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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by qdlvy: 3:50pm On Dec 08, 2020
erico2k2:

I always think wood floors are a no no in 9ja, Im sitting the sandy nature of 9ja how the surface will go dull in no time
Yes, you're right. I thought of this too.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 4:01pm On Dec 08, 2020
Dijita:


That was 1991. The elderly man who was a cleaner in our office then was from Abijo and was telling us the young one to come and buy land there. I did my industrial attachment at the establishment and was retained Our DG and the Directors and Deputy Directors are all leaving in Ikeja, VI and Ikoyi. I have a 15 years plan of either been a deputy director or a director by which I will move to VI or Ikoyi. What is my business with Abijo was my though at the time.
My 15 years plan was frustrated by incessant strike, when my HND program that was suppose to lasts for 2 years was going to 4 years with no end in site, I "fanchy" out

in 1991, Lekki area should be around 25k per plot
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 4:03pm On Dec 08, 2020
topsy23:


in 1991, Lekki area should be around 25k per plot
ohboi see Mehn lol I was rounding up Secondary school then, I hail Una senior Bross them!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:14pm On Dec 08, 2020
erico2k2:

I always think wood floors are a no no in 9ja, Im sitting the sandy nature of 9ja how the surface will go dull in no time

Oga mi not so o.

Nigeria is no more sandy than coastal and desert regions of the USA.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:19pm On Dec 08, 2020
Dijita:


That was 1991. The elderly man who was a cleaner in our office then was from Abijo and was telling us the young one to come and buy land there. I did my industrial attachment at the establishment and was retained Our DG and the Directors and Deputy Directors are all leaving in Ikeja, VI and Ikoyi. I have a 15 years plan of either been a deputy director or a director by which I will move to VI or Ikoyi. What is my business with Abijo was my though at the time.
My 15 years plan was frustrated by incessant strike, when my HND program that was suppose to lasts for 2 years was going to 4 years with no end in site, I "fanchy" out

Chekitaut tried to guilt and ridicule me for building in lowly Omi Adio and not Lekki. I laugh at him in Arkansan grin

My people buy land, buy abandoned projects. Build a portfolio. If the place na ghetto sef, buy and build and charge commensurate rent.

I don’t know it all but I listen to experienced doers.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 4:21pm On Dec 08, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Oga mi not so o.

Nigeria is no more sandy than coastal and desert regions of the USA.
well true that,I think Muddy UK grin grin grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 4:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
erico2k2:

ohboi see Mehn lol I was rounding up Secondary school then, I hail Una senior Bross them!

I never even enter self my Oga.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 4:27pm On Dec 08, 2020
topsy23:


I never even enter self my Oga.

That year My DAD still pays school fees for me grin grin wetin concern me and land lol I don read my Ababio finish grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Cindino20(m): 4:32pm On Dec 08, 2020
jabolo:


I bet @gbadexy is scribbling a response now ... He da man!

Happy Holidays too.


Thanks you!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Cindino20(m): 4:33pm On Dec 08, 2020
Cindino20:
Quick Question about painting

My initial layman Idea was to screed my external walls and use satin. However the 2 painters that ve checked the work so far has suggested I go for velvet and skip screeding/satin for external walls. Their argument is that satin peels off after some time due to harsh external conditions.

Can anyone confirm if they ve used velvet instead of satin for external walls? if yes, is this method better than screeding/satin?

More so...How do you prevent soaked wall during painting..I did German floor with the water proof stuff as advised here but I am thinking there is a "painting method" to further reduce this problem. If anyone has an idea of what works...please inform me.

Thank you very much in advance.


I also will like to thank everyone here..amazing work you guys are doing pro bono. it was here 4 yrs ago I realised I could build a house 5000km away from home with lil penny I was earning as Doctoral candidate and in the coming weeks, my 180 m² home will be ready.

For this I say thank you @all and keep the thread alive.

Happy Holidays!

C.

cc @gbadexy
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 4:48pm On Dec 08, 2020
Cindino20:


cc @gbadexy
Thank you sir my able chairman.
I really don't understand what they meant by velvet. Maybe they meant matte or silk.
If the plaster is smooth, you could prime it and apply matte. A primed wall looks much better than un primed wall with matte. It would make the final colour appear bright.
The sheen on satin would eventually dull outside and it's too light to be very durable on external surface.
Painters use different terms to describe paints. Some call satin rubber paint.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 4:49pm On Dec 08, 2020
erico2k2:

That year My DAD still pays school fees for me grin grin wetin concern me and land lol I don read my Ababio finish grin grin

Yeah I love that book, Ababio, P.N okeke,(Physics text book)
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:51pm On Dec 08, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Oga mi not so o.

