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[eatshitndie]

Thanks for the link houses look nice. I checked NZ properties (Wellington) dunno why houses mostly built of wood and from 50s and 60s

earthquake cuntry plus climate is dryer allowing wood and drywall to be used extensively for housing. easier, faster, and cheaper to custom build homes with wood and drywall.

 

[LordElrond]

You will be disappointed then.

Almost all the houses in Calgary are built out of wood too.

Wood frame. Then Drywall.

Concrete is expensive and with the seasons very cold then very hot can cause cracks.

But yes fire risk is very dangerous here.

That is something I don’t understand, but then I’ve never done research. My siblings house in Oz also not exactly concrete... something like... double layer of wood.

 

[eatshitndie]

So nice, can old people like me retire in Canada?

can, but you must junk your ccp-encrypted phone.

 

[spotter542]

Back to the topic about food
Hoe Nam Prawn Noodles 31 Tai Thong Crescent ( 347859 ) also change hands recently
They used to be quite good when I first ate there around 2007

 

[nayr69sg]

Thanks for the link houses look nice. I checked NZ properties (Wellington) dunno why houses mostly built of wood and from 50s and 60s

Taken from my furnace room. See the wood frame? And the walls are drywall. Gypsum board

Or wood

 

[LordElrond]

You will be disappointed then.

Almost all the houses in Calgary are built out of wood too.

Wood frame. Then Drywall.

Concrete is expensive and with the seasons very cold then very hot can cause cracks.

But yes fire risk is very dangerous here.

And one thing I don’t understand in angmoh cuntry as well... houses mostly not fenced up. Isn’t it too easy for “unlawful entry”???

 

[spotter542]

And one thing I don’t understand in angmoh cuntry as well... houses mostly not fenced up. Isn’t it too easy for “unlawful entry”???

Can always arm yourself with a 9mm or M5

 

[LordElrond]

Can always arm yourself with a 9mm or M5

Or choose the right neighbourhood and stay Low profile

 

[nayr69sg]

And one thing I don’t understand in angmoh cuntry as well... houses mostly not fenced up. Isn’t it too easy for “unlawful entry”???

Even if fence also no lock!

yes indeed very easy to "unlawful entry". Our windows also glass no grills. Doors no padlock.

So you are right. If someone wants to break in they can easily do it. But is quite safe place lah. At least in Canada. Some people don't even lock their doors. Depends on your neighborhood though.

So we have alarm. Sensors. Monitored. So if someone breaks in. The alarm triggers the company will call me. If cannot get me they call my friend I listed. If cannot then send guard to check. If bad call police.

Same for smoke detector.

We also have Carbon Monoxide detector.

 

[nayr69sg]

@LordElrond see my back gate. No lock

Windows no grills. Door also glass

 

[nayr69sg]

Our homes are designed to keep heat in. Well insulated.

So much so during summer we turn on Air Conditioning. Especially top floor becomes very hot. The hot sun on the roof. And then heat rises.

Where I am posting from is the basement which is usually cold. Thats why I have in floor heating for use during winter.


That is something I don’t understand, but then I’ve never done research. My siblings house in Oz also not exactly concrete... something like... double layer of wood.

https://www.activesustainability.com/construction-and-urban-development/sustainable-construction-wooden-house/#:~:text=Wood does not act as,much more sustainable construction house.&text=Canadian houses are built quickly,traditional concrete and brick homes.

Advantages of wooden houses
Wood does not act as a thermal bridge, but as insulation, therefore keeping the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter, which makes it a much more sustainable construction house. Savings have been calculated to be between 50% and 60% per year in heating and air conditioning.

The walls in Canadian houses include a material that not only insulates from outside noise, but also helps steady the temperature: it can be rock wool, lamb wool, recycled cotton, etc., all of which are ecological materials with 0 oil-derivatives.

The materials used for finishing can be any, from materials made of pressed wood, natural stone, artificial stone, tile, shale, etc., which minimizes construction maintenance.

Among the family of wooden houses, Canadian houses are not pre-manufactured: they last longer than a traditional home and require less maintenance.

Canadian houses are built quickly and are 30% cheaper than traditional concrete and brick homes.

 

[Charlie99]

And one thing I don’t understand in angmoh cuntry as well... houses mostly not fenced up. Isn’t it too easy for “unlawful entry”???

There is no need to have a fence. I have never carried the key to house all these decades. Walk in and out, no worries.

 

[eatshitndie]

@LordElrond see my back gate. No lock

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Windows no grills. Door also glass

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look like ikea furniture. jw will still say it's somewhere in sg.

 

[LordElrond]

https://www.activesustainability.com/construction-and-urban-development/sustainable-construction-wooden-house/#:~:text=Wood does not act as,much more sustainable construction house.&text=Canadian houses are built quickly,traditional concrete and brick homes.

Advantages of wooden houses
Wood does not act as a thermal bridge, but as insulation, therefore keeping the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter, which makes it a much more sustainable construction house. Savings have been calculated to be between 50% and 60% per year in heating and air conditioning.

The walls in Canadian houses include a material that not only insulates from outside noise, but also helps steady the temperature: it can be rock wool, lamb wool, recycled cotton, etc., all of which are ecological materials with 0 oil-derivatives.

The materials used for finishing can be any, from materials made of pressed wood, natural stone, artificial stone, tile, shale, etc., which minimizes construction maintenance.

Among the family of wooden houses, Canadian houses are not pre-manufactured: they last longer than a traditional home and require less maintenance.

Canadian houses are built quickly and are 30% cheaper than traditional concrete and brick homes.

That explains... makes sense

 

[nayr69sg]

look like ikea furniture. jw will still say it's somewhere in sg.

The table I use for my office is from IKEA. So is the side table with the grey sofa bed. And the table behind with the succulent plant.

 

[nayr69sg]

That explains... makes sense

Windows are also another whole industry on its own.

The windows have to be built to be insulated. Also be tight when closed (for those windows that open eg casements and sliders). There are also double pane and triple pane windows. Two layers or 3 layers of glass with argon gas in between. Actually not so important to have triple or double pane. The coatings are more important. Special coatings can keep heat in and keep sun out etc.

But very expensive. To change all 29 windows in my house will cost around CAD$25k.

 

[Charlie99]

Windows are also another whole industry on its own.

The windows have to be built to be insulated. Also be tight when closed (for those windows that open eg casements and sliders). There are also double pane and triple pane windows. Two layers or 3 layers of glass with argon gas in between. Actually not so important to have triple or double pane. The coatings are more important. Special coatings can keep heat in and keep sun out etc.

But very expensive. To change all 29 windows in my house will cost around CAD$25k.

It cost more than that sum, when we changed to Pella windows, years ago, and fewer windows.
I heard Magic Windows from Vaughan, Ontario, is better.

 

[eatshitndie]

The table I use for my office is from IKEA. So is the side table with the grey sofa bed. And the table behind with the succulent plant.

that standing lamp also looks like an ikea design. no wonder ikea is doing so well pre-pandamic.

 

[nayr69sg]

It cost more than that sum, when we changed to Pella windows, years ago, and fewer windows.
I heard Magic Windows from Vaughan, Ontario, is better.

I actually did get a quote.

Cos my master bedroom casement window wasnt opening and closing properly.

We asked around nobody wants to repair. All want to replace. But they will quote $1500 to replace one window and it will look different from all the old windows. So suggest replacing all.

The best deal I got was $19975.

In the end I repaired it myself.

 

[nayr69sg]

that standing lamp also looks like an ikea design. no wonder ikea is doing so well pre-pandamic.

Yes it is! All bought like 5 years ago