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Renovation on Cornered house

little_beginner — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:19:11 +0800

I'm going to reno the front car porch (make a concrete slab replacing the awning, remove middle pillar, open up the main gate ) and another car garage at the back and complete rebuilding fencing all around . I'm currently working on getting the renovation approval from MPKJ authority. As I read through the threads available, I think i wanted to DIY on the getting the approval. Today i went to MPKJ asking for some advises. Went to see one guy for 1 1/2 hours discussion in the small room. So what I got:

1. I can widen the main gate, concrete slab pillar has to be 10ft from boundary, awning roof can reach until 2ft from boundary(double storey terrace), back can make what ever build untill max to the boundary fencing.

2. Advised by the guy to use the same architect that was hired by the previous owner. Because if use different architect from previous , I need to get the release letter from the previous architect to make sure that whatever damage happen after the new renovation, will be responsible by the new architect only. Sounded reasonable in terms of legal but is it true need to do this? do i need to pay money for the previous architect to sign the release letter? reason i did'nt prefer the previous architect because it's damn expensive. starting fee is 10% of the reno cost (sounded like lawyer fees). say my reno is 60K, 6K is only the fee, drawing n printing the drawing is charged on top of it. he said. not to forget the process to get the MPKJ sign.

So do you think this is actually true? architect charge like that and if previously renovation has been done by someone else using an architect, the new owner has to use the same architect?

Appreciate your advise. Thank You

Anyone used A.Home Security System

little_beginner — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:37:30 +0800

Hi all,

I'm also in the midst of looking for home security system. House is corner lot. I got one quotation from A.Home Security alarm. Below are the details. Has anyone here used this system. if yes, can you give feedbacks how is it so far? I read lots of good reviews on Paradox alarm system and some bluguard too.

A HOME 2288 ( 8 Zones ) Control Panel , Total Price RM 2,700.00:

16.5V Transfomer 1 pcs
7AH Backup Battery 1 pcs
A HOME 2288 ( 8 Zones ) Control Keypad 2 pcs
External Siren, Siren Box, Strobe Light 1 set
Internal Siren 1 pcs
Vibration Sensor and Magnetic Sensor 29 pcs
PIR Motion Sensor 2 pcs

Including Installation with Wiring Conceal 1lot

Thanks!

Looking for contractor (Fence & Gate Renovation)

little_beginner — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:47:18 +0800

Hi all,

House area in Kajang. I'm looking for contractors who can carry the works with due diligence as per my required plan. Any recommendation on the contractors ,additional views and advise on the design will be much appreciated.

Details as per below (sorry the sketch is really ugly. hope u get what i plan to have):

Picture 1:

I would like to raise the white metal fence to higher height. Equivalent to the entrance arch that you can see in the picture. The post "tiang" area also need to be covered. I prefer metal plate with wooden colors . I would also would like to know what if i want the "anti climb" material to be used.

Picture 2:

The area of the fence on the left side of the lamp post, I would like to make a new entrance for a car. There will be 2 gate post there and a pair of gates. regarding the high rise land there, I was thinking of excavating it to make it same height as the road (pic a) below. Another idea is that to make a ramp going up into (pic b)

pic a:

pic b :

thank you for any advise and recommendation

Advise on PC specs

little_beginner — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:32:31 +0800

hi all,

Need your comment on my current planned setup gaming pc. Appreciate if you recommend the system stability as well

my specs:

1 Core i5 2400c -RM579
2 Gigabyte z68Ap-D3 - RM399
3 Corsair VG PC 1600 C9 CMZ 8GB - RM189
4 Gigabyte GTX570 - RM1149
5 LOGITECH WIRELESS MK260 - RM 74
6 SSD OCZ AGILITY 3 60GB (for OS) - RM389
7 Liteon DVD-RW 24X SATA - RM64
8 CREATIVE X-FI TITANIUM(PCIE) - RM339
9 MS WINDOW 7 HOME PREMIUM (RETAIL)- RM359
10 COOLER MASTER HAF 912 ADVANCE - RM279
11 CORSAIR TX 750W - RM499

TOTAL RM 4259.

Is worth to spend rm4259 for the setup above?

I saw a package at viewnet for gaming pc for RM 4199. The specs are:

1 Asus motherboard Intel X58 Rampage III Black Edition (limited edition)
2 Intel Quad Core Processor Core i7 960 3.2Ghz
3 Asus ATI Redeon HD6870 1GB DDR5 256bit
4 Kingston Performance ram Hyper-X 6GB PC 1600 DDR3
5 WD 1TB 7200rpm Sata III Hard disk
6 24x DVD Writer SATA
7 Cooler Master RC-692 Performance Chasis
8 Arctic Cooling Fusion 550RF 550W Pure Power supply

Please give some comments. Thanks in advance!!

Recommendation for a shop in lowyat

little_beginner — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:13:49 +0800

HI guys,

Someone may have asked this question but i did search this section i can't find a direct one...

I'm want to spent around rm 3K without monitor in one shop to build me a gaming pc. I already have the specs that i would want to have to get ~3K. I dont bother much about pricing differences (if reasonable) but what i need is a shop that is have good workmanship and after sale service. And the pc that i received is in perfect condition. no 2nd hand swap hardware!!

I really appreciate if you have any good experience with shop and you would want to recommend to me bcoz i'm not daily customer or familiar with lowyat shops reputation.

Thanks in advance!!

gaming pc with RM3000 budget- advise spec plssss

little_beginner — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:00:06 +0800

Hi all, im currently looking for a decent spec to customize n to be used in gaming. Mostly will be used for playing collin mcrae rally n F1 games nfs
My budget is only 3K but still can stretch a bit if required.
Looking for lcd flat type monitor thou due to space issue..

What spec suitable for my budget 3 K?

Thanks in advnce