The Transformation

[Suyun 0]

Electrician to check

I also take noted this important piece of information. Thanks

[jumbopanther 2]

Last week, there was a rain, some dampness were observed at the interface between rainwater downpipe and the existing gutter, so contractor quickly rectify. There was a heavy downpour again this afternoon, deliberately went down to site to check the rainwater pipe again as well as other roof + ceiling areas, to make sure there are no signs of leakage, thank goodness, so far no water seepage sign.

Good to check on your house during a heavy rain.

Also personally climb up above the false ceiling to observe, all dry, good. It is important if you have high ceiling, to allow for an access panel (600 x 600) for inspection purpose, otherwise, next time got to cut false ceiling and re-patch back. With an access panel, the false ceiling contractr will install additional aluminium support and do a standard cut-out panel design to easy push up and open, and can put back easily. No damage to ceiling.

When access panel in close position

Edited September 30, 2012 by jumbopanther

[jumbopanther 2]

Preparing the walls for painting. Scrap off and remove all existing poor paint works, can see the rough surface on the uneven cemented wall

For internal walls, do 'putty' to smoothen all the internal walls to prepare for better paint job later(putty walls not for external walls due to not for exposure to rain). A side view to show the 'smoothen' wall

For external walls and columns, do cement plastering with smooth finish (ok to expose to weather)

[ehspro 0]

Wah Jumbo Brother what kind of timeline you give ourself for the transformation?

[jumbopanther 2]

Wah Jumbo Brother what kind of timeline you give ourself for the transformation?

6 months including authority inspection. Mine is A&A, not just renovation. So, quite massive lot of works. Anyway, not in hurry to move in.

[ehspro 0]

6 months including authority inspection. Mine is A&A, not just renovation. So, quite massive lot of works. Anyway, not in hurry to move in.

Oh ya...forgot yours is an A&A where you need to PE to come in and BCA approval...

[jumbopanther 2]

Oh ya...forgot yours is an A&A where you need to PE to come in and BCA approval...

Yes, that's right. Have to allow about 1 month + for inspection and TOP.

[jumbopanther 2]

My extended wall abutting the wall of the neighbour, a 'flashing' installed covering the gap between these 2 walls, so that rainwater will not seep in between the 2 walls but flow to the lower side for proper drainage.

My main contractor is quite proper, does not compromise in quality, ensuring all detailed works are done properly and no short-cuts.

[onion 0]

My extended wall abutting the wall of the neighbour, a 'flashing' installed covering the gap between these 2 walls, so that rainwater will not seep in between the 2 walls but flow to the lower side for proper drainage.

My main contractor is quite proper, does not compromise in quality, ensuring all detailed works are done properly and no short-cuts.

Hi jumbopanther,

Finally gotten my keys. Can pm me your contacts for electrician and plumber? Thanks in advance.

[jumbopanther 2]

Hi Onion, I have pm you the contact already.

[onion 0]

Thanks

[jumbopanther 2]

Hi onion I pm u the carpenter contact already

[jumbopanther 2]

Casting of slab for wet kitchen. For the wet kitchen top, with large openings for sink as well as cooking hob, the 2 'bridges' front and back across the slabs are quite thin, approximately 50mm width. So to make it strong and more robust, the contractor proposed and added steel bars within the thin ends and cast the concrete around it. Now it is so strong that one can stand onto it and not break.

[jumbopanther 2]

For my site, this current phase sequence of works:

install equipment inside false ceiling, eg heater > install false ceiling > electrical contractor open holes in false for lighting position > painter do primer/sealer paint 1st coat for all walls and ceiling > installing floor tiles > final 2 coats of finish paint for all walls and ceiling > install light and fan.

Joven horizontal heater (trusted brand)at Level 2 -sharing bewteen common and master toilet.

Another Joven heater at Level 1 toilet, already concealed within the false ceiling, with a 600 x 600 access panel below it for repair or replacement in future.

[onion 0]

Hi onion I pm u the carpenter contact already

Got it thanks!! Still sourcing a builder to do my structure works ><