hi bro,

in general it seem that your soil is a bit 'turun' or 'mendap' this can be avoid if the contractor properly do it properly.

Let start with :

Wall partition & car porch & drainage walkway:

If i just look at the wall partition only, it normally due to the contractor did put / 'tanam' horizontal besi (can be steel 'link' size 6 or 7, or can put steel Y10 ) between the existing wall and new wall. This always happened if the contractor did not put horizontal steel tanam at existing wall (about 1 feet) to old wall, it wall crack after few year. Secondly, the correct way to joint the new wall and old wall is to hack a bit the plaster of the old wall then, place your new batu bata then replaster again. hope you under stand.

Unfortunetly by looking porch picture, the crack is along between wall and porch, suspected your tanam turun a bit. Suspected also, your contractor did not lay down BRC steel at during the concrete.

Drainage:

by looking at the picture, seem you fondation turun (suspected your contractor not properly do it, or you soil turun). To rectify this, hack the plaster then inspect whether your beam crack or not, if just plaster cracking, then just replaster.

Fence:

Mostly did is just plaster cracking due to the batu pasir crack. For the last picture, this is maybe due to plastering, from my experience , if we use batu pasir for fence we will always this kind of crack, the batu pasir itseld if crack causing the plastering crack. Hack the plaster and lay the 'wire/steel net' and replaster.

TQ

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 5 2012, 04:47 PM

hi bro,

sad to hear about your developer/contractor...for you case based on your picture, your new contractor suggested to install new roof to resolve the water leaking at concrete gutter. For me the issue is that the water leaking due to the concrete gutter do not have the water proofing. My solution is :

1. Clean the concrete gutter (CG), then put the water proofing as my picture below :




The product cost about RM24 liter, buy the 5 liter one cost about RM88.

2. Let the water proofing dry, then lay again. Do it for at least 3 layers.

this will solve your problem.

"please capture the product picture", i will deleted the picture soon.

gd luck.


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Just want to show my DIY :




TQ

hi bro,

i believed your water leaking problem is due to water seep thru your concrete gutter that do not have water proofing.

for upah pasang pintu is normally RM100 and upah varnish or paint door is Rm150.

hi bro,

for you case, skim coat and painting, the upah cost about RM3K.

hi bro,

sorry late reply..busy...

your quotation is good and reasonable within my calculation is RM24K.

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Added on October 17, 2012, 7:55 amalready put in the thread..read detail my thread.


This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 17 2012, 07:55 AM

hi bro,


from my thread i estimated RM3K not RM 2K as you mention.

main contractor shall quote high cost they want more untung.


TQ

Hi bro,

Below is my advised:


1. "From what I understand, the water pump must put after the tangki air, and from there the piping connect back to the house. ".

Ans: Yes, according Syabas regulation water pump should be after water tank. Cause if you put after meter than other house will have low water pressure (syabas will take action if people complaint). Second, if you put after meter your bill very high.

2. "Can it be installed where I can choose whether to on the water pump or not? Meaning, if I don't on the water pump, I can still get water direct from the tangki air. Hope you can help explain how to go about with the piping + diagram. "

Ans: Yes, you can design some pipe with water pump some without.

3."Also, is it the kitchen gets water directly from the main pipe and not from the tangki? So if I install water pump, do I need to divert the kitchen's piping to come from the tangki so that it will get strong water pressure also? Need to hack? "

Ans: Yes. Hack or not depend on your choice.


For me i dont prefer water pump, if want to design without water pump read my thread:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2271767&hl=

gd luck


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TIP:

I would like to share one more secret that i believe most do not know, if you choose water closet or sink brand "Johnxxxsuisxx" , they are lifetime warranty against manufacture defect.



This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 17 2012, 02:53 PM

u r welcomed.

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Added on October 17, 2012, 4:38 pmu r welcomed

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Added on October 17, 2012, 4:48 pmhi bro,

i would like to know, does your leakage area near or due to the reno?..if due to reno then that your contractor do not do it properly. If not, then it mean that leakage is nothing to do with reno, then there are possible causes:

1. Roof tile crack (this condition if eg any one had gone up to the roof that cause the roof tile crack, roof tile is very sensitif, do not let anybody gone to the roof if he do not have knowledge especially where to pijak on the roof. If not then this is due to 2nd reason below:

2. cement rabung crack. Normally and it is very normal that after years, the cement rabung will crack (this condition happend if the contractor had not properly do it, read my thread about rabung cement). Solution, use the waterproofing compound PYE brand (i use this brand) as in the photo i posted.

it very helpfull if you could post your roof photo.

gd luck bro

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 17 2012, 04:48 PM

hi bro,

your contractor is bluffing you, he did not want to admit his mistake. the problem is due to your contractor workmanship..asked him to correct the problem. your problem is NOT due to gutter, that your contractor problem. If he did not want to rectify it, cut his payment.


just to answer your question about gutter, the material cost round type gutter is expensive about RM8 per ft.

