House Constuction [Merged]

[VtEC]

There are junction/Utility boxes for this. Try to check yung National Brand or Anam for plate covers visit Ace or Handyman... Use CAT5 cable, one for voice and one for data. When you plan to build a house, ensure that you provide voice and data connectivity to all rooms or rooms you feel would need these utilities. Voice for telephone, data for CATV or internet....may junction boxes and plate cover with adaptors for CATV, Telephone and Internet.

you may want to try this link for the f/p...
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCC...minisite=10028

[blueguy]

sir blueguy thanx sa input h?

anyway contractor rin po ba kyo like VW?nasa cavite po kc kmi!

so Php 25k x 7.5 sqm n area is 187,500 is already for 2 floors n? but not including the labor cost?

pwede po kaya paestimate sa inyo kung sakali magdecide or mabuo yung ipon namin?

salamt po uli

When are you planning to construct? If I have time I can help you...just PM me...

I worked dati in a Triple-AAA construction firm, with British partner...mostly mga power plants ginagawa namin, but ako in-charge sa lahat ng architectural works including all-types of paint application, from heat resistant, epoxy, submarine paints to basic house paints, then nag free lance...at ngayon sa mall naman...

By the way, I am a Civil Engineer...

[kotse]

I'm not sure if this has been asked before. How do you install a ceiling fan to a Hardiflex ceiling? (I saw a thread somewhere where a guy presented a problem about his fluorescent lamp falling down because of the ballast's weight. It was suggested he used a "wingnut" or similar screw. I'm not sure this would hold a ceiling fan though.)

[fortuner13]

use toggle bolt sir.......

[bearhugs_989]

[SIZE=2]To the contractors, I just have a few questions about the responsibility of the owner and the contractor. Can you please clarify which is which because we are worried of how costly this will bring us.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]1. - Is the construction bond the owner’s responsibility?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]2. - Are the construction permit, building permit, subdivision permit must be managed by the contractor while the fees are provided by the owner?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]3. -Are the electrical and water connection and supply must be provided by the owner while the application of it should be by the contractor?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]And also, how much do we have to pay for the finished plan and specification of materials done by the architect if ever it turned out that we don’t like their idea anymore and want to revise the whole plan or consult another architect for a new design. How much should we pay for the efforts of the architect then?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]I hope you could help us with this one. Thank you very much.[/SIZE]

[Ground_Effex]

Contractors,any feedbacks sa pagamit ng Asphalt Shingle Roofing? One great example is yung roofing na ginagamit ng Country Waffle years ago. Nagandahan kasi ako sa itsura ng roofing nila,elegant looking. Just give me some feedback kung matibay and tumatagal siya kasi my neighbor told me that it lasts 2-3 times longer than long span roofing..

[blueguy]

[SIZE=2]To the contractors, I just have a few questions about the responsibility of the owner and the contractor. Can you please clarify which is which because we are worried of how costly this will bring us.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]1. - Is the construction bond the owner’s responsibility?

[/SIZE]

Depende sa set-up pag malaki na ang contractor...it is their responsibility. But the bond should be named in favor of the house owner...since you are dealing directly sa subdivision owners...

Pag in-house, say kamag-anak, syempre kaw na magbayad...kawawa naman ang contractor...

[SIZE=2]2. - Are the construction permit, building permit, subdivision permit must be managed by the contractor while the fees are provided by the owner?

[/SIZE]


Yes. I is easier that the contractor handles it. Wala kang hassle. Pag may ibang tao pa...kailangan pa rin nila pumunta sa contractor.

[SIZE=2]3. -Are the electrical and water connection and supply must be provided by the owner while the application of it should be by the contractor?

[/SIZE]

Usually it is the owner that applies, since the monthly billing statements will bear the name of the owner

[SIZE=2]And also, how much do we have to pay for the finished plan and specification of materials done by the architect if ever it turned out that we don’t like their idea anymore and want to revise the whole plan or consult another architect for a new design. How much should we pay for the efforts of the architect then?

[/SIZE]


It would be unprofessional if you suddenly change. Before you finalize the plans, ensure that you get the concept before you seal the contract. You will be spending twice if you do that. Before you hire an architect, try to consult others, get their opinions/feedbacks.

Contractors,any feedbacks sa pagamit ng Asphalt Shingle Roofing? One great example is yung roofing na ginagamit ng Country Waffle years ago. Nagandahan kasi ako sa itsura ng roofing nila,elegant looking. Just give me some feedback kung matibay and tumatagal siya kasi my neighbor told me that it lasts 2-3 times longer than long span roofing..

But it costs more. You still need to install marine plywood before you place the membrane and the shingles. But it lasts...you must be patient lang to check from time to time kung kumpleto pa...baka isa isa na nagtanggalan....

[smooth]

Are the electrical and water connection and supply must be provided by the owner while the application of it should be by the contractor?

based on my experience, nakupo sobrang sakit ng ulo mag-apply for these things, especially the electrical connection. three letters: CEI - certificate of electrical inspection. kelangan kasi yan ng meralco bago makabitan ng kuryente ang bahay niyo. and yes, you have to secure the CEI from the city hall.

ang masasabi ko lang ay good luck. i'm just glad tapos na ko dyan.

[fourtheboys96]

It is not labor intensive. You will save on labor cost since you will sav manhours on CHB piling, mortar filling and plastering of wall. You do not need to provide columns, or stiffeners anymore.

The big problem is you will invest full on the forms. But there are companies which are renting forms and scaffoldings. Renting could be more cheaper than buying plywood and lumber for scaffolds and formworks. It will be a waste later....

yan ata yung tinatawag na "buhos". usually sa poste lang ng bahay gingawa sa pinas yan. sayang nga yung mould kung isang beses lang gagamitin.

pero sa cost ndi ako sure kung the same siya with hollow blocks.

sa tingin ko hirap siya bakbakin compared sa hollow blocks. not advisable kung papa-extend ka ng bahay in the future as what most middle class pinoy usually do.

[blueguy]

^^^ Yup....pag cast-in-place or buhos yun mahirap tanggalin...but pag pre-cast panels lang...easy lang yun. Usually light weight naman ang mga yun...