House Construction

**travajante** · December 6th, 2023 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Akky M

If you get an interior designer to do all the vanity, cabinets, kitchens, lightings and others aesthetics of the house . . It will add up to additional 25% ++ of your cost per sqm.

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Design professionals won't tell you nor admit this...the fitout sector has long been relieving them a lot of their creative & presentational chores. Most would even be more technically knowledgeble. Cabinet design is generally a built-in service as they'd have to do detailed shop drawings prior to execution anyway.
To skirt added design costs, determine your wants/needs & explore pro fitout/cabinet providers. Check & compare their quality, service, reviews & affordability. Loop your architect in to make sure all his design aspects & language are all tied in.

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**Akky M** · December 6th, 2023 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Design professionals won't tell you nor admit this...the fitout sector has long been relieving them a lot of their creative & presentational chores. Most would even be more technically knowledgeble. Cabinet design is generally a built-in service as they'd have to do detailed shop drawings prior to execution anyway.
To skirt added design costs, determine your wants/needs & explore pro fitout/cabinet providers. Check & compare their quality, service, reviews & affordability. Loop your architect in to make sure all his design aspects & language are all tied in.

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Agree that they wont tell you the cost, its only when you go thru with them that you will see all this cost. Good to see very detailed drawings from your concept, translate to 3D view, and actual site measurements (at least a few times to confirm based on owners concept).

Choices of materials adds to the cost. But sometimes its a wants and needs.

But all those major areas of the haus like kitchen (a good place to entertain too), bathroom fixtures and cabinets in the dining area, worth to get a professional or a good contractor.

About to finish and its on some final detailed works [emoji4]

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**Walter** · January 1st, 2024 01:07 PM

Which is more expensive, glass partition or concrete? How much per square meter / foot is glass compared to insulated concrete wall / AAC blocks?

**travajante** · January 1st, 2024 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Which is more expensive, glass partition or concrete? How much per square meter / foot is glass compared to insulated concrete wall / AAC blocks?

Cost will always be relative to specific types/brands of partitions.
Look into 3D panels such as EVG. Lighter, stronger, easier to install w/ way better insulation. You'll never wish for blocks ever again.
In choosing glass frame options, skip the common local generic extrusions the skip the rails w/ poor moisture & sound seals.
From 1st hand experience, if budget affords, Ķömmerling & Deceuninck sections have long been tested & trusted. The former has very good presence & support. Oz standard sections are pretty good, too.

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**Walter** · January 2nd, 2024 09:21 AM

3D panels for exterior walls? ...

**travajante** · January 2nd, 2024 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

3D panels for exterior walls? ...

Even better for exterior app.

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**Walter** · January 2nd, 2024 12:17 PM

EVG 3D panels are same as SRC? ... What about AAC blocks? ...

**travajante** · January 2nd, 2024 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

EVG 3D panels are same as SRC? ... What about AAC blocks? ...

I prefer 3D panels over lightweight aerated blocks where both are applicable.

https://evg.com/en/evg-3d/

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**Vodka** · March 18th, 2024 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

I prefer 3D panels over lightweight aerated blocks where both are applicable.

https://evg.com/en/evg-3d/

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better heat insulation yung SRC panel, right?

btw i'm going to build a small parking shed. what can you say about onduline roofing? no need to use foam/foil insulation like you would on a metal roof, right? it's just gonna be for the car and i just don't wanna feel the heat while working on the car

**dr. d** · March 18th, 2024 02:47 PM

... a corrugated roof with no kisame.
make it a double, with a few inches breathing space between the two layers, for heat insulation.
and if the outer layer leaks, the lower layer may be able to compensate.
very little maintenance needed.