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Alternatives To Door Subframe Any ideas?

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hslbroker2:
u have it all

How can I thank you?

hslbroker2:
My dog just gave birth to seven I dash those that love dogs here.

But I know if u dash human being dog, they will not value it.

I will still it.

@ N50k

All vaccine

Dash me. I will value it.

PrimeQuay:
Okay. Removing the stone will definitely require more hands involved.

Sure. This is necessary if the stones are not well locked and the algae growth is coming from openings.

Okay then I look forward to next week. Kindly drop your contact so I can text you.

Thank you very much.

+234.80.234.29.122

PrimeQuay:
I watched the video, exactly the end result I’m hoping to achieve.

Sure I would appreciate your gesture. Location needed is Maroko area in lekki.

Do let me know if this is not too far from you.

Very far but I can ask one of my guys to bring it down next week.

Please note, they might have to remove the stones too.

FEGEITOK:
I am a layman who reads a lot, is very inquisitive and wants to do the best that can be done with he funds that are available.

But I read up to understand what the experts are doing so I can interact intelligently with them and most importantly to ensure that I am getting the quality that I deserve at a reasonable price point.

Thanks to you guys, I know that 16mm is fine for columns (pillars) for a bungalow. Same as my builder suggested.

That the lintels should be tied together to hold the house together.

That the quality of our blocks is worrisome.

That there can be no concrete parapet unless the wall has been prepared to carry those weights.

One question though, how about pouring weak concrete into our hollow walls, does anyone do this? Is it recommended?

I am particularly concerned by the DPC stuff because I have lived in homes with rising damp and someone really close to me had a health problem from it.

Finally rising damp is one of the reasons driving my renovation project.

I am using that opportunity to fortify the building with columns(pillars)

Welcome layman

In theory of structure, the strength of a building lies in the column supporting the structure and not the blocks.

That’s why frame structure is the acceptable standard for construction worldwide.

Columns carries the load and not the blocks. So pouring slurry into the hollow blocks would only add more load to your building than strength.
You might end up creating another major problem while trying to solve a simple one.

As chairman of layman builders council of this forum, I’d recommend you introduce columns into critical areas of your build.
Talk to your structural engineer about this

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I’d share picture of a massive storey building that was built with 6 inches hollow block. It’s more than 2 decades old and it’s still very solid.

FEGEITOK:
Sadly, there I am still on the lookout for genuine sellers of butyl rubber, plastic sheets, bituminous felts for DPC.

Any leads will be highly appreciated.

This is awesome. You definitely must be a black belt holder in construction to require this for your DPC.

Let me talk to my butyl tape supplier.

Wrapping up the flooring of Ilé Ode 1

>> We move to Ilé Ode 2

BrickDevo:
Baba allow me to produce something sweet and cool,

Ok. I’ll get in touch.

In-situ Concrete Fascia minus the traditions

- no planks
- no plastering
- quick fix
- solid built
- affordable

#AlternativeBuildingSolutions #NextHome #ConcreteFascia #Parapet

Dennis3D:
Good evening all.
To get construction updates on this project.
Click on follow thread.
Thank you in anticipation.

Follow this link.
https://www.nairaland.com/6656410/semi-detached-6-bedroom-duplex/4#107501996

Nice one.

I’m looking for something like the below. Do you have??

walexProjects:
Yes sir.
You will surely be wowed.
I will send you some amazing Ideas Tonight for the M&E aspect.

Let’s have it bro. I have something cool (MEP) from Protea Marriot Neoclassical Styled Buildings too

micgray100:
OGA N3XT......I STAND WELL FOR THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.....

Chairman, we go run bigger things. I have 3 floor hotel in the box for us to chew this Christmas holiday

Na me dey slow things down sef. I need to conceptualize a design and forward to the architect but time no dey

princenomics:
Thanks for the delivery. I sincerely appreciate your promptness and sincerety. Hope to do more businesses with you.
Regards and safe trip back to your base.

I give this to him - prompt delivery and effective service.

kopell:
Hahaha, certificate in naija. Almost everyone as one, even those in government get all kinds you asked for, except those that are issued in heaven. Our problem is corruption a cross board.

In a society where no law/rule/structure exist or people to enforce it, people would create an informal structure/government.

We need structure in our lives, and we need to expect that each person will uphold his or her part of the bargain: to remain fair and respectful.

In most cases, it’s not always corruption but lack of trust in the process/systems/structure/government.

People do not get certificates nowadays to prove their academic capability but to secure high paying jobs.

Neither do people secure building permits because they want to do things right but just to fulfill all righteousness by doing the right things the wrong way.
That’s why there’s disregard for constituted authorities.
People are happy to break government seal without care or worries

It’s all about the system!

