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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 11:01pm On Apr 16, 2022
MMotimo:
Happy Easter, Ladies and Gentlemen!
God no go shame us o!
Amin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:01pm On Apr 16, 2022
sethtsadopp:


My thought too. It's the only room downstairs so if e too big sef, visitors won't want to leave. Make e tight dem, do 3 days max and gettat! grin

Some visitor though... grin

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I learnt something very interesting from a 8 units of 2 bedroom project done on a 360sqm plot.

Guess what? The building did not just meet all the setback requirements, there’s also parking space for everyone and and all the rooms quite large but a very small kitchen (1.2 x 2.4m).

I asked the owner why have a very small kitchen in such a beautiful house. His reply was shocking!

He said “I know my target market. They leave at 4:00am and return 11:00pm. They’d most time do all the eating before they get home. They need a place to sleep more than a place to cook.”

________

So I agree with you if the visitor starts getting too comfortable, he might turn to tenant.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Stopthecap: 11:45pm On Apr 16, 2022
our resident fraudster builder is back!!!

BEWARE

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 12:50am On Apr 17, 2022
sethtsadopp:


The work is being done by a developer. I bought it off plan about 2 years ago at 36m and was paying according to an agreed payment plan. But along the line (late last year) they increased it to 45m due to increasing cost of everything. Roofing will commence before the end of the month.

Gaduwa?
Developer name begins with the alphabet immediately after L?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cash1115(m): 1:56am On Apr 17, 2022
We give our best to satisfy our clients

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 5:23am On Apr 17, 2022
Thank you to you all.

Happy Easter

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:52am On Apr 17, 2022
money121:

We dey roof security house sef
Edakun cry cry

Okay noted.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:57am On Apr 17, 2022
sethtsadopp:


Well, the Terrance are 5 in number and the 4 other owners decided to break away that room entirely and either add to living room or turn to an anteroom. But I left the living area is already big enough, plus that will turn it into a 4 bedroom instead of 5 (value decrease?). That's why I decided to leave it like that.

So 80% of your fellow landlords agree with me.

Enjoy your project,

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Perfecttouchade: 7:17am On Apr 17, 2022
Greetings and wishing everyone an Happy Easter Sunday. Perfect Touch Aluminium.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Blessedsunny2(m): 7:27am On Apr 17, 2022
Happy Easter Sunday

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 8:12am On Apr 17, 2022
Happy Easter to you all my customers and friends i wish you all best celebration, my prayer to you all is may the spirit that raise our Lord jesus may the same spirit resurrect all is death in our life and families in jesus name amen, happy Easter celebration once to you all
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:32am On Apr 17, 2022
Wishing you all a Happy Easter Sunday

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Aventures(m): 8:34am On Apr 17, 2022
My advice to terrace Buyers: please engage a trusted engineer to help you monitor what the developer is building from scratch to finishing. Let him check even the designs before committing Kobo, honestly I am talking form unpleasant experience of some xlents that I am doing retrofitting for. If the house is fully built. Ensure your developer give you as built drawings, indemnity letter on the structural integrity.
One of the experience I have recently was on one of my client house a unit out of 4 terraces. The house is failing structurally and we need t provide retrofitting solution , then we discover that the developer don't even have the drawings anymore in their archive,, the structural members could not be located so the client has to pay huge money for ultrasound test, and lastly you need permission of other occupants before you can do any major structural amendment as the buildings a joined together. Avoid all this headache by being more diligent.
sethtsadopp:


Well, the Terrance are 5 in number and the 4 other owners decided to break away that room entirely and either add to living room or turn to an anteroom. But I left the living area is already big enough, plus that will turn it into a 4 bedroom instead of 5 (value decrease?). That's why I decided to leave it like that.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:42am On Apr 17, 2022
Aventures:
My advice to terrace Buyers: please engage a trusted engineer to help you monitor what the developer is building from scratch to finishing. Let him check even the designs before committing Kobo, honestly I am talking form unpleasant experience of some xlents that I am doing retrofitting for. If the house is fully built. Ensure your developer give you as built drawings, indemnity letter on the structural integrity.
One of the experience I have recently was on one of my client house a unit out of 4 terraces. The house is failing structurally and we need t provide retrofitting solution , then we discover that the developer don't even have the drawings anymore in their archive,, the structural members could not be located so the client has to pay huge money for ultrasound test, and lastly you need permission of other occupants before you can do any major structural amendment as the buildings a joined together. Avoid all this headache by being more diligent.

