Delhi: upgrading my terrace

mmmmdave · Feb 5th, 2008, 09:49

One of the best features of my flat is the copious amount of terrace space. But right now my terrace is just featureless floors and walls. Looking around the skyline near my house, I see lots of lovely terraces all done up with plants and bamboo walls and shelter to block the sun. My question is this: where do you go to get your terrace done up? Are there home improvement stores? Or do you hire a contractor/designer?

I don't need anything fancy. I just want to be comfortable in the few months I'll actually be able to enjoy being outside.

capt_mahajan · Feb 5th, 2008, 09:56

Most people buy awnings, (collapsible or corrugated sheets) bamboo stuff, plansts etc themselves and get them fixed by the friendly neighbourhood carpenter.

Of course, you could pay an interior decorator (exterior, in this case) 30 percent more and get them to do it.

Suggest the first option. You can ask people around you where stuff is available, or if you indicate which area of (presumably) Delhi somebody here may be able to help.

Plants, at the nearest nursery.

mmmmdave · Feb 5th, 2008, 10:09

I'm in Hauz Khas. And I'm quite new to India, so you really have to spell it out for me. Where do I buy things like bamboo and awning?

capt_mahajan · Feb 5th, 2008, 10:16

I am very familiar with Delhi, but don't live there.

My guess (till better informed local members reply).. is you will probably get these at Munirka, maybe even Sarojini Nagar closeby.

But what I would do, ask either a neighbour or a carpenter/even an electrician or such you normally use, they are sure to know.

Awnings are quite easily available, those striped collapsible types, in Delhi. Many people use them, or synthetic prefabricated corrugated sheets. And bamboo of whatever type should not be a problem either; commonly used for trellis work for plants.

waghobha · Feb 7th, 2008, 13:37

Hey Dave,

I don't know about awnings but I know a couple of great nurseries where you can buy loads of plants with or without pots and also other places to buy pots. Local nursery in Hauz Kas may be bit pricey. We plan to go plant shopping one weekend you can join us.
I hope you havent forgotten who waghobha is

.

mmmmdave · Feb 7th, 2008, 16:50

I think I know who Waghobha is. That's where Yoda lives, right?

Let me know when you're going plant shopping. I definitely want to go. We're out of town this weekend and next weekend... don't go without us!

KateW · Feb 22nd, 2008, 22:52

i have just moved to Delhi in Hauz Khas and have someone fitting a bamboo screen right now. If it's good I can pass on the contact if that's helpful.
You can get OK plants in the nursery in the entrance to the park by the tennis club on Africa Avenue which is really close but would love details of better nurseries.

mmmmdave · Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:03

yes, please do send me the info ASAP! I was planning on doing some shopping for this tomorrow.

KateW · Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:43

I'm very new to India Mike and can't suss if I put personal stuff on the site even if it is just the name of a local carpenter which no-one outside Hauz Khas should care about.
So what do I do?

mmmmdave · Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:52

click on my profile and send me a private message

machadinha · Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:58

Kate being a new member she can't PM yet, it takes a certain nr. of posts + period of membership.

Just give the carpenter's info Kate, we'll promise not to lash you... yet

(Make sure that's what the carpenter wants though. I could think of better things than some IM pranksters paging me.)

Nick-H · Feb 23rd, 2008, 00:00

Private Messaging is only available for members with >5 posts and membership of 15 days (latest settings I remember, it gets tweaked from time to time).

We did that because of ever increasing abuse, and a heap of unwanted PMs being received by new members, especially female ones, and often from people who only signed up to trawl through our female membership.

Sorry: it is a nuisance sometimes, but it does work to advantage on the whole.

<cross-posted with Mach>

mmmmdave · Feb 23rd, 2008, 00:41

Can you tell me more about what he did for you and how much he charged?

Also, I live in HK too and we're always looking to meet our neighbors... drop me a PM once you get permission and we'll have a coffee! (Or if a mod can send her my email address, that's cool too.)

machadinha · Feb 23rd, 2008, 00:54

Kate, your last communications have been cleaned up at your request. Can you give just the guy's address or something?

*bling*

Never mind: I'll PM the carpenter's info to MDave, OK?

KateW · Feb 23rd, 2008, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

Kate, your last communications have been cleaned up at your request. Can you give just the guy's address or something?

*bling*

Never mind: I'll PM the carpenter's info to MDave, OK?

Sure my partner has been here for a year and I've just moved to Delhi from the UK. It would be good to meet neighbours from outside the usual ex pat circuits.

