n3xt:
Now I get it sir.

When we talk about PVC inspection chambers, T-pipe is just one out of the many components required.

There’s Y-pipe fittings. There are reducing pipe fittings. There are angles, bends, lid etc. There’s 4in system and 6in system. The system is and should be designed by pros.

You only need k-rod to do maintenance and that’s if you ever need to. We don’t use tissues here

5 years going no cleaning.

After reading the alleged twice a year cleaning I went outside and opened all my modern USA style inspection chambers and zero issues noticed

EgunMogaji2:


5 years going no cleaning.

After reading the alleged twice a year cleaning I went outside and opened all my modern USA style inspection chambers and zero issues noticed

Sir, do you still have pictures of your installed "chamber"? Would love to see it

Well-done to our esteemed lecturers.

Please see below quotes given for my roofing

Woods
2x6 = 120pcs @ 750 = 90000 (special)
2x4 = 400pcs @ 430 = 172000 (special)
2x3 = 500pcs @ 300 = 150000 (special)
2x3 = 100pcs @ 240 = 24000 (Solo) logging
4" Nail = 3 bags @7000 = 21000
3" Nail = 1 bag @ 7000 = 7000
2½" Nail = 1½ Bags @ 7000 = 10500
Chemicals = 25000
Total = 511,000

See floor plan in the attached. I am looking at a kingpost height of either 6 or 7 meters and a possible sqm roof of maximum if 400 sqm

Enyinne:
Hummmm , it shouldn't get to that . I just did decking last week , and i used around 600k for wood and bamboo inclusive 350 pcs of it .I went to the wood stand to purchage it with my carpenter so he can make his choice. My house is 4 flats of 3unit of 2bedroom and 1 unit of 3bedroom .i used 210 bags of cement, bought 2 tipper of 30tons of sand ,2 tippers of 30tons of granite of which i still hv some granite remaining , total spent is 2.2m inclusive staircase, plumbing material , electrical materials and labour

my sister can u give me an estimate for the Foundation thank u

michlins:
yes boss. It's made from wrought iron. From start to finish is wrought iron but depending on your budget,we can use normal 1.5mm pipes which will reduce the price significantly too.


modified

I just got this picture from a dealer in Onitsha

Beautiful

omololu251:
You can consider either raft or pile foundation.
Do soil test to be on a safer side.

Like how much is soil testing

AZUH:
that house is completed and people are living on it .

WOW long time, welcome back, where have U been, we missed U on here old friend

EgunMogaji2:


5 years going no cleaning.

After reading the alleged twice a year cleaning I went outside and opened all my modern USA style inspection chambers and zero issues noticed

That’s why I asked what type of repairs do the plumber want to carry out.

@Focusmind don’t go too low if your project is in Lekki or waterlogged area. Brick chambers aren’t watertight o.
It’s unlike pvc chambers that you can easily add pipes to raise it above flood level.

Sholapey:
Can you introduce your contractor please?

Hmm. I can only recommend my carpenter. You buy your wood. He’ll do the needful.

I don’t sell wood nor do I have anyone I can recommend. I just go to nearest wood market, look for good ones and buy them.

EgunMogaji2:


Based on my research I would not put up a structure without it. But the pros will chime in soon.

What I would do in the mean time is just peruse the threads of pro builders and see what they do on their builds. Pay particular attention to Abdulwastecx because he, or his partner Padosci, is one of the college trained ones.

Exactly.... that's what I did too as a novice in building knowing fully well builders/owners in my region goes for the cheapest form without chaining....I was told chaining was ONLY necessary from 2 story building..... that was always the end of the discussion anyway trying to tell me safety is not necessary lol.

n3xt:


That’s why I asked what type of repairs do the plumber want to carry out.

@Focusmind don’t go too low if your project is in Lekki or waterlogged area. Brick chambers aren’t watertight o.
It’s unlike pvc chambers that you can easily add pipes to raise it above flood level.

Plumber is referring to blockage either through Pad etc.........

EgunMogaji2:


Personally I think his response was a bit harsh. But oh well.
In all the houses that I’ve built and have seen built in the USA none has any silly inspection chamber like they have here in Nigeria. The only ones they include is on the street size before the sewer.
I’ve been living in my house now in Nigeria for 5 years and no blockage has ever occurred. Cleaning twice a year? Why? Is it a public shalanga? The only time to touch a clean out is when it’s blocked. But maybe the traditional block ones block periodically. Who knows.

It’s practical for me, works for me and I will continue to use them.

(Please refer to Hajjis signature for disclaimer)

I am sorry if I come across as harsh. It was not my intention. I can be better than that.

