Recently, one of my customer asked me if she should choose wrought iron grille or aluminium grille.
I thought it is a very relevance question so I wish to share with all the home owners out there.
Wrought Iron Grille is good for its wide choice of design, durability and strength. However, wrought iron grille will cost twice the price of aluminium grille. On top of that, it will rust easily if it is not galvanished due to Singapore weather.
Aluminium grille is good because it will not rust and it is cheaper. However, it has less design and weaker in term of strength.
My advice in short is choose aluminium grille if you are just looking for a cheaper alternative for your child safety. Choose wrought iron grille for safety and security option. But choosing galvanised material is important to prolong the lifespan of your grille.
I hope these info are useful to you.
Friday, 11 October 2013
Saturday, 21 September 2013
What is the best colour for my wrought iron gate?
"Which colour should I choose for my gate?" is one of the most common questions that we get from customers.
As we all know, colours will make or break anything so we want to be extra careful about it especially when it comes to our wrought iron gate. Like it or not, the wrought iron gate of your house will be the first thing your friends, relatives or visitors noticed when they come knocking at your door. The last thing we want will be to let them have a wrong or negative impression about us.
Following are some questions I asked my customers when we do not know which colour to pick. I am happy to share with you now since you are reading my blog ;)
Tip 1: Ask yourself, "Do I like to clean my gate?"
If your answer is NO. I only clean it once a year before New Year then you might want to go with colours with a black base as compared to one with a sliver base. This is because it will require less maintenance from you and I personally find it nicer.
This is nothing to be embarrassed about since most Singaporeans today are busy working to earn money for a better lives.
If your answer is Yes. Congrat, you can have a wider choice.
For your info, 9 out of 10 customers choose a black based colour. The remaining one just have no choice because his or her condo management gave them a colour to follow.
Tip 2: Ask yourself, "Do I like it simple or colourful?"
If your answer is simple, then you might want to choose one single colour for your gate. From my experience seeing thousands of gates from our factory, I will said there are four colours that are the safe and pleasant looking:
Colour Number 1: Black/Sliver, my personal favourite because it is well-balanced colour that is modern. It is the top pick from most interior designers I met too.
Colour Number 2: Black/Gold, most people like money and gold of course. I have came across many customers who have chosen this colour after listening to the advice of their feng shui master.
Why not full gold? You may ask. We don't want to be so obvious and have a weird gate right?
Colour Number 3: Black/ Copper, a perfect colour that complement and blend with your wooden colour door.
Colour Number 4: Black, simple and neat colour.
If your answer is colourful, you might want to choose one of the four above colours as the colour for your frame and bulk of your gate and choose 2 more colours for accessories like flower or spiral on your gate.
Why not 5 more colours? The answer is Less is More. Having three colours on your gate is the optimal number based on our experience and this theory is similar to how many colours you will wear on yourself.
Tip 3: Don't choose paint your gate entirely red, pink, yellow, orange or purple even if they are your favourite colours.
I have seen enough of disappointed faces of customers who were shocked when they see their gate on the installation date.
Within 6 to 12 months, they will be back to buy a new gate and tell me how much they regret not listening to me.
Why not just change a new colour? You may ask. Painting the wrought iron gate well require skills that most people including me don't have and due to the high cost of labour and fuel, we will charge $180 for repainting as they will need to bring the gate back to the factory. Sand all the paint off before applying a new coat of paint.
Buying a new gate with a price of $300 plus makes more sense.
Hope to see you soon.
As we all know, colours will make or break anything so we want to be extra careful about it especially when it comes to our wrought iron gate. Like it or not, the wrought iron gate of your house will be the first thing your friends, relatives or visitors noticed when they come knocking at your door. The last thing we want will be to let them have a wrong or negative impression about us.
Following are some questions I asked my customers when we do not know which colour to pick. I am happy to share with you now since you are reading my blog ;)
Tip 1: Ask yourself, "Do I like to clean my gate?"
If your answer is NO. I only clean it once a year before New Year then you might want to go with colours with a black base as compared to one with a sliver base. This is because it will require less maintenance from you and I personally find it nicer.
This is nothing to be embarrassed about since most Singaporeans today are busy working to earn money for a better lives.
If your answer is Yes. Congrat, you can have a wider choice.
For your info, 9 out of 10 customers choose a black based colour. The remaining one just have no choice because his or her condo management gave them a colour to follow.
Tip 2: Ask yourself, "Do I like it simple or colourful?"
If your answer is simple, then you might want to choose one single colour for your gate. From my experience seeing thousands of gates from our factory, I will said there are four colours that are the safe and pleasant looking:
Colour Number 1: Black/Sliver, my personal favourite because it is well-balanced colour that is modern. It is the top pick from most interior designers I met too.
Colour Number 2: Black/Gold, most people like money and gold of course. I have came across many customers who have chosen this colour after listening to the advice of their feng shui master.
Why not full gold? You may ask. We don't want to be so obvious and have a weird gate right?
Colour Number 3: Black/ Copper, a perfect colour that complement and blend with your wooden colour door.
