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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:34am On Dec 01, 2020
If you need cement for your tiles work, please get in touch on how to get Supafix for your project.

It’s far cheaper and more reliable!

You can also request for demo.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Adedward(m): 11:43am On Dec 01, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Happy birthday Chief. Mine was yesterday grin
that's is nice sir, happy birthday sir,

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Adedward(m): 11:44am On Dec 01, 2020
MrOkenwa:

Happy birthday chief. More fruitful years ahead bro.
My casement windows oo grin. Need them earlier than scheduled.
thanks boss o, am very grateful sir
We are on it o,
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by zuraking(m): 11:45am On Dec 01, 2020
n3xt:
Promo Price #2100 #1950 per bag (Today Only)

20kg Bag of Supafix Tile Adhesive will cover 5sqm

50kg Bag of Regular Cement will cover 4sqm (including sand used for screeding)


Minimum order is 50 bags. (free delivery this weekend only)

________
If your blockwall is straight, you don’t need to plaster your wall before applying the Supafix adhesive.
I need clarification on this supafix.

Can I use it for floor tiles without screeding with sharp sand and cement after German floor?

Can we use it for tiles ONLY or it has other usage?

50 bags minimum order is for people building duplex or massive 4-5 bedroom bungalow na if 1 bag will cover 5sqm. what about we the Kobo Bobo small hut owners?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:46am On Dec 01, 2020
diordaves:


I remember way back when we were discussing security regarding see-through fence and gate. That see-through fence and gate are offer more security. Egun was on the side of very tall fence and dead end gate. From what I'm seeing now e be like say Egun do cross carpet to see-through party.

See-through is not only beautiful but less claustrophobic and doesn't box the compound.

I live in Nigeria now and have reassessed my security needs grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 11:53am On Dec 01, 2020
valencia2012:
I just did my concrete parapet over a month ago courtesy of great tutorials from KolaShangOne, saydfact, seglad2 and Dennis3D. Same goes for muffutau55, Perfecttouchade, Maintain12, skimanski, twinskenny, Nobody, omanzo02 as I approached lintel and decking stage in 2019. Notwithstanding, none of these gentlemen got a job or token appreciation from me!
Even diordaves called out money121 twice to respond to my enquiries on parapet facia, for reasons known only to him, he didn't.
Let's bury this here and now.
Money121 is not a fan of writing or theories. He is a practical, operational and blunt person.
Based on facts on this thread, he has never cheated.
It is his prerogative to respond or not, but in the end, not only does what he knows best, but also gets it exceptionally done. Now, that we know, lets stop the name callings, please.
Give him jobs because he is good at roofing or because he is poor at responses and enlightenments. It's your choice.
We are all thieves. He who is without a sin, cast the first stone!
A little over a month ago after 8 years on nairaland, my job is handled by michlins whom I met here under a week, had a little altercation with, WITHOUT any recommendation or referral or enlightenment, a total stranger. But has taken so much pains to tutor me on almost every iron, steel and metal we come across.
Now, you can see why I love Mercedes while you might prefer Honda?

THANKS for the mention....

I've been involved (dishing out free consultation to NLers) that I've lost count.... I was almost asking you, when did I help out .. LOL grin grin grin

WELL SAID about Money121 too.... (we all can't be good writers or readers)

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 11:56am On Dec 01, 2020
300wayne:
dears is it possible to have 1 unit of 1bedroom ( bedroom, living room, dinning, kitchen,toilet and bath) and 1self contain attached (1room, kitchen, toilet and bath ) on a 60ft x 30ft land .....with provision for small space ( say for water thank , sinking of well ecetera) .......please shear if you have a sketch plan of such structure in ur archive.......thanks

Cc
saydfact
n

Hi,,, Have you gotten anything from any1?
If not - let me know...

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:59am On Dec 01, 2020
zuraking:
I need clarification on this supafix.

