Following my previous blog on my search for Tinted Film - For UV-Proof Windows, I have checked for more price idea at nearby shops myself and the cost for the 3-panel windows is about RM200-250 including installation. This is with 5 years warranty.
I reconsidered my options and I am now opting for blackout curtains. This is great since my mother in law is a seamstress and we can just buy the cloth with the patterns or colours that we want and she can sew them for me. We managed to find the blackout cloths at Kamdar, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and also Tewah in The Mines Shopping Centre. The prices range from RM12.90-RM28.90/m but the width of the cloths were different from about 60cm to 108cm. So, based on the window's measurement, we bought 5m of cloth with 60cm width from Kamdar. Total was about RM70 and the sewing of course, free-of-charge! Much more economical than tinting the windows.
Oh, the curtains are said to be able to block out 80-90% of sunlight which will be just fine as long as the UV doesn't get to me (*smile*).
Showing posts with label Home Renovation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Home Renovation. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Tinted Window Film - For UV-proof windows
In the past 2 years, I have been working with my laptop sitting right next to a window. Unable to move into the room although it is temptingly cooler and cosier in there as there is just not enough room for another table. No choice, I have to live with the window during the day come rain or shine.
Just a few months back, I realised that the pigmentation on my face had darkened a lot and oh, there were also freckles on my right shoulder, the side most exposed to the harsh sun rays. Poor me.. and I complained to Hubby.
Now I am determined to take better care of myself before things get any worse. So, I am applying sunscreen everyday before sun rises and re-apply after lunch break. Alright, I never applied sunscreens before this thinking that I could get away since I was not going outdoor.
The next thing now, I am planning to get the windows tinted with 99% UV resistant films! I called and emailed a few companies including one in Seri Kembangan. The lady in the particular shop actually laughed when I told her I wanted to tint my window with total surface area of not more than 15 sq ft. She suggested I buy the films and ask someone to help install it. Well, if I knew how or had my own contacts, why would I ask to include the installation fees. Nevertheless, she has given me the rough cost estimation.
Without installation - ~RM250
With installation - ~RM450!!!
Another replied my email directly saying - We do not provide films and installation for 15 sq ft.
Okay.. so, I guess, unless if I learn how to install on my own, I am not going to get anything UV-proof (@.@). Maybe, I should re-consider getting a blackout curtain then...
Just a few months back, I realised that the pigmentation on my face had darkened a lot and oh, there were also freckles on my right shoulder, the side most exposed to the harsh sun rays. Poor me.. and I complained to Hubby.
Now I am determined to take better care of myself before things get any worse. So, I am applying sunscreen everyday before sun rises and re-apply after lunch break. Alright, I never applied sunscreens before this thinking that I could get away since I was not going outdoor.
The next thing now, I am planning to get the windows tinted with 99% UV resistant films! I called and emailed a few companies including one in Seri Kembangan. The lady in the particular shop actually laughed when I told her I wanted to tint my window with total surface area of not more than 15 sq ft. She suggested I buy the films and ask someone to help install it. Well, if I knew how or had my own contacts, why would I ask to include the installation fees. Nevertheless, she has given me the rough cost estimation.
Without installation - ~RM250
With installation - ~RM450!!!
Another replied my email directly saying - We do not provide films and installation for 15 sq ft.
Okay.. so, I guess, unless if I learn how to install on my own, I am not going to get anything UV-proof (@.@). Maybe, I should re-consider getting a blackout curtain then...
Monday, April 11, 2011
House Renovation - Budget
Hubby and I bought a house back in 2009 and that was almost 2 years ago. It is a double storey 18 x 65 ft terrace, freehold and is located in Cheras. Now, 2 years later, the house has appreciated about 30%.
We are eagerly waiting for calls and letters from the developer to inform us to obtain the keys from them. May be in March or April 2011. Hopefully soon..
In the meanwhile, no time is wasted as we are busy checking out on quotations for kitchen extension. The kitchen backyard is about 18 x 4 ft and though Hubby was not in favour, I insisted to fully extend the kitchen as 4ft is still a lot of space to be wasted. The kitchen cabinet will be in a straight line and total will be about 17ft long, minus the fridge area.
Oh, we have bought our fridge and also booked the hood, hob and oven.
The balcony will be fenced with concrete walls and the window at the master bed room will be converted into sliding doors with steps. Since the porch will be left with no space after parking 2 cars, I shall have to use the balcony as my little garden. This should be pretty beautiful, I hope.
We are looking at not more than RM45k for the whole house's renovation, plus furniture and electrical appliances. Let's see how much all this will add up to, hopefully they will be within budget, within reach (*smile*).
We are eagerly waiting for calls and letters from the developer to inform us to obtain the keys from them. May be in March or April 2011. Hopefully soon..
In the meanwhile, no time is wasted as we are busy checking out on quotations for kitchen extension. The kitchen backyard is about 18 x 4 ft and though Hubby was not in favour, I insisted to fully extend the kitchen as 4ft is still a lot of space to be wasted. The kitchen cabinet will be in a straight line and total will be about 17ft long, minus the fridge area.
Oh, we have bought our fridge and also booked the hood, hob and oven.
The balcony will be fenced with concrete walls and the window at the master bed room will be converted into sliding doors with steps. Since the porch will be left with no space after parking 2 cars, I shall have to use the balcony as my little garden. This should be pretty beautiful, I hope.
We are looking at not more than RM45k for the whole house's renovation, plus furniture and electrical appliances. Let's see how much all this will add up to, hopefully they will be within budget, within reach (*smile*).
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