topsy23:


Mk logic plus or MK slimline

Kindly share the price for the expensive one of them

5A, 13A, 20A..... single and double switches and sockets

Donoppy:
So finally we let go the site engineer after several attempt to restore peace between my dad and him, he(my dad) accused the engineer of trying to frustrate him because he didn’t give the avenue for the engineer to rip him off and when I got to hear from the engineer’s side of the story he said my dad started behaving this way to him ever since he brought his QS to site who happens to be his childhood friend and he(the engineer) said the QS is going behind his back to condemn his work to my dad which I feel is just an overreaction from him ...
And the reason we had to bring in the QS in the first place is because the engineer barely even have time to come to the site because he’s working for a company , all he just does is come to site once a while to supervise the work and see if the workers did what he asked of them to do.
Well it’s a long story, but to cut it short . The QS who happens to have about 30+ yrs of experience(which could be true because I see he’s actually good at his QS thing) is now working together with my dad to continue but still I feel I need the presence of an engineer to do supervision and I want to ask , is it advisable if I should get another site engineer and at this point? And if I can should I just pay the engineer per day since I don’t think I would be needing him to be present everyday just some selected days where it’s important ,like to do the slab, column ,roofing and main works like that.
Please I need your suggestion as we are already at the stage where we will soon need to cast the slab.

Life ehn..

Your site engineer brought the Q.S. who is his childhood "friend"...

And now you ditched the Site Engineer, and about to continue using the Q.S. even for an Engineer's work.

There's really no "friend" anymore.

Construction things.
Do you want to know more about polystyrene materials in construction.
Kindly follow my thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/3726763/alternative-building-material-expanded-polystyrene/17

I am presently showing details on polystyrene parapet how is installed on a building which will have a roof beam. It is installed before the roof beam is casted.
Also soon I will try to show details of how polystyrene parapet is installed on building that doesn't have roof beams.

Building Materials prices are high now. Only a faithful vendor will deliver accurate without compromising.

... building made easy.

Leezah:
Can you give us 3 people you have worked for and can attest to your credibility?

The truth is, I havnt worked for anyone on NL
But I have worked for some people in Lagos. Like a guy called airtight

Dennis3D:


I will advice not to use POP at this time since the decking is fully exposed. Water will definitely find its way. Covering the staircase area only is not a guarantee that water will not pass through the decking. And POP and water are just not always in good terms. Best you can do is cornice round the decking should you really need it and then plaster the decking. When you complete the roofing. Do your POP and enjoy it once and for all.

My opinion though

Thanks Dennis.
Just trying to enjoy my Kobo Kobo project.
Thanks again.

lonesome501:
U mean labour fee for the carpenter,,brickayer and the welder alltogether??

yes.

Teewhy2:
Construction things.
Do you want to know more about polystyrene materials in construction.
Kindly follow my thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/3726763/alternative-building-material-expanded-polystyrene/17

I am presently showing details on polystyrene parapet how is installed on a building which will have a roof beam. It is installed before the roof beam is casted.
Also soon I will try to show details of how polystyrene parapet is installed on building that doesn't have roof beams.

My problem with polystyrene or what we locally refer to as floater are insects, rats or rodents attacks.....they would so damage and make it so ugly that you would regret your decision......I have seen it regularly.

omanzo02:

My problem with polystyrene or what we locally refer to as floater are insects, rats or rodents attacks.....they would so damage and make it so ugly that you would regret your decision......I have seen it regularly.

You have seen it regularly? Can you please show us pictures of aftermath attacked of those rodents, you saw regularly. Very curious to see it too.

omanzo02:

My problem with polystyrene or what we locally refer to as floater are insects, rats or rodents attacks.....they would so damage and make it so ugly that you would regret your decision......I have seen it regularly.

Sir,
Am surprised because I have offcuts and unused polystyrene in the open in my compound as far back as 4 years ago and rat, insects, lizard, cat don't touch them.
Pictures don't lie see below. The ones destroyed by insect, rats e.t.c might be the ordinary polystyrene using in packing electronics.

