krak101:
Good day all, what can one fit on a land size of 550 sqm? Thinking of a bungalow and a BQ. Thanks in anticipation of intelligent and helpful answers.

depends on your preference, A 4 - 5bedroom duplex would fit perfectly. A 3 - 4bedroom bungalow with a BQ would also fit perfectly.
Features like "parking space " , "presence of a security or gen house" would also have to be considered .

if you have the survey plan, you can contact me on Whatsapp 09056082348(call & whatsapp
Raymondfubara@gmail.com

krak101:
Good day all, what can one fit on a land size of 550 sqm? Thinking of a bungalow and a BQ. Thanks in anticipation of intelligent and helpful answers.

You can have a 3 bedroom & 2 bedroom , you can have 3 units of 2 bedroom, you can have a 4 bedroom with a bq. Just give out you brief, we will design to your taste.

Muyi002:
Hello Good People,

Please for suspended ceiling, which should come first. the ceiling or the pastering.

Do you mean ceiling here and plastering?
If yes, ceiling before plastering so that you will not have to be patching gaps between ceiling and walls.

Dear engineers in the house. If you're living or staying around Uli in Ihiala LGA Anambra state and you are a specialist in POP interior design, please let me know by dropping your Skype or phone number.

Good morning professionals, please what's the price of 1 ton of 12mm iron rod and 10 tonnes granite to Sagamu?

ArcToyin:

Do you mean ceiling here and plastering?
If yes, ceiling before plastering so that you will not have to be patching gaps between ceiling and walls.

okay thanks.

nifty247:
I have 73 plots @ Omi Adio. Please contact me on WhatsApp if you are interested.

hello sir, I have messaged you on WhatsApp.

ArcToyin:

Do you mean ceiling here and plastering?
If yes, ceiling before plastering so that you will not have to be patching gaps between ceiling and walls.

Suspended ceiling is different to other ceilings. Because of the iron required, plastering shld come before ceiling so that there won't be any space between wall angle and wall and to reserve the quality of wall angle that could be damage by non smooth surface.

I would like the ogas like haji to say something

Good evening builders and engineers in the house... Please will 12mm iron be good for column and casting 2,000 ltrs water tank to be embedded into the roof?

And more so

I need the current price of;
1 ton of 12mm iron rod
7 by 7 ring and
roll of binding wire.

Takoro13:

Suspended ceiling is different to other ceilings. Because of the iron required, plastering shld come before ceiling so that there won't be any space between wall angle and wall and to reserve the quality of wall angle that could be damage by non smooth surface.

I would like the ogas like haji to say something

Brotherly, thanks.

But I don't get your point very well. Abeg expantiate well

Muyi002:


Brotherly, thanks.

But I don't get your point very well. Abeg expantiate well

I am not a professional engineer but I read it online that to install suspended ceiling (like the one we see in banks), you must prepare your walls to be perfectly smooth so that it won't damage the quality of a wall angle ( wall angle is the one of the ceiling components)


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How to Install a Drop Ceiling
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Updated: August 1, 2019 | References
Drop ceilings, also known as a suspended ceiling, offer many advantages over drywall. Drop ceilings are cost-effective, easy to install on your own, and allow you to access ductwork and wires easily after it’s been installed. In order to put in a drop ceiling, you need to first install a grid system of runners to support your ceiling tiles. When the grid is secure, set the tiles in place to create your new ceiling!


Part 1 of 3:
Placing Your Wall Angles

1
Measure the length of each wall in your room. Use a tape measure to find the length of each wall in the room where you’re installing your ceiling. Write the dimensions of your room either in a notebook or directly on the wall 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) from the top so you can easily reference them later.[1]
If your room is square or rectangular, you only need to measure the length and width.

2
Make a line between 4–6 in (10–15 cm) down from the tops of your walls. Leave at least 4–6 in (10–15 cm) of space from the top of your wall to your line so you have room for fixtures and to put in your tiles. Use a 4 ft (1.2 m) level and draw a straight line with your pencil completely around your room.[2]
Snap a chalk line if you don’t want to draw the lines on yourself. Hold the string of the chalk line against your wall and snap it so the line transfers onto the drywall.
If you plan on installing a large fluorescent light panel, make your line 6 in (15 cm) down.


