folmus:


So baba, do you rent these for DPC also?

These were made for a silent member on special request.

We do have boards for rental though but I’m currently not in Lagos now.

https://dailytrust.com/cement-fg-cautions-against-panic-buying

Caution against panic buying of cement.

davodyguy:


The soil texture here is clay right?

Do you feel comfortable building on Clay soil?
www.nairaland.com/attachments/13052796_733d62ea3730468f9a38c3cc57bba063_jpeg_jpeg35c9ce99c27c86c7f44a7779890a62a6

The soil is not clay. What you’re seeing are the laterite sand used to sandfill the foundation.

Below is the land when we did the earthwork and after the foundation

n3xt:


These were made for a silent member on special request.

ok

vickzie:
why do people fancy very high pitched roofs, it looks odd especially when it's a bungalow. well choice and taste differs. but...

Exactly what I was thinking - Makes the bungalow look ugly.... (in my opinion sha)

lastpage:




Thanks guys.
I want the two pumps to get power from their separate Electric Meters, two separate Buildings side-by-side, otherwise l will be settling quarrels.
But l want to avoid digging a second Borehole even as sharing the borehole makes the water better as it enjoys more usage. Water level in the area is high so supplying the pumps should not be a problem.

Thanks, still expecting more opinions from more gurus in the house

I am hoping that the Big bore Pipe can contain a second Pump and if it can, how to go about it.

THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE:

* BUILD A RESERVOIR (like a septic tank but used for water only)

* INSTALL AUTOMATIC SWITCH TO THE SUBMERSIBLE PUMP, so it pumps water when the level water drops to HALF

* CONNECT AS MANY SURFACE PUMP TO AS MANY FLATS all getting their water from the reservoir.

n3xt:


12k for DPC?

Abi I’m dreaming ni? 100mm thick or just 25mm? Regardless the size of the building I have NEVER budget anything less than 50k for DPC. (Read this part slowly)

Below is what DPC look like even in the government affordable housing scheme. You’re not allowed to manually mix concrete. I do minimum of 8 concreters for a 100sqm footprint.

Machine Operator - 1
Cement - 1
Water - 1
Granite - 1
Sand - 1
Loader/Carrier - 3
Bricklayer (leveling) - 1

Where will you get casting crew that’ll accept N1,500.


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@segzyfunmi this is reason why you need to share your building plan. Even if it’s a sketch.

WHY is this project abandoned?

saydfact:


WHY is this project abandoned?

Govt projects move at snail speed though not abandoned.

The first milestone has been achieved. The foundation of 50 units of semi-detached flats has been delivered.


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We weren’t commissioned to go beyond that stage of work.

We are currently working on additional 3 schemes spread over the state (Siun, Iperu, Ijebu Ode).

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davodyguy:


The soil texture here is clay right?

Do you feel comfortable building on Clay soil?
www.nairaland.com/attachments/13052796_733d62ea3730468f9a38c3cc57bba063_jpeg_jpeg35c9ce99c27c86c7f44a7779890a62a6

that is not clay but Laterite and some part are gravel.... (visit Abeokuta to know more)

n3xt:


These were made for a silent member on special request.

We do have boards for rental though but I’m currently not in Lagos now.

I will holla you when ready in few weeks.

davodyguy:


The soil texture here is clay right?

Do you feel comfortable building on Clay soil?
www.nairaland.com/attachments/13052796_733d62ea3730468f9a38c3cc57bba063_jpeg_jpeg35c9ce99c27c86c7f44a7779890a62a6

What are the fears building on clay?

bixton:


What are the fears building on clay?

Always affected by Climate

It do Shrink/Swell

Please can this qoutation be critique by all who has experienced or has done this before. most especially the cost of the material. and workmanship.
Any guidance on this is highly appreciated

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lastpage:
I think, out of respect for the owner of a property, even if we dont like how it looks, which is a personal decision, we should not make public, disparaging remarks about their building. Building is a thing of joy for the owner and we should not, without good reason, if there was ever one, sour someone's joy by our comments
It is disrespectful and not a nice thing to do.
Look, sigh and move on, will be more appropriate.
No Offense.


Lastpage!

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The owner is not always right. Of what use is professional advice then as an architect?

If an owner wants 200m kingpost high roof, will you build it?

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PAPAFEELERS:
Please can this qoutation be critique by all who has experienced or has done this before. most especially the cost of the material. and workmanship.
Any guidance on this is highly appreciated

What part of the country is this? And how many bedroom flat?