This materials are stored in an open space even in the factory where they are produced and if insects could eat it am sure they will also not store it in an open space where it is prone to rats, cats e.t.c.
Most of this pictures are taking this afternoon apart from the one in the factory where it is stored in the open.
The 2nd picture with coated butter color cover has been outside in the compound for almost 5 years and nothing has happened to it despite the rain, sun and event stay at home of 2020 that has beaten it up.
But it is still there. Some of the pictures you will see excrete from lizard on it sef.

kopell:
You have seen it regularly? Can you please show us pictures of aftermath attacked of those rodents, you saw regularly. Very curious to see it too.

I don't go about taking pictures of everything I see man. I am not just comfortable with rodents and polystyrene.

Most older houses here were insulated with polystyrene and woods...both walls and attics.....are mostly prone to insect and rodent attacks.....Back in Nigeria I remember how rats and mice took special interest in cracking, digging into and using polystyrene for their nest.....same here too because is easier to dig and broken into than wood, simple.

Most factory building pillars expansion gap in the 50's were lined with polystyrene and I have seen countless situations of damages.

Do a little research and you will see it's not safe from rodents.

omanzo02:


I don't go about taking pictures of everything I see man. I am not just comfortable with rodents and polystyrene.

Most older houses here were insulated with polystyrene and woods...both walls and attics.....are mostly prone to insect and rodent attacks.....Back in Nigeria I remember how rats and mice took special interest in cracking, digging into and using polystyrene for their nest.....same here too because is easier to dig and broken into than wood, simple.

Most factory building pillars expansion gap in the 50's were lined with polystyrene and I have seen countless situations of damages.

Do a little research and you will see it's not safe from rodents.

Sir,
I am not saying you wrong or right but from what I also got from Google now which I believe is your source of information see below.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight cellular plastic material consisting of small hollow spherical balls. It is this closed cellular construction that gives EPS its remarkable characteristics.

EPS is produced in a wide range of densities providing a varying range of physical properties. These are matched to the various applications where the material is used to optimise its performance and strength.

Building and Construction

EPS is used widely in the building and construction industry. EPS is an inert material that does not rot and provides no nutritional benefits to vermin therefore does not attract pests such as rats or termites. Its strength, durability and lightweight nature makes it a versatile and popular building product. Applications include insulated panel systems for walls, roofs and floors as well as facades for both domestic and commercial buildings. It is also used as a void-forming fill material in civil engineering projects, as a lightweight fill in road and railway construction, and as floatation material in the construction of pontoons and marinas.

http://epsa.org.au/about-eps/what-is-eps/

Teewhy2:


Sir,
I am not saying you wrong or right but from what I also got from Google now which I believe is your source of information see below.



http://epsa.org.au/about-eps/what-is-eps/

Like I said I don't go about taking photos of everything I saw, the pictures I use were for illustration purposes that polystyrene are not actually safe from rodents and not to authenticate the article....that said........personally I have witnessed countless situations that polystyrene are prone to damages from insects and rodents......that situation has also contributed to innovation and development of other materials such as gyproc/plasterboard, cavity and glass wool plates.

Teewhy2:


Sir,
Am surprised because I have offcuts and unused polystyrene in the open in my compound as far back as 4 years ago and rat, insects, lizard, cat don't touch them.
Pictures don't lie see below. The ones destroyed by insect, rats e.t.c might be the ordinary polystyrene using in packing electronics.

Tomorrow I will try to share the pillars expansion gap we covered with plates after rodent attacks back in 2011.
Then we had to constantly engage someone to clean them up because public qualities control can visit unannounced till everything were fully covered.

I wouldn't want to add that to my building.

omanzo02:


Like I said I don't go about taking photos of everything I saw, the pictures I use were for illustration purposes that polystyrene are not actually safe from rodents and not to authenticate the article....that said........personally I have witnessed countless situations that polystyrene are prone to damages from insects and rodents......that situation has also contributed to innovation and development of other materials such as gyproc/plasterboard, cavity and glass wool plates.

Thanks you

Please any Engineer that can work in Imo State should drop his contact..
Urgent!!

qwertyboss:
Please any Engineer that can work in Imo State should drop his contact..
Urgent!!

