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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by ceelog(m): 4:40pm On Jan 04, 2018
skimanski:



The Walls need to be Straight and flat first before you sand it. Or else you will have Block Mortar bumps everywhere.

Thanks for the response Sir.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by ceelog(m): 4:44pm On Jan 04, 2018
skimanski:


The advise you were given is very appropriate. as this is a soakaway and not storage Tank. this will still have dampness regardless of the fact that its a dry soil, so casting the tank with concrete and proper damp proofing method, is the best way to go.

Thanks Skimanski. Please if I got you right... the appropriate method is use reinforced concrete columns, do a solid block wall, apply a dpm on floor and walls and pour concrete all around the side walls behind the blocks?
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 6:24pm On Jan 04, 2018
ceelog:


Thanks Skimanski. Please if I got you right... the appropriate method is use reinforced concrete columns, do a solid block wall, apply a dpm on floor and walls and pour concrete all around the side walls behind the blocks?


Process:
Dig a Trench, Use Damp proof Membrane to Blind the sorrounding with Light Concrete. Reinforce everywhere. Cast with Water Proof and Cement Mixture, Plaster with waterproof and Tile.

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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 2:22pm On Jan 10, 2018
Painting of External walls

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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by Nobody: 2:43pm On Jan 10, 2018
skimanski:
Painting of External walls

Very nice building. As usual.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by mufutau55(m): 7:27pm On Jan 10, 2018
skimanski:
Painting of External walls

Damn!

Hajji M.

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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by Nobody: 7:54pm On Jan 10, 2018
mufutau55:


Damn!

Hajji M.

If I decided to build any one of these two potential plans, I know who I will be begging to get it done for me grin

Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by mufutau55(m): 8:02pm On Jan 10, 2018
EgunMogaji:

If I decided to build any one of these two potential plans, I know who I will be begging to get it done for me grin

You don't have to tell me... I am trying to upgrade myself from the kobo-kobo league this year 2018 too... so we shall see.
Nice modern building 3Ds above... and Skimanski can do justice to them... God help us all o.

Hajji M.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 10:58pm On Jan 10, 2018
EgunMogaji:


If I decided to build any one of these two potential plans, I know who I will be begging to get it done for me grin

This is lovely contemporary style

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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by dubemcapital(m): 1:17am On Jan 14, 2018
skimanski:
Painting of External walls




Good job there, well done.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 6:14am On Jan 14, 2018
dubemcapital:





Good job there, well done.

Thanks Boss
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by Rubbiish(m): 7:41am On Jan 15, 2018
FastShipping:


I don't like them either. I just did one like few months ago and water pressure was low in one bathroom and kitchen but okay everywhere else. I didn't want the high tank and was going for water pressure pump but my contractor insisted on high water station of 22 feet. At the end, I introduced water pressure pump. The almost 450k water stand turned out to be useless.
Sir does it mean with water pressure pump one doesn't need high tank stand?
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by Nobody: 8:54am On Jan 15, 2018
You can even install your tank underground and all you need is a good water pump.

The critical thing is that, in my opinion, you have to know that you're doing this during your plumbing so that your plumber can double check all fittings, joints etc and do a pressure leak test before sealing up the walls.

http://slimlinewatertanks.net/underground-water-storage-tanks
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by FastShipping: 12:36pm On Jan 15, 2018
Rubbiish:

Sir does it mean with water pressure pump one doesn't need high tank stand?

You don't need tank tower if using pressure pump. All you need is reservoir and pressure pump. Mind you, the pressure pump needs power always.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by Rubbiish(m): 3:21pm On Jan 15, 2018
FastShipping:


You don't need tank tower if using pressure pump. All you need is reservoir and pressure pump. Mind you, the pressure pump needs power always.
Okay thank u sir
But i thought people using tower also make use of pumps, to get water from well to tank, from tank to d building. Or are the pumps different?
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by FastShipping: 5:56pm On Jan 15, 2018
Rubbiish:

Okay thank u sir
But i thought people using tower also make use of pumps, to get water from well to tank, from tank to d building. Or are the pumps different?

Well pump is different from pressure pump. Two different pumps. I have one well pump and one pressure pump.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 8:09am On Jan 18, 2018
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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 7:12pm On Jan 20, 2018
More exterior updates

Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by mufutau55(m): 12:35am On Jan 21, 2018
skimanski:
More exterior updates

Beautifully done Sir. Good work indeed.

Hajji M.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by whirlwind7(m): 6:53am On Jan 21, 2018
skimanski:
More exterior updates

THE ROOF!!
Please, can you explain a bit more about the roofing style used here? Is it slanted? The angle from which the picture was taken doesn't explain this. It looks nice. Quite a departure from the common ones with high posts.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 9:38pm On Jan 21, 2018
mufutau55:


Beautifully done Sir. Good work indeed.

Hajji M.



THanks Sir!
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 9:39pm On Jan 21, 2018
whirlwind7:


THE ROOF!!
Please, can you explain a bit more about the roofing style used here? Is it slanted? The angle from which the picture was taken doesn't explain this. It looks nice. Quite a departure from the common ones with high posts.


The Roof is Slanted to the Back and you can see from the Back Units. Long Span Aluminium Roofing sheet was used.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 9:40pm On Jan 21, 2018
Lighting Up gradually

Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by whirlwind7(m): 8:16am On Jan 22, 2018
skimanski:



The Roof is Slanted to the Back and you can see from the Back Units. Long Span Aluminium Roofing sheet was used.

Thanks!
I'm sure this style will save on money spent on roof material and woods. I'm seriously considering this.
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 11:56am On Jan 22, 2018
whirlwind7:


Thanks!
I'm sure this style will save on money spent on roof material and woods. I'm seriously considering this.

Yes it does for sure
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 7:16pm On Mar 08, 2018
Update so far. As we prepare to start finishing unit 2

Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by ceelog(m): 10:02am On Apr 12, 2018
skimanski:
Making and Aluminium Windows on site.

Hello Skima please what are the dimensions of the tall windows?
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by ceelog(m): 10:04am On Apr 12, 2018
skimanski:
Painting of External walls

Dulux as usual? It's beautiful
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 10:06am On Apr 12, 2018
ceelog:


Dulux as usual? It's beautiful

Not Dulux Sir

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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by skimanski(m): 10:06am On Apr 12, 2018
ceelog:


Hello Skima please what are the dimensions of the tall windows?


1m x 2.3m

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Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by ceelog(m): 8:51pm On Apr 13, 2018
skimanski:



1m x 2.3m

Thanks and God bless. I just asked a fabricator and he said I should prepare to pay 2ce the price of a standard 4f by 4f to ge this
Re: Construction Of Flats In Owerri (new Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by ceelog(m): 8:52pm On Apr 13, 2018
skimanski:


Not Dulux Sir

Oh Really? Any expo on which paint it is? Mid range or top range?

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