Can I use it for floor tiles without screeding with sharp sand and cement after German floor?

Can we use it for tiles ONLY or it has other usage?

50 bags minimum order is for people building duplex or massive 4-5 bedroom bungalow na if 1 bag will cover 5sqm. what about we the Kobo Bobo small hut owners?

It is for tiles ONLY (indoor application and swimming pools).
It’ll work for external application but it is not recommended. You can only use C2 class for external tiles (high rise buildings).

Let me know the quantity you want. We can always work it out.

#metoo I’m a member of small hut owner’s association.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 300wayne: 12:01pm On Dec 01, 2020
saydfact:


Hi,,, Have you gotten anything from any1?
If not - let me know...
thanks for reaching out I got a "yes" but no sketch sir
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 12:21pm On Dec 01, 2020
300wayne:
thanks for reaching out I got a "yes" but no sketch sir

OK --- sketch soon
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 12:26pm On Dec 01, 2020
shocked
EgunMogaji2:


Na we dey run tinz.

Prince EgunMogaji of Ijebu Ode city.
Like seriously...

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by One4me: 12:26pm On Dec 01, 2020
Dijita:


Please anyone with an answer for my question?

You would have to do your own, in your name.
What your Surveyor will do is attach the former Survey, to the new one and cite it in the new one.
this way, you are also protected, from the former owner, incase they develop a change of mind. undecided

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 12:46pm On Dec 01, 2020
n3xt:
If you need cement for your tiles work, please get in touch on how to get Supafix for your project.

It’s far cheaper and more reliable!

You can also request for demo.
In another news, don't forget to ask about what's happening to critical cement issues on behalf of nairaland and when to expect stability.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:53pm On Dec 01, 2020
omanzo02:

In another news, don't forget to ask about what's happening to critical cement issues on behalf of nairaland and when to expect stability.

We asked and we were told the situation will normalize soon. I think demand for cement only went higher post-covid and it was a big surprise to the Channel Partners (CP)

Supafix will solve one part of the problem and it’s more economical.

The only issue is homeowners/developers need to demand more quality job from builders/engineers alike. Straight walls and flat slabs

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by One4me: 12:58pm On Dec 01, 2020
MrOkenwa:

Yes Sir, I do ask for clarifications here and it's a privilege when I get those issues clarified by experts and homeowners, not my right. Of course, I'm aware of the reason why the thread was created in the first place and what it aimed to achieve.
How can one justify the unwarranted criticism and name-calling targeted at a young man and his business?
Is he the culprit in this discourse? No.
He is one of the most patronized here. Has he ever been accused of fraud or found inflating measurements by any of his clients? No. So why the dragging?
Yes, we expected much more from him when the issue was raised but the name calling is very unnecessary. Someone said he won't give him his job. That's his own way of getting back at him and nobody had any issue with that. His decision, his project,his money.
I will never be a party to spoiling other peoples legitimate hustle.

At the bolded. (which is the bone of contention between the young man and those who criticised his stance).
But first, thank you for your response.
Let me summarise with two phrases:
1) To whom much is given, much is expected.
2) You cannot be crowned an Eagle and claim to be unable to snatch Chickens! (what else is an Eagle supposed to do?

With those two above, l will say there are legitimate expectations of 'followers', from a 'leader', in all spheres of life.
You see, the fact that we all come here and get Professional assistance/information, did not happen by CHANCE, it is the result of a coordinated effort of a lot of people, that brought us to this point and one of the ENABLING RULES that made it happen is because we hold ourselves (voluntarily) to a HIGH and NOBLE Standard.
A major fulcrum of such Standard is that when you see wrong or you hear wrong being perpetuated, YOU SPEAK OUT.
It does not matter whether that wrong is to a stranger, to the Customer of a Competitor, to an Industry that is not you own, to your paddy-paddy or so many other "considerations" we can conveniently hide behind.

