Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 Windows at 2nd level up!!!View from the holeSilver aluminium with tea colour tinted glassToilets new window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyAng 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 Hacking of Stairway and glass openingNatural light brighen up the stairway. Looking forward to more photo of the transformation.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benauhc 3 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 Hi. Nice ornate iron-wrought railings. Looks like you are keeping them.Btw, you hacked away the utility room wall? Are you doing a open-concept kitchen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Erm, the iron wrought thingy not exactly my style. Hacking a lot of walls cos there will only b 2 of us staying plus a dog!Hi. Nice ornate iron-wrought railings. Looks like you are keeping them.Btw, you hacked away the utility room wall? Are you doing a open-concept kitchen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Tats the tricky part, most EMs have very dark staircases which is a pity, as it is actually the highlight tat differentiate it from other HDB units,Natural light brighen up the stairway. Looking forward to more photo of the transformation.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Day 6 - Tiles fall in! Crane the tiles!StocksHomo wood-like tiles for 2nd floor lobby and roomsHomo wood-like black tiles for entertainment roomWe r so ready to get laid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Haha same as us.. A ( lazy )couple and a dog staying in EMShall stalk your blog !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Stalker alert! Haha, u r welcome to stalk. Afterall, that's the purpose of a forum. To share and exchange opinions & information.Haha same as us.. A ( lazy )couple and a dog staying in EMShall stalk your blog !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Day 7 - Cement galore. Right on track progressively.Higher the levelsWorker at workBalcony reconstruct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas5 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Too bad you throwing away the old railings...look quite nice, just need to repaint it all black or white.Then again I dont know what your theme is..maybe it will look out of place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Theme? Haha, there is no theme.But then again, the thought of repainting it did cross my mind. Eventually decided to revamp everything anew.Too bad you throwing away the old railings...look quite nice, just need to repaint it all black or white.Then again I dont know what your theme is..maybe it will look out of place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Hi berlinbeAr, saw that you had the wall of your bedroom hacked. Do u require PE endorsement? I'm having headache now as ours require PE. And the PE through my ID said require BCA etc etc !!! Crazy! I I spoke to HDB technical officer Liao but he still told me get PE. Looks like I need to source for another PE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Hi spikedoll, for hacking of wall definitely need PE endorsement. Must take such "major" overhaul bits seriously as HDB dun take them lightly. Unless of cos u r planning to stay there your entire lifetime. My previous occupant owner was asked to fit new windows parts as their originals failed inspection.My contractor simply applied for the permit and the process is fairly swift and straightforward. IMHO, if your ID gives u lame reasons about BCA, difficulties, permit problems then it only points down to few tings: plain unprofessional, lazy, lack of knowledge or cutting cost. The purpose of engaging an ID apart from providing ideas is to provide professional support, knowledge and facilitate the overall process of renovation. If I'm in your shoes, I will definitely bang table, summon boss and demand for the exacting demand to be carried out. On hindsight, he should be doing all the hdb calling, sourcing of PE and legwork for u instead. This is not even being demanding, it's basically exacting simple expectations. Do have a good talk with your ID. I really see no reason why it could be an issue. If it's due to lack of industry knowledge, know-how or lack of manpower resource, then I think this ID is crap! Still, the least they could do is to be upfront or honest even so. Sorry for my ranting. I simply can't stand poor service rendered when we are handing our cold hard cash to these "professional industry ppl". In our society, anything associated with design is not exactly cheap. Make sure they deliver where it matters!Hi berlinbeAr, saw that you had the wall of your bedroom hacked. Do u require PE endorsement? I'm having headache now as ours require PE. And the PE through my ID said require BCA etc etc !!! Crazy! I I spoke to HDB technical officer Liao but he still told me get PE. Looks like I need to source for another PE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 After CNY long break, the Reno continues....Day 8 and 9Cementing At kitchenCementing at toiletsTiling begins at MBR toiletTiling at common toiletToilet wall tiles design r quite a bold step for us at least. Not exactly conventional or conservative but we really like how everything is shaping out. My contractor Benny is very knowledgable and we felt assured in his hands. Keep our fingers crossed meanwhile for further progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Hi spikedoll, for hacking of wall definitely need PE endorsement. Must take such "major" overhaul bits seriously as HDB dun take them lightly. Unless of cos u r planning to stay there your entire lifetime. My previous occupant owner was asked to fit new windows parts as their originals failed inspection.My contractor simply applied for the permit and the process is fairly swift and straightforward. IMHO, if your ID gives u lame reasons about BCA, difficulties, permit problems then it only points down to few tings: plain unprofessional, lazy, lack of knowledge or cutting cost. The purpose of engaging an ID apart from providing ideas is to provide professional support, knowledge and facilitate the overall process of renovation. If I'm in your shoes, I will definitely bang table, summon boss and demand for the exacting demand to be carried out. On hindsight, he should be doing all the hdb calling, sourcing of PE and legwork for u instead. This is not even being demanding, it's basically exacting simple expectations. Do have a good talk with your ID. I really see no reason why it could be an issue. If it's due to lack of industry knowledge, know-how or lack of manpower resource, then I think this ID is crap! Still, the least they could do is to be upfront or honest even so. Sorry for my ranting. I simply can't stand poor service rendered when we are handing our cold hard cash to these "professional industry ppl". In our society, anything associated with design is not exactly cheap. Make sure they deliver where it matters!Thanks for the reply. No it's nothing to do with my ID. Apparently it's the PE who gave alot crap on BCA Etc.We wouldn't want take any risk either for not having PE endorsement. I spoke to the technical officer and he told me mainly on safety issues that require PE endorsement that's all. We then told our ID and he then told the PE to prepare the endorsement so we can proceed, if not we will look for other PE. When I told the hdb technical officer on why some EM units do not require PE, he said now very strict and those EM layout is different from mine zzzz. He said why need go to BCA ??Anyway hope the PE can speed up and go ahead if not gonna delay coz hacking start today!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
