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GoshenNLA:
I owe who ever posted this One bottle

thanks in anticipation - a bottle of coke wld do or its equivalent...

just 2? i think say na 200 i go see ooh

hero01:
thanks God bless u. The 35k is for 500 blocks just to laid them

u paid 35,000 for 500 blocks? - thats too much... and i believe it was 6inches too.. review ur pay biko..
the trick is they give u a very high price like 50k and u think you've priced them down when u are actually still paying more..

THIS IS WHY I ALWAYS ADVICE DONT PRICE IN BIT - GIVE THE JOB OUT IN BULK AND CONTRACT - IF NOT YOU PAY MORE EVENTUALLY...

people dey vex ooh..

well anyone interested in buying my DSTV decoder can have it for N100 naira, i'm sure the value of that N100 on TSTV go better self..

happney65:
My broda,, Professionals?So called professionals that would only do nothing but hiking Building materials and make building a house a very very big deal...As long as you have the time,You can build your house yourself instead of a so called contractor that would just hype things for no reason..

The contractor is not the one to carry blocks he or she would employ a bricklayer to do the job,so why go through a contractor who's job is just to look,wait for a while and run to other places..A so.called contractor did my foundation and I only ended up paying so much..Still had to make some little correction when the building started..Later discovered I paid times two for the foundation..

I got a good Bricklayer. .told us the materials to buy we bought all materials and he started work..For goodness sake I am not building a storey building,just a 3bedroom ensuite so why can't I do it myself together with my Dad who already has a house of he's own.

Same way I did carpenter,Welder etc..We bought all materials ourselves and they did their job..

The only part I got a professional was when I did the Plan and survey..and when he did the foundation for me Wey he hike price for no reason..others I did myself.

Took some pictures when the paraphet building was on..Phone camera isn't too good..

well, i guess there is urgent need to end this conversation here......

hero01:
thank u. Somebody is charging me 35k. I have laid 1000 blocks for 2bedroom and he say i still need 1700 blocks how true is that?

very true - for 2bedroom you shd budget like 2500 blocks minimum

2700 isn't bad depending on your design and amount of waste generated.... buy 1600 for now thou..

@35 naira is truly very cheap - good bargain

hero01:
@saydfact pls, how much can i pay bricklayer to laid 500 blocks for me thanks

pay him @55 naira per block or less.. between 25k - 28k or less if u can bargain well....

everyone should google polystyrene in building and see what the world is doing -

TOMORROW SOMEONE WOULD SAY ELECTRIC CARS WONT LAST AS LONG AS PETROL CARS DID.

Instead of moving along with the trend.

WHY DONT WE USE KEROSENE STOVE?
WHY DONT WE USE TYPE WRITERS AGAIN?
WHY DONT WE USE MUD FOR BUILDINGS AGAIN? when in actual fact Mud is the best material for us in this regine of the world.

happney65:
Thank you for the submission bros..However I am not in anyway discrediting he's product..However I am just laying out the fact..

Note..I am not a house builder nor contractor..I am currently building my own house so I am speaking from experience..When I wanted to do the paraphet I was advised to go for situ..Situ is built,not moulded like the other one and fixed..

The services of welders,carpenter and the bricklayer..I spent roughly less than 700K even though I had some other materials on ground which made it cheaper..

You can read reviews online and you will know better between the two..I am saying with all sense of truthfulness that situ is better..Long lasting,safer,durable..The other one is just cheaper than situ but not better..

Doing parapet is already for people who wants their building to look better and can stand the test of time against rains and storms..

There is this saying that it's the rich that do paraphet..lol..Maybe it is,cos the money i used to do the paraphet is more than the money for the roofing..I mean the woodwork..Word work is about 550K. inclusive of the woods,nails carpentry charge as I was charged 110 by the carpenter...so if you want to do paraphet kuku do the one that might be a little bit expensive but it's more better..If you don't want to do it,Don't do it and proceed to roofing than doing something which to me won't stand the test of time..

I would attach pictures of mine later in the day..

My little submission

I'M AN ARCHITECT - CHINA IS BUILDING HOUSES WITHOUT A SINGLE CONCRETE BEING POURED - THE WORLD IS TALKING ABOUT GREEN ARCHITECTURE... WHO ADVISED YOU TO SPEND 700K WHEN U CLD HAVE SPENT LESS - I KNOW THE ANSWER, BY ARTISANS - WELL, MAYBE YOU SHD START LISTENING TO PROFESSIONERS..... lol

MY brother - I repeat in CHINA today, its a sin to construct any structure with CONCRETE as main material.

Flaghouse1:
Constructive and matured response to the criticism of your product,from the little I have read from all your post on the subject matter you are more particular about load bearing capacity , advising those building in swampy area to embrace this product as an alternative to "Situ" parapet.

