Renovation Extreme Work In Progress, Sharing my house renovation journey.
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 Jun 22 2011, 04:12 PM
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the excitement is when they start putting in the finishes
 then you can see the transformation  not forgetting the headache when the sub-contractors encountered unforeseen problems. Things like some services that needs to be relocated, etc Add cost  But, overall, you will really appreciate it once you have clean up the place upon completion  |
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Jun 25 2011, 09:04 AM
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Added on June 23, 2011, 5:37 pm After hacking, I am thinking to put in a termite control system.  Is there any suggestions?   [/quote] you got it right. Since you have removed all the flooring, better to put in termite treatment. For my house reno, I got the termite control people to drill and pump in the anti-termite stuff.But you need to careful of the underground services before they start drilling... Anti-termite treatment by drilling is much cheaper then having to use the other methods. Cost me abt RM1.2k. It depend on your ground floor built up area. A peace of mind |
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Jun 25 2011, 10:15 AM
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I would suggest that if you are going to carry out the anti-termite treatment for the ground, might as well get them to quote you for the roof truss as well. In my opinion, it is better to let these professionals handle the chemical stuff.
You should be careful what chemicals that you place on your roof truss and it could affect your health... |
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Jun 25 2011, 12:29 PM
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if you are applying them in the roof, make sure that the chemical does not seep down into the room/ living space below. Health hazard...
This is something you do want to have later |
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Jun 25 2011, 12:54 PM
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Ok. If you have considered/ taken the necessary precautions, that it is good
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Jun 29 2011, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(phoenix69 @ Jun 29 2011, 09:38 PM) Called up Ridpest. Rentokill, NLC and Okin on the phone to inquire about getting Termite control Since you are renovating, I would suggest that you go for the drilling method plus getting the specialist to get rid of the termites that are present in the house. Better to do now before they expand their "territory" and causing more damage.Ridpest - the sales man says that with my current renovation stage, should go for the drilling system. Not recommended to spray the roof truss, very poisonous for resident. (using local chemicals) Rentokill - the salesman recommend the drilling system and when I inquired about the Termguard Reticulation system, he says it is not suitable as it is costly (+/- 20k) and only can put in before the house is built. (using Bayer) NLC- The salesman recommend a package, Drilling and Sentricon system together. Okin - the salesman says that they only have Sentricon System. All need to look at the house before giving actual quotation. From the initial discussion, the impression I get is. - Drilling- Guarantee up to 5 year better to use Bayer. - Spraying truss - not recommended, termite comes from the ground thus if you kill the queen then the roof termite will die off too. -Termguard Reticulation system - pricey like hell and the piping need to be set in before house is built. -Drilling is the cheapest 2k-3k -Sentricon- 3-5k and yearly maintainence arounf 700 - 1k .  My house has a slight termite infection, not major but need to clear of before I move in....  Any suggestion on which way to go?!? |
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Jun 30 2011, 10:54 AM
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don't be penny wise pound foolish
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Jun 30 2011, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(weikee @ Jun 30 2011, 02:47 PM) Wow, can do so much without permit. No people Kacau? probably the guys kacau, that's why stop until get the permit  |
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Jun 30 2011, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(weikee @ Jun 30 2011, 04:44 PM) Depend where the door is. Is not nice to open door see stair. bad feng shui |
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Jun 30 2011, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(atih007 @ Jun 30 2011, 08:41 PM) my fren's house kena kacau although no modification at outside. when these people wants to kacau, they will come up with everything... |
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Jul 1 2011, 01:43 PM
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depend on your quantity. If the quantity is a lot, then can bargain. If only for one window, then not much bargaining power..
Just wondering why you are using dark green glass? Were you looking to reduce the heat transmitter into your house? |
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Jul 1 2011, 09:12 PM
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Have you tried asking for quotation from different supplier?
There are slight price difference depending on the type of aluminium sections for the window. casement windows will slightly more the the sliding. Top hung will cost even more. |
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Jul 15 2011, 08:55 AM
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The Alam Flora's tong charges are very much more expensive as compared to those that you get from outside suppliers. However, there is a requirement that you need to use at least ONE tong from Alam Flora.
 Does not matter if you use their small or big tong. Just have to use at least one. The good thing is that the balance of the deposit will be refunded if not use. |
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Jul 15 2011, 09:19 AM
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Hahaha. Don't need agent to do all these.. Of course your agent will say troublesome as it would be additional work for them.
After you reno work completion, just go to the Alam Flora counter at MPSJ as fill in the form. Submit and wait for them to post you the refund cheque. Takes a month or two for the refund. When they collect deposit, then want immediate payment BUT when they are to refund, have to wait.  |
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Jul 16 2011, 05:15 PM
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WOW
You really when to that extend Hopefully all your effort is not in vain. |
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Jul 17 2011, 10:54 AM
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you can just use one tong only (from Alam Flora) and for the rest of the tongs required, you can get from outside suppliers. very much cheaper
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Jul 18 2011, 09:15 AM
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QUOTE(weikee @ Jul 17 2011, 10:13 PM) Make sure the cheap supplier dump to the correct / approved location. If they dump roadside the authority will come after the house owner too. Read in paper few time before. Actually they are not cheap supplier. If you were to use Alam Flora, they will in turn engage these companies to to supply the tongs. So, you are basically going directly to the companies itself. Save 3rd party's commission |
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Jul 22 2011, 10:37 AM
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Good...
do check that when they were drilling the holes, no underground water piping were accidentally damaged |
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Jul 22 2011, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(kucingfight @ Jul 22 2011, 08:50 PM) ok thanks, actually, i'm new to renovation, i'm aso planning to do kitchen extension, but my renovator said. footing (kayu bakau) X3 has to be done first. isit necessary? or depending on soil condition? If the soil condition below your footing is soft and not able to take the load from the structure above, then one of the way is to use piling. The type of piling (material) required will depends on the load and also the soil type. The material for piling can be timber, RC, steel, etc.In most cases, the loads from a house extension are not too heavy that requires piling, unless the soil is very soft or the footing is situated close to a slope, etc. First option is to try enlarging the footing's size instead of using piling as it will be much cheaper the piling. Only when this does not work, then only piling comes in. As piling is more expensive. Bakau trees are found in mangrove swamps wetlands. These can be use as piles to support light loads. As Bakau trees are found in mangrove swamps, they should only be used in water logged soil. If you try to place Bakau into dry soil, the material will deteriorate in no time; thus defeat it purpose. This post has been edited by kelvyn: Jul 22 2011, 09:21 PM |
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Jul 23 2011, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(phoenix69 @ Jul 23 2011, 10:09 PM) The pipes are from the existing roof pipe waterways outlet. If your renovation work involves any structures (whether demolition or addition), the local authority, would have required a Structural Engineers' s design before they will give their approval. Go check and refer to your submitting consultant. Going to re-do car porch roof so making a new water pipe outlet. Going to do the whole house plumbing system. Is a Engineer required in this circumstances? |
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