Why “Capillary Action” in African Homes Causes Mold, Lung Damage & Skin Infections – and the Non-Negotiable Fix. The Hidden Enemy in Your Walls Water can creep up from the ground, and without a damp-proof course (DPC), your walls can get messed up, even after you’ve settled into your house.In humid climates like here in
Introduction In the dynamic world of real estate, documentation is often the unsung hero that ensures transactions proceed smoothly and properties retain their value. Whether you’re buying, selling, or facilitating a deal, having the right documents at your fingertips is essential. This blog post explores the key takeaways from a recent discussion on the significance
Have you ever seen those small openings in the ceiling that lead to the roof space? That’s called a crawlspace or manhole. It’s like a secret hideout inside your house! But here’s the problem – many houses in Nigeria have crawlspaces that are too small, dangerous, or poorly built. Imagine trying to hide from kidnappers
Cavity Walls: Why Your Terraced Building Needs One Hey there, homeowners and developers!Let’s talk about cavity walls. You might be wondering what they are and why they’re such a big deal.Well, let me break it down for you. A cavity wall is essentially a wall with a gap (or cavity) between the inner and outer
Is It Really Luxury or Just a Flashy Build? Let’s talk. You know how we throw the word luxury around like confetti?“Luxury apartment!”“Luxury hotel!”“Luxury nails!”Everything is luxury these days — until you step outside Nigeria and experience the real thing. I tell people all the time – there’s no truly functional 5-star hotel in Nigeria,
Dear reader, this is something we’ve all quite experienced and can attest to how annoying it is – A leaky kitchen sink. It’s messy and tacky and let’s not forget how it can make your kitchen stink with the wastewater that’s leaking. Having a leaky kitchen sink is a messy experience. But having to
Ever experienced renting a good house that’s all you practically want? It’s cool, it’s comfortable and all that until the rainy season rolls around. And now you discover that you have to swim out of your house to wherever it is you’re going to. This can always be a real mess no matter how funny
1. The best time to inspect before purchase is on a rainy day (while it is raining or a few hours after) you can easily check all drainage systems and be sure they will hold up for up to 5 – 10 years. You will also be able to access the noise level of the
Today’s trending roof style is the flat roof with or without parapets. Unfortunately many build and experience leaks after a decade or less. Today we see a lot of flat roof buildings being re-covered with galvanized sheets. The challenge is that there are a lot of details that you often leave out in costing as
1. Containment/Spread Prevention: To stop a fire your building elements must prevent the spread of fire. This basically means they must all be fire rated. A fire rated door, wall, roof, window etc. resists fire until you can exit the building. A few materials have poor fire resistance such as POP ceilings built with fiber
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