The term for this is called a load transfer, 2 pillars are built at opposing ends of the house's width together with a ceiling beam to support existing ceiling beam. This usually causes the ceiling clearance to be reduced by about 6" or so. Needs specifications from an engineer to get this done as you don't want your contractor to cut on cost for the metal bars used.

And i agree with kelvyn, get your contractor to prop up the area that the old pillars have been removed with scaffolding. Better to be safe than sorry.

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Added on September 15, 2011, 5:08 pmUsually if you plan to do a L-box around your living room, the middle portion of the living room area you can reuse the original ceiling height. That would give your fan clearance and doesn't really give the strobing effect.

The L-box will lower your ceiling about 8 inches from your ceiling height unless you're taking from below your ceiling beams, in that case it would be even lower and not really good. Ideally you should have at least 10 feet clearance off the ground but if there is constraint make sure its nothing less than 8 feet.

This post has been edited by adrianjc: Sep 15 2011, 05:08 PM

You should try Top Ten in Puchong or around Damansara Utama there are plenty of light shops or Old Klang Road. So many choices, just make sure you scout around first.

Why didn't go for Cat 6 cables bro? I've laid Maxwell Cat 6 cables for my place.

Yup, heard that from my friend too. Am getting my friend who's a network engineer to troubleshoot and do the flux testing for me.
Am planning more for network usage with network TV for future once the price has dropped somewhat to capitalize on OTT and console VOD streaming capabilities in future.

These items usually puts a heavy load on the network and rather get higher rated cables to support this. Otherwise potong stim only when everything has been set up then the video streaming stalls.

Agreed. Logic is since it's going in together with my wiring my as well go for Cat 6.
Malaysian ISP speeds are far from desirable... but much better than dial-up days.

I remember the days of wanting to use MIRC past bedtime during school days and having to muffle the sound of the modem connecting. Hahahahaha... how times have changed.

Definitely blu-ray quality streaming mar... thats why we all want Unifi, no?
My incoming for Unifi sits under my staircase but my desktop/server sits upstairs in the study. Am planning to stream through LAN.

Depends on the price of the house. A really bad conditioned one would generally go for below market.

Plus the cost of renovation, your house once completed would be equivalent or slightly higher than market price. This depends on how much prices are increasing at the time.

That's my thoughts anyway.

Totally agree. New house you have no idea who will be your neighbour until they move in. And in some places you don't even know if your neighbour is gonna rent out the house and all of a sudden you find a whole bunch of people living next door.

The headache can be quite fun if you have like-minded friends.

I would think it should cost between RM400k - RM500k depending on the type of fittings you plan to use.
For masonry work alone like new beams, new pillars, concrete slabs, etc... it should cost about RM200k depending the final specifications the engineer provides and any other council updates.

The correction looks so much better dude!!! Hope you didn't buy alot of the first colour.

Usually i'll buy a 1 litre tin to try before deciding on the colour.

What Philips tubes are you using?
Daylight? Warm White?

Yeah... Noticed the similar flowing designs of both the gate and grille. Nice!

Nice flooring! What material did you use for your living room floor?

Congrats bro!! As long as main door ada and can lock up before you sleep kira ok lar for before CNY.
Whats wrong with your plumbing? Leak?

Very important to get specialist to do installation of tile & marble flooring. The uncle I used took almost a month to finish up my toilets, ground flooring and kitchen counter tops.

Happy with the work coz I know this uncle is quite anal about his work. Only downside for their service is that they accept cash payments only and the bill can be quite hefty.

Dude... You should try carrying a Grade A timber door. That door is as solid as your security door and it's heavy as hell. I've carried Grade A, Grade C and plywood doors for comparison and the difference is not visibly obvious.

Ok lar bro... Cabinets are quite easily installed later. Recoup first dude!

Balau is even more expensive!

This post has been edited by adrianjc: Feb 17 2012, 09:24 PM

Wood door is ok for outdoors if you get the right type and it doesn't come in direct contact with water which will cause the wood to expand.

My main doors are solid timber doors and the door installers said no issue using it. Plywood and Grade C timber doors not recommended.