Feb 5th, 2008, 09:49	#1
mmmmdave Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brooklyn/delhi Posts: 44	Delhi: upgrading my terrace One of the best features of my flat is the copious amount of terrace space. But right now my terrace is just featureless floors and walls. Looking around the skyline near my house, I see lots of lovely terraces all done up with plants and bamboo walls and shelter to block the sun. My question is this: where do you go to get your terrace done up? Are there home improvement stores? Or do you hire a contractor/designer? I don't need anything fancy. I just want to be comfortable in the few months I'll actually be able to enjoy being outside. Last edited by machadinha : Feb 22nd, 2008 at 23:56. Reason: adjusted title

Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:58	#11
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,505	Kate being a new member she can't PM yet, it takes a certain nr. of posts + period of membership. Just give the carpenter's info Kate, we'll promise not to lash you... yet (Make sure that's what the carpenter wants though. I could think of better things than some IM pranksters paging me.) __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,746	Private Messaging is only available for members with >5 posts and membership of 15 days (latest settings I remember, it gets tweaked from time to time). We did that because of ever increasing abuse, and a heap of unwanted PMs being received by new members, especially female ones, and often from people who only signed up to trawl through our female membership. Sorry: it is a nuisance sometimes, but it does work to advantage on the whole. <cross-posted with Mach> __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Feb 5th, 2008, 09:56	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,091	Most people buy awnings, (collapsible or corrugated sheets) bamboo stuff, plansts etc themselves and get them fixed by the friendly neighbourhood carpenter. Of course, you could pay an interior decorator (exterior, in this case) 30 percent more and get them to do it. Suggest the first option. You can ask people around you where stuff is available, or if you indicate which area of (presumably) Delhi somebody here may be able to help. Plants, at the nearest nursery.

Feb 5th, 2008, 10:09	#3
mmmmdave Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brooklyn/delhi Posts: 44	I'm in Hauz Khas. And I'm quite new to India, so you really have to spell it out for me. Where do I buy things like bamboo and awning?

Feb 5th, 2008, 10:16	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,091	I am very familiar with Delhi, but don't live there. My guess (till better informed local members reply).. is you will probably get these at Munirka, maybe even Sarojini Nagar closeby. But what I would do, ask either a neighbour or a carpenter/even an electrician or such you normally use, they are sure to know. Awnings are quite easily available, those striped collapsible types, in Delhi. Many people use them, or synthetic prefabricated corrugated sheets. And bamboo of whatever type should not be a problem either; commonly used for trellis work for plants.

Feb 7th, 2008, 13:37	#5
waghobha Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 32	Hey Dave, I don't know about awnings but I know a couple of great nurseries where you can buy loads of plants with or without pots and also other places to buy pots. Local nursery in Hauz Kas may be bit pricey. We plan to go plant shopping one weekend you can join us. I hope you havent forgotten who waghobha is .

Feb 7th, 2008, 16:50	#6
mmmmdave Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brooklyn/delhi Posts: 44	I think I know who Waghobha is. That's where Yoda lives, right? Let me know when you're going plant shopping. I definitely want to go. We're out of town this weekend and next weekend... don't go without us!

Feb 22nd, 2008, 22:52	#7
KateW Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 42	i have just moved to Delhi in Hauz Khas and have someone fitting a bamboo screen right now. If it's good I can pass on the contact if that's helpful. You can get OK plants in the nursery in the entrance to the park by the tennis club on Africa Avenue which is really close but would love details of better nurseries.

Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:03	#8
mmmmdave Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brooklyn/delhi Posts: 44	yes, please do send me the info ASAP! I was planning on doing some shopping for this tomorrow.

Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:43	#9
KateW Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 42	I'm very new to India Mike and can't suss if I put personal stuff on the site even if it is just the name of a local carpenter which no-one outside Hauz Khas should care about. So what do I do?

Feb 22nd, 2008, 23:52	#10
mmmmdave Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brooklyn/delhi Posts: 44	click on my profile and send me a private message

Feb 23rd, 2008, 00:41	#13
mmmmdave Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brooklyn/delhi Posts: 44	Can you tell me more about what he did for you and how much he charged? Also, I live in HK too and we're always looking to meet our neighbors... drop me a PM once you get permission and we'll have a coffee! (Or if a mod can send her my email address, that's cool too.)

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Feb 23rd, 2008, 00:54	#14
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,505	Kate, your last communications have been cleaned up at your request. Can you give just the guy's address or something? bling Never mind: I'll PM the carpenter's info to MDave, OK?