Jul 17 2011, 07:21 PM
QUOTE(phoenix69 @ Jul 16 2011, 04:59 PM)
Initial walkabout research
During the 2 weeks while I was waiting for my MPSJ permit approval,
I've spent some time looking into, available supplier for
1. Windows (Glass and Aluminum)
2. Plaster Ceiling
3. Window Grille.
Being a total novice, I decided to do it this way....
a) Look at Lowyat Forum.
b) Look in to Superpages and zero down to available supplier in Puchong (chose Puchong because it seems that there is many suppliers and its near my place)
c) write(scrawl) down the address on a piece of paper
d)ascertain the location via google map and print out a copy then pin point the area
e) drive around and visit them.
I'll share my findings with you all later.
Few points I've noticed. Usually only the boss can give you a quote.
Usually they will only be around their office in before lunch. After lunch, out on their jobs.
Every new visit you will learn something new.
The more technical things you know, the more things you will consider, the more headache you will have.
i am doing almost the same thing as you while waiting for the draftman to draw the option.
can't agreed morr that "the more things you will consider, the more headache you will have".
I may not go for the cheapest but just want to make sure that,
i) I feel comfortable with they guy I choose
ii) I avoid getting slaughtered, I don't mind paying not the cheapest.
iii) I know where they are ..... (if they con me... you will all know)
iv) I at least know something before making a decision, not just blindly choose.
I did not visit all on the list but around 70%. Some moved or closed shop. Either that or I just can't meet the boss.
After these exercise, I surrender liao.
Need to take a breather..
During the 2 weeks while I was waiting for my MPSJ permit approval,
I've spent some time looking into, available supplier for
1. Windows (Glass and Aluminum)
2. Plaster Ceiling
3. Window Grille.
Being a total novice, I decided to do it this way....
a) Look at Lowyat Forum.
b) Look in to Superpages and zero down to available supplier in Puchong (chose Puchong because it seems that there is many suppliers and its near my place)
c) write(scrawl) down the address on a piece of paper
d)ascertain the location via google map and print out a copy then pin point the area
e) drive around and visit them.
I'll share my findings with you all later.
Few points I've noticed. Usually only the boss can give you a quote.
Usually they will only be around their office in before lunch. After lunch, out on their jobs.
Every new visit you will learn something new.
The more technical things you know, the more things you will consider, the more headache you will have.
i am doing almost the same thing as you while waiting for the draftman to draw the option.
can't agreed morr that "the more things you will consider, the more headache you will have".
I may not go for the cheapest but just want to make sure that,
i) I feel comfortable with they guy I choose
ii) I avoid getting slaughtered, I don't mind paying not the cheapest.
iii) I know where they are ..... (if they con me... you will all know)
iv) I at least know something before making a decision, not just blindly choose.
I did not visit all on the list but around 70%. Some moved or closed shop. Either that or I just can't meet the boss.
After these exercise, I surrender liao.
Need to take a breather..
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this is a good lesson to me, thanks for sharing. 
but anyway..really nice door! 
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