aubrey, I once checked with Uncle on the material used. I asked if it is solid plywood, he says he uses that and it is from indonesia, so it is more durable. Cos if he is not,I do not mind to top up, I just wanted better quality that would last longer.

Best not to make more guesses. Ask Uncle to go and check is better. Sometimes we are worried that the sub-con did not follow uncle's instructions?

Edited May 26, 200917 yr by familyof4

Yes, I think it is good that uncle go take a look and be aware of what's happening on the ground.

Below is a picture of solid ply just for anyone insterested. By the way, can pm me who is your carpenter.

If you have doubts about the materials used, don't hesistate, call uncle and ask him to come by and have a look. Fondue's picture is the right one.

Hello,

Refer to this thread for write-up on various types of boards.

http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...amp;mode=linear

just called uncle. he said the worktop is a standard thickness of 20mm / 2cm and the "legs" is 15mm / 1.5cm. and the weight of the granite worktop is borne by the legs and not the worktop. somehow still worrying to know that what is to support my worktop is 0.5cm thinner.

he said i can stand on it after its installed to try it out myself. im still not assured somehow. i told him to come over at night 8/9 plus to take a look, today i will chase him.

judging from the pic, i can say my material is not solid plywood. if so and uncle did say he uses solid plywood, wonder what's his explanation here. haiyer!

aubrey, read the thread provided by ocheeng. It's very informative

ya after reading, i realised they used blockboard. so... what happened to solid plywood eh??? familyof4, think u better watch with an eagle eye on the material used. uncle told me solid plywood. i shall ask him later and if he can tell me its solid plywood, i will show him this.

I will aubrey. I think I will meet Ah Wei up when my 1st piece of carpentry is going up too.

Sigh...

best part is, after the laminate is on, it doesnt even feel solid at all. no offence but i dont trust this ah mei guy assigned to do my cabinets. i will call jason now and ask him. is blockboard better or solid plywood? (i am guessing solid ply)

sigh. i think i will have to really debate with uncle. i am just hoping he wont tell me that the blockboard is solid plywood now that i am informed. how about other wood works? are tv console/wardrobes meant to use blockboard or solid plywood?

sigh. i think i will have to really debate with uncle. i am just hoping he wont tell me that the blockboard is solid plywood now that i am informed. how about other wood works? are tv console/wardrobes meant to use blockboard or solid plywood?

aubrey: My carpenter told me he only uses solid plywood. I did ask him during our meeting yesterday and he understand my concern about the short cuts. I was given the assurance all carpentry he uses only solid plywood for all the work.

ok this is not helping... i am sitting here at work fuming over the quality of work. should have trusted my instinct abt the carpenter. grr.

sigh. i think i will have to really debate with uncle. i am just hoping he wont tell me that the blockboard is solid plywood now that i am informed. how about other wood works? are tv console/wardrobes meant to use blockboard or solid plywood?

hi aubrey, i agree with gaku....actually all carpentry generally use solid plywood(the correct ones of cos), mine carpentry is also solid plywoodwith mutli-crossed layered.

those blockboards or lower grade plywood are meant for ready made cheap n simple furniture. Its more for ppl who are staying in 2rooms with a more tight budget.

Hmm .. don't be so upset, just talk to Uncle.

I am not sure what wood they used on my kitchen cabinet becos the exposed parts are cover with white pvc.

But I know the other day when they were dismantling part of it, the guys were standing on top of the bottom cabinet and it was ok.

In fact, when I was cleaning it, I also stand on it too (and i am not that light ).

The thickness of the panel is about there, if you want, I can go back and measure later

is my 23k a tight budget that doesnt allow for that?i rather channel resources into kitchen and skip the others if thats the case.

its more of not being honest! (carpenter) and i did ask if he uses solid plywood, uncle said yes. apparently this guy didnt. i cannot take it alr, im gonna start to bug uncle. been too nice to not bug him. i will now.