i've seen them on lots of houses lately.. been asking my contractor what is it but he also no idea wth example in the attachment

pre-cast copping... a thin layer of cement on polystyrene, can easily get from big hardware shop

looks nice but not durable. Cracks easily

Ya looks really nice..

Can it be done by wood also?

It can last, provided the contract use thicker cement.

It post danger for rookie worker, sometime they don't know may step on it and it break and fall. Especially A/C worker.

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Added on January 6, 2012, 9:57 amCan, some old school contractor use red brick, or even concrete. But take much longer time.


This post has been edited by weikee: Jan 6 2012, 09:57 AM

There is a case where the developer new housing use foam insulation sheet and cement the rest. So the owner want to install something like aircon and step on it. Crack and expose the foam sheet. Claim the developer cheating.

So who right or wrong?
1) the developer said this is only for decoration purpose and not neccessary to use brick and cement.
2) the owner claim is it cheating and inferior quality to reduce cost.

Headache

The developer is not wrong.

wonder how is the price look like?

2" x 3" x8' around rm 20/pcs


This post has been edited by skng03: Jan 7 2012, 08:58 PM

what type of cement do they use to stick the cast copping to the wall? isit the normal construction cement?

my contractor use bricks, concrete, cement to do the frame...should be very reliable...

This post has been edited by tiensong: Jan 9 2012, 02:47 PM

@tiensong
use bricks, concrete and cement and make it look like the same?

@skng03
what is the price with labour?

brick or reinforce concrete after plastering would look the same, but bricks will crack easier in long term

Looks like my house! Ha.. ha..

Bingo! It's not complicated once you have a closer look. The frames are very solid, just like any concrete tabletop. So far, I didn't hear any neighbour complained on the frames or any related accident happened. I have no idea on the charges as it's done by my developer, however I think it should be in the range of the concrete tabletop. Here is another picture, a closer view.


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you living in a townhouse? why 3 storey one..

Ha..ha.. it looks like a townhouse? Actually it's a 2 1/2 storey Semi-D. You see, the 3rd Floor isn't a full floor, so it's 1/2 storey there.

if reno small quantities they just charge lum sum lar, for big project from rm1 to 2 per foot run..

yes, so far still feel there are solid because sit and stand on it no problem....but hope in future wont crack lar like one of the forumer said...

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Added on January 11, 2012, 10:04 amAlthough doing frame using brick and concrete is solid, but it have to depend on the contractor/workers workmanship....they have to plaster straight...if not the frame will look ugly...



This post has been edited by tiensong: Jan 11 2012, 10:04 AM

My neighbourhood is about 5-6 years old, (as the developer built then sell) and I moved in last year. Noticed a lot of maids/general workers like perching on the frame while cleaning. So, I don't think it'll crack easily kua..

I hate people sit or stand on the frame......make my frame dirty nia.....but usually when people see the frame, they sure will sit or stand on it when necessary

This post has been edited by tiensong: Jan 11 2012, 03:30 PM