When there are no rules, people form an informal government.

KolaShangOne:
Cool. Thought so too.

I'm trying to get a quote for it within this axis.

Get from those who sabi the real thing.

KolaShangOne:
Can a bio-digester work in a water-logged area??

Is there anyone here doing it in Port harcourt?

It’s your best solution in water-logged terrain.

Monumental Restoration

Blessedsunny2:
Nice job boss God make us understand many are called few are chosen more projects more celebration and happiness cheesy
May God continue to strengthen you on your good work, Amen

Thanks for the tiles. I really love them. I can’t wait to put them on our gate pillars

walexProjects:
This is wonderful.when you do things right in life so many other doors opens.

I’ve never had to worry about where my next meal will come from because I know my difference makes a difference.


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Architectural Design Request | Urgent

A client urgently need a simple yet modern neoclassical countryhome.

Must-Haves

- 5 Bedroom (en-suite)
- Cinema
- Open Plan Living
- Kitchenette/Laundry/Study
- Wraparound Terrace
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Loft

Nice-To-Haves

- Helical Staircase
- Corbels
- Attached Sun Room

Please kindly wow me with creative ideas for this special project.

Cantilevered Solar Shading

When we stepped into this project few months ago, we were engaged to fabricate a modern gate and nothing more.

I decided to visit the project because the client has always engaged me right from the beginning of the project but we never had the opportunity to meet.

On getting to the site, I felt very bad seeing the quality of work done by different tradespeople (nairaland artisans and others from outside) engaged on the project and I told the client “We need to do something urgently to put things back on track.”

A lot of times projects hit the brick due to bad advices clients get from the professionals we engage as consultants on our projects.

I told the client “We are not firing any of the guys but I’d work with them to help them tidy up lose ends on the project.”
Though fraught with lots of issues, disappointments and avoidable errors, this single project has won me Ilé Ode 2, Oshodi Church Makeover project, upcoming 30 rooms hotel, and lots of other projects within the estate.

Special thanks once again to our esteemed client for the opportunity to be of service to you and for entrusting us with your project completely despite the dramas that go on here.

You inspire us to do more. Happiness is a choice.

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>> Preparation for Shogunle by NextHome ongoing. Another complete gentleman project.

Oshodi Church Makeover Project | Modern Facade

>> Interior Work commence soon

Charisdesigns:
This is nice, is the glass placed symmetrically (like partition wall) or on the wall facing just the room?

I’m not sure I get the question. The glass is on the wall though

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>> When the request is WOW me!

Ilé Ode 2 | Bevelled Glass Wall

@jasobry

To prevent cracks, go for stonedust instead of sharp sand.

Jasobry:
Will 3 inches be okay, if yes. Assist with the quantity of materials

I won’t be able to to give accurate figure since I’ve not been to the site but I’ll give you what we used for 300sqm.

I’ll brb.

Just resuming back to work after a long break last week.

Jasobry:
The below was given to me. Please advise

If you are providing materials,.�
Workmanship per sqm=1,500×197=#295,500
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Needed materials :

1) 3'8 chippings =25 tons

2) sharp sand 8 trips

3) cement = 65 bags

4) release = 1 bag

5) 3" range pole = 6

6) water

7) Iron rod 10mm

color hardner = 14 bags

This is for stamped concrete. What thickness are you considering? If 3 inches, the materials is too much.

You’ll be better off with a wire mesh than 10mm for reinforcement.

I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your pm. I was very busy last weekend.

Jasobry:
I confused on what to lay between stamped concrete and interlocking, while putting cost and maintenance into consideration.

Someone should advice. Size is 180 sqms

Go for interlocking if you’re considering cost.

Drab2Fab2 | Extreme Makeover Project

PrimeQuay:
Very nice.

Pressure washing might be the best option. I’m sure it might be more efficient that pouring chemicals and brushing manually.

@next did you rent or buy the pressure washing machine.

I have mine. I can lend you if your location is not too far from me.

https://instagram.com/p/CSA9gYLqQmE/

hslbroker2:
Grab a brush and some baking soda. Bicarbonate, the active ingredient in baking soda, is an effective spot treatment to help kill the algae and loosen it from the floor and the fence.

Make sure you really get every last particle free; black algae has particularly long and stubborn roots which makes it a persistent strand.

This will help you.

But i know the bosses in the house may also have other solutions to this particular problem.

I did one recently in one of my big bro’s house. We removed the interlock stones, pressure wash them and lay them back.

I’ll see if I can share video of the cleanings process.