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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:20am On Sep 08, 2021
seunpinky:
Pls would appreciate it if you can share pictures of the doors when they arrive Nigeria.

Would like to compare them with what is obtainable in The Nigerian premium wooden door market.

I know some here has posted some high quality wooden doors in the past, would like to see the difference btw our high quality wooden doors and the foreign wooden doors you ll be importing.



Shebi na inport?

For every imported doors anyone have to share here, I’ll post 2 local doors that are 3 times better.

I won’t mind sharing some imported furnitures I bought too and show you what’ they’re made off.

Just so you know it, no be today I start to dey import furnitures from abroad.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:42am On Sep 08, 2021
While we are waiting, here are the top contenders in Nigeria

1. AFP
2. Vina

Bring any furniture from any part of the world, you’d find something similar or even better in the showroom of these local furniture companies.

Pic 1-3 | AFP
Pic 4 | Vina

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Note: These aren’t 3D models o.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:44am On Sep 08, 2021
AFP

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:48am On Sep 08, 2021
I’ve known Vina since the 80s. Visit their showroom in Ibadan, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano to see best of naija locally made furnitures.

Note: dem no dey import turkey doors o grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by veekid(m): 7:39am On Sep 08, 2021
Chapmanovie:
please plumber just gave me this estimate for a 2 bedroom flat all en suite with one visitors toilet hot and cold..... I am shocked as I have read it doesn't cost this much and its in Benin not even Lagos or abuja and the labour cost is not included he indicted for cracking ,piping and to the septic tank...and indicated labour 50k
opethom
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abuiltech(m): 8:13am On Sep 08, 2021
Chapmanovie:
please plumber just gave me this estimate for a 2 bedroom flat all en suite with one visitors toilet hot and cold..... I am shocked as I have read it doesn't cost this much and its in Benin not even Lagos or abuja and the labour cost is not included he indicted for cracking ,piping and to the septic tank...and indicated labour 50k


Although with 5nr of 2x 4 sockets on this list, it seems to be on the high side it should be 3nr, kindly share your floor plan drawing and site layout to detailed check
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 8:25am On Sep 08, 2021
n3xt:


Maybe that’s how they lay tiles in Ontario.

grin grin

________

It was here I learnt that casement window opening inward and burglar bar installed outside is a style in Germany grin
grin grin grin
Baba stop this na.
But wetin Adamu no go see for gate?
Who will come out to defend this trash?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chapmanovie: 8:26am On Sep 08, 2021
abuiltech:

this is it
thank you
Although with 5nr of 2x 4 sockets on this list, it seems to be on the high side it should be 3nr, kindly share your floor plan drawing and site layout to detailed check

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 8:27am On Sep 08, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I finally understood why people buy Tokunbo instead of new stuff in Nigeria. Everything is upside down.
Sure.
New things are majorly substandard.
Even when it comes to cloth.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:39am On Sep 08, 2021
uncleteeh:

grin grin grin
Baba stop this na.
But wetin Adamu no go see for gate?
Who will come out to defend this trash?

Na so we dey play here o. No pun intended.

#petcemetary
#isopako

That’s how we roll here grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 9:17am On Sep 08, 2021
abuiltech:



Although with 5nr of 2x 4 sockets on this list, it seems to be on the high side it should be 3nr, kindly share your floor plan drawing and site layout to detailed check

I want to confirm, is it using 2ich pipe for the VENT or 4inch pipe ? What is the size of the external block wall 9inch or 6inch, If it is 6inch 3inch pipe should be used and if it is 9inch 4inch pipe should be use. There is no need of reducing socket .
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 9:18am On Sep 08, 2021
Chapmanovie:
please plumber just gave me this estimate for a 2 bedroom flat all en suite with one visitors toilet hot and cold..... I am shocked as I have read it doesn't cost this much and its in Benin not even Lagos or abuja and the labour cost is not included he indicted for cracking ,piping and to the septic tank...and indicated labour 50k

