MAKATI | The Gramercy Residences [72F|302m|res]

[anone]

Originally Posted by --SuperB0y--

isn't this giving to much trust on your next door neighbor? 1st the gypsum board partiton between units, now the glass partition between balconies? just saying.

correct! lalo na ngayon na ang daming mabibiling mumurahing glass cutter.

goodluck na lang talaga sa lahat ng bumili dito!

[yujinn]

Originally Posted by anone

correct! lalo na ngayon na ang daming mabibiling mumurahing glass cutter.

goodluck na lang talaga sa lahat ng bumili dito!

LOL if that happens and there was a break in, won't it be obvious enough who the culprit might be?

[missionary]

Originally Posted by yujinn

On that smoked-glass balcony partition, again at the risk of being branded a negative Nancy or Gram-basher (when in fact I'm just concerned), what if it shattered and none of the 2 unit owners want to take responsibility. How will it be resolved?

baka acrylic yan?

[anone]

Originally Posted by yujinn

LOL if that happens and there was a break in, won't it be obvious enough who the culprit might be?

eh pano kung nasa ibang bansa yung may ari at pano kung huli na ang lahat? posibleng karamihan ng mga unit dyan ay pauupahan lang ng may ari. kaya hindi kayo nakakasigurado kung sino sino ang magiging kapitbahay nyo.

[REDD808]

i wouldnt worry about that, as for me i always have my properties insured and covered for acts of god and his creatures.

[anone]

may mga bagay na hindi kayang tumbasan ng kahit anong halaga lalo na kung hinding hindi mo na ito maibabalik pa.

baka sisihin ka pa ng insurance company nyan at sabihin sa iyo na alam mo ng gypsum at glass lang ang namamagitan sa inyo ng kapitbahay mo eh bakit nagiiwan ka dyan ng mga mahahalagang bagay.

sabi nga ay nasa dyos ang awa nasa tao ang gawa.

[yujinn]

Originally Posted by missionary

baka acrylic yan?

Maybe. Glass is way expensive.
Maybe rough can confirm since he seem to had access to a balcony

[anone]

The Disadvantages of Acrylic Plastic
http://www.cutcnccam.com/article-sho...71538428.shtml

Acrylic plastic is a synthetic compound that starts out as a liquid or powder and is then molded into a functional plastic. According to the Polymer Science Learning Center, acrylic plastics are often used as glass replacements because they are shatterproof. While acrylic plastics have plenty of advantages, they also have some drawbacks when it comes to their manufacturing and usage.

Toxicity
Manufacturing acrylic plastic is hazardous to workers' health due to high levels of toxicity. Poisonous fumes are released into the atmosphere during the polymerization process. Consequently, workers must be prepared with personal protective equipment to ensure that they are not exposed to the hazardous chemicals. Additionally, if the acrylic materials are not handled, stored and disposed of properly, an explosion can occur during polymerization, according to eNotes.

Not Easily Recyclable
Acrylic plastics are not easily recyclable, nor are they biodegradable, which does not make the product good for the environment. Based on recycling categories, acrylic plastic falls into group seven, and most communities do not recycle products from this classification. These plastics will sit in a landfill for years upon years. The only way to reuse acrylic plastics is to cut off sections from large slabs that can be reformed into another product.

Quality
One of the downsides to acrylic plastics is that they can burn or melt at high temperatures or from direct flames. According to Polyer Web, the melting point for acrylic plastic is 212 degrees F. As such, acrylic plastic cannot withstand extreme heat temperatures. Another disadvantage to their quality is that while acrylic plastics are tough and durable, they become easily scratched -- even by objects that are not sharp.

Clarity
Acrylic plastics have the tendency to yellow with age when being exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time, or kept under full spectrum lights. The discoloration may become problematic or unsightly, especially if a car window is made from acrylic plastic and begins to yellow.

[--SuperB0y--]

whew! the corner unit has a wrap around balcony. akala ko glass partition lang din hehe. nakakatakot pag nasandalan hehehe!

