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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MeineMutter: 12:45am On Sep 17, 2023
ehay:
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Thanks a million. God bless you.

Amen. And you too.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by inze(m): 1:56am On Sep 17, 2023
44chux:


Depends on how you look at it...
General Painting and light fittings not complete. Stand-alone Total Solar panels installation had been completed but got damaged by a storm. To be reinstalled again by Total Solar. Compound and driveway flooring not done.
Saving some cash for some of those nice led lighting of yours.

@44chux

care to shed more light?

Impressive work you pulled up there, i must say
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 5:32am On Sep 17, 2023
inze:


@44chux

care to shed more light?

Impressive work you pulled up there, i must say

I got some high (26%) efficiency (expensive) Sunpower 300W panels from this company (https://services.totalenergies.ng/solar-solutions/totalenergies-solar-home-and-industrial-solutions)

and other low (17%) efficiency (cheap) 250W panels from a local contractor.

I wanted to see which type provided value for money.

During installation we had a sudden wind storm that blew away some panels. Total replaced theirs under warranty while the local contractor refused.

I never quite finished the thread ironically due to brabus / QC1 / Egunmogaji bashings which made me loose motivation!
Brabus has come a long way in terms of knowledge and competence, but for the dishonest part. But the thing is, dishonesty is actually part of the business (If you know, you know).

Hope this answers your question
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 6:16am On Sep 17, 2023
44chux:


I got some high (26%) efficiency (expensive) Sunpower 300W panels from this company (https://services.totalenergies.ng/solar-solutions/totalenergies-solar-home-and-industrial-solutions)

and other low (17%) efficiency (cheap) 250W panels from a local contractor.

I wanted to see which type provided value for money.

During installation we had a sudden wind storm that blew away some panels. Total replaced theirs under warranty while the local contractor refused.

I never quite finished the thread ironically due to brabus / QC1 / Egunmogaji bashings which made me loose motivation!
Brabus has come a long way in terms of knowledge and competence, but for the dishonest part. But the thing is, dishonesty is actually part of the business (If you know, you know).

Hope this answers your question
Hmmmmmm sad

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by UC92: 11:04am On Sep 17, 2023
acorntree:




It is disheartening for individuals to engage in deceit, duping others while still actively participating in this forum. While these actions may seem profitable in the short term, it is imperative to remember that ill-gotten wealth are never sustainable. One day, the consequences of deception will catch up with anyone who engaged in dubious act. Remember Proverbs 10:9 (New International Version)

"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out."

This verse from the book of Proverbs succinctly conveys the idea that those who choose to live with integrity and honesty can walk securely in life, free from the fear of being exposed. Conversely, those who engage in deceit and crookedness will eventually be discovered and held accountable for their actions. This timeless wisdom serves as a reminder that ill-gotten wealth, no matter how substantial, are ultimately fragile and transient.

Ultimately, it is essential for individuals to reflect upon their actions and consider the long-term consequences of their choices. Building a successful career based on integrity and honesty not only benefits society but also allows individuals to leave a lasting legacy of trust and respect. As the Bible verse reminds us, the path of righteousness and integrity is the one that leads to security and peace of mind, while deceitful practices will ultimately be exposed.

No matter how successful someone may appear in the short term, the consequences of their actions will eventually catch up with them. It is far wiser to pursue success through honesty and integrity, leaving a positive and lasting impact on the world around us.

@N3xt wherever you have done wrong to anyone in this forum or offline please do rectify the wrong, so that you can be free and to leave lasting legacy for yourself and your children.

This is the word of the Lord.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by UC92: 11:15am On Sep 17, 2023
The story of our country Nigeria.

My brother do you know that a white friend of mine (French Man) in Lafarge Cement Company, Cross River, confined to me that our marketers and politicians are our biggest problem and hindrances of progress in this country, he said that until last month august 2023, that their company price of cement was #1,500. That they recently added #300 making #1,800 because of the recent Dollar to Naira crash.

He said that they have only five patent marketers (distributors) of which most of them are top politicians and political godfathers. The French Man told me that these 5 marketers and other patent cement marketers across Nigeria are the ones that determine the cement price to consumers.

The man said that they were shocked to know that cement which they produce with about 95 percent of the raw materials being sourced in Nigeria here are sold to Nigerians over #5,000 per a bag.

Is really a pity, according to him, the marketers used the patency agreement to ensure that the individual retailers and consumers are not sold to, to maintain their monopoly and price control.

So my brother, this is just the cement sector only, the same thing goes to petroleum sector, food sector etc. So you see why God cannot come from heaven to change things in Nigeria, the masses have to rise and revolt to save them themselves and children from clutches of these few greedy men, or they will all die of hardship and sufferings with their generation.

