I have prepared more than 100 of BQ and PE sheet only applicable to Concrete Slab area...

Renovation Update

The ground floor front wall is totally taken down, Waiting for new windows, similar to the master bedroom.
The North wind is blowing straight in liao...




The new RC roof structure is up "again"- with the correct "longkang"




New Doors and Window frames installation.





13 Amp Power Point Installation

Hi phoenix69,

A bit curious on what did you do as replacement when you removed the 2 RC columns in your living room?
Did you construct any alternative supports?

Going to construct 2 additional corner RC column at the extreme edge.
Then will join them across via a RC beam joining the single column you see in the middle.

Hope you you don't mind me saying this.
I suggest that you quickly get your contractor to temporary prop up the bottom of the beams (at the 2 columns location)
Did you get any qualified person to look at the structures where you have removed the 2 columns.
Don't mean to frighten you... Better to be safe then sorry.

Hmmm... thanks.
Will talk to the contractor later about this.....

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Added on August 16, 2011, 11:45 pmI am currently getting the place all wired up.

This leads to the questions - where do I want my light and fan to be.

I plan to put plaster ceiling. With cove light (from L-Box) in the living room and a fan with the down lights located under the L-Box.

Worried about Strobing (fan blades causing lights to flash) and Insufficient Light source/brightness due to down light location.

There is the issue of low ceiling height 9.5' and multiple zig zagging overhead beams 1" (height) X 6"(width).

Any pointers ??

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Aug 16 2011, 11:45 PM

Updates

Finally get my new roof up




The Back extension is nearly there...




My Laundry area.




My Security Doors arrived

Front + Back (the back door is overly grand )

hey the see thru roof, how much does it cost you?

There are two different types of these clear/ coloured roofing sheets. There are polycarbonate corrugated sheets and Acrylic corrugated sheets in the market. From what I know the polycarbonate ones are longer lasting against yellowing. It pays to get the better quality ones to avoid the unsightliness of yellowing after a few years due to the sun.

not opting for a layer of tempered glass ?

tempered glass is a good option if cost is not an issue

For glass, it need special opening.

"opening ? you mean bracket ? or what can just lay the glass on the roofing beams what since the glass is the last item on roof decking

Yes bracket, you cannot put glass just like putting roof, All glass will expand and contract, and need special bracket and silicon to hold.

My contractor says it is termed as transparent zinc (cheapo item) made of a type of plastic (dunno what)
Price per piece 1' X 8' = RM 60-70/pc.

Is your design still follow the Approvel diagram by MP?

wow..thats really some grand looking doors for your back door. No grills??

Yup. Follow up to at least 90% so far .
In fact the re-done car porch roof is the original design in the layout drawing.
The initial design that was taken down was a blooper

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Added on September 5, 2011, 9:25 amNeed to make another big decision this week.
Its time to finalize on the autogate.
My contractor is chasing me as he need to build the front gate wall.

Going for folding type autogate.

There is 2 type or arm (I am going for the folding gate with tracks type).
1. The one with thick arm
2. The one with thin flat bars that goes underneath the gate.

Which one to choose?



This post has been edited by phoenix69: Sep 14 2011, 08:44 PM

Renovation Update..

My Front Car Porch Totally demolished .
Waiting for Auto gate Hinge and I am delaying cause still negotiating with Gate Suppliers..




My new spare 250 Liter PE Water Storage Tank

yo phoenix, your contractor came to collect the Hansgrohe mixer and Grundfos water pump d. Cant wait to c your post after installing everything ekke.