3
Use a pair of tin snips to cut wall angles to the lengths of your walls. Wall angles are long L-shaped pieces used around the walls of your room to support the tiles and runners. Since wall angles are usually sold in 8–12 ft (2.4–3.7 m) lengths, trim them down with your tin snips to match the lengths of your walls.[3]
If you have a corner that juts out from your wall, cut the wall angles going on those walls 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) longer than your measurements.
If you want a mitered finish in the corners, cut the wall runner bottom-most wall angle at a 45-degree angle.
If your walls are longer than the wall angles, butt 2 of them together by lining up the ends.

4
Screw the wall angles into the studs along the line you drew. Use a stud finder to locate the studs in your walls and mark their locations with a pencil. Line up the top of the wall angle with the line you’ve drawn on the wall. Use 1 1⁄4 in (3.2 cm) screws and electric screwdriver where you marked the studs to secure your wall angles in place.[4]
Double check that your wall angles are level as you install them.
Tip: If a wall angle bows out, don’t try to tighten it flat against the wall since it may warp the metal. Instead, keep the wall angle straight by placing a wooden shim between it and the wall. When your ceiling is completely finished, fill the gap in with caulk.

Part 2 of 3:
Putting in the Grid System

1
Cut the main runners to fit the length of your room perpendicular to the joists. The main runners will support the bulk of the weight of your ceiling. Measure the length of your room that runs perpendicular to the wooden joists of your ceiling. Cut the runners with a pair of tin snips to the correct length.[5]
If your room is longer than the length of a main runner, use the clips on the ends of the piece to attach them together.

2
Use a chalk line or tie strings across your room every 4 ft (1.2 m). Secure the end of a chalk line on one end of your room and pull it tight to the other side. Snap the chalk line to leave a line on the joists. Move over 4 ft (1.2 m) and make another line on your ceiling. Keep moving across your room until you reach the other edge.[6]
You may also tie strings tight across your ceiling if you don’t have a chalk line.

3
Screw an eyelet into every third joist along your line. Eyelet screws have holes on the end so you can run wires through them to hang your main runner. Attach a lag bit onto your electric screwdriver, and set an eyelet inside the bit. Start placing your eyelets 3 joists away from the wall along each of your chalk or string lines. Keep adding an eyelet at every third joist.[7]Eye lit screws can be purchased from your local hardware store.
Feed a length of wire through each of the eyelets. Cut a 8–10 in (20–25 cm) piece of 16-gauge wire for each of your eyelets. Feed about 2 in (5.1 cm) of the wire through the eyelet, and bend it with a pair of pliers until it points down.[8]



5

Hang up the main runners by the wires. Hold one of your main runners up so the ends rest on your wall angles and so it’s perpendicular to your joists. Feed the other end of the wire through one of the circular slots on the runner, and bend it up with your pliers. Twist the wires around themselves at least 3 times to keep them secure.[9]Make sure your joists are level as you keep adding wires. Adjust where the bend is in the wires if one side is higher than the other.
Install the secondary runners perpendicular to your mains by clipping them in place. Locate the slots on the main runners every 2 ft (0.61 m). Lift your 4 ft (1.2 m) runners above the main runners and feed them into the slots on the mains. Put a secondary runner every 2 ft (0.61 m) along your main runners.[10]

Tip: If you want a 2 ft × 2 ft (0.61 m × 0.61 m) tile system, click 2 ft (0.61 m) secondary runners in the center each 4 ft (1.2 m) runner.

Part 3 of 3:
Installing the Ceiling Tiles



1

Make holes in the tiles for any lighting or ductwork first.Locate any areas on your ceiling where you need to make an opening for your ducts or light fixtures. Trace the end of the duct or the size of the light feature onto the back of one of your tiles. Cut the shape out of the tile with a sharp utility knife.[11]If you’re installing a full-panel fluorescent light fixture, you don’t need to cut any shapes from the tiles.



2

Trim any edge tiles down to size with a utility knife. Your room will most likely have edges that won’t fit full-sized tiles. Measure the grid opening for the tile and add 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) to the measurement you found. Transfer that measurement to tile and cut the piece to size using a utility knife.[12]Avoid using any power equipment to cut your tiles since it will generate a lot of dust.

Tip: Tiles usually come in 2 ft × 4 ft (0.61 m × 1.22 m) or 2 ft × 2 ft (0.61 m × 0.61 m) sizes. While 2 ft × 4 ft (0.61 m × 1.22 m) tiles use less material and are more cost effective, they do not have the same versatility as 2 ft × 2 ft (0.61 m × 0.61 m) tiles.
Cut out a 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) flange in any cut edge of your tiles. The flanges rest on your runners and make the tile have more dimension when you put it in your ceiling. Measure in 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) from any edge that doesn’t have a flange and draw a line with a pencil. Follow along the line with a utility knife, only cutting halfway through the tile. Make another cut on the side of the tile at the same depth as your first cut to remove the flange piece.[13]This only needs to be done if your tiles don’t have flanges already.



