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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 11:23am On Apr 22
diordaves:


Tiles will also absorb heat and release it back into the compound. Stamped concrete and compound tiles are bad for the environment as they encourage heat, localised flooding and erosion.

Grass (field turf), flowers and trees are best compound solution. One could execute a compound garden concept from just 50k with amazing result. Grass, flowers and trees (nature) are incredibly natural heat absorber and expeler.

So my own is why are homeowners not exploring the garden solution..
it's simple. People are getting busy more than ever and taking care of trees is a chore not everyone is cut out for
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 12:11pm On Apr 22
speak2bella:
Hello people, please I need your honest advice on how to remedy this sockaway project. The person is trying to build a precast sockaway because the soil is sandy. However, while trying to dig the ground so the precast sinks down, it cracked and why trying to figure that out, the side starts to compress.

I will be in the comment section to read your honest advice. Many thanks great minds.
I'm no engineer, but I don't think this septic tank was properly reinforced. With that height and width, I think the reinforcement should have included some columns and beams, but I'm not seeing any. At least the rebar for the columns should still be visible, but there's none there. Huge waste of funds here. Your Engineer's qualifications are definitely questionable, to say the least.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by PrimeQuay: 2:01pm On Apr 22
olukaygold:

That's why it's very important to Let a Professional Hand, handles your Project.

It would be great if you could share some insight on how to identify real TMT rods at a glance

or should we only trust brands like Tiger.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 2:19pm On Apr 22
sonnie10:

Maintenance of garden is tasking. Every two weeks or so, you are cutting grasses and trimming shrubs. Even when you have mechanical tools to do these things, weeds in very hard to reach places must be hand pulled. Herbicides are not my thing, the cost of chemotherapy or radiotherapy can even build one duplex.
At the end, you spend most of your weekends when you are supposed to rest mending your yard. Except if you can afford a paid gardener, then no problem.
Another thing is insects, even rodents and reptiles. Guess what flooring type would be more inhabitable for them?

Inactivity is a major health issue for everyone from a certain age. So home gardening offers an option to be active and good for mental health and well being as well. Rodent and reptiles are 100% preventable at minimal or no cost. There is absolutely no need to use herbicides or harmful chemicals.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by beaulahestate(m): 2:23pm On Apr 22
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 2:28pm On Apr 22
michlins:
it's simple. People are getting busy more than ever and taking care of trees is a chore not everyone is cut out for

This is the unhealthy effect of modern living. Busy, Busy and more busy that one does not have time for one's mental health and well being which nature can offer by tendering domestic flowers, plants and trees. No feeling can beat sitting under a tree on a hot and sunny day mostly in Africa playing draft and drinking palmmy. The feeling is priceless.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dangoteinlaw: 3:39pm On Apr 22
speak2bella:
Hello people, please I need your honest advice on how to remedy this sockaway project. The person is trying to build a precast sockaway because the soil is sandy. However, while trying to dig the ground so the precast sinks down, it cracked and why trying to figure that out, the side starts to compress.

I will be in the comment section to read your honest advice. Many thanks great minds.

This is what you get to using the lowest bidder. This has to be the worst job of the year, no beams and columns, wall should be doubly reinforced at least. Seeing that much cracks due to poor mix ratio I suggest you extract the sands from the backfill and make the wall thicker with one more layer of reinforcement then at the base you should brace it to resist the active and passive wall force.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by toyeoye(m): 3:49pm On Apr 22
speak2bella:
Hello people, please I need your honest advice on how to remedy this sockaway project. The person is trying to build a precast sockaway because the soil is sandy. However, while trying to dig the ground so the precast sinks down, it cracked and why trying to figure that out, the side starts to compress.

I will be in the comment section to read your honest advice. Many thanks great minds.

Don't mend this in my opinion...count your loss and restart. Septic tank construction has to be solid or else you will revisit sooner or later
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 4:57pm On Apr 22
diordaves:


This is the unhealthy effect of modern living. Busy, Busy and more busy that one does not have time for one's mental health and well being which nature can offer by tendering domestic flowers, plants and trees. No feeling can beat sitting under a tree on a hot and sunny day mostly in Africa playing draft and drinking palmmy. The feeling is priceless.
you're right but it's the situation that we are currently in
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by redgem(f): 5:16pm On Apr 22
dangoteinlaw:


This is what you get to using the lowest bidder. This has to be the worst job of the year, no beams and columns, wall should be doubly reinforced at least. Seeing that much cracks due to poor mix ratio I suggest you extract the sands from the backfill and make the wall thicker with one more layer of reinforcement then at the base you should brace it to resist the active and passive wall force.


Why assume he used the lowest bidder? And besides, what makes you think expensive is quality?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 5:28pm On Apr 22
Coleman is set to increase price tomorrow.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 5:41pm On Apr 22
topsy23:
Coleman is set to increase price tomorrow.

Notice

Dear colleagues, hello everyone.

A red alert is now issued! The US dollar exchange rate has increased significantly from 1180 to 1250, and at the same time, the international copper price is also soaring continuously.

In view of this situation, the company may unilaterally announce a price increase at any time in the follow-up.

Please inform the customers and ask them to be prepared in advance.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Olumighty123(m): 5:54pm On Apr 22
topsy23:


Notice

Dear colleagues, hello everyone.

A red alert is now issued! The US dollar exchange rate has increased significantly from 1180 to 1250, and at the same time, the international copper price is also soaring continuously.

In view of this situation, the company may unilaterally announce a price increase at any time in the follow-up.

Please inform the customers and ask them to be prepared in advance.


