It's a level ceiling. Depending on how u construct the the mezzanine, loft or duplex (whichever u 1 to call it), u can also access the "skylight" from which u can exit to a r.c flat roof of approx. 120 sq. ft. U may then transform it into a sun deck or for star gazing at night in complete privacy.

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Added on March 4, 2012, 11:31 amThis post has been edited by prozak53: Mar 4 2012, 11:31 AM

Spot on! The supporting structure will be steel and flooring will consist of wood (tree house style). Did some calculation on material cost, shouldnt exceed rm5k. Only concern is high workmanship charges.

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Added on March 4, 2012, 12:17 pmSome minor concern is i think they are going to place the water tank at "skylight" area. But relocating it wont cost too much either.

My idea for the whole renovation is more towards structural renovation rather than spending heavily on furniture and fancy lighting and stuff like u see in show units which is bloody expensive. Instead, i'm planning to do european style of interior which is simple and spacious. Most importantly its easy to maintain and AFFORDABLE!

This post has been edited by Alternation: Mar 4 2012, 12:17 PM

The water tank should be below the roof of the master bedroom and u can access it through an opening in the ceiling just outside the m/bathroom door. Our priority will be the kitchen, feature walls for the foyer and living area and glass railings 4 d staircase. If we kena 4 ekor that is.

All got different ideals.
My priority is comfort and functionality, so most of my blood-n-sweat savings will go towards things like thermal insulation, built-in wardrobes etc.

thermal insulation- is that expensive to do? how much heat does it reduce vs the cost of installing? long term maintenance cost involved or once off installation?

Checked the KLK website: http://www.klk.com.my/property_projects.php

Noticed that the Duranta comes with 'Pre-construction anti-termite soil treatment', just would like to confirm other type of houses having the same treatment? Please advise/confirm, thanks.

Yes, for Bromelia and Banyan. Din follow the update for later launch..so not sure for Orlender and Areca..

From my experience, I had only structural renovation ie. those that changes the frame pillars aimed at enlarging or altering the existing structure and they proved to be more expensive than interior renovation! They involve cutting existing pillars, knocking down walls etc. In your case, constructing an additional floor space withing the existing building structure may not require all these...

All the best.

This post has been edited by Supreme1394: Mar 8 2012, 12:10 AM

adding a small floor will only need drilling to secure steel pillars to wall, which in return supports the beams which holds the wooden flooring. 100% no wall hacking and stuff like that. Like i said earlier, the material cost for an additional but partial floor wont exceed rm5k. If can find good contractor with 3 manpower out of kl, then the labour definitely wont exceed rm5k either for a 1 week job. Heck, if i'm free and with the guidance of my F.I.L and 2 banglas, i can get it up at even cheaper cost

Hi Guys,

I have visited the sites 2 weeks ago and would like to share that Bromelia and Duranta are going at quite a fast pace. There are show units for Duranta and Bromelia as well. Managed to take some shots but will share them later. The ceiling height is about 10 - 12 feet and not suitable to extend into duplex. No way. Quality wise are good. But the backyard is very short abt 8 feet. Not much space.

What happen to the proposed group renno??? Quiet already??

The duplex was intended for the family hall of the Duranta, which has a ceiling height of 16 feet and the ceiling ht. is 10 ft. for other areas. Your measurements are approximates, at best. You're probably referring to the Bromelia. For your info., the distance from the kitchen wall to the rear fence of the Duranta is 118"

Anyone else seen the show unit for Duranta? Wonder how they did the place.

Hi, future neighbours
Sharing Seri Coalfields site plan overly on Google Earth so we can have better picture how the site spread out over the actual location.


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Good work. Am impressed.

Look very really! Thanks. Btw you are owner which type?

Hi, you have credited the wrong person. That masterpiece was created by "seneador". Anyway, my wife purchased a Duranta.

Ooooooo sorry seneador good job.

Glad if you find it informative.

Btw I am a Bromelia purchaser...maybe as retirement home, because the location is not that far from KL/PJ where all the happenings are (heavy traffic, noises, congestions, more suitable for younger people..

In fact, I 1st passed this KLK estate 12 years ago, even before Desa Coalfields was built.

This post has been edited by seneador: Mar 17 2012, 01:31 PM

i wonder how noisy it'll be for the banyan semi-d owners considering the main road is nearby...other issue is the constant dust and dirt for the next 10 years =.=...but i guess that's factored in to the cheap price..semi-d's staring from 650k is quite hard to find

how's the pricing around this area?

is there any new development releasing soon?

i have a budget of 450k... any chance of me getting a landed terrace unit here?