4

Lift the tiles through the grid and set them on top of the grid.Start in the center of your room and work towards the edges. Angle the tiles and lift them through the grid system. Straighten the tiles out before setting the flanges on the runners. Continue putting the tiles into your ceiling until it’s completely covered.[14]Make sure the tiles are level as you install them. If you find any that aren’t level, adjust the runners before moving on.
Tips

Have a partner help you to make it easier to hang runners and tiles.

Always double check your measurements to make sure they’re accurate.

Warnings

Avoid using power tools when working with tiles since they could create a lot of dust.

Things You’ll Need

Tape measure

Level

Pencil or chalk line

Wall angles

Tin snips

Stud finder

Electric screwdriver

1 1⁄4 in (3.2 cm) screws

Wall runners

String

Lag screwdriver bit

Eyelet screws

16-gauge wire

Pliers

Utility knife

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Muyi002:


Brotherly, thanks.

But I don't get your point very well. Abeg expantiate well

Fact is..

PLASTERING comes before Ceiling...

Any other advice is based on poor workmanship and trying to cover for it.

Regards.

Takoro13:

Suspended ceiling is different to other ceilings. Because of the iron required, plastering shld come before ceiling so that there won't be any space between wall angle and wall and to reserve the quality of wall angle that could be damage by non smooth surface.

I would like the ogas like haji to say something

You're right.... There's no way suspended ceiling can come before plastering.

Also

Even the normal asbestos or pvc ceiling should come AFTER Plastering not before.

But because of poor workmanship, people do it before and use plaster to cover it... I DON'T.

Cc: Muyi002

Good morning everyone

We are still designing for clients even in isolation. We are just a call away

saydfact:


You're right.... There's no way suspended ceiling can come before plastering.

Also

Even the normal asbestos or pvc ceiling should come AFTER Plastering not before.

But because of poor workmanship, people do it before and use plaster to cover it... I DON'T.

Cc: Muyi002

Thanks

Dennis3D:
We are still designing for clients even in isolation. We are just a call away

I am loving your new realistic 3D designs. Keep up the good work Sir.

Hajji M.

Dennis3D:
We are still designing for clients even in isolation. We are just a call away

how much do you think I can fit on a land 500sqm?

raymondFirstborn:


depends on your preference, A 4 - 5bedroom duplex would fit perfectly. A 3 - 4bedroom bungalow with a BQ would also fit perfectly.
Features like "parking space " , "presence of a security or gen house" would also have to be considered .

if you have the survey plan, you can contact me on Whatsapp 09056082348(call & whatsapp
Raymondfubara@gmail.com

owk, thanks.

ArcToyin:


You can have a 3 bedroom & 2 bedroom , you can have 3 units of 2 bedroom, you can have a 4 bedroom with a bq. Just give out you brief, we will design to your taste.

owk. Thanks.

good evening chairmen in the house...
can anyone advice me on this issue.
Do we run any risk doing lintel on our small 3bed bungalow with a 10mm rod. we intend to chain the entire external walls.
thanks

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It Varies Starting from 120k upward. Good wood and good finishing

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Good day everyone
My name is segun and I install POP ceilings(latest designs).
I also do wall screeding,TV and wall units with wall skirting.
You can contact me on WhatsApp 08144621992 for samples of my work.

I guess so, if you create enough headroom. An architect/builder can make that happen for you.

krak101:
can a design like this be incorporated a bungalow?

Good Afternoom People. Can a erect a standard four bedroom flat on a 364sqm land size?

I will be looking forward to receiving your reply.

Thank you.

olaoye15:
Good Afternoom People. Can a erect a standard four bedroom flat on a 364sqm land size?

I will be looking forward to receiving your reply.

Thank you.

sure 4bedroom would fit into 364sqm land, but it would depend on the architects ability to utilize available space .

olaoye15:
Good Afternoom People. Can a erect a standard four bedroom flat on a 364sqm land size?

I will be looking forward to receiving your reply.

Thank you.

Sure you can
Attached are samples four bedrooms we designed that will sit comfortable on that land space

The first design also have a courtyard, and terrace for the master bedroom.