In your comments, you just admitted that chambers are a necessary fixtures of homes albeit provided by the government but situated away from the property but the property can access it's use. So in the US, you may build a local one for self use but you don't have to.

However in Nigeria, the government and councils are largely irresponsible and unresponsive, so we build everything.

It is not silly we build chambers in Nigeria. The building needs inspection chambers but the governments fail to provide these in public space planning so we do it ourselves.

In all your stay in the West, have you ever seen water tower or ground floor water tanks in private homes? No because the responsible government provide water with good pressure to homes. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do but a reaction to irresponsible leadership and providing practical solution to a fundamental need.

In the US have you ever seen soakaway in majority of private homes as we do in Nigeria? No, because the government provide public sewer. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to provide these ourselves.

Have you seen generator house, gateman house in private America homes? No as the government provide electricity and security. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to generate our own power and provide personal security. In short, every homeowner is a local government and the Nigerian engineers and builders are just providing practical solution to fundamental need. They are not silly.

When we bring ideas from abroad we MUST marry such ideas with the reality in Nigeria to find a perfect fit to SOLVE the problem and not complicate it. There is this superiority complex in some of us awayrians that could blind us to the practical reality of life Nigeria which hinders our adaptibility when in Nigeria. This superiority complex is one of the reasons why some awayrians fail to integrate back into the country of their birth.

In Nigeria there's always a reason why certain things are done in a certain way. Find out that reason first before turning abroad for a solution that may complicate the situation.

Good evening my people,
So my engineer said we should use TMT iron rod for the slab instead of the normal iron rod... How true is this please.
And how much does this TMT iron rod costs?
Thanks

A full plot of land for sales at ILOGBO, Oju Ore, from reliable owner, Sango Otta, near lagos -Ogun togate at 500k. A full plot of land for sales at ILOGBO, Oju Ore, from reliable owner, Sango Otta, near lagos -Ogun togate at 500k. A full plot of land for sales at ILOGBO, Oju Ore, from reliable owner, Sango Otta, near lagos -Ogun togate at 500k.

Muyi002:
Well-done to our esteemed lecturers.

Please see below quotes given for my roofing

Woods
2x6 = 120pcs @ 750 = 90000 (special)
2x4 = 400pcs @ 430 = 172000 (special)
2x3 = 500pcs @ 300 = 150000 (special)
2x3 = 100pcs @ 240 = 24000 (Solo) logging
4" Nail = 3 bags @7000 = 21000
3" Nail = 1 bag @ 7000 = 7000
2½" Nail = 1½ Bags @ 7000 = 10500
Chemicals = 25000
Total = 511,000

See floor plan in the attached. I am looking at a kingpost height of either 6 or 7 meters and a possible sqm roof of maximum if 400 sqm

This quotation is not too much, the only thing that looks much there is the chemical

rotecch77:


This quotation is not too much, the only thing that looks much there is the chemical

Thank you Rotecch.

diordaves:


I am sorry if I come across as harsh. It was not my intention. I can be better than that.

In your comments, you just admitted that chambers are a necessary fixtures of homes albeit provided by the government but situated away from the property but the property can access it's use. So in the US, you may build a local one for self use but you don't have to.

However in Nigeria, the government and councils are largely irresponsible and unresponsive, so we build everything.

It is not silly we build chambers in Nigeria. The building needs inspection chambers but the governments fail to provide these in public space planning so we do it ourselves.

In all your stay in the West, have you ever seen water tower or ground floor water tanks in private homes? No because the responsible government provide water with good pressure to homes. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do but a reaction to irresponsible leadership and providing practical solution to a fundamental need.

In the US have you ever seen soakaway in majority of private homes as we do in Nigeria? No, because the government provide public sewer. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to provide these ourselves.

Have you seen generator house, gateman house in private America homes? No as the government provide electricity and security. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to generate our own power and provide personal security. In short, every homeowner is a local government and the Nigerian engineers and builders are just providing practical solution to fundamental need. They are not silly.

When we bring ideas from abroad we MUST marry such ideas with the reality in Nigeria to find a perfect fit to SOLVE the problem and not complicate it. There is this superiority complex in some of us awayrians that could blind us to the practical reality of life Nigeria which hinders our adaptibility when in Nigeria. This superiority complex is one of the reasons why some awayrians fail to integrate back into the country of their birth.

In Nigeria there's always a reason why certain things are done in a certain way. Find out that reason first before turning abroad for a solution that may complicate the situation.

I’ve owned and lived in homes with septic tanks in the USA. I have many friends whose source of water is from boreholes. The USA is pretty large and diversified. Generators and gateman houses abound in Southern California albeit in mostly private communities.