Looking out for and looking after one another is not a difficult thing, but it has helped a lot of people, Home Owners, Professionals, Contractors, Suppliers, etc.
It is an Eco-System of mutual -benefit and the moment we start to entertain this notion of "E nor concern me, as long as it does not affect me", especially if you are considered a "Leader", we start to gradually destroy that Eco-System
.
(Remember @Hajj M and others have been given stick for not speaking out on certain occasions, not because he/they have anything to do with the issue, but because he/they are considered leaders' here and rightly so!).

To whom Much is Given, Much is Expected.
The name-calling, though unnecessary, was just a natural response to his remarks, though l wont call him names, personally.
Thank you Sir.

Incase l am still not clear, imagine if your bricklayer Builder was building your Storey Building Columns and was using a 8mm Iron Rods.
Imagine you not being a Professional in that field, came here and asked whether this is proper.
Imagine if the likes of Spyder, Segzy, Abdulwatexc, Aventures, (Professionals), Hajj, Egunmogaji, (Experienced Owners), etc saw that Question, and THEY DECIDE TO KEEP QUIET, because it is not their problem.

How does that sound to you, in all honesty? Will you say it is right for them to just to ignore you and say afteral, "You are not their Client"?
They dont owe you any response but as 'leaders' in various field, they owe you the right information, which is why we are all here, which is where Imran Roofing went wrong, which is what started the argument.

A Society that grows, is one which protects and looks after one another, without expecting 'immediate profit'.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abbeyb1ack: 1:01pm On Dec 01, 2020
zuraking:
I don't know what you are building, but I will advice you to give the carpentry work to Carpenters that already has wood. That will cut a lot of money cos the woods will later be useless if you are not doing big project and you will end up selling them for peanuts or they will even vanish from your site.






Its a 3 bedroom with 3 shops
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abbeyb1ack: 1:03pm On Dec 01, 2020
Beframia:

My brother, posting just the quotation here without mentioning what you are building isn't enough.
State what you are building and if possible post your floor plan for the scrutiny of our professionals (and non-professionals alike ... Lol) on this thread.
Have you also considered the option of renting woods? I never bought any wood during all the stages of in my project after I realized what the carpenters did to my friend - all the woods were stolen after removal before he got to parapet stage - stolen by same carpenters. Compare the cost of
buying wood with rentals to see if you can save a reasonable amount.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by One4me: 1:07pm On Dec 01, 2020
MrOkenwa:

I really dont understand why you said that I'm missing a lot because I'll rather say that I've gained a lot, as far as this thread is concerned.
I gained so much that I was motivated to proceed on another kobo kobo project with minimal questions here unlike I did not too long ago.
Last time, i spent 15m naira on a project that I was billed to spend 17+. Really grateful to professionals and fellow homeowners here.
With your tutelage and free guidance, peole like me without prior knowledge in your field can now understand the basic principles and it's helping us in our kobo kobo projects. Thank you

No Sir, what l mean is about the issue we are discussing.
I mean you are "missing a lot" about the issue that is the cause of the angst of others, over the silence of the Contractor in question.
As in, there are other angles (as l explained in my post above), that you have not put into consideration, apart from the Contractor not owing anybody any explanations as to his silence, in the face of injustice.

Let me also add that we look after each other here, you have also contributed to my own knowledge, together, we strive to assist ourselves, that is why l, personally, will frown at a "me, me and myself approach", from anyone here.
We all need to stick together, for the benefit of all of us.
Your presence is so much appreciated here Sir.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by One4me: 1:10pm On Dec 01, 2020
MrOkenwa:

I really dont understand why you said that I'm missing a lot because I'll rather say that I've gained a lot, as far as this thread is concerned.
I gained so much that I was motivated to proceed on another kobo kobo project with minimal questions here unlike I did not too long ago.
Last time, i spent 15m naira on a project that I was billed to spend 17+. Really grateful to professionals and fellow homeowners here.
With your tutelage and free guidance, peole like me without prior knowledge in your field can now understand the basic principles and it's helping us in our kobo kobo projects. Thank you

No Sir, what l mean is about the issue we are discussing.
I mean you are "missing a lot" about the issue that is the cause of the angst of others, over the silence of the Contractor in question.
As in, there are other angles (as l explained in my post above), that you have not put into consideration, apart from the Contractor not owing anybody any explanations as to his silence, in the face of injustice.

