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Advantages of Hidden Roof in Building ConstructionIn modern building designs, especially in residential homes and duplex...
12/02/2026

Advantages of Hidden Roof in Building Construction

In modern building designs, especially in residential homes and duplexes, hidden roofs (also known as parapet or concealed roofs) are becoming popular due to their sleek and elegant look. But before choosing this type of roofing, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons.

Advantages of Hidden Roof

1. Modern Aesthetic Appeal
Hidden roofs give your building a clean, stylish, and contemporary look. It hides the roof covering and creates a flat-top finish that stands out.

2. Protection of Roofing Sheets
Since the roofing sheet is not exposed, it is less prone to damage from wind or intense sun rays, increasing its lifespan.

3. Clean Finish for Storey Buildings
For duplexes or commercial buildings, it hides all roofing materials from plain view, making the structure look more solid and unifom

Hidden roofs are beautiful and modern, but they require good design, quality materials, and professional construction. If you’re considering it, consult an experienced engineer or architect to help you make the right choice for your building and your

CHECKOUT WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO START WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION.Most building failures don’t start from the roof, they...
11/02/2026

CHECKOUT WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO START WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION.

Most building failures don’t start from the roof, they begin underground, at the foundation. If the base of your structure is weak, everything above it is living on borrowed time. Unfortunately, this is where many unqualified quacks take shortcuts.

To avoid disasters and wasted money, here are some vital checks you must not ignore during foundation work:

1. Proper Digging
The trench must go deep enough to reach firm soil. For bungalows, at least 450mm (1feet six inches) is required, while multi-storey houses need about 900mm (3 feet) or more. Never assume the surface soil will carry your load. ( This is usually determined by a structural engineer)

2. Concrete Before Blocks
Laying blocks directly on soil with mortar is a recipe for failure. A proper concrete layer (blinding) must be poured first before blockwork begins.

3. Elevation Against Floods
Your foundation height should protect your home from rainwater or flooding. Don’t only rely on the road level, observe the area’s water flow and neighboring plots.

4. Waterproofing with DPM
A damp-proof membrane (DPM) is your shield against ground moisture. Without it, your tiles, plaster, and finishes will get damaged over time.

5. Strength of Materials
Weak or substandard materials compromise the entire structure. Only use quality cement, aggregates, and reinforcement that guarantee durability.

6. Professional Input
For All buildings, only a structural engineer can confirm how deep and what type of foundation is safe after reviewing soil test results.

The foundation is the heartbeat of your building. Compromising here is like gambling with your life and money. Build right from below, and the rest of your structure will stand strong.

Na new week we they please try to they Encourage people with credit alerts & connections Is not Everytime ewo ni "keep p...
20/05/2024

Na new week we they please try to they Encourage people with credit alerts & connections Is not Everytime ewo ni "keep pushing" As if they are pregnant.. 🤣
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TYPES OF BUILDING🏡 THAT IS COMMON IN THIS CENTURY.BUNGALOW-is a building designed to stand on it's on with no additional...
15/05/2024

TYPES OF BUILDING🏡 THAT IS COMMON IN THIS CENTURY.
BUNGALOW-is a building designed to stand on it's on with no additional floor I mean no decking.

APARTMENTS- Is a building that is designed like a block of flats like 1bedroom,2 bedroom or 3bedroom.

TERRACES- is a building designed that is built by which sitting room, kitchen, Store,maidroom with visitor toilet will be ground floor while all other rooms will be upstairs but only with 1 decking and each terraces will be demarcated with fence must be more than four set to six set of terraces e.g 3 bedroom terraces, four bedroom terrace.

SEMI-DETACHED DUPLEX- is a building designed that Is built together but share fence for demarcating With just two build share same parcel of land.

FULLY DETACHED DUPLEX- is a building that is designed to stand on a floor on it own it can be 3 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms with maid room so this building standby with not any side attachment.

PENTHOUSE- is a building that is designed ontop of duplex and a special penthouse will be at the 2nd floor.
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List of some of FIVE different kind of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)we have in Nigeria.1. RESIDENTIAL C of OYou onl...
14/05/2024

List of some of FIVE different kind of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)we have in Nigeria.
1. RESIDENTIAL C of O
You only get this kind of C of O, if you buy Land where Government allocated for people to build houses and the C of O is valid for just only 99 years. After 99 years so otilor niyen.
2. AGRICULTURAL C of O
You have this kind of C of O if you buy land where Government allocated the land for some main purpose of farming, if you like build hotel or anything, is agricultural C of O they will issue you because it's has been designed for farming alone but most our people we don't like fo consult for good information and this C of O is valid for only 25 to 28 years only for example EPE axis of Lagos state was designed for Agricultural purposes and some part of Epe are residential
3. INDUSTRIAL C of O
If you have this kind of C of O if you buy land in this axis Government allocated for building industries you can only build industrial property there
4. FAMILY C of O
Some reputable confirmed Omonile Families have their own C of O but not common like that though in their own name and its valid and this type of C of O does not at Expire is for life till Jesu come back.
5. STATE GOVERNMENT ALLOCATED C of O
This one is when government use their own hand give you Land example are axis in Ibeju lekki, Epe expressway in lagos
So before you buy any LAND, especially in Lagos and FCT Abuja make sure you do your Due Deligence, Not to just buy LAND ooh.
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Did you know that everybody Canbecome a LANDLORD if they can buy LAND where they can afford first.Don't forget we are st...
14/05/2024

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Four bedroom 🛏️ semi detached Duplex located in Magodo- Isheri North Lagos State,Pay and packing straight. F...
14/05/2024

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13/05/2024

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My Dear Land owners na begI dey beg tomorrow is Mondaygo and check if another persondon pour sand and blocks foryour la...
12/05/2024

My Dear Land owners na beg
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go and check if another person
don pour sand and blocks for
your land ooooh before them
ready to lay foundation ooh!
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10/05/2024

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10/05/2024

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