.
08035087672

cjfbn:
My people,
My house has gotten to decking level, I intend to stop, move in and continue later.
My builder is advising me against using POP because the decking us exposed.
I really want to use POP, is there anything I can do?

I have something pretty similar tho and I’ve not had any issues with it. I did nothing on the slab too.

Since water will always find it’s level, I had like 3 degree slope on the longer side of the roof slab and that seems to take care of the worries.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ-suMH1C4E

Dennis3D:


I will advice not to use POP at this time since the decking is fully exposed. Water will definitely find its way. Covering the staircase area only is not a guarantee that water will not pass through the decking. And POP and water are just not always in good terms. Best you can do is cornice round the decking should you really need it and then plaster the decking. When you complete the roofing. Do your POP and enjoy it once and for all.

My opinion though

qwertyboss:
Please any Engineer that can work in Imo State should drop his contact..
Urgent!!

09056082348(call & WhatsApp)

I have an upcoming build that has a hidden roof on all four sides.

Please educate me on how you’ve done it. Please with pictures if possible.

I’m clueless on how the water runoff on the downward slope will be handled.

Also, is .7 gauge roofing material in the market?

Muchas Gracias.

qwertyboss:
Please any Engineer that can work in Imo State should drop his contact..
Urgent!!

Let me know when you get someone reliable and what kind of job. My building is at my village, 30 minutes drive from Owerri. He must be working when am in the country so I can ease accommodations and logistics for him.

valencia2012:


Let me know when you get someone reliable and what kind of job. My building is at my village, 30 minutes drive from Owerri. He must be working when am in the country so I can ease accommodations and logistics for him.

Phone number - 08037641814
Email- makdesignsandconsult@gmail.com

EgunMogaji2:
I have an upcoming build that has a hidden roof on all four sides.

Please educate me on how you’ve done it. Please with pictures if possible.

I’m clueless on how the water runoff on the downward slope will be handled.

Also, is .7 gauge roofing material in the market?

Muchas Gracias.

The water run out is almost similar to what you see in the pic, in combination with bitumen roof cover against moisture and water leakage and damages to the concrete roof.
Pic 1....I spread granites on mine to protect it from direct sunlight on the bitumen sheet but is not compulsory, pic 2. water run off pipe.

Good All,
please I need block industries number around obalende to lekki or Ajah .. I don't mind having more contacts if you have them at hand ..

I am thinking of installing a type of flooring in an indoor area. Apart from just cementing, is there any other affordable option other than tiles?


Any suggestions will be appreciated.

n3xt:


I have something pretty similar tho and I’ve not had any issues with it. I did nothing on the slab too.

Since water will always find it’s level, I had like 3 degree slope on the longer side of the roof slab and that seems to take care of the worries.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ-suMH1C4E

Thank you.
Will explore that option.

Good day experts and non experts. Please I will like to know how feasible it is to do parapet and leave it for a few months(about 5months)? I remember a question like this was handled sometime ago, but I can't remember the response the person got. Please what are the pros and cons of taking that step. Thanks alot.

chimexdnice1:
Good day experts and non experts. Please I will like to know how feasible it is to do parapet and leave it for a few months(about 5months)? I remember a question like this was handled sometime ago, but I can't remember the response the person got. Please what are the pros and cons of taking that step. Thanks alot.

I am not an expert though but I would advice doing your parapet and once it has cured you go for roofing within a short period, I am looking forward to the experts to answer this.

Leezah:
Firstly, I am a Lady.

Secondly, what do you mean by they will "wash" it.

When you say cement and stone, do you mean concrete floor?

Finally, I ask a lot of questions so please don't get pissed.

i don’t know just look at the picture and ask engineers around you .

omanzo02:


The water run out is almost similar to what you see in the pic, in combination with bitumen roof cover against moisture and water leakage and damages to the concrete roof.
Pic 1.... I spread granites on mine to protect it from direct sunlight on the bitumen sheet but is not compulsory, pic 2. water run off pipe.

Nice idea. Especially here where there are too many fake roofing felt.

The original felt are very expensive.