Nigeria is no more sandy than coastal and desert regions of the USA.

erico2k2:

I always think wood floors are a no no in 9ja, Im sitting the sandy nature of 9ja how the surface will go dull in no time

I always use Dunlop Revive and Shine for my floors and one other product from Zep (forgot its name) for cleaning.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 4:56pm On Dec 08, 2020
n3xt:




I always use Dunlop Revive and Shine for my floors and one other product from Zep (forgot its name) for cleaning.
Dunlop ? ain't that the Tyre people angry angry grin grin grin
but great at least ur wooden floor shines, but I think for me I wanna stick to tiles on the flooor

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ACAN(m): 4:58pm On Dec 08, 2020
Konstant PVC Ltd is a foremost PVC manufacturing company established in Ughelli North, Delta State. We are the major manufacturer of all sizes of PVC Pipes in Delta state, Nigeria.

At Konstant Pvc, we have installed the most innovative Pvc production line; our finished products have been adjudged and acknowledged by our customers as among the best Pvc pipe in the market.

We work with skilled technicians and engineers with technical know-how to ensure we continue to maintain the quality of our pipes.

Our products are standard and attested to meet your building and plumbing needs. I.e. Water Heater, Waste Water, Boreholes, Shallow well, Kitchen Waste Water, etc. Our production capacity is very high to meet up with our customers’ demands, and we have the provision to address any customized order based on our customer's unique needs.

Konstant PVC production line comes with pipes of different dimensions and colors.

Products per Length and Thickness

4Inch Pipe (11O) = 3mm, 2.5mm, 2mm, 1.5mm, 1mm
75mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness, 2mm, 1mm
50mm Pipe = 2mm Thickness
32mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness, 2mm Thickness
25mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness, 2mm Thickness
20 mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness

Contact us @
Laide 08036581734
Mr. Kigsley 08056034846
Mr. Victor 07038524258

http://www.ovarakonstant.com/konstant%20pvc.html

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:42pm On Dec 08, 2020
erico2k2:

Dunlop ? ain't that the Tyre people angry angry grin grin grin
but great at least ur wooden floor shines, but I think for me I wanna stick to tiles on the flooor

grin

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 6:03pm On Dec 08, 2020
diordaves:


Abeg no vex. Which one be moisture theories regarding tiling?
Moisture Theory is the general assertion that kitchens, toilets and bathrooms must be tiled from the floor to the ceiling to prevent water or moisture from getting into walls.
I believe in the theory of as long the space is well ventilated, the right primer and paints used only wet area requires tiles...... it's a interior deco in practice where I am and it WILL also work in Nigeria, I prefer a lively interior not a shrine!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:06pm On Dec 08, 2020
omanzo02:

Moisture Theory is the general assertion that kitchens, toilets and bathrooms must be tiled from the floor to the ceiling to prevent water or moisture from getting into walls.
I believe in the theory of as long the space is well ventilated, the right primer and paints used only wet area requires tiles...... it's a interior deco in practice where I am and it WILL also work in Nigeria, I prefer a lively interior not a shrine!

Hmmm! Won’t they say you’re not rich?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 6:14pm On Dec 08, 2020
n3xt:


Hmmm! Won’t they say you’re not rich?

Who cares what they say, it's my build not theirs....I follow my own ideas not the crowd.
You know only poor people will call someone poor, so why should I care? grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 6:47pm On Dec 08, 2020
Dijita:

How do you cope with snow?
SUV is not immune against snow slip, you can perfectly drive on snow with a normal car....I don't live where severity of snow fall are rampant. With winter tyres and tire chains you can drive up snowy hill without problem but it requires maneuver skills though.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 7:51pm On Dec 08, 2020
topsy23:


in 1991, Lekki area should be around 25k per plot
more more less then that is some area.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 7:53pm On Dec 08, 2020
ACAN:
Konstant PVC Ltd is a foremost PVC manufacturing company established in Ughelli North, Delta State. We are the major manufacturer of all sizes of PVC Pipes in Delta state, Nigeria.