Also you have been able to demonstrate the cost saving implications of using the polystyrene parapet with analysis attached to the thread,well for the guy critisizing your product may probably be an expert in installing in situ parapet and has discovered the interest some of his clients are showing towards the polystyrene parapet and might want to use this forum to discredit your product.
In summary the sky is wide for very one to fly ,presentation is a good tool to effective and efficient marketing provided you sell or market quality product with top notch quality installation it will not be that easy to discredit your product ,though since you started this thread I have not seen or heard of defects in this product either through word of mouth or pictures

Thanks for this reply, I have also been following and i've brought polystyrene from Teewhy2 and used on our Ikoyi site - where i totally disagree with happney65 is what you have highlighted in your reply above.

attached is a picture from Bengaluru's Mantri Mall after the CONCRETE PARAPET WALL collapsed - should I then advice everyone to stay away from concrete parapet?

https://www.udayavani.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_new_image/public/images/english_articles/2017/01/17/mantri-mall.jpg?itok=jvi9qxIg

We should NOT be mislead....

great

happney65:
Hmmmmmmmmm...I am not here to spoil anybody's work or hustle..But lets be factual with ourselves and tell ourselves that which is the truth..Polystyrene parapet is not good as against situ Parapet..Polystyrene parapet is just Fixed sort of and not built unlike situ parapet..It isnt strong and it tends to fall off in later years which is dangerous..

I did Situ Paraphet for a 3bedroom Flat ensuite..I spent nothing less than 700K..Although myself and my dad handled it..It wasnt handed over to any Building contractor..Situ is more durable,better,long lasting and safer..Although it is more expensive than Polystyrene which is just fixed..

I wont advise anyone to do polystyrene..Make una no do Paraphet better than doing Polystyrene Parapet..as doing parapet is even a choice and not needed..The Money i used for parapet isnt up to the money for the woodwork for roofing sef..

My little contribution..

You sound like someone who isn't well read about construction.. .

1st - my granddad built his storey building with mud, block and wood, no columns, no concrete... Come to Ijebu, it's the finest building on our street... Today., a house built in the 70s.

2nd - Materials don't make structures strong, all the houses collapsing are built with concrete, opposite Star Fm Lagos, Tinubu built a storey house using false walling, it's stronger than most house So called Estate agents advertise today... We have a popular one in court already.

Lastly, if you have seen a polystyrene fall out, did u investigate why? Or how it was done.!?

We built a popular Nigerian billionaires house in ikoyi with polystyrene slabs....

I'll advise you do your research, and go with the trend.

Thanks.....

lol

Yeligray:
Why she no defend herself na u wan be samuel peter for her head now abi... Anyways, which kind name be wickenden

lalasticlala mynd44 is her apology accepted?

The British Airways stewardess behind a racist Snapchat rant against Nigerian passengers demanding 'f***ing upgrades' is an aspiring actress who hunted for male company on the Plenty of Fish dating website, MailOnline can reveal.

Joanne Wickenden, being investigated by the airline, described herself as a 'Princess' who likes a laugh as she boasted about her job as a flight attendant on the site.

The 23-year-old, a member of mixed fleet cabin crew, sparked outrage after recording the racist clip in her BA uniform before flying from London Heathrow to Abuja on Friday night.

Ms Wickenden, who is believed to have been suspended, refused to comment about the video at the home she shares with her mother and father in Fareham, Hampshire.

But a close friend defended the flight attendant and told MailOnline the film was recorded by a BA colleague, saying: 'She's not racist, it was a joke between two friends. It wasn't meant to be racist. She is not saying she dislikes Nigerians and she's not saying that anyone is better than anyone else.'

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/26/11/44B52EEC00000578-4920638-image-a-10_1506423421923.jpg

The friend continued: 'The other colleague just wanted her to impersonate what goes on on the flight. Albeit it was an inappropriate comment to make. She's very upset because now the whole world knows her face and thinks she's a racist.

'It's like someone had a vendetta [by releasing the video] instead of filing the complaint in a normal way.

'Everything is still up in the air at the moment because of the investigation'.

But a former school friend added: 'I was disgusted, it's so embarrassing. She was renowned for making inappropriate jokes at school.'

The 5ft 11in air hostess says she has been single for two years as she boasted about her job on Plenty of Fish.

'I'm a flight attendant living in Crawley. I've been single for 2 years now and miss a bit of male company,' she wrote.

'I'm outgoing, like to have a laugh and enjoy socialising. I'm the sort of person where the little things mean the most. Trust is a must! If you would like to find out more then pop me a message xx'

A source told MailOnline that the video - which was captioned 'I can't cope with this flight' - was circulated among 'horrified' BA cabin crew who are 'very concerned'.

Another shocked staff member said BA should apologise to its Nigerian passengers.