Abuja. TwinsKenny!!!
4 bedroom semi-detached building
It's a building in Ochacho Estate Idu by Angwan Shehu.
You can give your opinion and if you want to give a figure and prefer a non disclosure format, kindly send an email to
ejirootega2018@yahoo.com
Thanks

davodyguy:

Always affected by Climate

It do Shrink/Swell

Okay.
There's always a way to build on any soil type. Only the none availability of money may be the major constraint towards achieving it.

bixton:



Okay.
There's always a way to build on any soil type. Only the none availability of money may be the major constraint towards achieving it.

If bridges can be built on water without collapsing, any land can accommodate any building, but the best foundation is piling to the lowest possible depth.

Good morning

How many bags of POP cements need for 90sqm job
Just a projection please

saydfact:


Exactly what I was thinking - Makes the bungalow look ugly.... (in my opinion sha)

It is the signature of every Nigerian architect - High roof and two front pillar - designed houses

Focusmind:


It is the signature of every Nigerian architect - High roof and two front pillar - designed houses

Chai!!

PAPAFEELERS:
Abuja. TwinsKenny!!!
4 bedroom semi-detached building
It's a building in Ochacho Estate Idu by Angwan Shehu.
You can give your opinion and if you want to give a figure and prefer a non disclosure format, kindly send an email to
ejirootega2018@yahoo.com
Thanks

the quote look okay.. I guess the second db is basically for solar system, the 20mm and the 25mm how many pieces make a bundle at your end? You can negotiate the Labour just a little

Architects/site Engineers in the house, please any idea how much it will cost to do the foundation of a 3 units of mini flat on a 30/120(half plot) thank you all.

Focusmind:


It is the signature of every Nigerian architect - High roof and two front pillar - designed houses

I'm an Architect - Rephrase your statement

rotecch77:
Hello everyone, let me just do this for the 1st time here, like one of ogas builder use to asked

Check this our ongoing bakery/office building.
Which door do you think is the best btw these two locally made doors

The door will be fix at the frontage of the building (up and down opening)

...Modified.
1st is stainless door , locally made
2nd is steel antirust locally made door 130k

I asked for your opinions some days ago about perfect door for this structure and I really appreciate your contributions.
Final the client chooses the stainless one but I later modified the design to this.
Pic attached.
External plastering almost done, the doors will be installed soon.

twinskenny:
the quote look okay.. I guess the second db is basically for solar system, the 20mm and the 25mm how many pieces make a bundle at your end? You can negotiate the Labour just a little

Thanks Boss. The second dB is for solar, it shows you what you are doing for getting it straight up without me providing inputs

saydfact:


I'm an Architect - Rephrase your statement

My apologies. But you will agree with me that the design is a common Nigerian Architects' signature.

What about flat and contemporary roofs? We miss Skimanski, darlynx, I hope I go the moniker right and other architects that gives modern designs.

I know it will always boils down to clients' choice. The architect should also educate the client on modern designs.

Focusmind:


It is the signature of every Nigerian architect - High roof and two front pillar - designed houses

No, not anymore. There are different designs these days. I have also worked for some clients who intentionally requested for such.

Focusmind:


My apologies. But you will agree with me that the design is a common Nigerian Architects' signature.

What about flat and contemporary roofs? We miss Skimanski, darlynx, I hope I go the moniker right and other architects that gives modern designs.

I know it will always boils down to clients' choice. The architect should also educate the client on modern designs.

Sure we do.

Focusmind:


My apologies. But you will agree with me that the design is a common Nigerian Architects' signature.

What about flat and contemporary roofs? We miss Skimanski, darlynx, I hope I go the moniker right and other architects that gives modern designs.

I know it will always boils down to clients' choice. The architect should also educate the client on modern designs.

You’re not wrong.

Here’s something designed for a client here by an architect in one of the most popular estate in Lagos.
When the client gave me the plan, he knew I’d definitely not be comfortable working with the design so he asked me to tell him what I think.

We did a lot of back-and-forths and came up with something a little bit more comfortable.

Though I’m not an architect but I always design 99% of my builds. My architects do the detailing.

I always do so because I notice a lot of naija architects are not so creative and lack concepts.



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Pic 1 - Clients Original Design
Pic 2 - New Design Concept by NextHome fleshed by Architect Phillips Akalawu of MagicTouch