Hahaha grin but you failed to update us when the dollar dropped in price some couple if weeks back. This una Coleman company be thing oo

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 5:56pm On Apr 22
Olumighty123:



Hahaha grin but you failed to update us when the dollar dropped in price some couple if weeks back. This una Coleman company be thing oo

Check my post very well. I dropped update on this thread

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dangoteinlaw: 6:27pm On Apr 22
redgem:



Why assume he used the lowest bidder? And besides, what makes you think expensive is quality?
madam shift comot nah all place you dey dey grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 6:29pm On Apr 22
JinaduJosefu:

I have sent two NL DMs to you...not sure you saw it...
I am still waiting for the contact's info.
Thanks in advance
Send them email at Vchipharm@gmail.com .
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 6:57pm On Apr 22
diordaves:

So my own is why are homeowners not exploring the garden solution..

For me, I wanted an area where I can do “Owambe” and entertain hence the stamped concrete of almost one plot.

Note: Stamped Flooring done by @Biztech05 / @Biztech02 here on Nairaland.

Hajji M.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 7:39pm On Apr 22
mufutau55:


For me, I wanted an area where I can do “ Owambe” and entertain hence the stamped concrete of almost one plot.

Hajji M.
This is very ok. For those that have owned houses with only lawn and garden, they will agree that keeping up with grass is full time job.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 7:49pm On Apr 22
mufutau55:


For me, I wanted an area where I can do “ Owambe” and entertain hence the stamped concrete of almost one plot.

Hajji M.

Yes. I see what you have achieved here. This is a domestic open air event centre. Some call it flexible event centre. I can also see the near zero maintenance palm trees. Very nice. One can easily see how the introduction of the trees brings a different dimension to the stamped concrete. You can't beat the beauty of nature.

Homeowners should look more into embracing plants, trees, flowers, herbs in compound solutions and mixing in stamped concrete or interlocking tiles. The fear of reptiles is an unfounded fear.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 8:28pm On Apr 22
saydfact:


Meta self sabi GOAT.
A client Request to make 70% upfront and balance when materials get to site
I respond Ask Meta AI about Imranroofing
He respond with Credit Alert Full Payment cool grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by redgem(f): 9:39pm On Apr 22
dangoteinlaw:
madam shift comot nah all place you dey dey grin


Is it annoying you? Then drink cold water and be logical....

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by redgem(f): 9:43pm On Apr 22
mufutau55:


For me, I wanted an area where I can do “Owambe” and entertain hence the stamped concrete of almost one plot.

Hajji M.


This is really beautiful.....love me some flowers and trees

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by wese90(m): 10:45pm On Apr 22
Chae:
I need a good architect that can draw a very suitable plan of event centre with a gym.

I have someone for you , come to my dm if interested
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by JinaduJosefu(m): 10:53pm On Apr 22
sonnie10:

Send them email at Vchipharm@gmail.com .
Thanks a lot. I appreciate
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by RockOfAgesAlumi(m): 11:13pm On Apr 22
JinaduJosefu:
Hello folks,

Can I get quotes for transom windows[b] without[/b] burglary based on the attached measurements? Pix 1
Other Specifications;
5mm thick blue reflective glass
stainless rails for protector placed horizontally @ 150mm c/c.
No net frame and no net yet.
Material is thick imported

Windows are not the usual ones...so, dimensions were accurately taken.

I also attached in pix 2 what I meant as partitioned
Pix 3 is a sample "normal" window

Thanks in advance.

CC: @ RockOfAgesAlumi
Good evening sir
Which size you want sir
For FRAMELESS WINDOW
With burglary or without burglary
!?
3 x 5
4 x 5
4 x 4
3 x 4
2 x 4
3 x 3
2 x 2
Thanks

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dangoteinlaw: 11:33pm On Apr 22
redgem:



Is it annoying you? Then drink cold water and be logical....
I can understand why you are always so resentful, but you are a woman; go take that cold water yourself.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 3:53am On Apr 23
topsy23:


Notice

Dear colleagues, hello everyone.

A red alert is now issued! The US dollar exchange rate has increased significantly from 1180 to 1250, and at the same time, the international copper price is also soaring continuously.

In view of this situation, the company may unilaterally announce a price increase at any time in the follow-up.

Please inform the customers and ask them to be prepared in advance.
Despite the fall in dollar? Na wa oooo
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 4:12am On Apr 23
topsy23:


Notice

Dear colleagues, hello everyone.

A red alert is now issued! The US dollar exchange rate has increased significantly from 1180 to 1250 and at the same time, the international copper price is also soaring continuously.

In view of this situation, the company may unilaterally announce a price increase at any time in the follow-up.

Please inform the customers and ask them to be prepared in advance.

Using my Mile 12 knowledge, you don't expect naira to continue to drop like that since it's floated and value determined by market force.. Its strength will depend on other variables.

If dem born Coleman well, make den no reduce price when dollar become 350 wink wink

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by JinaduJosefu(m): 5:37am On Apr 23
RockOfAgesAlumi:

Good evening sir
Which size you want sir
For FRAMELESS WINDOW
With burglary or without burglary
!?
3 x 5
4 x 5
4 x 4
3 x 4
2 x 4
3 x 3
2 x 2
Thanks

All you requested already stated in my first post. all dimensions attached in CM. (I can convert to FT if you want).
I also stated that it will be without burglary and without net
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Geekop: 9:09am On Apr 23
Good morning everyone.
Please I need the current price of granite (½,¾) and sharp sand in Lagos. Ijegun side

Thank you.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 9:46am On Apr 23
Badgers14:


Is there a limit to using this precast slab?

Like can one use it in multi storey buildings like say 3 to 4 storey?

I have seen this trend in east African buildings but they are usually one storey building.

Yes, it can be used for multi storey floors.

It's a matter of structural design, the frame is designed to resist the lateral loads while the slabs can be rib slab and this type of block can be used.

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