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Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!

spyder880:
Other colours. .....

Nice and the lighter brown wardrobe would have contrasted perfectly with the wall color.

spyder880:
For the master bedrooms we are fitting today. .........

Nice wardrobes. I like that shade of green. What is it called?

Okay. I think my questions are answered.

spyder880:
Closer on the colours. .....

Nice colors! Which is going on which wall? Do you plan to use all in this building or you are still selecting?

segcymoor:
Frame structure is technically and financially involved. You may save some money if you set block first

OK. But ultimately, are there implications for quality differences depending on the type used?

My advise is for you to have a frank and open discussion with him about each others plans for next few years. I had such a conversation a few years ago with an only gf who had suitors coming her way....I wasn't ready for marriage, didn't know when I would be and couldn't guarantee it would be her when I become ready. She left for one of the suitors and from what I hear they are happy....and so am I having found and marriednsomebody I was sure from day one that this is the one.

spyder880:
We have made some aluminium sunbreaker shield for the cover of our plumbing works, this will hide it from public view.

Interesting. Please remember to post pictures when this is mounted. Abeg, I go like to see am.

They are spot on about BTDJ. He can't be from any where else with those looks, mien and energy.

NL1960:
I have always been told that it is difficult to get a of land in the East as most families do not sell lands but rather reserve it for their children and their unborn children. Where is this lot of land being sold coming from?. Has that concept of people not selling lands changed?.

This is possible but not prevalent in Anambra State because of scarcity. Trading in land occurs on a daily basis in south east but in most areas in Anambra State, a plot of land is 450sqm (100ft x 50ft) as against these ones that are 600sqm.

mufutau55:
Yes. The ones that looked like regular solid blocks.
Hajji M.

spyder880:
The size is nearly 600mts and the total package is about N1m. The amount includes the production and laying of all interlocking stones and kerbs, filling sand, waterproof, compacting, landscaping, designs etc.

Thanks guys for the education. The size to be covered is the size of a full plot in some cities. I look forward to seein the pictures and work progress when the actual laying starts.

spyder880:
Each of these kerbs cost N450.00 to make, being made now.

Kerbs are the longer ones? What's the size of the area to be covered by the interlocking stones and what's the estimate to get the job done?

kopell:
@Spyder pls don't let speculators derail this idea by inflating the price. Yesterday I red one guy comment trying to push for 800,000 instead of the 600,000 you're suggesting as if he didn't read what you wrote.
In my opinion it better to negotiate at the bottom price to let real investors come in to start developing instead of all those speculators or by and keep that will holds developement for years. This is why many of this developer failed to deliver, due to cost of land and other fees. Be very careful.

Interesting viewpoint but you have to let other people also air their ideas about what they want. Eventually the promoter will decide on final details and those not in agreement will opt out. In other words, say yours, let others say theirs.

Also interesting to me.

This is coming out beautifully. When do you guys plan to start etting this out.

spyder880:
We are still looking at the economic benefits of screeding the walls internal and external of this house.
Is the added beauty going to affect rental value?
Will the amount spent screeding the walls be recouped from rents easily?

Because we might just pull down the scaffolding wood and then paint the walls as it is. This is a commercial property anyway.

My candid opinion is that L/L should forget the screeding as that will be including a feature that most people will not be willing to pay for. Let him instead get top quality craftsmen to do the painting. The tiling and other features are already very elaborate for a tenanted building. L/L major challenge is that rents in different areas are determined by the market and no matter the nature of your building, variation from the market rate will be very marginal if any at all.

......and this house has no provision for lintel?

Mehn....i just love those kitchen tiles and the skirting. Such a pity that most parts of it will be covered by kitchen cabinets.

That wall looks old, perhaps thats why portions of it keep falling. Dear Spyder, do you plan to fortify it at some stage? Maybe the landlord and his neighbour should contribute money and do this. I don't want to imagine what may happen when people start living in this house and another portion collapses when there is heavy human traffic.

Empiree:
Is that how those tiles are designed?. Do they perfectly hold on un-plastered wall?

I think that there are different ways to do tiling now. Not everybody uses conventional cement these days. There is what is called a cement gum; a fluid substance that can be used irrespective of whether wall was plastered or not. This is also widely used for floor tiles and apart from being cost effective also enhances tiling finishes.

spyder880: Tiles in some more flats. .....

I am curious. What is the essence of rubbing cement on the tiles after laying them?

Are you not planning to use skirtings in this house? Me thinks it will make it more biuriful....

Whatever the case, it will be good to investigate the cause of the cracks before a remedy is attempted. @Spyder, have you determined the cause of the cracks? Is it something you want to engage an engineer to do? This should be instructive for readers though it may turnout to be an expensive lesson for the landlord.

I love this thread. I have two commissions and will be contacting a few of the absolutely wonderful guys here. But no be big job o....more details for those I reach out to.

Na so so run babes I dey run into these days. Dem no mind any age difference as long as you are dropping

Congrats on your project o. After extensive marketing, I am happy you have a full job to use in showing us your skills and
I am sure you won't disappoint. Try to keep this thread as interactive as possible by addressing necessary questions from
your readers patiently.

Nice

Looks like there will be no vehicle parking space in this compound. Is that the norm in Ogun state? This is not tenant or environmental friendly.

Empiree: why do people use metal doors these day?. I dont think it was like that before. Recent Nigerian movies i have been watching for close to 10yrs now, the houses use metal doors the way they sound. But it seems only for the main entrance though. Is it for added security or what?

I believe it is primarily for security because most of the internal doors are wooden. My brother God protects o. Otherwise, those wooden doors, it takes a carpenter less than two minutes to dismantle them.....talk less of robbers. I don't know about the metal doors though and hope I never find out.

KAYCEEJUNIOR: I have a selfcon room in a virgin flat, situated beside first bank, GTbank, access bank and directly opposite Mr Biggs by Ikotun police station, a stone throw to BRT PARK and Ikotun main market.
The house is on site and owned by a london based igbo business man, it is a hotel standard with a rediculious price.
A busy and not always at home Igbo person is needed...call me for inspection and possibly the pictures of the flat and room. wattsapp 07068954220 kaycee

Na wa o...this looks like a UK or USA room mate search posting. Why should I always not be at home if I don pay for the flat? E consan you?

justjeff: Location is obinze

Can you post pictures? What is the size of a plot and what is the available title on the land?