So sad I think its not strong enough since its already 62 yrs history.

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Added on December 21, 2010, 11:09 pm

Haha great mind thinks alike! I saw tons of neighbourhood doing that so recently!
Should be I pay alot of attention these few days.

how about adding a fake second floor on a single story bungalow? does it make sense or should i consider adding a real second floor straight away? dont really need the space but might have to raise the ceiling for another reason.

UNICON,

thanks for the info. my area is OK to add second floor. i just dont plan on using the are so it really can be empty. any idea on a rough pricing for ca. 200 sqm of area (i.e. raise walls, take down roof and put roof back, add wooden planks as flooring on top of existing floor). it mostly to evaluate options. i take it that adding 3 or 4 rooms (i.e. walls) and maybe 2 baths (pull from existing water piping) + electric wirings (only preparation work, no finisihing touches) would probably add another 30k or so right?)

thanks for the info. will probably get back to you - thought a rough figure would be possibel. structure is a simple rectangle, double slated roof. no fuss setup

get permission from your local council authorities (pihak berkuasa tempatan, PBT) 1st

submit your drawings & plans for their architect's approval
check your land title - does it says single storey dwelling, or multi storey or how? (differs between state, but in swak, yes it's stated)
then only you start doing it

if you don't, the PBT will have the right to ask u to take down the structure completely

play safe. pay a bit more to the structural engineers

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