Chief, can you give us examples of what you'll term as structural failures?

Thanks.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Aventures(m): 8:55am On Apr 17, 2022
EgunMogaji2:


Chief, can you give us examples of what you'll term as structural failures?

Thanks.
Sir structural failure is very deep topic but let me.kemtion few here sir.
The major pointer to structural failure is CRACKS , but note not all cracks are due to failure (some may be due to poor masonry materials, heavy vibration during construction close to you, thermal expansion and contraction, plaster crack etc, all these no cause for alarm). But when a wall crack on both side and it is wide at the top and tiny below it indicates structural failure of the.member the wall is sitting on. When the plaster on your columns or beams is cracking often then the beam is failing deflection or the column is buckling.
When a house is loosing it's balance and is becoming very conspicuous it is foundation failure as well

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hajivince(m): 8:57am On Apr 17, 2022
Aventures:
Sir structural failure is very deep topic but let me.kemtion few here sir.
The major pointer to structural failure is CRACKS , but note not all cracks are due to failure (some may be due to poor masonry materials, heavy vibration during construction close to you, thermal expansion and contraction, plaster crack etc, all these no cause for alarm). But when a wall crack on both side and it is wide at the top and tiny below it indicates structural failure of the.member the wall is sitting on. When the plaster on your columns or beams is cracking often then the beam is failing deflection or the column is buckling.
When a house is loosing it's balance and is becoming very conspicuous it is foundation failure as well

Pinpoint Accurate
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:58am On Apr 17, 2022
That's a good one.

I think the price is fair.

sethtsadopp:


The work is being done by a developer. I bought it off plan about 2 years ago at 36m and was paying according to an agreed payment plan. But along the line (late last year) they increased it to 45m due to increasing cost of everything. Roofing will commence before the end of the month.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hajivince(m): 9:01am On Apr 17, 2022
Aventures:
My advice to terrace Buyers: please engage a trusted engineer to help you monitor what the developer is building from scratch to finishing. Let him check even the designs before committing Kobo, honestly I am talking form unpleasant experience of some xlents that I am doing retrofitting for. If the house is fully built. Ensure your developer give you as built drawings, indemnity letter on the structural integrity.
One of the experience I have recently was on one of my client house a unit out of 4 terraces. The house is failing structurally and we need t provide retrofitting solution , then we discover that the developer don't even have the drawings anymore in their archive,, the structural members could not be located so the client has to pay huge money for ultrasound test, and lastly you need permission of other occupants before you can do any major structural amendment as the buildings a joined together. Avoid all this headache by being more diligent.

I can relate... Many developers barring a few build well
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 9:39am On Apr 17, 2022
Aventures:
Sir structural failure is very deep topic but let me.kemtion few here sir.
The major pointer to structural failure is CRACKS , but note not all cracks are due to failure (some may be due to poor masonry materials, heavy vibration during construction close to you, thermal expansion and contraction, plaster crack etc, all these no cause for alarm). But when a wall crack on both side and it is wide at the top and tiny below it indicates structural failure of the.member the wall is sitting on. When the plaster on your columns or beams is cracking often then the beam is failing deflection or the column is buckling.
When a house is loosing it's balance and is becoming very conspicuous it is foundation failure as well
Hummmm, THIS IS WHY MANY OF YOU NEED TO CAME BACK TO KEEP EDUCATING US. Thank you on this one and many more to come from you.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:51am On Apr 17, 2022
Aventures:
Sir structural failure is very deep topic but let me.kemtion few here sir.
The major pointer to structural failure is CRACKS , but note not all cracks are due to failure (some may be due to poor masonry materials, heavy vibration during construction close to you, thermal expansion and contraction, plaster crack etc, all these no cause for alarm). But [b]when a wall crack on both side and it is wide at the top and tiny below it indicates structural failure of the.member the wall is sitting on. [/b]When the plaster on your columns or beams is cracking often then the beam is failing deflection or the column is buckling.
When a house is loosing it's balance and is becoming very conspicuous it is foundation failure as well

Thank you for the explanations Sir. I wanted to hear from a Nigerian perspective because I am monitoring a wall in my BQ.