Let me also add that we look after each other here, you and many others have also contributed to my own knowledge, together, we strive to assist ourselves, that is why l, personally, will frown at a "me, me and myself approach", from anyone here.
We all need to stick together, for the benefit of all of us.
Your presence is so much appreciated here Sir.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by One4me: 1:21pm On Dec 01, 2020
michlins:
like I said, it's not to stop thieves but to give them a hard time. My former compound had two dogs but the day theives came to steal my motorcycle, none of the dogs barked neither did anyone in the compound hear a drop of pin

I hope you got those Dogs arrested, for 'Sleeping on Duty'. grin
All these Robbers better cooperate o, this one they are starting to act like Ghosts, it wont be funny again. shocked angry
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OilGasNg: 1:21pm On Dec 01, 2020
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OvisFranko: 1:29pm On Dec 01, 2020
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 1:31pm On Dec 01, 2020
n3xt:


We asked and we were told the situation will normalize soon. I think demand for cement only went higher post-covid and it was a big surprise to the Channel Partners (CP)

Supafix will solve one part of the problem and it’s more economical.

The only issue is homeowners/developers need to demand more quality job from builders/engineers alike. Straight walls and flat slabs


There product is nice.
But I’m not saying this to devalue there product but to elaborate The process more to the end users.
In all honesty the superflex can’t save you money to normal OPC cement.

Bcs 95pec structure in Nigeria are not well leveled both wall and floor
All of them required leveling both wall and floor

The only area you can get good leveling is when you are tiling on EXISTING TILES or PLYWOOD.
These surface will only required tiny thickness of superflex like 1-3mm, with this you can get 5m area covered with 1 bag of superflex 20kg.

But in all others wall you will need about 8-12mm thickness to get some of this wall to normal level
What does this mean: very simple and the answer is you will need more superflex to achieve this.
This is where you get it NOT cheaper to use.

But in terms of marble work on top of kitchen casted slab, or wall marble work go for it bcs of its nature(gummy).

But if you can straighten your wall or floor before application of the superflex you are good to go.
But remember you are using normal cement and sand to do this which is another cost also.

In conclusion it’s not cheaper to use here in Nigeria in term of saving cost.

This is my practical experience on it for some years back.

You can try your
Not bibeli

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 1:32pm On Dec 01, 2020
Chekitaut:
:oLike seriously...

Officially.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abbeyb1ack: 1:36pm On Dec 01, 2020
n3xt:

shocked

A lot of people who do not understand NextHome’s concept end up wasting time, materials and resource.

You’re only enriching the artisans in your project and getting little value in return.

I just completed casting of 6 slabs and this is all I spent on carpentary formwork rental and workmanship - 80k

I’m 100% sure your carpenter won’t use the quality of Formwork we use on our projects and won’t be as fast. Also the savings realized.

The amount going into that stage of work in your quote is too much. Worse still you’re getting little value in return.



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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Abolarin91(m): 1:39pm On Dec 01, 2020
Anything measurement as far as I am concern, little percentage must be added(2-5% waste), it become rip off if roofer add too much percentage and hide some in his own pocket. Quantity surveyor in the house can testify...
KIDfurniture:
All the roofers na ole including money 121 but that's his own hustle.. they must add extras. He is just an agent na he must make profits...God bless nairaland.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 1:41pm On Dec 01, 2020
300wayne:
dears is it possible to have 1 unit of 1bedroom ( bedroom, living room, dinning, kitchen,toilet and bath) and 1self contain attached (1room, kitchen, toilet and bath ) on a 60ft x 30ft land .....with provision for small space ( say for water thank , sinking of well ecetera) .......please shear if you have a sketch plan of such structure in ur archive.......thanks

Cc
saydfact

This is what about 1 hour work got me; hope you like it?

