The Estuary

[Komo]

developer said can double glazed is only waste of money as can also reduce 32 dB. original glass is 31dB. so glass curtain will be the better effective option.

[Komo]

a house's normal dB should be about 40-50 range. (bullshit from lta that 70dB is acceptable. ) even facing landed area is about this range. can wake up by maids talking and footstep above

[sunny88]

@Gosperence:

I don't get any benefit from these, I am merely stating facts.

Do whatever u want but be prepare to face consquences if the authority comes knocking your door.

Planter although "illegal" to cover up but nobody really "sees" it thus management tends to "close-one-eye".

Anyways, we should be stating facts and not trying to justify our cause as it will mislead others into making mistakes.

Last note: what everyone is doing doesn't meant it becomes "legal"

I understand that unlike a balcony, the "planter" may have weight-bearing restrictions. Thus, if one covers it up and puts chairs and other heavy objects, would it pose overloading problems?

Will appreciate some advice?

[Jornada]

a house's normal dB should be about 40-50 range. (bullshit from lta that 70dB is acceptable. ) even facing landed area is about this range. can wake up by maids talking and footstep above

Personally, I don't think you have a very strong case here and when you talk about acceptable specifications, you need to justify it by quoting from credible sources (i.e. ministries like NEA, BCA, etc). Words like 'should be', 'about' are vague and do not hold any water. Well, unless you can further prove that the road noise has affected your mental health over a period of time which then again, will need to be certified by a specialist. Then, MAYBE (maybe only) you have a case.

Few suggestions:

1) Thick curtains with sound absorption properties, almost similar to those you see in the cinemas for the bedrooms. Not cheap (but cheaper than double glazed windows)

2) Increase the white noise within the room (i.e. from fans). Need to do some research.

3) Cheapest option. EARPLUGS.

[darkseed73]

I understand that unlike a balcony, the "planter" may have weight-bearing restrictions. Thus, if one covers it up and puts chairs and other heavy objects, would it pose overloading problems?

Will appreciate some advice?

Sunny88: Planters are usually only a small portion of the balcony. And planters are already meant to put "Pots' of plants with soil" thus i don't think your balcony is going to collapse in normal "usage".

I have never seen a planter of balcony size.....usually either a strip or just a part of the balcony...... therefore....the worry should be minimum.

[gosperence]

Personally, I don't think you have a very strong case here and when you talk about acceptable specifications, you need to justify it by quoting from credible sources (i.e. ministries like NEA, BCA, etc). Words like 'should be', 'about' are vague and do not hold any water. Well, unless you can further prove that the road noise has affected your mental health over a period of time which then again, will need to be certified by a specialist. Then, MAYBE (maybe only) you have a case.

Few suggestions:

1) Thick curtains with sound absorption properties, almost similar to those you see in the cinemas for the bedrooms. Not cheap (but cheaper than double glazed windows)

2) Increase the white noise within the room (i.e. from fans). Need to do some research.

3) Cheapest option. EARPLUGS.

1) Thick curtains cut 2-5Db, velvet type, doesn't help if sound can travel thru sliding door

2) I bought a noisy air ionizer at Novena Sq 2 - those with aromatheraphy. Sleep with fan thru out the whole night yet closed all windows - u will have headache in the morning. Better with aircon

3) Yes, quite effective, but you will feel unconfortable. Over time may get used to it, some may not

[Jornada]

1) Thick curtains cut 2-5Db, velvet type, doesn't help if sound can travel thru sliding door

2) I bought a noisy air ionizer at Novena Sq 2 - those with aromatheraphy. Sleep with fan thru out the whole night yet closed all windows - u will have headache in the morning. Better with aircon

3) Yes, quite effective, but you will feel unconfortable. Over time may get used to it, some may not

Unless the glass curtain is approved, I reckon there's not much you can do to alleviate the noise in the living room. The thick curtains was suggested for the bedrooms where minimal disturbances is required in order to have a good sleep. Do note that acoustic dampening curtains aren't available in the usual curtain shops.