If you think that things will suddenly turned around for good by these Criminal leaders, cartels and political elites, by just praying to God, without God fearing and purposeful leader taking over the affair of our survival, we will pray until we die all

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 11:22am On Sep 17, 2023
AngelicBeing:
Hmmmmmm sad

My boss used to say: "unionism is part of the business, so deal with it".

Entitlement mentality is part of our culture. Know this and know peace.

In construction, 99% of workers think that the bigger the project, then the richer the client, and consequently the more they are supposed to HARMLESSLY skimm off the top.

Then again, there is our kobo kobo mentality. If they tell you it will cost 300m for that duplex, you may never start. So they tell you what they think will encourage you to start first and kick the ball rolling. Your financial maturity and the age/experience of the contractor tries to counter balance this though.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 11:29am On Sep 17, 2023
UC92:
The story of our country Nigeria.

My brother do you know that a white friend of mine (French Man) in Lafarge Cement Company, Cross River, confined to me that our marketers and politicians are our biggest problem and hindrances of progress in this country, he said that until last month august 2023, that their company price of cement was #1,500. That they recently added #300 making #1,800 because of the recent Dollar to Naira crash.

He said that they have only five patent marketers (distributors) of which most of them are top politicians and political godfathers. The French Man told me that these 5 marketers and other patent cement marketers across Nigeria are the ones that determine the cement price to consumers.

The man said that they were shocked to know that cement which they produce with about 95 percent of the raw materials being sourced in Nigeria here are sold to Nigerians over #5,000 per a bag.

Is really a pity, according to him, the marketers used the patency agreement to ensure that the individual retailers and consumers are not sold to, to maintain their monopoly and price control.

So my brother, this is just the cement sector only, the same thing goes to petroleum sector, food sector etc. So you see why God cannot come from heaven to change things in Nigeria, the masses have to rise and revolt to save them themselves and children from clutches of these few greedy men, or they will all die of hardship and sufferings with their generation.

If you think that things will suddenly turned around for good by these Criminal leaders, cartels and political elites, by just praying to God, without God fearing and purposeful leader taking over the affair of our survival, we will pray until we die all

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That's monopoly! It is standard ops! Except that in advance societies, there are anti trust laws to combat this

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:19pm On Sep 17, 2023
n3xt:
Hollow Clay Floor Slab Blocks For Sale

I have 1000 PCs of Hollow Clay Floor Slab Blocks for sale at a very good price.

Dimension: 200 x 400 x 250mm


Still Available

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by CircleOfWilis: 12:31pm On Sep 17, 2023
Kindly help house,
I got this quotation for Tower economy casément window with burgler

4x4=75000 x 7=525000
3x3=55000x 2=110000

1.4x6=50000x3=150000
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by RockOfAgesAlumi(m): 1:12pm On Sep 17, 2023
CircleOfWilis:
Kindly help house,
I got this quotation for Tower economy casément window with burgler

4x4=75000 x 7=525000
3x3=55000x 2=110000

1.4x6=50000x3=150000
Good afternoon sir
The price is okay for tower materials
Thanks
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by CircleOfWilis: 1:51pm On Sep 17, 2023
RockOfAgesAlumi:

Good afternoon sir
The price is okay for tower materials
Thanks
thank you Sir,

He told me there is tower standard while the price he gave is tower economy...Don't know these things
Thank you

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KelvinCoaster(m): 2:07pm On Sep 17, 2023
UC92:


This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dashlish: 2:27pm On Sep 17, 2023
i got iron scrap for sales in lagos , whatsapp me on 081==426=68942. please no long chain
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by RockOfAgesAlumi(m): 2:49pm On Sep 17, 2023
CircleOfWilis:
thank you Sir,

He told me there is tower standard while the price he gave is tower economy...Don't know these things
Thank you
There is tower standard and there is tower economy but the price he gave you is tower economy
Thanks

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SALLYBERRY01(m): 3:40pm On Sep 17, 2023
After the installation of Day and Night blind at ayobo ipaja.

Contact us for your quality and affordable window blind.
WhatsApp/call: 08119470142
Instagram: designsbyAtlantic

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SALLYBERRY01(m): 3:43pm On Sep 17, 2023
SALLYBERRY01:
After the installation of Day and Night blind at ayobo ipaja.

Contact us for your quality and affordable window blind.
WhatsApp/call: 08119470142
Instagram: designsbyAtlantic

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 4:32pm On Sep 17, 2023
SALLYBERRY01:
After the installation of Day and Night blind at ayobo ipaja.

