifted a second chance. Its KARMA.





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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 12:59pm On Jun 23, 2016
n3xt:
Abdulwastecx had done justice to most of the question you asked.

As per the formwork, I doubt the cost will be as much as you're reusing the planks for the 2nd time.
But when you put the cost of the formwork side by side with the cost of sand filling, one will agree that it is a better alternative.

However, if the beams are decreased to 600mm as shown in the video and pics below, the planks beneath can be recovered.

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As per introducing pipe on a side to act as overflow drain pipe, the idea is cool. However, I don't see how this will work on a flat surface as water level increase evenly unless it's happening on a slope.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jKLuyZ6UpA
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In the attached pic below, we were able to remove/reuse 90% of the formwork used beneath the DPC and the approach proves to be more effective and efficient as water do not percolate around the building.
Good Stuff, Brabus.

So, depending on how it was formed, the Planks can be removed for re-use.
Thanks for chipping-in and supplying the video.

The Pipe thingy was in the case where the void is sealed (As opposed to accessible spaces underneath). When the water in it rises above the outside water, it can use a valved-pipe to flow out



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 12:42pm On Jun 23, 2016
NLresidentQS:
I was just wondering. Don't know if it can be done. I read Abdulwasteq's reply that the floor is waterproof to prevent surface water from entering the enclosure. But I think the problem is, like you rightly pointed out, the walls supporting the suspended slab will always be soaked in water.

Also, I think the presence of the spaces will create additional loads on the slab.

After fixing the formwork that will support the slab (before fixing the soffit boards), can't the builder fill the spaces with sand/granite/laterite just to mitigate any negative effect. Maybe perforated pipes can be buried under the slab sef, channelling somewhere away from the house. Just saying.
This was my thinking also, initially.
I think one way or the other (since such foundations are usually done on low capacity bearing soils), water will find its way into that void.

I was even thinking that one can put a "valved-Pipe" such that water inside the void can only come out but the pipe cant take-in water.

if the building is sound-enough to stand on its own without the void being filled-up, that is a massive 'cost-savings' (Laterite fillings et all).

But then, l would differ to "Construction" Engineers on this one. I have never done this Suspended Raft with Piles under, before.

Thanks for your response.



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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 12:26pm On Jun 23, 2016
abdulwastecx:
To your first question...
The condition of the enclosed space below depend on the natural water table, and surface run off during period of heavy rain. If the soil is relatively dry with a very low water table (>1.5m), the void below will be dry, otherwise, it may experience dampness and surface water.

Nothing to worry about if the damp proof course/german floor is water/air tight, so that it wouldn't become a breading ground for mosquito.

The grade beam a position at some depth below the ground to stop surface run off into the space below.

2. For your questions number 2...................

Another advantage is the possibility for a properly done iron detailed work when the floor is suspended. For this suspended floor, the iron bending work are properly done compared to those on filled foundation.

3. I am also looking deeply into better use of modern building materials. I have done a number of design using polystyrene materials for the following, in other to reduce load and cost.
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With all these advantage in mind, sound Mathematical calculations have to be made to make sure all the structural component are designed properly in other to enjoy all the aforementioned advantages
Abdulwastexc, your responses are always top-notch. I am just imagining what/who you will be in a decades time! Maybe Nigeria's own version of Julius Berger? undecided undecided
I have saved your response and so dont want to re-quote it verbatim.


The "Polystrene" material you referred to above, is it a composite material or a single material one can get to buy in the open market?
What's the name, if l may ask?

Weight reduction, Cost reduction and new methods/innovation always excite me.



Thank you for your response.



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Politics › Re: Aisha Buhari To Drag Fayose To Court If He Fails To Retract His Statements by lastpage: 12:11pm On Jun 23, 2016
adajiboyy:
Madam just with 900k or at worst 1m u would get to USA by sunday.prove fayose wrong and forget all this going to court
"Cluelessness" seems to be genetic in you people!

How is it Aisha Buhari's business to prove that what Fayose alleged is FALSE?

The Constitution says "The burden of proof lies on he who alleges (Fayose).

I am sure if l said "You just poo-poo and did not wipe your dirty butt....... you will remove your pants and go unclad in the market square, just to prove me wrong"

I am sure you will do that going by how d@ft your comment above is.
Dont tell me you wont.

Whenever Fayose's immunity lapses, he would have to defend all his careless utterances and criminal actions.
For now, he cant be charged to court or sued in any form. He can only be investigated and the file "kept" for future prosecution.
That is Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution.
Aisha should just take a chill for now
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