I want to confirm, is it using 2ich pipe for the VENT or 4inch pipe ? What is the size of the external block wall 9inch or 6inch, If it is 6inch 3inch pipe should be used and if it is 9inch 4inch pipe should be use. There is no need of reducing socket .
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chapmanovie: 9:27am On Sep 08, 2021
6 inches block ...are you saying the quotation is right?
topsy23:


I want to confirm, is it using 2ich pipe for the VENT or 4inch pipe ? What is the size of the external block wall 9inch or 6inch, If it is 6inch 3inch pipe should be used and if it is 9inch 4inch pipe should be use. There is no need of reducing socket .
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olaleye2real(m): 9:33am On Sep 08, 2021
Chapmanovie:
please plumber just gave me this estimate for a 2 bedroom flat all en suite with one visitors toilet hot and cold..... I am shocked as I have read it doesn't cost this much and its in Benin not even Lagos or abuja and the labour cost is not included he indicted for cracking ,piping and to the septic tank...and indicated labour 50k

Good morning sir, I can bit down the quote by using PPR materials original all through sir,
This is my WhatsApp number ...08162811003
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 10:42am On Sep 08, 2021
n3xt:


Na so we dey play here o. No pun intended.

#petcemetary
#isopako

That’s how we roll here grin

Naa soo, joyful mode
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 10:46am On Sep 08, 2021
topsy23:


I want to confirm, is it using 2ich pipe for the VENT or 4inch pipe ? What is the size of the external block wall 9inch or 6inch, If it is 6inch 3inch pipe should be used and if it is 9inch 4inch pipe should be use. There is no need of reducing socket .

Oga Topsy
That is there systems of plumbing piping system In benin,!mostly they used 11/2 pressure fitting for 2” waste pipe.
Also there block is mostly solid block and in most cases they do surface vent.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 10:57am On Sep 08, 2021
n3xt:
I’ve known Vina since the 80s. Visit their showroom in Ibadan, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano to see best of naija locally made furnitures.

Note: dem no dey import turkey doors o grin grin

If only naija can improve more on locally iron door.
Believe me people will forget all those fanciful Turkish door that can’t withstand our weather condition.

Let people go round lekki area and see China and Turkish iron door result.
People will agree with you completely.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 12:08pm On Sep 08, 2021
Hatesin:


Do you know of any solution to it please?

Still expecting some response on this......
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Spy360(m): 12:26pm On Sep 08, 2021
Please how much is flush door?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 12:52pm On Sep 08, 2021
n3xt:


The koko of the matter is “Client go gree pay the extra cost for special woods?”

Straight wood is possible if you’re ready to pay the extra cost.


Exactly.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 12:52pm On Sep 08, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


Some of us will pay the difference. I spend an inordinate amount of time "straightening" lumber.

Oga Egun, who can buy 2x2 of 350 naira for let's say 700 per one?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 12:55pm On Sep 08, 2021
diordaves:


So it is the Nigerian factor then. But that theory that the trees are not straight does not hold water. That same crooked tree will be exported to China or Germany and it will be cut perfectly straight to size.

There is something about us as a people. We're largely not thorough, diligent and regards best practice as too much work. Short cut and quick money is ingrained in most of us.

You didn't read my post fully.

It's all about the extra cost.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 1:23pm On Sep 08, 2021
n3xt:


Shebi na inport?

For every imported doors anyone have to share here, I’ll post 2 local doors that are 3 times better.

I won’t mind sharing some imported furnitures I bought too and show you what’ they’re made off.