Contact us for your quality and affordable window blind.
WhatsApp/call: 08119470142
Instagram: designsbyAtlantic
Why is it that Nigerian blind makers hardly do inside-mounted blinds? Is it because most of your clients actually prefer these outside-mounted ones or you guys just don't offer the alternative as an option?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by StemCellTherapi(m): 5:31pm On Sep 17, 2023
Happy Sunday everyone.

Please I have an issue.

This time last year, we fixed bore hole in our house. After they finished, we noticed that white sand comes out of the water any time we pump water.

They said we should allow the water to flow out for some hours before allowing it enter into our tank so that the sand will all come out.

But after the stipulated hours given, the sand was still coming out.

The drillers said it's normal that with time, the sand will stop coming out.

So we bought a water filter to connect it to our pipes so that it can filter the sand and clean water can be coming into the house.

Also we had to still buy electric kettle for boiling water. Whenever there is light, we would stay up even till midnight trying to boil water for drinking.

It's really stressful.

This is what we have been doing for over a year now.

Yet we have borehole o!!!

I see people who have borehole in their houses who don't go through this type of stress while having borehole.

I see people who have borehole in their homes, who just wake up, take a cup, go to their tap and drink water.

But I can't do that even with my borehole

We had to raise money and do borehole because we faced lots of stress using well but it seems there was no point atall.

Till date, white sand still comes out of the bore hole when we pump water.

Please what can I do in this situation because I am tired.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 5:57pm On Sep 17, 2023
StemCellTherapi:
Happy Sunday everyone.

Please I have an issue.

This time last year, we fixed bore hole in our house. After they finished, we noticed that white sand comes out of the water any time we pump water.

They said we should allow the water to flow out for some hours before allowing it enter into our tank so that the sand will all come out.

But after the stipulated hours given, the sand was still coming out.

The drillers said it's normal that with time, the sand will stop coming out.

So we bought a water filter to connect it to our pipes so that it can filter the sand and clean water can be coming into the house.

Also we had to still buy electric kettle for boiling water. Whenever there is light, we would stay up even till midnight trying to boil water for drinking.

It's really stressful.

This is what we have been doing for over a year now.

Yet we have borehole o!!!

I see people who have borehole in their houses who don't go through this type of stress while having borehole.

I see people who have borehole in their homes, who just wake up, take a cup, go to their tap and drink water.

But I can't do that even with my borehole

We had to raise money and do borehole because we faced lots of stress using well but it seems there was no point atall.

Till date, white sand still comes out of the bore hole when we pump water.

Please what can I do in this situation because I am tired.


Did you do the survey for the borehole?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 6:01pm On Sep 17, 2023
StemCellTherapi:
Happy Sunday everyone.

Please I have an issue.

This time last year, we fixed bore hole in our house. After they finished, we noticed that white sand comes out of the water any time we pump water.

They said we should allow the water to flow out for some hours before allowing it enter into our tank so that the sand will all come out.

But after the stipulated hours given, the sand was still coming out.

The drillers said it's normal that with time, the sand will stop coming out.

So we bought a water filter to connect it to our pipes so that it can filter the sand and clean water can be coming into the house.

Also we had to still buy electric kettle for boiling water. Whenever there is light, we would stay up even till midnight trying to boil water for drinking.

It's really stressful.

This is what we have been doing for over a year now.

Yet we have borehole o!!!

I see people who have borehole in their houses who don't go through this type of stress while having borehole.

I see people who have borehole in their homes, who just wake up, take a cup, go to their tap and drink water.

But I can't do that even with my borehole

We had to raise money and do borehole because we faced lots of stress using well but it seems there was no point atall.

Till date, white sand still comes out of the bore hole when we pump water.

Please what can I do in this situation because I am tired.

Yours is even better than ours. In my location, our borehole water in most places is very rich in iron content (orange/red coloured deposits), so you can hardly see any borehole in the area supplying water directly to homes without passing through a treatment process, which in most cases is just a tank filled with granite chippings, charcoal and coarse sand or just coarse sand alone. Sometimes they also add some chlorine to the water as well, and this treatment has to be redone at regular intervals, duration dependent on how bad the water is originally.

I think setting up a similar treatment or filteration system should solve your problem.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by acorntree(m): 9:37pm On Sep 17, 2023
StemCellTherapi:
Happy Sunday everyone.

Please I have an issue.

This time last year, we fixed bore hole in our house. After they finished, we noticed that white sand comes out of the water any time we pump water.

They said we should allow the water to flow out for some hours before allowing it enter into our tank so that the sand will all come out.

But after the stipulated hours given, the sand was still coming out.

The drillers said it's normal that with time, the sand will stop coming out.

