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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by tikristinimi21: 6:37pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Good evening house. I want to appreciate everyone for their contribution on this forum. I have benefited immensely from everyone here. I am at the tiling phase and I seek your counsel. Please kindly help me vet this quote for the tiling work of my 3 bedrooms bungalow. Thank you
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 6:42pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
mufutau55: Yes it will work. If Egun is hell bent on this design, then the connector should be at the bottom of both tanks and not at the top. So no tank is superior to the other. Both will fill at the same time and both will empty at the same time. But there will be complications if the property is for rental. For example, if users of Tank A are wasteful in water usage than Tank B, it means Tank B users will share in the cost of frequent pumping of water for the wasteful use by Tank A. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrOkenwa(m): 7:13pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Perfecttouchade:I appreciate your response Sir. Thank You very much. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Adequate459: 7:20pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
mufutau55: Thank you sir I just learnt something for my pending project as well. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 7:20pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Perfecttouchade: Evening boss.. Cc: MrOkenwa The major factor to note is, if the king post goes beyond 10ft - 11ft (actual length of hardwood), cost is greatly increased. However, anything from 2.4m (8ft) is adequate... It all comes down to choose and aesthetic.. Goodluck 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:21pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
diordaves: Thanks for all the responders. Yes the property is for rental and I don’t want any complications so I’ll go back to the drawing board. I think I’ll just make the whole shebang independent. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Perfecttouchade: 7:22pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
MrOkenwa:you are welcome Sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:23pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Based on the responses, I’m thankful, it’s back to the drawing board. Please share pictures of your multi family water stand, tank and plumbing. Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Perfecttouchade: 7:24pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Evening Sir.. saydfact: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrOkenwa(m): 7:45pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
saydfact:Thank you for your input Sir. Please, is there any appropriate length to consider? Cost aside. I would like the building to be moderately tall. It’s a bungalow. Thank you very much. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 8:25pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: The 1st drawing can’t work that way,if tank A filled up it can’t enter tank B bcs both tank have the inlet at same level. The best for that system is for the both tank to supply each other from the bottom inlet. See attached pics for that Now if the system is for commercial for diff tenant then the second diagram (see attached pics) will be perfect for such. Their will be a valve from the bore hole or from the municipal pipe into the two tank through only one pipe line then you will separate the pipe into each tank with valve on each branch, then if mr A need to pump water he will shot off MR B tank supply valve same applicable to Mr B if he needs water vise-visa. More so both can open the valve at a go to have water from the main source 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 8:32pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
mufutau55: The diagram Is wrong water cant flow into the tank B from A at upper supply that way. Best diagram for both commercial and personal use is what I explained up there sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by raymondFirstborn(m): 8:41pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
mufutau55: I have been in contact with ibibioson , who is a client in diaspora. I prepared the BOQ of the said project. From my investigation so far, HSL BROKER, is not in any isolation center. He has absconded with my clients N3m and is using COVID19 to buy time. We have told him to provide the location of the Isolation center to verify his claim. But he is yet to respond. It's been a month now, stories upon stories. 7 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:43pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
rotecch77: Thank you Sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:50pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Shebi I don talk am though I didn’t foresee the Covid angle. Sweet one 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by soonest(f): 8:57pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
raymondFirstborn: Hmmh! Too bad |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 9:02pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
MrOkenwa: Use between 3300mm to 3900mm 11ft to 13ft Goodluck |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MrOkenwa(m): 9:09pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
saydfact:Thank you. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SurveyorGeo: 9:21pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
raymondFirstborn: Interesting |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 9:45pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
raymondFirstborn:I saw the HSLbroker moniker viewing this thread some days ago around 5 am. He definitely has access to phone or someone close to him is handling the account. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by TCD: 9:45pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: If this is supplying to two different houses or flats then this is not ideal. Tank A must fill up for tank B to get water. Reducing daily work does not really come into play, its 5000L combined to get both tanks filled, the pumping machine will work 5000L no matter what system you use. The best is to have one pumping machine source with a water flow switch over system that can direct the water pump flow to either A or B. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by drkay(m): 9:47pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
raymondFirstborn:This is very sad. I knew the covid19 story was a pure lie. As human, we're meant to be considerate and empathetic but not in this case of a cooked covid19 story. I've managed many covid19 patients and I've been in and out of quarantine myself. I thank God that the guy that I referred to him was yet to initiate any transaction with him. I can only wish your client goodluck. drkay:Why I gave this comment when the covid19 story came up was because I knew it was a big fat lie. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by coldcandy: 9:54pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Somebody was so emphatic abt the hsl guy being in isolation center. He even showed us pics of lovely windows. Could he be fronting for him? N3m no be beans ooo. raymondFirstborn: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:21pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