[rmvsj0719]

Kaya lower floor knuha ko facing the fountain, knew kona glass ang nasa terrace. Katakot yung mga nasa itaas.

[REDD808]

Originally Posted by anone

may mga bagay na hindi kayang tumbasan ng kahit anong halaga lalo na kung hinding hindi mo na ito maibabalik pa.

baka sisihin ka pa ng insurance company nyan at sabihin sa iyo na alam mo ng gypsum at glass lang ang namamagitan sa inyo ng kapitbahay mo eh bakit nagiiwan ka dyan ng mga mahahalagang bagay.

sabi nga ay nasa dyos ang awa nasa tao ang gawa.

As far as I'm concerned, my insurers always visit the property prior to making the quotation, they know exactly what they have insured. Everything has a price.

[missionary]

Originally Posted by anone

The Disadvantages of Acrylic Plastic
http://www.cutcnccam.com/article-sho...71538428.shtml

Acrylic plastic is a synthetic compound that starts out as a liquid or powder and is then molded into a functional plastic. According to the Polymer Science Learning Center, acrylic plastics are often used as glass replacements because they are shatterproof. While acrylic plastics have plenty of advantages, they also have some drawbacks when it comes to their manufacturing and usage.

Toxicity
Manufacturing acrylic plastic is hazardous to workers' health due to high levels of toxicity. Poisonous fumes are released into the atmosphere during the polymerization process. Consequently, workers must be prepared with personal protective equipment to ensure that they are not exposed to the hazardous chemicals. Additionally, if the acrylic materials are not handled, stored and disposed of properly, an explosion can occur during polymerization, according to eNotes.

Not Easily Recyclable
Acrylic plastics are not easily recyclable, nor are they biodegradable, which does not make the product good for the environment. Based on recycling categories, acrylic plastic falls into group seven, and most communities do not recycle products from this classification. These plastics will sit in a landfill for years upon years. The only way to reuse acrylic plastics is to cut off sections from large slabs that can be reformed into another product.

Quality
One of the downsides to acrylic plastics is that they can burn or melt at high temperatures or from direct flames. According to Polyer Web, the melting point for acrylic plastic is 212 degrees F. As such, acrylic plastic cannot withstand extreme heat temperatures. Another disadvantage to their quality is that while acrylic plastics are tough and durable, they become easily scratched -- even by objects that are not sharp.

Clarity
Acrylic plastics have the tendency to yellow with age when being exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time, or kept under full spectrum lights. The discoloration may become problematic or unsightly, especially if a car window is made from acrylic plastic and begins to yellow.

ang balcony ng serendra 1 tower ay acrylic. hindi naman clear acrylic ang gagamitin kundi frosted acrylic kaya no big deal kung maging dilaw o ma scratch. toxic lang sya pag ginagawa tapos safe na kapag finished product. kung magnanakaw naman ang isang tao, bakit balcony pa ang sisirain , baka makita sila ng tao sa katapat na bldg. mas madali pang sirain yung gypsum o kahit na hallow blocks bedroom wall.

[rip013]

para ulit yan sa lindol... saka highend sila hindi tulad ng cityland kaya glass ang partition nila sa balcony

[nez]

when i applied for a bank loan with a condo unit as collateral, i noticed the CI who inspected the unit were knocking on all walls (between units, rooms and even the bathroom). when asked, he told me that he was checking if the walls were made of light materials (gypsum?). apparently, wall materials affect the value of the unit as far as banks' assessment is concerned. just sharing...

[GeorgeDeCarlo]

Is anyone in Soho Central surprised by such an accusation?

http://business.manilastandardtoday....-claim-bucked/

Gramercy claim bucked

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Manila Standard Today & filed under Business.

The race for the country’s tallest residential building has reached the courts with Gramercy Residences’ developer being accused of fraud and misrepresentation for claiming to have 73 floors, although it is allowed to go as high as 68 floors only.

