temi4fash:
Please I told my Engineer to put DPM in our DPC but unfortunately we got to site today and found out he didn't put it. He said houses around do have issues with moisture that DPC is good enough.

He didn't put nylon and he has finished the casting of the DPC/German floor.

Is there a way to still apply the DPM/Nylon before we continue.

Cc

Rotech77
N3xt
Muyi002

n3xt:


Yes.

Sorry I realized we’ve ignored the problem and we’re casting aspersions on the site supervisor without providing any solution to the problem.

Here are my suggestions: (Not a Bible)

1. In order to prevent damp rising through the concrete floor and causing issues, a DPM should be used under any surface requiring waterproofing. So you can have this done before your finished floor under tiles or any other flooring type.

2. Make it a priority to keep your foundation dry all season. That I didn’t have a DPM doesn’t mean I ignore every possible source of damp around the building.

Check the drains, the sump/chambers, rainwater gutters, the building water line. Introduce a drainage around the building. Give it a flow path. Do anything and everything to keep the water away from your house.
It’s far more reliable than having a DPM. DPM will only prevent water rising through the concrete. It won’t fix what happen beneath it.

3. Lay the DPM and repour your DPC.


4. Call another professional

Badgers14:
Anyone know the price for fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm?

temi4fash:
Please I told my Engineer to put DPM in our DPC but unfortunately we got to site today and found out he didn't put it. He said houses around do have issues with moisture that DPC is good enough.

He didn't put nylon and he has finished the casting of the DPC/German floor.

Is there a way to still apply the DPM/Nylon before we continue.

Cc

Rotech77
N3xt
Muyi002

QSFemi:
What's the area of the building?

sam1919:
It’s just a 100 by 100 area of land. Normal 3 by 3 ceiling room. I just need a rough estimate please

uncleteeh:

Where is the location of the project? can do the job for you.
08108408732

Badgers14:
Anyone know the price for fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm?

QSFemi:
Good morning.

The size you gave was for the land and not the building. What's the size of the building? Or better still post the floor plan showing the dimensions.

temi4fash:
Please I told my Engineer to put DPM in our DPC but unfortunately we got to site today and found out he didn't put it. He said houses around do have issues with moisture that DPC is good enough.

He didn't put nylon and he has finished the casting of the DPC/German floor.

Is there a way to still apply the DPM/Nylon before we continue.

Cc

Rotech77
N3xt
Muyi002

Phylife:
Good morning ladies and men here!
Buying a plot of land in Kogi State close the permanent site of the Federal University a good choice? How dry is the land around that area. I don't know the place.
Considering the proposal and more so the plots are cheap, but are they really cheap looking at the State itself?
Candid opinions please.
NB: In an estate setting, who designs the plan and who digs & supervises the foundation laying? Just curious because I was told the realtor does that having paid [the client] for such before starting out building.
Sincere regards.

EgunMogaji2:


This is quite a nightmare and why we monitor our artisans.

Someone asked why marry a wife that you can’t trust?

I’m not feeling well please don’t quote me as I didn’t mention anybody

megacontrol:
Consider using one of the other alternative waterproofing/dampfroofing options out there such as:

1) Bituminous felting .. purchase the 3mm or 4mm felt with other materials and hire someone to lay it
2) Chemical admixtures. check out some of these guys online that have various chemical solutions that they can apply above your DPC... Stotis Limited, 3Sisters and co.

Its not all doom.

n3xt:


Yes.

Sorry I realized we’ve ignored the problem and we’re casting aspersions on the site supervisor without providing any solution to the problem.

Here are my suggestions: (Not a Bible)

1. In order to prevent damp rising through the concrete floor and causing issues, a DPM should be used under any surface requiring waterproofing. So you can have this done before your finished floor under tiles or any other flooring type.

2. Make it a priority to keep your foundation dry all season. That I didn’t have a DPM doesn’t mean I ignore every possible source of damp around the building.

Check the drains, the sump/chambers, rainwater gutters, the building water line. Introduce a drainage around the building. Give it a flow path. Do anything and everything to keep the water away from your house.
It’s far more reliable than having a DPM. DPM will only prevent water rising through the concrete. It won’t fix what happen beneath it.

3. Lay the DPM and repour your DPC.


4. Call another professional

rotecch77:



Some are parading themselves everywhere as an engr, Builder, QS, architect ... building construction professionals meanwhile they are noting in building construction field. How can the so called barber answer engr purposely omitted dpm when he was asked by the client to introduce such.
It’s better at this stage to do your due diligence again about his professionalism.
who knows may be tomorrow he will will omitted KITCHEN in the building and tell you that some neighbors do have there kitchen at the back of the building separately constructed with bamboo.... I laugh in SWAHILI.
Actually there is way to re-do this (dpm), But the question is can he do it right ?

temi4fash:


We didn't even know when he started.

We called him and he said they have started the DPC.

temi4fash:


Your no 4.

Can we have the DPM laid and then do another flooring on it

While I get another engr

Swichnerd:

After you have acquired your landed property, nd have fulfilled the obligations of the paper works i.e CofO, survey plan and necessary charges. you have the right to have your own team who can help you execute your project to your desired taste. the client can entrust the building project under a project manager, who will then be the one to look for a suitable Architect, Q.S, Structural Engineer.......
if the client as paid the realtor for the services you mentioned then the realtor is responsible for it, bt the client must work in close relationship with the team in decision making.