The airline launched an investigation into the controversial footage.

In a statement the company said: 'We expect the utmost professionalism from our staff when they are representing British Airways. We are investigating this video.'

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/26/07/44B5334500000578-4918596-The_blonde_woman_was_describing_her_flight_to_Nigeria-a-1_1506406499387.jpg

An airline source told MailOnline: 'My friend was horrified. BA has a culture of dealing with things like this internally, she passed it to me because she was concerned that nothing was done.'

source: http://m.af1234.com/Af1234/details/im-not-racist-it-was-a-joke-british-airways-stewardess

faulty AC also cause of a client's fire incidence - LETS BEGIN TO HAVE A CLOSER LOOK AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR ACs..

waoh.. great move - God heal him

VERY SIMPLE = 5 note that some water line are blocked and water cant pass through

dearpiriye:
sorry I had to quote everything. What's wrong with daily pay or paying yourself?

You pay more, a job that shd end in 2days, takes 6days.. Job quality is poor.... You get frustrated chasing workers... I will never advise it.

Teewhy2:
The couple should be very patient and accommodating to make it a success. When one person is angered the other person must be on the quite mode, try sleeping over issues before attacking your partner.

True

@ buddie

In stages.
1. Foundation and Blockworks.
2. Backfilling only
3. German Floor
4. Blockwork, lintel, column etc to roof level

true talk.

Liftedhands:
wrong! Breastmilk only can never satisfy a child till one year! Solids like pureed and mashed food plus milk, 3ither breastmilk or formula should go hand in hand once the child is 5-6months old.

Teewhy2:
If anything happen to them they will say na one wicked family member, trouble sleep yanga go wake am. It is often said that what people feel they know how to do most is what killvthem
Na Chamberlain I go blame for Liverpool misfortune. Na since he join them begin chop am. Congrats to arsenal for selling him.
Lalasticlala , Liverpool players they find your trouble they go carry your brother where e lie down e own. Abeg please talk to your brother that he should forgive them because they don't know what they are doing

Bad belle - Baba Ijebu Asso; if u gave ur players contract renewal when u shd, u wont always lose them to oppositions...

happening tomorrow....

they get liver sha...

Liverpool FC brazilian stars; Firmino, Moreno and Coutinho were seen having some fun around a burmese python. Moreno obviously is a first timer around the big reptile while Firmino and Coutinho smiled.


Lets hope they win vs Spartak Moskva on Tuesday night....


http://m.af1234.com/Af1234/details/see-what-liverpool-stars-were-caught-doing-before-their-champions-league-game

@ buddie,
Morning, thanks for contacting me - Let me start by answering your questions before any other.

1. 20 tonnes of sand is that same quantity as double tipper please?

= YES

2. Double tipper of gravel

= I brought 30tonnes of granite 3 years ago, today I still have some left on my site, and I've used it for so many work now; imagine how much I have saved.. DON'T BUY ROAD SIDE GRANITE; CONTACT SOMEONE WHO WOULD BUY AND SUPPLY FROM A QUARRY OR GO BUY IT YOURSELF; I'VE DONE IT ONCE AND ITS A MONEY SAVER. however if your choice is gravel; buy one tipper at a time so u can check the quality.

3. 1,000 pieces of 9 inch block for foundation and all surrounding external walls

= BUY 800 BLOCKS, only buy more if the needs arise, dont buy blocks for the upper part unless u have enough to lay it immediately, transport are already included in blocks sale, so whether you buy 800 now and 200 later, you pay same amount - I just don't want your blocks damaged on site if kept for too long.

4. 1,500 pieces of 6 inch block for dividing walls

= If the reason is to tie down money, then ignore 3 above and buy the blocks, but make sure bush, trees etc don't grow around it and eventually weaken it.. same applies to the foundation.

My questions are

Is there anything I'm missing as a starter in this estimate?

= NONE, but have about 50-75k for miscellaneous

Gravel and granite which do you recommend and why please?

= GRANITE, because you get stronger work, neater work, and you can use it for columns, lintels etc if prices go up, your material is already there; you smile

Would the double tipper gravel be sufficient for foundation, German floor and lintel?

= NO NO NO

The number of bricklayer and labour on site wouldn't determine speed at which we can complete these phases? I'm looking at hitting lintel stage in 10days from start is that achievable?

= THE MORE, THE FASTER; negotiate per contract, Don't try doing daily pay or paying them yourself - give the job to ONE BRICKLAYER as a contract and let him sort out his team..

which part of Ikorodu? cos I stay in Ikd too..

Goodluck.

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Zeze06:


What a loss...but why is he on the run

when he haff thieve too much - why runneth him not...

Realslimshady:
nice bro i felt your no 4 point. you hit the nail on the coffin

Thanks