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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 10:08am On May 17, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 10:54am On May 17, 2025 |
gbadexy:Is it cheaper than Tyrolean? |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 10:56am On May 17, 2025 |
olukaygold:“The cheapest contractor often ends up being the most expensive.” I’ve seen it firsthand too many times. Someone picks a contractor just because their price is far lower than others. Few months into the project? Corners are cut, materials are compromised, and suddenly the client is spending double to fix avoidable mistakes. In construction, cheap can become very costly. Always ask: What quality of materials will be used? What’s their track record? Do they prioritize safety and standards? It’s better to spend a bit more on the right team than to spend twice fixing what the “cheapest” team ruined. Build wisely. Invest in quality. |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 1:57pm On May 17, 2025 |
dapotemi:No it's not. While tyrolene may be painted, it doesn't need to be painted. |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dollarnaira(m): 3:42pm On May 17, 2025 |
olukaygold:The fact that it is always expensive doesn't mean right job will be done always. Cheap and expensive are relative sincerely. My blame goes to client who does not have any ioata of foreknowledge on building materials itself or construction. Some Very greedy so called "expensive" contractors are the main problems here. They charge you high and still use inferior materials. If you cannot monitor your projects with due researches, just stay off building till you are free to monitor things yourself to a large extent. |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:12pm On May 17, 2025 |
FILEBE:You need to be a true follower of certain engineers who have a mix of academic work and proper and thorough field work experience to know the reasons why any engineer would require a DPM or not. Just this few questions for you.... (1) What's the height of your foundation from natural ground level? (2) Does that environment experience flooding after rainfall ? (3) Are there proper drainage already constructed within that environment and surroundings? (4) Is there any natural water body to a depth of 6 feet or borrow pit within a radius of 500 metres around that area? |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 6:27pm On May 17, 2025 |
dollarnaira:A contractor or engineer devoid of transparency will always be able to find ways to cut corners or inflate costs, even when you’re physically present. This is why it is not only about supervision; it is about partnering with someone who is reliable, open, an accountable. You may be present on site every day, however, if the manager assigned to your project is lacking in integrity, you will ultimately lose money, time, and your peace of mind. So choose wisely. Don’t limit your search to who happens to be free or who was “recommended”; instead, search for someone who is transparent, breaks down processes, and welcomes your participation. Construction aside, trust is the foundation of everything in life. |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolu1986(m): 7:39pm On May 17, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 7:40pm On May 17, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by biosamak: 8:01pm On May 17, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 10:40pm On May 17, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FILEBE(m): 10:43pm On May 17, 2025 |
bixton:Thanks. To answer your questions. 1. About 3 cement blocks high 2. No I doesn't 3. A new site. Water flows down the slop 4..nope there isnt . |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by odimbannamdi(m): 11:16pm On May 17, 2025 |
olukaygold:I totally agree |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 11:53am On May 18, 2025 |
Pls I'll appreciate your input here. I have gotten to the soakaway stage in my bungalow. I have very limited space. It's half plot (100 by 25), and I was able to squeeze a two bedroom flat and two mini flat on it as a single unit. The problem now is, the only space remaining in front is where d soakaway will be and aside from the conventional soakaway, which other option do I have.. I won't consider Biodigester because this is a rental property. Tenant hardly follow rules. The remaining space can manage two small car. The car will be parked ON d soakaway always and this bothers me. My dad's soakaway just went down on its own last year after 9 years and car is not even allow on it. Someone is advising I consider the ring soakaway due to space. Is there any disadvantage to this ring's own..My land is not very hard, tho not swampy..its just in d middle. What other options do I have? Appreciate any response |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 12:24pm On May 18, 2025 |
dapotemi:Was in a similar situation as yours! I have to make do with digging round hole like size of a well… will snap when I get back home… about 8 ring |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Good2go1: 2:44pm On May 18, 2025 |
Dear professionals in the house, Please I need your advice. My ongoing building project is at roofing stage, I want to expand the kitchen size in the second floor,this will warrant pulling down one side of the kitchen in order to increase the size. Please will this have negative effects on the integrity of the building? Thanks |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by NaijaDNinja(m): 4:00pm On May 18, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Biztech05(m): 4:19pm On May 18, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 4:41pm On May 18, 2025 |
twinskenny:Thank you sir. In addition, I have 5 toilet/bathroom and 2 kitchen across 3 flat on a single unit..How many hole do I have to dig? |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 5:24pm On May 18, 2025 |
dapotemi:There's actually nothing to fear if you want to park your vehicles on the slab of a soakaway/septic tank. All you need to do is build it the way it will serve that purpose and it will remain firm. You can get the services of a professional in the building environment or you can use any good artisan who knows it. It's a very simple thing to achieve if you know what to do. |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 5:47pm On May 18, 2025 |
FILEBE:You can make use of the DPM. Also do something to mitigate the challenge caused by rainfall water splashing on the external walls of the building before you're told in future that you did not build right. |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FILEBE(m): 7:22pm On May 18, 2025 |
bixton:Alright. Thanks About the bolded, that will be the job of the roof. Right? |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 8:06pm On May 18, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 9:06pm On May 18, 2025 |
dapotemi:Due to the number of eventual tenants, ring well type of soakaway is not the right solution due to the limited capacity of the ring well approach. The soakaway will be getting filled up in no time. This will create an extra financial burden for tenants evacuating the soakaway all so often. I'm not sure what you mean by your land is in the middle. For a dry land, you can build and achieve a soakaway CARS will pack and drive over it without any issues.Your dad's soakaway was probably done all blocks without structural beams and columns. So the blocks were load bearing. Over time, the waste water will weaken the blocks leading to collapse. In your situation, adopt the beam and columns approach. You have to do a three chamber soakaway. Blind your soakaway foundation with six columns. Four columns at the corners and two in the middle (see the attached photos) and set your blocks up to six course high. Then pour your columns and beam - all round chaining. Now set another 5-6 courses to ground level, pour your columns and beam again - all round chaining. Finally deck your soakaway with manhole. You will be fine. Mind you, this approach is recommended for dry land only. You may need to talk to a structural engineer or an experienced bricklayer.
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jokay07(m): 9:15pm On May 18, 2025 |
olukaygold:Omo, make them use rope hild that thing o make e no fall |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olukaygold(m): 9:51pm On May 18, 2025 |
Jokay07: This one don pass rope ooo... Na complete demolition sure pass |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 10:20pm On May 18, 2025 |
You have to think about the planned location of the borehole. My advice is to locate the borehole in the front and the soak away at the back because it is unlikely that they can both stay in the same place on 25ft wide. I once saw 1 twobed and 4 onebed on half plot of 120ft by 30ft. dapotemi: |
| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hslbroker2(m): 10:45pm On May 18, 2025 |
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| Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolu1986(m): 11:18pm On May 18, 2025 |
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