Tade722:
THE BENEFITS OF USING POLYSTYRENE (EPS) DECKING BLOCKS

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE(EPS) serves as a permanent shutter to hold the concrete in place, these EPS blocks are used widely in construction.
They have no structural value, but is necessary for purchase and is used as thermal insulation and a void filler when pouring concrete slabs.
Light weight and easy to install with great thermal properties these Decking Blocks are a necessity for the building process. EPS blocks are a cost effective method of permanent shuttering and recyclable having no negative impact on the environment. Below are seven more benefits of applying Polystyrene (EPS) Decking Blocks.

1. Better acoustic and thermal properties, thereby reducing energy consumption which in turn saves money.

2. EPS is cost effective relative to concrete and cement blocks.

3. Easier and quicker to handle and install requiring less propping. This also results in a reduction of the amount of concrete used.

4. EPS blocks remain as permanent shuttering.

5. EPS is environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable. We also only use fire retardant material that complies with building regulations.

6. Due to the light weight structure of the EPS blocks, less concrete beams would be used as would be the case in a normal insitu building.

7. EPS blocks are resistant to vibration, aging and rot and are Chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons free.
As such there are no Ozone depleting elements in EPS.
~ TIG.

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sam1919:
I don’t have the plan with me where I am, but here is a picture of the building at DPC level. It’s just 5 coach

Waterway:
Anyone on this forum have information on Victory Estate, Lekki FTZ. The developer is Kayode Obembe. Is this developer credible. I bought plots from this company in 2016 and yet until date, no allocations of plots. Now in 2019 , the company wants developmental fee ( more money ) which was not disclosed upfront. The company says allocation to be made after developmental fees paid. Is this company credible..??.

QSFemi:
17 trucks of 20 tonnes.

Phylife:


Thanks for your contribution.

The issue here is:
An estate agent came with a promo for plots of land near the proposed permanent site of the Federal University within Lokoja, Kogi State. The offers a mouth-watering to say the least. She said the place is a dry land.

I don't know much about Lokoja apart from what I hear, read and see when on transit.

My question now is, does anyone know that axis very well? How is the place like security-wise, and during rainy season?

The agent also told me that the realtor would be the one to design the plan [hand me a copy] and dig the foundation in order not to derail from the estate plan but I can alter the inner design to my spec. Is this how estates are built?

Your informed opinions please.

CC:
Beframia
Egunmogaji
Rotech77
N3xt
Muyi00

Deed Restrictions is a very important issue to address when building in estates (well established or otherwise).
These restrictions include clauses like only single family homes may be built in the estate, or the servants quarters must be separate, or allowable room sizes, approved contractors and setback requirements.

I’ve built in an estate where I cannot have more than a semi-detached duplex on a land of 1300sqm

All these type of restrictions are obviously intimidating and illegal (but you have no choice than to comply). The ones I care about are ones that restrict building size, type or developer.

n3xt:



First of all, I don’t know anything about Lokoja.

Secondly, I’ll suggest you ask the agent to get you a copy of the estate’s Deed Restriction document to get more fact.



So I encourage you to get more facts about the estate from the estate managers before making any commitment.

I’ve had to fight some of these rules in some estate and convince the management of the estate to bend/abolish the rules in some cases. E.g Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos.

MrOkenwa:
Hello Sirs, happy Independence Day.
I have these enquiries regarding renting out a property through an agent/property lawyer.
1) On first rent, which other charge(s) is the landlord entitled to receive, aside from the basic rent? Agreement Fee, Refundable Security Deposit

2) On subsequent rents, what percentage would the agent deduct from the basic rent before paying the landlord? Why are you using an Agent for collecting your Money? Cant you give out your bank details and let them tranfer into your account?

3) How can the landlord curb the agents from charging potential tenants exorbitantly? Deal directly with your 'Tenants" when it comes to collecting Rent, let them pay directly into your Bank account from day-1 and make your agreements with them transparent, written, signed and have their WhatsApp profile (individually), by which you communicate important decisions to them directly

Can somebody please highlight important points that should be included in a tenancy agreement.;
A lot of things o! Its a legally binding, contractual Document
Amount, Period it covers, start and end date, usage of the property, subletting, nuisance abatement, Generator issues, who does repairs, damage to property and security deposit , overnight visitors, number of visitors and need to get permission, entry and exit times (night marauders that endager other people), number of people that can reside in the Flat, how to end 'tenancy' (Lease requires a Month Notice for a yearly Lease ), and so many other things that would make the relationship between the owner and occupier "smooth and without wahala".
My Lease aggrement is ten pages and it covers everything you can think of, up to ensuring Lights are switched on when necessary, not removing Fire Extinguishers l installed in each apartment, not throwing Sanitary pad into my WC .......

temi4fash:
Please I told my Engineer to put DPM in our DPC but unfortunately we got to site today and found out he didn't put it. He said houses around do have issues with moisture that DPC is good enough.

He didn't put nylon and he has finished the casting of the DPC/German floor.

Is there a way to still apply the DPM/Nylon before we continue.

Cc

Rotech77
N3xt
Muyi002

true2home:
Bro...
Did anybody ever tells you that its softer to walk on grass than Concrete And for your information, that Dude is me all day long on Nigerian sidewalk...The sidewalk is too close to the travelling lane; i still like my Amala and Egusi. LMAO