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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Drdreluv: 5:40pm On Aug 07, 2022
justified007:
Now I am regretting getting this nonsense prepaid meter . How can everyone be having electricity around except my house ?
. Buy unit na u can buy from ur bank app....if current is too high too it will cut buy AVR
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by debeey87(m): 6:03pm On Aug 07, 2022
Aforxzy:
Use ratio 1:2:3 for the concrete floor with 125-150mm thickness for medium to high vechicular loads.




How much vehicular load is medium or less. Vehicular for the property doesn't fall under high load. Thank you
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 6:13pm On Aug 07, 2022
Aforxzy:
Use ratio 1:2:3 for the concrete floor with 125-150mm thickness for medium to high vechicular loads.




Very good advice.

Failure to follow this is why many driveways need to be rebuilt every year

Plus the lack of usage of rebar

Copied from an internet resource in support:

What is the best concrete mix ratio for driveways

To withstand the weight of vehicle traffic, choose a concrete with a strength of 4,000 pounds per square inch for your driveways,
Regarding this, what is the best concrete mix ratio for driveways, one of the best and highly recommended concrete mix ratios used for concreting driveways is 1:2:3 (1 parts cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts aggregate), this will produce approximately a 4000 psi concrete mix. The strength of this mix ratio is ideal, commonly used, standard and good for driveways.


I worked this route before so I had to share

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Timtol(m): 6:45pm On Aug 07, 2022
Conceptual images/Rendering
Proposed 5bedroom duplex Enugu Nigeria
08100452977(WhatsApp)

www.dioritestructures.com.ng

For your building plans and construction works kindly reach out via the information above.
Many thanks

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by justified007: 6:52pm On Aug 07, 2022
Drdreluv:
. Buy unit na u can buy from ur bank app....if current is too high too it will cut buy AVR



I have enough units on the meter but the supply is not stable because of low current. Imagine all the houses around you having electricity but you're burning fuel not because PHCN disconnect your line but because your meter is not supplying.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 8:16pm On Aug 07, 2022
Timtol:
Conceptual images/Rendering
Proposed 5bedroom duplex Enugu Nigeria
08100452977(WhatsApp)

www.dioritestructures.com.ng

For your building plans and construction works kindly reach out via the information above.
Many thanks
These houses are always fine in pictures but I am wondering who would build a residential house with so many open glass area in Nigeria.
This one, we can even see the inside living are and stairs from outside.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by toluxa1(m): 11:09pm On Aug 07, 2022
debeey87:


Finish everything before running the wires and electrical fittings. Buglars do cut windows except you have a guard in place. My build was buggled last month, wires in 3 of the flats carted away. This even happened after we mounted the gates with just a small opening left

Is it possible to do POP before electrical cabling for a 2 storey terrace?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Olusojisorunmu(m): 3:28am On Aug 08, 2022
Aforxzy:
I saw this poorly constructed staircase with a waist of about 2 inches.

The waist of a reinforced concrete staircase is very important cos the steps (risers and threads) rest on it. The thickness should be sufficient enough to carry the weight on it. Most times we assume a thickness of 6 inches or more depending on the span of the flight.

This particular staircase will most likely fail when the props are removed.


This stair might eventually collapse.
The strength of a stair is surely the waist like you said & it should be a minimum of 6 inches.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Olusojisorunmu(m): 3:30am On Aug 08, 2022
Rany4all:

1. Electrical cabling
2. POP
3. Tiling
4. Painting
5. Plumbing fittings
6. Electrical Fittings
7. Kitchen cabinets & wardrobes

I think painting should be the last on the list to prevent stains on the walls.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cash1115(m): 3:44am On Aug 08, 2022
toluxa1:


Is it possible to do POP before electrical cabling for a 2 storey terrace?
only on nogging not decking area
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 4:25am On Aug 08, 2022
When you combine security and beauty, here's what you get

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KIDfurniture(m): 5:19am On Aug 08, 2022
Bros advice em openly since he didn’t contact you directly.. that is why we have this thread for everyone to learn from openly.



Procarpenter:


Hello sir can I see the plan of your building so I can give you the best quotation for the wood roofing and roofing sheet as well you contact me through my signature below

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 6:52am On Aug 08, 2022
michlins:
When you combine security and beauty, here's what you get
Is this like iron door with external burglary proof?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:03am On Aug 08, 2022
sonnie10:

Is this like iron door with external burglary proof?
yes sir. To add another layer of security and at same time look beautiful
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Bakin3(m): 9:00am On Aug 08, 2022
Aforxzy:
Is this effective in a waterlogged area like Lekki where they use septic tank no soakway?