raymondFirstborn: I already guessed he is not in any COVID Isolation Center. Isolation in all the way at Imo State from Lagos?. The guy wey dey login and check his post here at night. The Client need to use some iron hand with him. Get some SARS to go after him, N3m not be chicken-change o. Hajji M. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:24pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
diordaves: Thank you Sir. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 10:29pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
rotecch77: Thank you Sir. Both you and Diodaves are saying the same thing and well explained. And your diagram really helped. Thanks. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:09pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Abbyrose: That is shameful! We even give people DIT experience here, for free, just to assist you start something. Toss him away like a used tissue. Barawo-banza. Once you see people saying contact me privately, for something they can say here and now, be wary of them. Someone like @Sadyfact will assist you. And please do remember those that assist you, if you want to give out a job. A friend in need, is a friend in deed. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:24pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
rotecch77: So it is #5,000 that a Q.S charges for Cost estimate, abi? SMH sef. The behaviour of that #Akin4sure is disgraceful, let us call a Spade, a Spade. He presented himself as if he wanted to "assist" the poster. Note that the poster asked for assistance, he did not ask for a Q.S and if you cant assists, you just need to lookaway from such request. "Assistance" are FREE on this thread and assistance that will normally costs #100,000 have been given for free here. Akin4sure now lured the poster off this thread, so he can con him behind all of us. Is he a Q.S that he is charging as a Q.S, according to you? I know that so-called professionals want to back each other and insist that the assistance we give each other here is abolished, as it does not work in their favour but l know that most of those who call themselves professional today, where asking "unprofessional assistance", when they came here as a rookie to learn and get better. No one should think they are indispensable just because they have acquired small experience over time, mostly from learning from what others are doing. We all know as things started here. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by LastWeek1: 11:28pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
Hi house. Installing of Heat Extractor (Hood Range) to the kitchen,Is Boring hole to the wall necessary or not; and which one of better? Regards 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Excuzeme: 11:48pm On Aug 02, 2020 |
DaBogu: Looking at your building, a few things are obvious: - There is water/stream flowing nearby - Your walls are wet, showing that the land is saturated with water - Your land is swampy, looking at that picture - Your building is not eqipped for the terrain challenges. In a situation like yours, the foundation is the most important element and on this, you have not done well. Anyone building near a stream or in a swamp should be prepared to spend on the foundation, using Granite, Stone Dust and enough Cement, for an appropriate type of Raft Foundation. Infact, the cost of such foundation amounts to between 30-45% the cost of the whole building, depending on how many levels your building is going. Again, the building needs a rich combination of Cement, not the weak type that falls apart under small stress Again, you cant be economical with Iron and Concrete beams and Pillars. For example, you shoud have chained the Lintel all around, to lock the top of the building together with the bottom adn foundation, in one whole piece, making it difficult to experience sheers that can lead to cracks. If you want to enjoy this building, l must say, most unfortunately, you might have to pull it down because the foundation is non-existent and whatever repairs and palliative you do on it, the problem will re-appear within three to five years maximum and you will end up spending much more money on repairs, over time and even with all that, you will still lose the building. It is a bad building , as l look at it. Pulling it down and starting afressh is the best option though it looks costly rigth now. Sorry about this but who helped you start this building? Does the person have any experience in building in swampy areas at all? 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Excuzeme: 12:01am On Aug 03, 2020 |
Neweko: You are in good hands here. That problem is occuring at an ANGLE of the building. - I observe that the problem is localised to that angle alone - I also did not see the problem continue to the lower floor, it is only on that upper floor So, l think it could be from a very small settlement that puts pressure on your walls but its effect is felt at that point, due to some inherent failure in that part of the building e.g, if your bricklayer/builder was putting Cement paper inside Pillars when filling them, to reduce amount of Concrete mix he will use! My suggestion is that you arrest the problem quickly. - Completely Break up that Edge of the building. - There is supposed to be a Starter Pillar with iron, coming from the decking at that point, attachor new 14mm or 12mm iron rods - Now, do a rick mix (and we the attached blocks and wall properly ) and fill it up again. - Use the adjoing walls as the two sides of the new Pillar and just cope the exposed part on them walls to form your new Pillar, such that the Pillar formation goes into the wall crevices naturally. - Let the mix be rich and a bit watery but not too watery.. Use 1/2" granite (Rice) Supervise the filling yourself and make sure no foreign object is used to stuff the Pillar during filling Plaster and repaint and you will have nothing to worry about in future. I am saying this based on the picture shown and on the assumption that there are no cracks elsewhere on the building, which might indicate a different problem and solution. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Excuzeme: 12:08am On Aug 03, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Exactly! If waterlogged or swampy land is cheap, be aware that the Foundation will take back whatever you saved on cost of land. But surprisingly, land located near Rivers, Beaches, etc are even more costlier becuase people pay for "the view"! Building in such places isnot for the "faint pocket" at all and you cant rush the building. Settlement, Rammering and other things like that have to be taken into consideration and rules followed to the letter. Once you take the RULES into consideration and dont cut corners, it is not as difficult though it will cost an arm and a leg to overcome some challenges like doing your soakway, in such terrian. How is Madam. 2 Likes |
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