Colour Number 4: Black, simple and neat colour.
If your answer is colourful, you might want to choose one of the four above colours as the colour for your frame and bulk of your gate and choose 2 more colours for accessories like flower or spiral on your gate.
Why not 5 more colours? The answer is Less is More. Having three colours on your gate is the optimal number based on our experience and this theory is similar to how many colours you will wear on yourself.
Tip 3: Don't choose paint your gate entirely red, pink, yellow, orange or purple even if they are your favourite colours.
I have seen enough of disappointed faces of customers who were shocked when they see their gate on the installation date.
Within 6 to 12 months, they will be back to buy a new gate and tell me how much they regret not listening to me.
Why not just change a new colour? You may ask. Painting the wrought iron gate well require skills that most people including me don't have and due to the high cost of labour and fuel, we will charge $180 for repainting as they will need to bring the gate back to the factory. Sand all the paint off before applying a new coat of paint.
Buying a new gate with a price of $300 plus makes more sense.
Hope to see you soon.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Wrought Iron Gate Vs. Aluminium Gate (Singapore)
Wrought Iron Gate Vs. Aluminium Gate (Singapore)
Which is better?
Wrought iron gate is better in term of durability and design & colour selection, while aluminium gate is preferred by some consumers as it will not rust and will look the same after my years.
Which is better?
Wrought iron gate is better in term of durability and design & colour selection, while aluminium gate is preferred by some consumers as it will not rust and will look the same after my years.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Wrought Iron Gate Paint
Wrought Iron Gate
Paint
Wrought iron gate is a popular choice in Singapore because of its durability and low price. However, wrought iron gate may rust if the painting process is not done properly. In Ho Ho Engineering and Renovation Works, all of our gate will undergoing the following painting process and ensure extra protection which will prolong the lifespan of the wrought iron gate we produce.
Step 1 : Apply a rust-inhibitive primer to delay the rusting process
Step 2 : Spray the gate with base coat of paint (Black
or Sliver)
Step 3:
Brush the gate with your colour choice
Step 4:
Apply a layer latex to give your gate the extra shine and protection
However, due to the humid weather and sea breeze we experience in Singapore, the rusting process of wrought iron gate in Singapore occurs at a much faster pace as compared to countries with dry weather such as Europe and U.S. Hence, homeowners who wish to receive additional protection for their wrought iron gate can opt for galvanished material.
Monday, 8 April 2013
Aluminium Window Singapore
Aluminium Window Singapore
There are various kind of aluminium window in Singapore: casement (open out), sliding, lourve and top hung window.
Casement window
Pro: More wind will enter your house
Con: HDB requires homeowner to hire a licensed contractor to check the condition of casement window every 5 years to ensure its safety. Homeowners will be fined if they do not abide by this regulation. HDB usually conduct check on window during house sale and in the event that the window fall off.
Sliding window
Pro: No checking required
Con: Less wind
Lourve window - For corridor and toilet
Pro: Panel can be open individually
Con: Panel may fall off in the long term
Top Hung Window - For toilet
Pros: More wind and can still be open when it rains
There are various kind of aluminium window in Singapore: casement (open out), sliding, lourve and top hung window.
Casement window Pro: More wind will enter your house
Con: HDB requires homeowner to hire a licensed contractor to check the condition of casement window every 5 years to ensure its safety. Homeowners will be fined if they do not abide by this regulation. HDB usually conduct check on window during house sale and in the event that the window fall off.
Pro: No checking required
Con: Less wind
Lourve window - For corridor and toilet
Pro: Panel can be open individually
Con: Panel may fall off in the long term
Top Hung Window - For toilet
Pros: More wind and can still be open when it rains
Wooden Door Singapore (Veneer Door)
Wooden Door Singapore (Veneer Door)
Veneer door is prized for its modern and various designs. Homeowner can choose to purchase a semi-solid or full solid veneer door depending on their budget and preference.
You can find more information from this link
http://www.hohoengineering1976.com.sg/wooden-door.html
Veneer door is prized for its modern and various designs. Homeowner can choose to purchase a semi-solid or full solid veneer door depending on their budget and preference.
You can find more information from this link
http://www.hohoengineering1976.com.sg/wooden-door.html
Wooden Door Singapore (Solid Door)
Wooden Door Singapore (Solid Door)
Solid door is made of solid wood and is known for its durable and sound-proofing quality.Solid door is slightly more expensive than classic door but it is worth the price if you are looking for a long term door solution for your home.
Below is some design for solid door. Solid door comes in different vanish colour for you to choose from.
You can find more information from this link
http://www.hohoengineering1976.com.sg/wooden-door.html
Solid door is made of solid wood and is known for its durable and sound-proofing quality.Solid door is slightly more expensive than classic door but it is worth the price if you are looking for a long term door solution for your home.
Below is some design for solid door. Solid door comes in different vanish colour for you to choose from.
You can find more information from this link
http://www.hohoengineering1976.com.sg/wooden-door.html
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