If you need further help - Send a whatsapp message......

GOODLUCK

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:43pm On Dec 01, 2020
One4me:


No Sir, what l mean is about the issue we are discussing.
I mean you are "missing a lot" about the issue that is the cause of the angst of others, over the silence of the Contractor in question.
As in, there are other angles (as l explained in my post above), that you have not put into consideration, apart from the Contractor not owing anybody any explanations as to his silence, in the face of injustice.

Let me also add that we look after each other here, you have also contributed to my own knowledge, together, we strive to assist ourselves, that is why l, personally, will frown at a "me, me and myself approach", from anyone here.
We all need to stick together, for the benefit of all of us.
Your presence is so much appreciated here Sir.

Honesty is the big problem in Nigeria

"Let me also add that we look after each other here, you have also contributed to my own knowledge, together, we strive to assist ourselves, that is why l, personally, will frown at a "me, me and myself approach", from anyone here."

I will speak and protect my friend not looking at the issue and be honest about
When I did my first roof i got play
Second roof i save over 500k
Third roof about 200k
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by saydfact(m): 1:46pm On Dec 01, 2020
WHO and WHO dey fight again ooohh
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KIDfurniture(m): 1:59pm On Dec 01, 2020
Mr I m having fun here. If u take my post serious then u need to see a doctor fast fast. The only person I tried to patronize here almost killed me.. 1st house done , 2nd done.... it's all fun for me baby....


[quote author=Horlardorjah post=96612980][/quote]

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:27pm On Dec 01, 2020
rotecch77:



There product is nice.
But I’m not saying this to devalue there product but to elaborate The process more to the end users.
In all honesty the superflex can’t save you money to normal OPC cement.

Bcs 95pec structure in Nigeria are not well leveled both wall and floor
All of them required leveling both wall and floor

The only area you can get good leveling is when you are tiling on EXISTING TILES or PLYWOOD.
These surface will only required tiny thickness of superflex like 1-3mm, with this you can get 5m area covered with 1 bag of superflex 20kg.

But in all others wall you will need about 8-12mm thickness to get some of this wall to normal level
What does this mean: very simple and the answer is you will need more superflex to achieve this.
This is where you get it NOT cheaper to use.

But in terms of marble work on top of kitchen casted slab, or wall marble work go for it bcs of its nature(gummy).

But if you can straighten your wall or floor before application of the superflex you are good to go.
But remember you are using normal cement and sand to do this which is another cost also.

In conclusion it’s not cheaper to use here in Nigeria in term of saving cost.

This is my practical experience on it for some years back.

You can try your
Not bibeli






Baba, whether you have leveled floor or not, you cannot use only cement to install tiles on floors. You’ll still need some sand

That’s a negative on OPC.

Moreso, demanding straight walls and leveled floors from our contractors shouldn’t be a rocket science if it can be achieved elsewhere.

Finally, it’s only here we use OPC to install tiles. By standard, tiles installation are done with adhesive. Am I right or wrong?

That 1m people are doing it wrong doesn’t make it right.

Even if the wall is terrible, is it that most of our tilers don’t know about backer boards. These stuffs and solutions are out there for years. I think we are just stuck with conventional approach.


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In another news, I just picked up 12 bags for a 30sqm job. I’d share pictures later.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:41pm On Dec 01, 2020
#supafix update

You do not need cement mortar or o level I never surface when using Supafix. You can use the adhesive to level out uneven surface a day before installing your tiles.

We also tried this during the demonstration.


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I forgot to take picture of that part.

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