So we bought a water filter to connect it to our pipes so that it can filter the sand and clean water can be coming into the house.

Also we had to still buy electric kettle for boiling water. Whenever there is light, we would stay up even till midnight trying to boil water for drinking.

It's really stressful.

This is what we have been doing for over a year now.

Yet we have borehole o!!!

I see people who have borehole in their houses who don't go through this type of stress while having borehole.

I see people who have borehole in their homes, who just wake up, take a cup, go to their tap and drink water.

But I can't do that even with my borehole

We had to raise money and do borehole because we faced lots of stress using well but it seems there was no point atall.

Till date, white sand still comes out of the bore hole when we pump water.

Please what can I do in this situation because I am tired.


It's normal, it will surely stopped with time. After a year you won't notice that again. Always allow the water to settle before you start using it for now
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrOkenwa(m): 9:37pm On Sep 17, 2023
StemCellTherapi:
Happy Sunday everyone.

Please I have an issue.

This time last year, we fixed bore hole in our house. After they finished, we noticed that white sand comes out of the water any time we pump water.

They said we should allow the water to flow out for some hours before allowing it enter into our tank so that the sand will all come out.

But after the stipulated hours given, the sand was still coming out.

The drillers said it's normal that with time, the sand will stop coming out.

So we bought a water filter to connect it to our pipes so that it can filter the sand and clean water can be coming into the house.

Also we had to still buy electric kettle for boiling water. Whenever there is light, we would stay up even till midnight trying to boil water for drinking.

It's really stressful.

This is what we have been doing for over a year now.

Yet we have borehole o!!!

I see people who have borehole in their houses who don't go through this type of stress while having borehole.

I see people who have borehole in their homes, who just wake up, take a cup, go to their tap and drink water.

But I can't do that even with my borehole

We had to raise money and do borehole because we faced lots of stress using well but it seems there was no point atall.

Till date, white sand still comes out of the bore hole when we pump water.

Please what can I do in this situation because I am tired.

Is it full casing or hanging?
If it’s a full casing, and you are getting good yields, you can simply reduce the length of the pipe in the borehole by few meters. Maybe the machine is too close to the floor of the borehole.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nomyth: 9:45pm On Sep 17, 2023
Guys,

Between stone tiles and South African bricks, which will you recommend for the exterior walls of a building?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by StemCellTherapi(m): 11:05pm On Sep 17, 2023
acorntree:


It's normal, it will surely stopped with time. After a year you won't notice that again. Always allow the water to settle before you start using it for now

It's already over a year.

It was done this time last year.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by StemCellTherapi(m): 11:09pm On Sep 17, 2023
MrOkenwa:

Is it full casing or hanging?
If it’s a full casing, and you are getting good yields, you can simply reduce the length of the pipe in the borehole by few meters. Maybe the machine is too close to the floor of the borehole.

I don't really know the meaning of "full casing or hanging".
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by StemCellTherapi(m): 11:13pm On Sep 17, 2023
Rany4all:
Yours is even better than ours. In my location, our borehole water in most places is very rich in iron content (orange/red coloured deposits), so you can hardly see any borehole in the area supplying water directly to homes without passing through a treatment process, which in most cases is just a tank filled with granite chippings, charcoal and coarse sand or just coarse sand alone. Sometimes they also add some chlorine to the water as well, and this treatment has to be redone at regular intervals, duration dependent on how bad the water is originally.

I think setting up a similar treatment or filteration system should solve your problem.

Woow....it is well. You guys are really going through alot. The we went through similar when we were using well. Water was actually muddy. Sometimes the well water will dry up. I will call diggers to re-dig the well. After digging, it would become worse. It was a tough period for us.
Luckily for us, we decided to put borehole.
And now, this happens. It is well.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by StemCellTherapi(m): 11:16pm On Sep 17, 2023
folmus:


Did you do the survey for the borehole?

I am not the one that fixed it.

And I doubt those that did carried out any survey.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:31pm On Sep 17, 2023
Nomyth:
Guys,

Between stone tiles and South African bricks, which will you recommend for the exterior walls of a building?

For me, Quality Stonewall Tiles is always a winner any day any time.


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Had this installed more than a decade ago. Still looking great.

No maintenance. No polish.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by emmyN(m): 12:41am On Sep 18, 2023
n3xt:


For me, Quality Stonewall Tiles is always a winner any day any time.


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Had this installed more than a decade ago. Still looking great.

No maintenance. No polish.

You are so despicable! angry

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by pragmatistm(m): 2:20am On Sep 18, 2023
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Muyesky(m): 3:00am On Sep 18, 2023
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