Sorry, i dont know the correct term for this. But its the metal that is hanging down from roof strusses to plaaster ceiling. Not sre if its steel or aluminum

Now this is something new.
Never come across this before.

That one is normal aluminum support (maybe a GI metal) very thin. For plaster ceiling.

yes, that is the one. Does it cost extra if the metal support is longer?

Longer as in from slab to ceiling? Unless length go from 1' to 2' maybe cost some extra. How much more you need to pay? My contractor did not ask for extra.

IMHO, it should not cost that much to justify the additional RM 1.3 psf that your contractor is charging you. The metal strap is basically secured to the bottom chord of the roof truss

Actually my house is really high in the middle and very low at the front and back just like a pyramid. So the tall areas of the house would need more than 2 feet of the metal support.
Anyway, anyone mind to recommend a plaster ceiling contractor so that i cld get another quote? Tq.

This post has been edited by scouser7: Oct 27 2011, 06:39 PM

All my contractor busy now. Don't know they have time do your's. Maybe you source around.

It's coming along nicely. look forward to seeing the final result

Renovation updates / something new I've learned

My New Postbox


Ground Floor and 1st Floor Levelled (Cemented)


Old Fashioned Levelling Measurement tool. Guess how to use


An Alien Spaceship...
Laser Leveling Tool

I got similar leveling tool, but is not so spaceship.

Hi, can I know what material is ya metal door frame, is it steel or aluminum? I installed aluminum door frames but i realised there are no holes for the lock but your's have it.

Its steel type. The hole for the lock is already built in as a standard.

Hinge is pre-spot weld right? How thick is the metal? I saw few difference steal door frame with difference measurement.

Aiyoo, mine got no hole and im wondering how they gonna make it now that ive already pasang the frame di.

The door installer will cut the hole using grinder.

Oh ok. Thank God for that. I thought i made another big blunder.

Anyways, whats the pros and cons between steel and aluminum door frames?

Really do not know. just let my contractor get from the hardware shop.

It can go from 0.8mm to 1.7mm (for safety door), best is get 1.3mm

Air Cond Piping lesson

The last thing I expect to have headache about is Air cond piping.
I thought - choose air cond, agree on installation price then its go.
Little did i know that the copper piping for these air cond will cause me headache.

Eventually I plan to put 7 air cond in my house.
As I have limited $$$ now, decide to put 2 air cond first.

My wetwork contractor advised me to prepare the piping first for the other air cond so in future when install the balance air cond then no need hacking in the walls any more to conceal the pipes.
So I gotten my electrical contractor to quote me.

This was what I've got:-

Installation Charges (Concealed, no free piping at all)
1.0HP - RM160
1.5HP - RM180
2.0HP - RM230
2.5HP - RM260

Concealed Copper Piping Charges / feet
1.0HP - RM17
1.5HP - RM19
2.0HP - RM22
2.5HP - RM25

Water Piping
RM 6.00 feet.

With 7 air cond piping running between 20 - 40 feet each this is gonna cost me a bomb


So I went hunting for another quote, got one but after some digging,
Initially, I thought I struck the mother lode but further digging (literally ) it is quite costly too :- as below

Installation Charges (Non Concealed, free 10 Feet copper piping)
1.0HP - RM130
1.5HP - RM150
2.0HP - RM200
2.5HP - RM250
Which sounds good but when Its concealed (Each unit add RM180)

Copper Piping Charges / feet
1.0HP - RM10
1.5HP - RM12
2.0HP - RM14
2.5HP - RM16
Which sounds good but when Its concealed (Each unit add RM180)

In the end decided to stick with existing electrical contractor rather than bringing another guy...

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Nov 4 2011, 12:55 PM