For info & sharing only, Im not affiliated with any of the companies below
http://www.noisestopsystems.sg/produ...oth_fabric.php
http://www.singaporecurtains.com/curtain.html
http://www.soundproofingtips.com/soundproof-curtains/

[ESTUARY GUNDU]

Hi Estuarians
I saw this review posted by someone at the property guru saying that Estuary condo worth only at maximum $800 psf not more than that. What u guys think about his review? Is it really that bad
Personally I feel that the noise isn't that bad during the day and it's really ok during sleeping time too

[uzone]

i really wish to have a bathtub. but i search everywhere, there is no such small size bathtub that can fit my shower area of 110x90 cm. the smallest bathtub i can find is 120x70cm.
i wonder, is it ok to knock down 10cm of the bay window of the shower area ?

[gosperence]

i really wish to have a bathtub. but i search everywhere, there is no such small size bathtub that can fit my shower area of 110x90 cm. the smallest bathtub i can find is 120x70cm.
i wonder, is it ok to knock down 10cm of the bay window of the shower area ?

I thought beneath bay window is empty direct to external structure? This is GFA related exploitation by developer. Some area you cannot knock down, may affect structural stability. Pls check the drawing in your handbook. If allowable, you can do so.

Put bathtub at balcony if high floor facing reservior. Enjoy the scene + traffic noise while soaking....

[AntZZZZ]

Anyone know when Fibre broadband network will be available in Estuary? Been living without Wi-Fi for a while...

[solsys]

Anyone know when Fibre broadband network will be available in Estuary? Been living without Wi-Fi for a while...

I thought new buildings will have Fibre?

Hmmm....

[streamium70]

I thought new buildings will have Fibre?

Hmmm....

called singtel and according to Open Net, the Estuary is not ready yet although I see the point inside the DB box. Anyone check with the Mgt Office?

[Spidey]

Hi all, I'm curious to know if anyone had installed a latch on the main door? I kinda don't feel very secure sleeping at night especially when I think that anyone who has the door key can open it unless the door is latched from inside the unit.

[laomai]

Update on the traffic noise issue. Email to NEA was referred to LTA. LTA says they will investigate the issue. I doubt much will come out of it so it all boils down to whether the estuarians community will vote to approve the installation of glass panels when the MCST is formed.

Case Title:[Feedback about traffic noise at Block 97 at the estuary condominium] CRM:00119000002475
FEEDBACK NUMBER:20130724-0053

We refer to your email which was forwarded to us by the National Environment Agency (NEA) on 24 July 2013.

We are currently checking with our officers and we will reply to you, likely within the coming two weeks.

Thank you for your feedback.

Yours sincerely
Farhana Begum (Ms)
Service Quality Division

[p3nboy]

If approve, will it be the 1st in Singapore?

OT.
Estuary has become the demarcation for Yishun with the introduction of Blue neon lights....

[laomai]

Just emailed the Mgt Office and they forwarded me Opennet's reply. So Opennet is scheduled to come down and do the installation. The exact date is still to be determined.

From: OpenNet [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, 2 August, 2013 9:30 AM
To: dtianyi
Cc: xiaoming198502; [email protected]
Subject: RE: Re: RE: The Estuary, 91 Yishun Avenue 1 (S 769135)

Dear Mr Lin,

Thank you for your email. Please be advised that the scheduling has been completed and this will be updated in the coverage check online in 2 weeks time.

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at
6563 4273 or email us at [email protected]. We will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Thank you.

Warmest Regards,
Har Shannon
Customer Service Officer
T 6563 4273 F 6311 5029 E [email protected] W www.opennet.com.sg

called singtel and according to Open Net, the Estuary is not ready yet although I see the point inside the DB box. Anyone check with the Mgt Office?

