Home Renovations

[LawrenceChee]

So the missus is thinking of putting up a roof at the back of the house for an outdoor Thai kitchen / washing area and tiling a U shape around the back end of the new house

Anyone has good Contractors to recommend and an estimate cost ?

We were thinking of using Long tiles wood alike for the flooring as it's easy to clean and keep cool etc

For the roof, mix options of wood panels / or opaque sheets ( anyone with experience ) ...my only thought is we don't want it to look too dark and worried about garbage leaves etc that will eventually block up an opaque surface ....

Edited June 2, 2016 by LawrenceChee

[lopburi3]

Not sure what you plan for floor but it needs to be slip free - we used bath floor tile (carport tile is another option). Polycarbonate roofing has a rather short life in our direct sun and starts to look bad quickly - but does let good light through. Have never heard of using wood panels for roof. We are happy with insulated steel roofing with several clear sections (on high carport) - seems to provide as much light as previous green poly and not noisy when rains. Leaves might be an issue if can not be washed off but have not had any problems (but it is a high roof).

[ThaiTony2]

Couldn't determine if you have prior experience with contractors/ workers. My first suggestion is to protect yourself with a written contract. Specify a completion date and clearly identify any specific penalty if completion date is missed. Quality workmanship is lacking so be sure to supervise the work being performed. If you identify deficiencies it's better to point them out early on so the issues can be resolved up front. Hold back a percentage of payment upon completion and only upon your satisfaction. Otherwise there is a risk to you if you make full payment before work completion. At that point you have no leverage. Pay close attention to the work being performed.

If you see the work quality is not to your satisfaction, just smile and inform them but don't show anger because the workers could walk out and not complete the work. (Worst case senerio). Good luck!

[MrBrad]

Polycarbonate roofing does indeed let light through, but it would be a better deal if it didn't also let the heat in. Heat will be a problem with sheet metal panels as well unless the roof is very high and has good airflow. If you go with steel, make sure it's insulated, or you will be sorry later. I speak from experience.

[stament]

We also need to do this as well as build a carport. Mr Brad what materials do you recommend?

[Greenside]

Couldn't determine if you have prior experience with contractors/ workers. My first suggestion is to protect yourself with a written contract. Specify a completion date and clearly identify any specific penalty if completion date is missed. Quality workmanship is lacking so be sure to supervise the work being performed. If you identify deficiencies it's better to point them out early on so the issues can be resolved up front. Hold back a percentage of payment upon completion and only upon your satisfaction. Otherwise there is a risk to you if you make full payment before work completion. At that point you have no leverage. Pay close attention to the work being performed.

If you see the work quality is not to your satisfaction, just smile and inform them but don't show anger because the workers could walk out and not complete the work. (Worst case senerio). Good luck!

What you say makes excellent sense but good luck to the OP finding anyone prepared to work to a written contract on a small job like that!

[stament]

OP any luck/updates?

[LawrenceChee]

Not yet guys ...thanks for all the tips ! Much much appreciated

Just completed the house check with a civil engineer and was surprised.

They found about 100+ minor defects even for a Land & House property but they say this is very little compared to their usual jobs so after this is fixed and getting quotes got the jobs we wanted done

[stament]

Can you please PM me the civil engineer details.

Thanks