n3xt:
Foundation Settlement | A Case of Ignorance.

Foundations settles for many reasons. Plasticity of the soil, weak bearing soil, poor drainage and so many more. Water must never pond around your foundation.

The soil around the foundation must always shed water away from the structure. I always say, to fix a foundation problem you must first fix the drainage. Water is the enemy. You are only trying to prevent your structure from direct hit or the water. Water can wash out around foundation supports, but it can also cause the foundation fills to escape and shrink beneath the slab, damaging the foundation.

Also, if there is too much moisture in the soil (continuos ponding of water), it can reach a saturated point where it will no longer support the weight above it.


#StopTheWater


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjsgNlNhAuI
Here's a video to start you off today. Here's how water damage your foundation. The whitish brown soil inside the water are foundation fills escaping into the waters.

n3xt:

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The pics above is a perfect example of the damage continuous ponding of water around foundation can cause.

The soil has become too saturated.

n3xt:
No, my foundation was never saturated. Neither is the foundation of the next door neighbour of the owner of the structure you posted as saturated even though it was built with block because they fix the water issue in their house.

I did everything and anything to protect water from my house on the site and not looking for Internet warlords on Nairaland to talk the problem away. I paid dearly for choosing the site and I ensured the whole effort wasn't in vain.


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The foundation in the pic was done 2 years ago and it's yet to be backfilled. Are you trying to say the builder hasn't done what is required of him?
If the problem spotted is not quickly addressed, will you blame the builder? Though the builder is unknown.

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Please note, I'm not discussing Sir Qc1's issue with anyone here unless he comes to announce that he has appointed spokesmen. The problem you create for the man is more than the one he's experiencing at his site.

EgunMogaji:


I know your modus operandi and like I promised earlier, I'm going to stay on point and not waiver. But only on this thread.

The builder on the pictures that I posted is you. You built the foundation that is leaking like a sieve and now you are broadcasting on YouTube and holding yourself as an expert on keeping water away from foundation.

At the bolded, does a paying client not deserving of the same level of care on his build that you gave to yours?

Disclaimer: I do not represent QC1 and frankly I don't have to be that in order to have concern at the effrontery and audacity of you passing yourself off suddenly as a foundation expert on YouTube.

n3xt:
@ Egunmogaji, you really don't want to know what the chateau cost me.

FYI, I graded a whole 3km community road two times in 3 years just to get a level ground and prevent water rushing into my property.

The pond is just there to monitor water level.

A Nairaland moderator here who took part in the exercise can attest to this. He paid some money for this. The community people thought it was just about the road but I saw something bigger than just fixing road but keeping the road at steady slope to prevent harsh effect of water on buildings.

n3xt:


They do if they can afford it. They do not if they cannot afford it. Where will the money come from?

Beside, remember this is not a design and build contract. It's owner-managed build. I only supply the labours.
So I can never impose any of my suggested fix.

That explains the reason I walked away when I saw the low budget for the perimeter walls. I knew it wasn't going to work and it never worked.
I hope you remember the fence fell 48 hours after it was done. That was a clear warning signal that you don't DIY all terrains despite how it makes you feel.

EgunMogaji:


Brabus, why did you not do the same thing for QC1 if that's what was needed or walk away from the contract at the onset?

Seems to me that you knew what was required but you rolled the dice.

It's hard for me to consider you an expert (on foundation for simple single family homes) when you have a sinking house out there. You may not care of my opinion but your potential clients surely will.

n3xt:


Response to the bolded was "We will do it!" If we've done this 6 months after raising the structure, maybe we wouldn't be here but instead more loads are been imposed without a permanent fix/solution.

You don't have to term me an expert because expertise doesn't mean "know-it-all." It only means knowing what to do. I knew I need a water reservoir to store overflowing water but for what purpose when I have more than enough water in the compound already. I asked for a pond and got an expert to do it for me.
The drainage, I worked with expert plumbers to design the water ways. I don't have to to it. I just need to know the area to prevent.

Who stops water from inside the house?

Have you ever seen me mention what I did inside the house other than all that we did on the externals? Landscape, grade, drainage, roof gutters, fish pond, play around with different ground elevations etc.



Bros, I'll rather have us discuss those solutions that you don't want to hear from me than dance round the circles discussing 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 stories of how and who is to be blamed? The solutions doesn't have to be implemented but it's more about channeling energies into positive direction.

n3xt:

^^^^^
The pics above is a perfect example of the damage continuous ponding of water around foundation can cause.

The soil has become too saturated.

n3xt:


Stopped at first floor slab and that's no multistory. Just a raised bugalow. Just a about 40sqm with void section added to it.

We are still going round the circles. 2017 is 6 months away

n3xt:
I take a bow sir.

Let the memes fill this place.

Qc1:



Anyone knows how I can get a licensed short gun or M-16 in Nigeria? I'm in need of one desperately!.




Thanks.

AZUH:
@ahmedonia4real please sir I don't like what you just did . Don't go any other forum to claim that you know me . I have bin traveling out of this country since when I was 24 . @ ahmedonia4real" you don hear ? I get hot temper and Na one single bone I get . I dey fight mad men for my villiage not to talk of you when him head correct . I just made my point . Thank you

Happykay:


You definitely clinging to nairaland as if your whole life depends on it
Does it ?
If I were you I would take a chill pill and let everything die down naturally
You had more than 5 clients from nairaland and you all messed it up
Who do you blame for that ?
Nobody here will allow anybody to fall into your trap again
And work on your ego, you are too arrogant for my liking

Qc1:



Anyone knows how I can get a licensed short gun or M-16 in Nigeria? I'm in need of one desperately!.




Thanks.

spyder880:


Just before we all witness a violent action in this thread and section. Somebody should please help us call the moderators. NOW!!!

I am getting more uncomfortable browsing this particular thread everyday.

@Brabus, please keep off this talks as it is not helping matters. Please allow for good dialogue and eventual settlement of this matters.
@Qc1, please control your emotions and keep off these page if need be. We need to rest this issues until someone comes in to resolve all these.

Thank you all for your understanding.

n3xt:


They do if they can afford it. They do not if they cannot afford it. Where will the money come from?

Beside, remember this is not a design and build contract. It's owner-managed build. I only supply the labours.
So I can never impose any of my suggested fix.

That explains the reason I walked away when I saw the low budget for the perimeter walls. I knew it wasn't going to work and it never worked.
I hope you remember the fence fell 48 hours after it was done. That was a clear warning signal that you don't DIY all terrains despite how it makes you feel.