[lovehard]

I can't wait for the fiber, so i just installed ADSL last week. Open net website it was scheduled to complete by Dec 2013. according to the singtel guy who has been installing quite anumber of ADSL in this property that there are already fiber work going on for block 87 and 88.

when fiber is ready, for those who already subscribe to ADSL or cable, you can actually "upgrade" your service to fiber. do look at your ISP terms and condition. For singtel ADSL, you have to subscribe minimum 6 mths before you can upgrade.

[streamium70]

I can't wait for the fiber, so i just installed ADSL last week. Open net website it was scheduled to complete by Dec 2013. according to the singtel guy who has been installing quite anumber of ADSL in this property that there are already fiber work going on for block 87 and 88.

when fiber is ready, for those who already subscribe to ADSL or cable, you can actually "upgrade" your service to fiber. do look at your ISP terms and condition. For singtel ADSL, you have to subscribe minimum 6 mths before you can upgrade.

what plan are you having now? OT a bit....any caught in the BPL story btw the GREEN vs RED? I am still thinking which to go for OR forth go????

[jerrycoaching]

Management told me end of the month they will start installing fiber for us.. will inform us via letters..

[lovehard]

what plan are you having now? OT a bit....any caught in the BPL story btw the GREEN vs RED? I am still thinking which to go for OR forth go????

i dont watch sports, so can't advice. i only know singtel die die have give in eventually. But on time for the BPL session start is still questional. for me i use starhub cause it offers more program which i will want to watch.

[Komo]

you guys have chipped and scratched floor tiles and timber and got them changed?

[ESTUARY GUNDU]

Dear Estuarians,
Has anyone here experiencing poor network signal within your premises?
Since yesterday, I've difficulties trying to call out and call in from others when I'm at home.

[WhoAmI?]

Dear Estuarians,
Has anyone here experiencing poor network signal within your premises?
Since yesterday, I've difficulties trying to call out and call in from others when I'm at home.

Which level you stay? I didn't encounter such problem. Our basement no signal at all since day one I moved in, that is two months ago.

[ESTUARY GUNDU]

Which level you stay? I didn't encounter such problem. Our basement no signal at all since day one I moved in, that is two months ago.

I'm staying at level above the basement. Same goes to me since day 1 I moved in as I didn't encounter such problem, the mobile network signal is good within my premises. But it seems that since yesterday, the low or no mobile network signal issue starts. I cannot call out or call in to me, but when I walk out the premises along the common corridor to make calls, it's ok!

[lovehard]

I'm staying at level above the basement. Same goes to me since day 1 I moved in as I didn't encounter such problem, the mobile network signal is good within my premises. But it seems that since yesterday, the low or no mobile network signal issue starts. I cannot call out or call in to me, but when I walk out the premises along the common corridor to make calls, it's ok!

i have a few dead spot in my unit, nothing much we can do complain to singtel and hope they add or adjust their base antena Maybe you can raise out to managment if it is really bad. more signal base unit might helps

[streamium70]

i have a few dead spot in my unit, nothing much we can do complain to singtel and hope they add or adjust their base antena Maybe you can raise out to managment if it is really bad. more signal base unit might helps

is this service provider dependent or all the 3 telcos has problem? I am using ST now and will be moving to SH soon. Stay 11th floor.

[streamium70]

you guys have chipped and scratched floor tiles and timber and got them changed?

mine are scratches on timber flooring. they have re-polish it.

[lovehard]

is this service provider dependent or all the 3 telcos has problem? I am using ST now and will be moving to SH soon. Stay 11th floor.

It telco dependent, changing to SH may or may not solve your problem, you won't SH dont have this problem too. I think you should raise this to managment agent, if really your unit have very weak mobile signal, most likley those unit above and below your unit will not fair much better

[Komo]

mine are scratches on timber flooring. they have re-polish it.

they polished or more appropriately sand off the scratches of the timber but instead end up with rough patches all over. varnish also no use. refused to change floor tiles almost change until all new. chipped cracked scratches uneven anything you can think of