tranxo:

Chief why is the rear so plain?

here's what I can tell you about the gate or anything else like that.


The less cutting and welding the better. Just take it from me

tranxo:

Chief why is the rear so plain?

That's how most gates are. Especially for rolling gates, the inside designs could interfere with the smooth movement of the gate.

joyousmother2016:




Its beautiful.

Thank you Sir.

spyder880:


That's how most gates are. Especially for rolling gates, the inside designs could interfere with the smooth movement of the gate.

the movement of the gate isn't much of a problem sef. Even with designs, gate can still be rolling.

For any iron work to last, let the cutting and welding be at the barest amount possible. Once you cut, the durability of the area has dropped. Even when you weld, you will jump some areas and those areas make it vulnerable to aging.

Think of it like a person with a fracture. The bone can NEVER be as good as it was.

Our people will say that the wound of a cut will heal but the mark is permanent

michlins:
the movement of the gate isn't much of a problem sef. Even with designs, gate can still be rolling.

For any iron work to last, let the cutting and welding be at the barest amount possible. Once you cut, the durability of the area has dropped. Even when you weld, you will jump some areas and those areas make it vulnerable to aging.

Think of it like a person with a fracture. The bone can NEVER be as good as it was.

Our people will say that the wound of a cut will heal but the mark is permanent

Maybe we should then start molding gates as a unibody to satisfy your logic? Gate kwa.

spyder880:


That's how most gates are. Especially for rolling gates, the inside designs could interfere with the smooth movement of the gate.

I no fit use gate wey only outsiders go dey enjoy the view oo. I need to also enjoy the view from both inside and outside my compound oga

There must be a way for functionality to meet aesthetics

tranxo:

Maybe we should then start molding gates as a unibody to satisfy your logic? Gate kwa.

sir, definitely we cut to create something new. I only advised that you make it as minimal as possible.

Thank you and stay safe

Water borehole equipment and materials arriving for this site...........

I have arranged with my tilers for them to start arriving this site as from tomorrow morning. Tiling works starts Wednesday this week.

More pictures later.

spyder880:
I have arranged with my tilers for them to start arriving this site as from tomorrow morning. Tiling works starts Wednesday this week.

More pictures later.

We are creating more air vents on the upper portions of the walls, this is to aid natural air circulation.

Ground preparations for the standing of the gate columns.

Plastering works on the fence walls

Water collector channels all done...........

spyder880:
We are creating more air vents on the upper portions of the walls, this is to aid natural air circulation.

This air Vent really spoilt the look of this house.

Martini101:




This air Vent really spoilt the look of this house.

The alternative will be worse, a hotter room, and most likely more humid, staining the upper rooms with dampness which might lead to growth of small plants like molds.

We planned for these vents to be only at the back and sides of the house, none will be placed in the front.

spyder880:


The alternative will be worse, a hotter room, and most likely more humid, staining the upper rooms with dampness which might lead to growth of small plants like molds.

We planned for these vents to be only at the back and sides of the house, none will be placed in the front.

I understand perfectly, as far as your client is okay with it, as you cant make an omelette without breaking egg.

spyder880:
Water collector channels all done...........

Trim those palm fronds hanging over the roof. Else, those gutters will get blocked, and weeds will grow on the roof

michlins:
the movement of the gate isn't much of a problem sef. Even with designs, gate can still be rolling.

For any iron work to last, let the cutting and welding be at the barest amount possible. Once you cut, the durability of the area has dropped. Even when you weld, you will jump some areas and those areas make it vulnerable to aging.

Think of it like a person with a fracture. The bone can NEVER be as good as it was.

Our people will say that the wound of a cut will heal but the mark is permanent

Most people won't understand. For Nigerians, the more complicated and over designed a project is, the better. I don't know if it is me, I like my things to be of minimal design.

My new gate is just a thick black plain metal sheet. It is going to be sliding. You only have the pipe welding only at the four sides of the plate.

I even like the back of that Spyder's gate more than the front with those designs.

tranxo:

Trim those palm fronds hanging over the roof. Else, those gutters will get blocked, and weeds will grow on the roof

Well noted, although its growing from the neighbor's land at the back.

michlins:
the movement of the gate isn't much of a problem sef. Even with designs, gate can still be rolling.

For any iron work to last, let the cutting and welding be at the barest amount possible. Once you cut, the durability of the area has dropped. Even when you weld, you will jump some areas and those areas make it vulnerable to aging.

Think of it like a person with a fracture. The bone can NEVER be as good as it was.

Our people will say that the wound of a cut will heal but the mark is permanent

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Those welding jumps you mentioned are signs of bad welding skills.

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spyder880:
We are creating more air vents on the upper portions of the walls, this is to aid natural air circulation.

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Personal choice...but this is one build that I am still trying to understand the ideas behind the choice.
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InvertedHammer:

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Those welding jumps you mentioned are signs of bad welding skills.

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no it's not a sign of bad welding skills. You don't weld 2mm pan nonstop. There must be 2-3" gap between each weld. Or else you will weaken the pan. You're not welding suspension bridge

michlins:
no it's not a sign of bad welding skills. You don't weld 2mm pan nonstop. There must be 2-3" gap between each weld. Or else you will weaken the pan. You're not welding suspension bridge

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I am not an expert in welding but the little I know, they have different power settings for different materials and thickness. But in Nigeria I noticed they use one size fits all welding machine. Could that be why? From what I learned so far, those gaps are frowned at by professional welders as they affect the integrity of the weld as you rightly pointed out.
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Fence plastering works continue........

More........

We started doing kitchen wall tiles yesterday..........

Focusmind:


Most people won't understand. For Nigerians, the more complicated and over designed a project is, the better. I don't know if it is me, I like my things to be of minimal design.

My new gate is just a thick black plain metal sheet. It is going to be sliding. You only have the pipe welding only at the four sides of the plate.

I even like the back of that Spyder's gate more than the front with those designs.

you don't blame us. We want to tension our neighbors.

Look at something am currently working on right now. Simplicity at its best

michlins:
you don't blame us. We want to tension our neighbors.

Look at something am currently working on right now. Simplicity at its best

How much ? The owner of this house might be interested in this one for the second opening by the left.

InvertedHammer:

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I am not an expert in welding but the little I know, they have different power settings for different materials and thickness. But in Nigeria I noticed they use one size fits all welding machine. Could that be why? From what I learned so far, those gaps are frowned at by professional welders as they affect the integrity of the weld as you rightly pointed out.
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look at the attached picture and see the gap am talking about. I don't think this is bad anywhere

spyder880:


How much ? The owner of this house might be interested in this one for the second opening by the left.

this one am doing is for 500,000 but with complete wrought iron materials goes for 800,000

michlins:
look at the attached picture and see the gap am talking about. I don't think this is bad anywhere

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Oh I see what you mean

I thought you mean a gap in the bead.

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