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 18 2012, 07:50 AM

hi bro Yamma,

those old days rule about 10 years ago SYABAS insisted to use 1/2" and 3/4" before to avoid water pressure drop..but nowadays SYABAS allow to have 1 " pipe before meter. That why recently about 7 months ago i hv change to 1 " stainless steel pipe pipe before the meter....very good water pressure and volume..i love it... just for RM250 only..you cannot get that price..i hv special deal...

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Added on October 24, 2012, 8:25 amthat depend whether you hv paper agreement or not...for me eventhough you win the case from tribunal...if the contractor don want to pay..you cannot do anything..the tribunal has no power...

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Added on October 24, 2012, 9:11 amhi bro,


for your car porch only not including gate pillar etc estimated RM12K. the rest you did not mention actual reno area such as 5 ft x 10 ft, susah nak estimate but in general the rest the price is reasonable.

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Added on October 24, 2012, 9:20 amhi ,

below is my estimation :


"Demolished and Extension Work
- To demolish existing kitchen wall 62sqft
Ans: Rm200

- To demolish existing wall partition 30sqft
Ans: RM100

- To demolish existing wall at kitchen entrance 21sqt
Ans: RM80-RM100

"Extension work
- To extend kitchen area 28sqft"
Ans: RM3500-RM4000

"Hacking work
- To hack existing floor tiles 135sqft
Ans: RM270

- To hack existing wall tiles 135sqft
Ans: RM270

- To lay new floow tiles 106sqft
Ans: RM424 angka genap RM500 (tile owner buy)

- To lay new wall tiles 106sqft
Ans: RM424 angka genap RM500 (tile owner buy)


"Electrical work
- 2 x 20A double pole switch
Ans: RM120
- Relocate 13A plug point to new location
Ans: RM120
- New 4 x plug point
Ans: 4x RM120 = RM480

"Plaster ceiling
- Gypsum plaster ceiling complete with paint 135sqft
Ans: Rm675 angka genap RM700 (include skirting/cornish)

- 4 x 4" downlight fitting
Ans: Buat lubang RM5 per hole. Upah pasang lampu RM8

- 2 Light switch
Ans: same as above.

TQ

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 24 2012, 09:22 AM

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[quote=tomjason,Oct 24 2012, 09:22 AM]

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Added on October 24, 2012, 9:11 am
hi bro,
for your car porch only not including gate pillar etc estimated RM12K. the rest you did not mention actual reno area such as 5 ft x 10 ft, susah nak estimate but in general the rest the price is reasonable.
Hi Tomjason,
Thanxx! Here are my further inputs:
1) Porch - That's double the price, how can I nego with him - based on what, materials, etc, etc..? Not sure how to do that. Can help please. Mmg selalu la kena tipu kami ni...huhu. I rasa banyak spend di sini, contractor quote I Rm24k...pensan!!!
2) The reno for back room and 1st floor is 5x5ft extension only. Basically 1 wall tear down and extend 5 ft to erect another wall. Reuse old window.
3) For kitchen, only do pillar for present wall. Ikat to current wall. Then do new roof with asbestos ceiling. Cheapest they say. I don't focus my budget in renovating the wet kitchen. With new window and security door.
4) For living room, extension 6x5ft, tear down and erect new wall. With new window and finishing.

Really appreciate your urgent reply. I nak confirm dah plans I for Majlis. And appoint contractor.

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Added on October 24, 2012, 11:47 amTomjason, Roofing and ceiling apa yg paling murah to construct?

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Hi bro,

it is normal kena tipu few times..for me also like that after few times kena tipu now i becoming pro...


1. normally contractor will charge high unless you go to indon contractor. normally susah nak nego contractor to reduce price..if want cari new indon contractor.. i got new indon contractor, if you want. so far right now he is free. for your porch ensure the thickness of your slab and method of doing slab..most contractor do not know actually how to do slab such as material mixture etc. Pm me if you want more.

2. "The reno for back room and 1st floor is 5x5ft extension only. Basically 1 wall tear down and extend 5 ft to erect another wall. Reuse old window. "
Ans: for 5x5 ft about RM3000 single storey, if double storey times 2.