Picar Development Inc., which is building the adjacent 70-story Stratford Residences on Kalayaan Ave. in Makati, also asked the Muntinlupa regional trial court last week to stop Gramercy from constructing the additional five floors.

In its complaint, Picar attached a letter from the Makati City Hall certifying that the local government had not received any application from Century Properties Inc. to raise Gramercy from 68 to 73 floors.

Picar also asked the court to stop Century Properties from claiming its project as the “Philippines’ first super tall building and will also be the highest” to protect the public who might buy “on the mistaken belief that The Gramercy Residences has the distinction of being higher than The Stratford Residences, if not the highest in the Philippines.”

[GeorgeDeCarlo]

This another article about the suit.

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Manila Bulletin & filed under Business section

Court Asked: Stop Gramercy Construction

The race for the country’s tallest residential building has reached the courts with Gramercy Residences’ developer being accused of fraud and misrepresentation for claiming to have 73 floors although it is allowed to go as high as 68 floors only.

Picar Development Inc., which is building the adjacent 70-storey Stratford Residences on Kalayaan Ave. in Makati, also asked the Muntinglupa RTC last week that Gramercy be stopped from constructing the additional five floors.

In its complaint, Picar attached a letter from the Makati City Hall certifying that the local government has not received any application from Century Properties Inc. to raise Gramercy from 68 to 73 floors.

Picar also asked the court that Century Properties be stopped from claiming its project as the “Philippines’ first supertall building and will also be the highest” to protect the public who might buy “on the mistaken belief that The Gramercy Residences has the distinction of being higher than The Stratford Residences, if not the highest in the Philippines.”

The “canard” being peddled by Century, the complaint said, “amounts to fraud which is detrimental to the interest of the plaintiff and the public.”

[rip013]

from PRC Real Estate and Broker's facebook page

CONDO TIPS :

When purchasing a condo unit, go for a ZERO DRYWALL partition between units. First, drywall disintegrates on contact with water. Second, there is also a lot of info that suggests that drywall can jack up your indoor air quality. Third, most inexpensive wall finishing material. So it is unwise to invest your hard earned money to this types of development, better to ask specifications and project details first before placing your reservation. - Arch Neil S. Villanueva RFC REB UAP REALTOR

[anak_mm]

Originally Posted by GeorgeDeCarlo

This another article about the suit.

Posted May 17th, 2012 by Manila Bulletin & filed under Business section

Court Asked: Stop Gramercy Construction

The race for the country’s tallest residential building has reached the courts with Gramercy Residences’ developer being accused of fraud and misrepresentation for claiming to have 73 floors although it is allowed to go as high as 68 floors only.

Picar Development Inc., which is building the adjacent 70-storey Stratford Residences on Kalayaan Ave. in Makati, also asked the Muntinglupa RTC last week that Gramercy be stopped from constructing the additional five floors.

In its complaint, Picar attached a letter from the Makati City Hall certifying that the local government has not received any application from Century Properties Inc. to raise Gramercy from 68 to 73 floors.

Picar also asked the court that Century Properties be stopped from claiming its project as the “Philippines’ first supertall building and will also be the highest” to protect the public who might buy “on the mistaken belief that The Gramercy Residences has the distinction of being higher than The Stratford Residences, if not the highest in the Philippines.”

The “canard” being peddled by Century, the complaint said, “amounts to fraud which is detrimental to the interest of the plaintiff and the public.”

delayed news

picar only "asked" the court, the headline can be misleading.. it sounds like the court asked century

gram construction continues

picar shouldn't complain if their building is still below sea level

[mishafinc]

Tomoh.... even with building heights, Pinoys can be crab mental.

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[TokyoToffee]

Originally Posted by anak_mm

delayed news

picar only "asked" the court, the headline can be misleading.. it sounds like the court asked century

gram construction continues

picar shouldn't complain if their building is still below sea level

Picar place.....looks awful and they dont seem to be a good job building it either....