ossify 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 The sample is correct, I wanted a 2 pcs sliding window panels instead of 3 cos having 3 tracks mean larger width, which will protrude out a bit in the bedroom. 2 tracks will flash with the wall which is nicer. Maybe becos the previous window was 3 tracks so they made 3 tracks back. But anyway, they had changed to what I. practically, 2 panes allows less air to flow through since only 1 pane can be open at any one time. 3 pane window would allow 2 panes to be open. but i guess if the owner wants 2 panes, it's their choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueocean 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Hmm ... those are corridor windows rite ? I suppose the owners wouldnt want to open it so often ? practically, 2 panes allows less air to flow through since only 1 pane can be open at any one time. 3 pane window would allow 2 panes to be open. but i guess if the owner wants 2 panes, it's their choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Hmm ... those are corridor windows rite ? I suppose the owners wouldnt want to open it so often ? yes they are corridor windows so they have to be sliding. otherwise i would recommend casement. some have fixed panels instead, can't open at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) practically, 2 panes allows less air to flow through since only 1 pane can be open at any one time. 3 pane window would allow 2 panes to be open. but i guess if the owner wants 2 panes, it's their choice. I suggested to owner to do 2 panels. Its very subjective on whether to use 2 panels or 3 panels. Only when onsite u will know better...such as u can see the lift from the windows, the wind that will flow in also mean the dust too as its facing the expressway. The produted track, will that made the owner to put their things in future restricted. Quite a no. of things to factor in to decide what is best. There is always "got 1 good no 2 goods" theroy...design good, but not practicial or too expensive....etc. Knew that u are setting up your own as a reno consultant, reading this T-blog will enrich your knowledge on reno but I also keep some things not showing here too so as not to let the newbie ID/contractor/consultant know too much without paying a price for that. Edited May 20, 2010 by jaskel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcraze 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 I suggested to owner to do 2 panels. Its very subjective on whether to use 2 panels or 3 panels. Only when onsite u will know better...such as u can see the lift from the windows, the wind that will flow in also mean the dust too as its facing the expressway. The produted track, will that made the owner to put their things in future restricted. Quite a no. of things to factor in to decide what is best. There is always "got 1 good no 2 goods" theroy...design good, but not practicial or too expensive....etc. Knew that u are setting up your own as a reno consultant, reading this T-blog will enrich your knowledge on reno but I also keep some things not showing here too so as not to let the newbie ID/contractor/consultant know too much without paying a price for that. Yup, we took jaskel's suggestions for thot and felt that 2 panels is more practical for us as this room has it's use in future, thus if the track protrudes out, it wld be an eye-sore and hinderance.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcraze 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 hi jeffcraze ... wah ... i dont think any other firms would offer this additional photography service ! its nice to see the house being transformed day by day ... from dreams to reality ! Yup, true! Was showing my colleague my blog during lunchtime and she was surprised tat our contractor is so nice to update the pics for us.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Knew that u are setting up your own as a reno consultant, reading this T-blog will enrich your knowledge on reno but I also keep some things not showing here too so as not to let the newbie ID/contractor/consultant know too much without paying a price for that. oh jaskel, keep some only ok? dun keep too much, so that end consumers can benefit.. i actually thought the frame colour is abit dated...but if the owner likes it, then no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 oh jaskel, keep some only ok? dun keep too much, so that end consumers can benefit.. i actually thought the frame colour is abit dated...but if the owner likes it, then no problems. Cos the other 2 bedrooms and kitchen windows were all new and it dark brown colour whereas the existing corridor windows were old alum. frame. So owner request to change the frames to dark brown so as to look uniform for all window frames. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcraze 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Cos the other 2 bedrooms and kitchen windows were all new and it dark brown colour whereas the existing corridor windows were old alum. frame. So owner request to change the frames to dark brown so as to look uniform for all window frames. Yup, tat's rite.. HDB so funny.. only changed those windows and frames at the other side of the house, but not the one at the corridors.. wanna save money so juz changed the corridor ones.. no money, so not much choices.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 I suggested to owner to do 2 panels. Its very subjective on whether to use 2 panels or 3 panels. Only when onsite u will know better...such as u can see the lift from the windows, the wind that will flow in also mean the dust too as its facing the expressway. The produted track, will that made the owner to put their things in future restricted. Quite a no. of things to factor in to decide what is best. There is always "got 1 good no 2 goods" theroy...design good, but not practicial or too expensive....etc. Knew that u are setting up your own as a reno consultant, reading this T-blog will enrich your knowledge on reno but I also keep some things not showing here too so as not to let the newbie ID/contractor/consultant know too much without paying a price for that. relax bro, i'm just a consultant, not a labourer the materials etc i trust my foreman to handle it. my concern is safety and long-lasting. like you, i don't believe in cutting corners for short term gains in fact, because my aim is not to gain from the business, that's why i can do that if there are 2 methods to do it and one is better but materials cost more, of course i'll choose the better one (they don't really cost that much more anyway). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 Grouting for the tiles, usually it was use but if your tiles is white or grey, the contractor may used white or normal cement as there sure have those during reno....another way to save some cost. grey grouting white grouting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 The workmanship of the tiler. Part 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 Look better when the frame flash with the wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaskel 2 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 Continue of the bathroom tiling works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcraze 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2010 went up juz now to check on the progress of the renovation. Common toilet tiling seems to be completed (Jaskel, correct me if i am wrong). MBR tiling still ongoing, wall tiles 3/4 way up le, flooring not done yet. Actually, we had not even seen carefully enough, until the pics tat jaskel posted shows that the tiles run nicely in a straight line, unlike some homes with tiles not in line.. Jaskel, got a qn to ask.. Wat are the small tag like pieces of papers in between the wall tiles for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