Its doing like a V, the top is wider than the bottom, very small crack for course but visible enough to concern me. I've invited the builder to come and theorise before I call in a structural engineer if it gets any bigger.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:53am On Apr 17, 2022
kopell:
Hummmm, THIS IS WHY MANY OF YOU NEED TO CAME BACK TO KEEP EDUCATING US. Thank you on this one and many more to come from you.

This is why I mention their names as often as is prudent in conversations to try to draw them out.

The new folks can't understand the depth of knowledge that is here and we've lost or reduced.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 10:32am On Apr 17, 2022

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DUNKA(m): 11:10am On Apr 17, 2022
EgunMogaji2:


This is why I mention their names as often as is prudent in conversations to try to draw them out.

The new folks can't understand the depth of knowledge that is here and we've lost or reduced.
True boss rather than our number 1 internet-based builder who will claim to know everything, has done everything and is never wrong sad

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DUNKA(m): 11:16am On Apr 17, 2022
kopell:
Hummmm, THIS IS WHY MANY OF YOU NEED TO CAME BACK TO KEEP EDUCATING US. Thank you on this one and many more to come from you.
Correct I just can't imagine a non qualified doctor doing surgery and giving medical advise to the public without arrest and prosecution from the medical council once a report is made.

How bosun is able to thrive in the construction industry is really baffling. Is it that it is a all Comers affairs with no standards and regulatory body to sanction quacks? angry

Building industry dey fall hand seriously undecided

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Aventures(m): 12:19pm On Apr 17, 2022
Our professional bodies are doing too little to prevent quackery in most fields and Government is not helping matters as well. As a matter of fact I have said it before anybody with bUssiness acumen, strong wil and finniacial backbone can operate as a building contractor but it expedient that the fellow should ready to engage the services of professional in various field as either permanent staff or contract basis. I may not be a doctor t own a hospital I may built an hospital and be just a chairman and engage a medical director and all professional needed. But above all integrity, and professionalism is very important.
DUNKA:
Correct I just can't imagine a non qualified doctor doing surgery and giving medical advise to the public without arrest and prosecution from the medical council once a report is made.

How bosun is able to thrive in the construction industry is really baffling. Is it that it is a all Comers affairs with no standards and regulatory body to sanction quacks? angry

Building industry dey fall hand seriously undecided

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jummymine(f): 12:40pm On Apr 17, 2022
Hello everyone!Please where can I get Amoula pvc ceiling to buy in bulk?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Gigaset: 1:15pm On Apr 17, 2022
Aventures:
Our professional bodies are doing too little to prevent quackery in most fields and Government is not helping matters as well. As a matter of fact I have said it before anybody with bUssiness acumen, strong wil and finniacial backbone can operate as a building contractor but it expedient that the fellow should ready to engage the services of professional in various field as either permanent staff or contract basis. I may not be a doctor t own a hospital I may built an hospital and be just a chairman and engage a medical director and all professional needed. But above all integrity, and professionalism is very important.
3 gbosa for you sir, common sense is not common at times

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 1:37pm On Apr 17, 2022
Jummymine:
Hello everyone!Please where can I get Amoula pvc ceiling to buy in bulk?
mushin olooosha
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sethtsadopp: 1:50pm On Apr 17, 2022
FEGEITOK:


Gaduwa?
Developer name begins with the alphabet immediately after L?

Not at all. Lifecamp
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sethtsadopp: 1:52pm On Apr 17, 2022
EgunMogaji2:


So 80% of your fellow landlords agree with me.

Enjoy your project,

LOL, interestingly one of them after they broke down the room, just yesterday said his wife said they have to put it up again. That she wamst aware of the decision her husband unilaterally took. After seeing our own, she said they just put back the room ASAP.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sethtsadopp: 1:54pm On Apr 17, 2022
n3xt:


So I agree with you if the visitor starts getting too comfortable, he might turn to tenant.

Hahaha. Honestly.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 1:57pm On Apr 17, 2022
sethtsadopp:


Not at all. Lifecamp

My bad.

Don't know if it's the same developer, but the figures and the change in price jumped out at me.

I hear they have properties in Lifecamp too

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