Yes ma.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Bakin3(m): 9:03am On Aug 08, 2022
Rany4all:
Until I see a household that has used this for at least 10 years without issues, I will remain sceptical.

What happens to all the water flushed into that small space? Does the biodigester also serve as a soakaway pit or dehydrator?
Ans: this water sinks into the ground. You can also link it to your soak pit for your kitchen and bathroom water


Secondly, what happens to the bacteria in the digester when one washes ones toilet with antiseptic solutions and flushes the water into the biodigester?

Ans: organico is preferable for bio digester sir.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by toluxa1(m): 9:08am On Aug 08, 2022
cash1115:
only on nogging not decking area

Exactly. So it appears we have no choice.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 9:11am On Aug 08, 2022
Olusojisorunmu:


I think painting should be the last on the list to prevent stains on the walls.
Yeah, I understand some prefer it that way, but not for me though. Installing fittings after painting gives a neater finish, helps prevent paint stains on your fittings...and may also prevent unpainted parts of your wall showing if you ever have to change fittings.

As for stains on the wall, this can be prevented by insisting your artisans wear gloves while working, or better still, painting with washable paints.

I'd even prefer installation of wooden doors after painting as well, but that's just me I guess.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 9:53am On Aug 08, 2022
It is not the size of your materials that Matters in the process of achieving great success but the size of your imagination
~ Sujimoto


Good Morning house.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 10:30am On Aug 08, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolu1986(m): 12:26pm On Aug 08, 2022
Ibadan thank you..

Summary
177sqm
Materials used...

92 bags of cement
70kg filas

And other accessories...

Not too busy designs but we couldn't get good cement for a good mix...


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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 1:19pm On Aug 08, 2022
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bobkezel(m): 1:59pm On Aug 08, 2022
bolu1986:
Ibadan thank you..

Summary
177sqm
Materials used...

92 bags of cement
70kg filas

And other accessories...

Not too busy designs but we couldn't get good cement for a good mix...


Who's inviting us next?

07088534661

What do you mean by this pls
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 2:02pm On Aug 08, 2022
Bakin3:


Ans: organico is preferable for bio digester sir.
So from what you've just said, one would still need to do a separate soakaway pit (for kitchen and bath water) even with the biogester?

How does this "organico" work then? Are you implying that it contains no microbes or enzymes that can be inactivated by toilet cleaning chemicals?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by drBuqi(f): 2:26pm On Aug 08, 2022
Hello how much cement do I need to tile a 150sqm floor and 125sqm wall please
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolu1986(m): 3:15pm On Aug 08, 2022
okay we are set for the lekki project

200 bags of cement has been delvered to site woth 200kg filas.

project size is about 480sqm

we will love to play with some lovely designs here.. to bring out the beauty of this house.

our host and main contractor is Arbo contractor (Rotech)

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Bakin3(m): 3:53pm On Aug 08, 2022
Rany4all:
So from what you've just said, one would still need to do a separate soakaway pit (for kitchen and bath water) even with the biogester?

You need a separate soak pit for your kitchen and bathroom water

How does this "organico" work then? Are you implying that it contains no microbes or enzymes that can be inactivated by toilet cleaning chemicals?

The organico is like a cleaning agent.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 4:44pm On Aug 08, 2022
Bakin3:


The organico is like a cleaning agent.
Ok, so the organico is meant for cleaning the toilets? If so, is it readily available in markets & shops, or one would have to order it from specific dealers?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 5:33pm On Aug 08, 2022
michlins:
When you combine security and beauty, here's what you get

Combine security entrance has always been my approach to all my rental properties. I implement the combine approach together with external burglary proof. Before you get to the entrance door proper, there should be a certain layer of protection. The external burglary proof and the combine approach, to my reckoning offer that level of protection and the flexibility of use for the tenants.

Though I combine mine with wooden doors (I'm a fan of wooden doors), the outcome for both metal and wood is the same but implementation might be different.

Well done to you and the client for commissioning this approach. Highly recommended for home owners.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 5:54pm On Aug 08, 2022

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jieta: 9:36pm On Aug 08, 2022
House please i need help, how many square meters of roofing sheet will be enough for two bedroom flat and three self contained.

I know is after roofing that i can get the exact results but I'm kind of scared considering how things are rising every day

Anybody who has passed through this stage should please assist me.

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