Hey guys!

I have a corner house with some land, I'm planning to reno it to an outdoor dining area so want to know more about pricing especially in light with recent inflation and rising cost

Currently the land area is grass

1) Wood decking or tiles which is more expensive?

2) Do awning polycarbonate or roof tiles gazebo which is more expensive?

Location JB

Q: Wood decking or tiles which is more expensive?
A: Wood decking where price starts from MYR 20++/psf and above pending on the type of wood. This is exclusive of the substrate.

Q: Do awning polycarbonate or roof tiles gazebo which is more expensive?
A: roof tiles gazebo.

Many gazebos are left as 'showcase' after the original idea faded.

Msia environment are not suited for outdoor dining on regular basis. If one wants to enjoy outdoor dining occasionally, it better and cheaper to pay.

My current place has a patio which came with the house design and can accomodate 10 to 15 people. It was nice initially but as time passes by, we realised is better to dine indoor.

Initially we also wanted to have a gazebo next to the patio and after asking around friends, we decided to drop the idea.

Not trying to derail your idea but sharing what I have gone through since there is no cost to construct the patio. Maybe will box it up one day but on second thought we dont need a big indoor area.

Just a thought, if you're only going to be doing outdoor dining at most once a month, I'd suggest you don't waste resources on it. I too have a corner and gave the idea up during my renovations. Assuming it's an open area, mosquitoes are plenty in the evening, even with fan or anti mozzie repellant. You would always need to clean the area before you dine there. And even without dining, you'd want to keep it clean anyway.

But if you plan to go ahead with it, I'd suggest to increase your budget. Wood decking is nicer. For roofing, I'd opt for clear tempered laminated glass and your gazebo support to use metal I-Beams. That's just me.

any plan to create koi pond and water features ?

Tempered laminate and I-beam...you have expensive taste

This is the best point! Correct..dont waste your time with the Gazebo which is CONFIRMED going to be another white elephant taking up space for nothing.

I agree. What is there to enjoy dining outdoor with dozens of nyamuk sucking your blood and making your whole body gatal all night long? This is Malaysia la. even at night also damn hot.