Just so you know it, no be today I start to dey import furnitures from abroad.
True talk, many of those imported doors import to Nigeria are rubbish quality either woods or steel or even brass. Nigeria locally made doors are 100% better if you’re ready to pay for good finishing, cheaper too, if one compere price. There are better imported good doors for deep pockets Nigeria’s ooo, not for joe like us sha. Many of those Chinese wooden doors are made of compressed waste paper not even wood, you won’t believe this. Those of steel are as light as yours imagination, with plastic lamination to make them look fancy.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 1:33pm On Sep 08, 2021
We are opening our electrical fittings store shortly please patronize us and God will bless you grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 2:25pm On Sep 08, 2021
Chapmanovie:
please plumber just gave me this estimate for a 2 bedroom flat all en suite with one visitors toilet hot and cold..... I am shocked as I have read it doesn't cost this much and its in Benin not even Lagos or abuja and the labour cost is not included he indicted for cracking ,piping and to the septic tank...and indicated labour 50k

Price changes everyday so go market or near to you to find out price.

Plumbing is not an exact science so don't be surprise if he ask for more materials
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 2:30pm On Sep 08, 2021
gabbytabby:


Price changes everyday so go market or near to you to find out price.

Plumbing is not an exact science so don't be surprise if he ask for more materials
last week exchange rate 505 this week 525

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:44pm On Sep 08, 2021
KolaShangOne:


Oga Egun, who can buy 2x2 of 350 naira for let's say 700 per one?

“I” will.

If you can share a source in Ibadan please let me know.

Thank you Sir.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Valuepaints20(m): 3:03pm On Sep 08, 2021
n3xt:
AFP

Sir how much is that TV stand
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:14pm On Sep 08, 2021
Valuepaints20:


Sir how much is that TV stand

AFP Standard abi Brabus Standard? grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 3:23pm On Sep 08, 2021
Hatesin:


Meanwhile, I just learnt that they have used Solignum but the dusting still continued

It might not even be due to termites. It could be worms.

If the wood is not Kingpost or purlins, it cm be changed. That's the lasting solution.

Change all the bad woods. Cut grasses around your house. Treat (soak) incoming wood.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 3:39pm On Sep 08, 2021
diordaves:


First photo: iso Pako Sheffield UK.

Second photo: iso Pako South Africa. South Africa that we think we are better than o.

Can you see how straight and to size the cuts are? Only in Nigeria will you pass a straight cut wood as premium. In "ordinary" South Africa it is the norm.

There's truly something about us as a Nation.

Bros.. this your discussion ehn.. comparing UK and South Africa with Nigeria.. grin
What is ordinary about South Africa?

Don't you know we are the poorest country in the world Do you know how many of us live below the poverty line

Why do you think [b]"sachetization" [/b]is going on in Nigeria?? Even Baileys is sold in sachets now.

As of right now, you will spend up to [b]1 million on roofing woodwork of a 4-5 bedroom duplex. How [/b]many people are willing to pay more? Say 2 million for woodwork? How long will someone in Iso Pako stock their straight woods before they are bought?

I know Egun will not agree we are the poorest country on Earth but World Bank Statistics no dey lie.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 3:53pm On Sep 08, 2021
seunpinky:
Pls would appreciate it if you can share pictures of the doors when they arrive Nigeria.

Would like to compare them with what is obtainable in The Nigerian premium wooden door market.

I know some here has posted some high quality wooden doors in the past, would like to see the difference btw our high quality wooden doors and the foreign wooden doors you ll be importing.



I'm still at the planning stage, so it may take a while (possibly December) to arrive Nigeria but I have the photos already from my local building merchants. See attached photos. Prices and size included.

So it is SOLID Oak or Sapele wood internal wooden door. I don't do internal metal/iron doors. Factory treated against termites ( so you don't need to perform animal sacrifice) and warping; guaranteed for 10 years minimum and ready for vanishing to your taste if you so wish.

You will need to buy locks (photo attached) guaranteed a lifetime, so you don't need to worry about locking yourself in as with Asia locks prevalent in Nigeria.

In price terms, you can land a PROPER SOLID internal wooden door in Nigeria (inclusive locks and keys) for N100K per door. However, I'm buying a bus to load in all items and ship them to Nigeria. I will sell off the bus (fire sale) which will bring the unit cost of each door to about N85k or thereabout.

I normally construct wooden internal doors in Nigeria for rentals. But this project is a family forever home, so I'm happy to import products I'm used to and trust and cry later about the cost.

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