At Konstant Pvc, we have installed the most innovative Pvc production line; our finished products have been adjudged and acknowledged by our customers as among the best Pvc pipe in the market.

We work with skilled technicians and engineers with technical know-how to ensure we continue to maintain the quality of our pipes.

Our products are standard and attested to meet your building and plumbing needs. I.e. Water Heater, Waste Water, Boreholes, Shallow well, Kitchen Waste Water, etc. Our production capacity is very high to meet up with our customers’ demands, and we have the provision to address any customized order based on our customer's unique needs.

Konstant PVC production line comes with pipes of different dimensions and colors.

Products per Length and Thickness

4Inch Pipe (11O) = 3mm, 2.5mm, 2mm, 1.5mm, 1mm
75mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness, 2mm, 1mm
50mm Pipe = 2mm Thickness
32mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness, 2mm Thickness
25mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness, 2mm Thickness
20 mm Pipe = 3mm Thickness

Contact us @
Laide 08036581734
Mr. Kigsley 08056034846
Mr. Victor 07038524258

http://www.ovarakonstant.com/konstant%20pvc.html
Do you have sales office in Lagos around Lekki?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Seunisco: 8:00pm On Dec 08, 2020
Please I;m based in IBadan, I need 10 trailers 20 tons capacity to carry laterite to Akobo Ibadan. any referals? work is supposed to commence tomrrow

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 8:01pm On Dec 08, 2020
GoodFaith:


My brother you didn't put the prices for the wires and phone for the place
More than enough original Coleman Cables (1.5mm, 2.5mm and 4mm)
₦7500
₦12,000
₦20,000

Going to get more tomorrow.

Wanna close my eyes and do what I need to do, then move on.

Believing God for 31/1/21 to move in
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:09pm On Dec 08, 2020
coldcandy:


You are becoming a good marketer here bro. You will survive well in this country.
But I'm still trying to understand the bolded. Will the 5k take the door to the owner's house in Lagos or to the motor park where he will still pay another 7k to move it to his house?
I will ensure that I get it to the closest park to your location. I can't predict what happens after that. But if the quantity of the job is much, I can arrange to have them delivered to your site. Thanks

Good evening all
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:15pm On Dec 08, 2020
DancingSkeleton:
Total sqm of sheets used was 546sqm instead of over 700sqm as stated by 2 roofers
what remains here is my beautiful doors which I supplied to someone here in Akure today

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:20pm On Dec 08, 2020
erico2k2:

ohboi see Mehn lol I was rounding up Secondary school then, I hail Una senior Bross them!
dem never even born me sef. I dey your back dey hail you

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bigcountry234: 8:38pm On Dec 08, 2020
I greet Noble men of this property thread, Pls can anybody kindly tell me how much it’ll cost to do the record copy survey of a plot of Land or Two plots? Perhaps we have able surveyors in the house.Thanks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 9:01pm On Dec 08, 2020
Tomorrow we move

Final wires I'm getting tomorrow to conclude wiring in the house

1.5mm* 8 red
1.5mm *5 black
1.5mm *8 green
2.5mm *3 blacks
2.5mm *3 red
4mm *3 black
4mm *3 red

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Cindino20(m): 9:32pm On Dec 08, 2020
davodyguy:
May God help us and save this country for the sake of genuine hustlers

Took the strong steps of just closing my eyes

Bought 200 bags of cement @₦3200 (Lafarge)
Bought 100 bags of POP cement @₦9,000
Bought 50 Glova Paint
Bought 12 Vinko bond
More than enough original Coleman Cables (1.5mm, 2.5mm and 4mm)

The amount spent alone today is enough to complete a foundation for a 4 bedroom bungalow in some parts of NIGERIA


pop 9k cry cry cry
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Cindino20(m): 9:33pm On Dec 08, 2020
gbadexy:

Thank you sir my able chairman.
I really don't understand what they meant by velvet. Maybe they meant matte or silk.
If the plaster is smooth, you could prime it and apply matte. A primed wall looks much better than un primed wall with matte. It would make the final colour appear bright.
The sheen on satin would eventually dull outside and it's too light to be very durable on external surface.
Painters use different terms to describe paints. Some call satin rubber paint.

Okay..

Thank you very much for the prompt feedback.

C.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 9:41pm On Dec 08, 2020
n3xt:


Hmmm! Won’t they say you’re not rich?
our people to like cow leg.them go boil and steam up the place ahaha just a simple extractor fan will sort it.

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