I’m pretty comfortable with my builds. I have never and will never suggest for anyone to follow my ideas. I hate chambers, I think they are nonsense. I put my money where my mouth is and I’m living comfortably with my choices. Daily, not as as two weeks per year vacation thing but day in and day out.

I’ll continue to use and share my methods but no one is forced to use them. I “try” to build my houses to USA building codes, not just Nigeria building codes. My estate was recently visited by an inspector from my local government and he had nothing but praises for me and wish that most would overbuild like me and follow established protocols. My grouse with you is that you choose to paint with a wide brush. But that’s okay too, we can’t all be the same.

omanzo02:


Exactly.... that's what I did too as a novice in building knowing fully well builders/owners in my region goes for the cheapest form without chaining....I was told chaining was ONLY necessary from 2 story building..... that was always the end of the discussion anyway trying to tell me safety is not necessary lol.

I consider myself lucky with my current bricklayer. He’s impressed me by going beyond what I call “Local standards”. I didn’t have to even tell him to chain my current bungalow build.

We as property owners have to be involved.

coldcandy:

Sir, do you still have pictures of your installed "chamber"? Would love to see it

By chamber I mean my inspection pipes. Really nothing to see.

I try not to post pictures of my builds anymore.

Old timers will remember how this thread was set aflame by “orule abule” and “padlock bungalow” fiasco

Will you just look at these anti environmentalist nut jobs without grass in there yards?

Folks, it’s your house and your property. Live your life as you wish while considering your locale. Don’t criticize the choice of others.

If you want grass, do grass. If you want stained concrete, do it. If you want Pacific Ocean sand, do it.

All those fantastic homes that were built by the Awolowos, the Okeowos, the Arisekolas, etc where are they now? Most are inhabited by weeds, dirt, etc

Life’s too short.

EgunMogaji2:


By chamber I mean my inspection pipes. Really nothing to see.

I try not to post pictures of my builds anymore.

Old timers will remember how this thread was set aflame by “orule abule” and “padlock bungalow” fiasco

I was misconstrued back then. My sincere apologies for that.

AZUH:
yes he gave me hope . E remain make I cry for Nairaland . Thanks boss .

welcome chief we missed you

EgunMogaji2:


By chamber I mean my inspection pipes. Really nothing to see.

I try not to post pictures of my builds anymore.

Old timers will remember how this thread was set aflame by “orule abule” and “padlock bungalow” fiasco

Egbon mi Sir, which one is Orule Abule lol greetings oga gbogbo ile

Can 2m build 2bedroom and bq on a 2plot of land

.

Kenny242:
Can 2m build 2bedroom and bq on a 2plot of land

Lol.
Post the picture of the type of two bedroom and bq you have in mind first.

diordaves:


I am sorry if I come across as harsh. It was not my intention. I can be better than that.

In your comments, you just admitted that chambers are a necessary fixtures of homes albeit provided by the government but situated away from the property but the property can access it's use. So in the US, you may build a local one for self use but you don't have to.

However in Nigeria, the government and councils are largely irresponsible and unresponsive, so we build everything.

It is not silly we build chambers in Nigeria. The building needs inspection chambers but the governments fail to provide these in public space planning so we do it ourselves.

In all your stay in the West, have you ever seen water tower or ground floor water tanks in private homes? No because the responsible government provide water with good pressure to homes. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do but a reaction to irresponsible leadership and providing practical solution to a fundamental need.

In the US have you ever seen soakaway in majority of private homes as we do in Nigeria? No, because the government provide public sewer. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to provide these ourselves.

Have you seen generator house, gateman house in private America homes? No as the government provide electricity and security. But in Nigeria we do. So it is not silly we do as we have to generate our own power and provide personal security. In short, every homeowner is a local government and the Nigerian engineers and builders are just providing practical solution to fundamental need. They are not silly.

When we bring ideas from abroad we MUST marry such ideas with the reality in Nigeria to find a perfect fit to SOLVE the problem and not complicate it. There is this superiority complex in some of us awayrians that could blind us to the practical reality of life Nigeria which hinders our adaptibility when in Nigeria. This superiority complex is one of the reasons why some awayrians fail to integrate back into the country of their birth.

In Nigeria there's always a reason why certain things are done in a certain way. Find out that reason first before turning abroad for a solution that may complicate the situation.

What is the advantage of gateman and gateman house over the alternatives.

erico2k2:

WOW long time, welcome back, where have U been, we missed U on here old friend

thank you .

twinskenny:
welcome chief we missed you

why did you call me chief ?

n3xt:




I was misconstrued back then. My sincere apologies for that.

Bygone is bygone Sir.

No time, we move

Kenny242:
Can 2m build 2bedroom and bq on a 2plot of land

No way.

But I want to be pleasantly surprised. Not theoretically but practically.