parc_oasis 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2009 Hi, After a lot of research we have decided to give our whole woodwork job to J&S. I need to get few small things done separately for my toilet. Total work amount should be in approx. 4k range. Any reliable (no ego) person to recommend? Cheers, Lucy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fini 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2009 lucy pls be there when they waterproof your plc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parc_oasis 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Sure. But, what to watch out for? Looks like there is a lot to learn lucy pls be there when they waterproof your plc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fini 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) believe your place is a condo so any leakage will be your sole liability so wet area floors need 'upturn' -- xx mmm up the surrounding walls kictchen ( & any yard) need to be waterproofed , not jus only waterproof the area around the 'flr drain traps' where water collects & drains (my kictchen & yard floors wwere not waterproofed but only tiled ' with a sloping gradient towards the ' flr drain traps' & only areas arund flr traps were WP shwr area walls--- waterproof to waist height many diff kinds of chemical comppunds used to waterproof area--- get it in writing wht chemical will be used--- check how gd it is & get in writing a clear warranty period for waterproofed areas say 5 yrs ensure a proper waterproofing test (ponding) is conducted over x days --stress test efficacy of waterproofing done-- ensure the water level is maintained- ( with no leakage /outflow of water), check out reiki's blog where there are pictures of wet areas - waterproofing/ponding Edited December 22, 2009 by fini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parc_oasis 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 wow, this is very helpful.Will definitely be there when they do water proofing. So, what chemicals are good? believe your place is a condo so any leakage will be your sole liability so wet area floors need 'upturn' -- xx mmm up the surrounding walls kictchen ( & any yard) need to be waterproofed , not jus only waterproof the area around the 'flr drain traps' where water collects & drains (my kictchen & yard floors wwere not waterproofed but only tiled ' with a sloping gradient towards the ' flr drain traps' & only areas arund flr traps were WP shwr area walls--- waterproof to waist height many diff kinds of chemical comppunds used to waterproof area--- get it in writing wht chemical will be used--- check how gd it is & get in writing a clear warranty period for waterproofed areas say 5 yrs ensure a proper waterproofing test (ponding) is conducted over x days --stress test efficacy of waterproofing done-- ensure the water level is maintained- ( with no leakage /outflow of water), check out reiki's blog where there are pictures of wet areas - waterproofing/ponding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Hi, After a lot of research we have decided to give our whole woodwork job to J&S. I need to get few small things done separately for my toilet. Total work amount should be in approx. 4k range. Any reliable (no ego) person to recommend? Cheers, Lucy means that you look for the sub contractor by yourself? will it be cheaper? reliable? im intending to renovate my house too. but i know nuts about renovation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fini 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 unsure wht chemicals are gd--- tht u mus research-- only was told they r diff brands & GRADES of waterproofing chemicals in the market so pls get in writing-- warranty for WP,against any leakage 5yrs is gd one contractor told me shwr wall only need WP up to 100mm high---- tht seems too low for me my 2nd tiler told me shwr wall tiles if all fully covered with cement then no worries wont cause leakage but since u have a choice - havent start reno-- WP as much as u can pls be physically there & ask then to show u where they WP, how high, how thick. ...adequately cover all wet areas--- A) i believe aft WP is done, these wet areas need to be DRied 1st B)then next WP test/ ponding ( w/o tiles laid over !) C) WP test-- a certain water level mus be maintained -- over 3 days your contractor/ID need to be ob call in case downstairs neighbors kana leakage from your unit D) WP test passed then start laying of flr tiles pls visit your plc daily during reno lest....jaga jaga thts most of wht i learnt from my own messy reno by fraudster main contractor Ah SOON Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parc_oasis 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks a lot fini ! This is very helpful. Can you PM me the contractor you are dealing with now? Will contact him (and your name if you want me to give a good reference for you) TIA, unsure wht chemicals are gd--- tht u mus research-- only was told they r diff brands & GRADES of waterproofing chemicals in the market so pls get in writing-- warranty for WP,against any leakage 5yrs is gd one contractor told me shwr wall only need WP up to 100mm high---- tht seems too low for me my 2nd tiler told me shwr wall tiles if all fully covered with cement then no worries wont cause leakage but since u have a choice - havent start reno-- WP as much as u can pls be physically there & ask then to show u where they WP, how high, how thick. ...adequately cover all wet areas--- A) i believe aft WP is done, these wet areas need to be DRied 1st B)then next WP test/ ponding ( w/o tiles laid over !) C) WP test-- a certain water level mus be maintained -- over 3 days your contractor/ID need to be ob call in case downstairs neighbors kana leakage from your unit D) WP test passed then start laying of flr tiles pls visit your plc daily during reno lest....jaga jaga thts most of wht i learnt from my own messy reno by fraudster main contractor Ah SOON Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