3. "For kitchen, only do pillar for present wall. Ikat to current wall. Then do new roof with asbestos ceiling. Cheapest they say. I don't focus my budget in renovating the wet kitchen. With new window and security door. "

kitchen additional works
construct rc beam for brick wall - 300
new brick wall with plastering - 1.2k
4x4 alum window - 400
4x4 grill window - 240
3x7 metal door - 300
asbestos ceiling roof and ceiling - 5.3k

Ans: what is your reno space?...your quotation for window is reasonable but for ceiling a bit expensive?...

4) For living room, extension 6x5ft, tear down and erect new wall. With new window and finishing.

Ans: estimated RM3600.

please do not gopoh2 looking for contractor dangerous. some how these contractors will "tekan" you when they know your situation. These contractor are very good in playing psychology.

you can call me if really want to.

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 24 2012, 12:30 PM

PMed you already..sorry to you and others, now i busy with my office work, sometime late reply..

if want to know how to connect the GI truss, i have photos of my house reno for your reference how to connect if you want?


Actually i want to stop my thread already cause i m busy with office work right now eventhough i keen on reno things. i also surprised this thread still alive.

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 24 2012, 02:37 PM

hi bro,

For your case around RM600.

Attached below are sample of my GI truss, hope you can learn (i also received few request for the GI truss sample), i hv lot more pic of my GI truss but the file to big , i hv to optimized it, no time to do it.

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Added on October 31, 2012, 1:56 pmPMed you already. if you serious i will give you my number.

TQ

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Added on October 31, 2012, 1:58 pmhi bro,

bi fold, for me Onitek is good and am using it cause it roller is Stainless steel. RM26 for 10 mm shower screen is reasonable.

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Added on October 31, 2012, 1:59 pmTQ bro

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Added on October 31, 2012, 2:00 pmhi bro,

maybe after i m retired then can seriously do reno ... ...

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Added on October 31, 2012, 2:03 pmhi bro,

for your case estimated RM24 (for living room) and car porch RM8K (reno size 20x11 since you dont mention reno porch size).

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 31 2012, 02:03 PM

sorry bro typing mistake RM24K , not RM24...

hi bro,

just bought it last month RM28 (if not mistaken) CQ ..i m using it for pavement at roadside just use CQ..

for inside house min is A6 (the bigger the better) but if for car runaway or pavement min in A7.

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Added on October 31, 2012, 2:56 pmthe RM8K is included tile but tile murah2 aje and include roof...

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TIP:

for GI truss PLEASE ensure min screw is at least 3 screw per join/connection , this is to ensure the strength. Refer to my previous photo attached.



This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 31 2012, 02:58 PM

the A7 basically means (7 mm) but the CQ one is smaller in size than the BS...if you want strength do not use CQ..i repeat do not use CQ..for me already pro no problem i can know which area to use CQ....read my previous previous thread about CQ and BS...

the RM28 is per piece.

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 31 2012, 03:05 PM

for runaway or drive way use at least size A7...maybe your contractor is using A7 CQ.If less than that 2 mm then A6 CQ.if got pic easier to tell.



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TIP:


in reality i can know whether it is CQ or BS by looking at the appearance of the steel, but if you had no experience and skill there is a secret how to know the CQ and BS.Maybe the contractors in lowyat can reveal the secret if he is real contractor lah.

This post has been edited by tomjason: Oct 31 2012, 03:30 PM

do not know the GI truss supplier..buy from hardware shop. there are many suppliers, did not asked the hardware shop which supplier they buy from. As long as my GI truss is very thick.

hi bro,

glad to know you start reading from 1st page..most forumer dont have patience to read from start.

inform me what you want to know...

hi bro,

TQ bro...

now i m busy with my work..will layan selectively to forumer...since you have the effort to read all..i will feedback to you...please inform me by post or PM me what you want to know.

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Added on November 22, 2012, 8:08 amhi bro,


now i m busy with my work..will layan selectively to forumer...since you have the effort to read all..i will feedback to you...please inform me by post or PM me what you want to know.

BRC is net steel to lay for floor while Y12 is rebar bar or concrete bar for beam and pillar.


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i m passion about reno..nowadays if i got free time, my favorite hang place (near to my house) are the big 3 hardware shop, ACE hardware (bukit jelutong) and Mr DIY (Space U8). whether i bought things,tools or just window shopping.

i sorry cannot so active in lowyat nowadays cause very busy...


just to show my 4 months old outdoor water filter (my DIY) .... ...this filter is good worth money can buy.not so expensive compare to others brand




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just want to caution you all, this is article 28/10/2012...be careful to select contractor...












This post has been edited by tomjason: Nov 22 2012, 08:18 AM