Cracks in my condo unit!

Adrian Wong · 25th May 2005, 02:12 AM

After the big quake (and tsunami) off Sumatra, I noticed a 5.5 ft (1.8m) long crack in the ceiling over my bed.

And today, I just found a 6-7 feet (2-2.5m) long crack in the kitchen ceiling!

It wasn't there during the big quake, so it must have been the result of the last (smaller) quake off Sumatra.

I will try to get some pictures tomorrow. But man, this is rather troubling...

My condominium only has 9 floors and my unit is only on the 3rd floor. I can only imagine the damage on the upper levels.

zy · 25th May 2005, 03:02 AM

move out ASAP

elton · 25th May 2005, 09:34 AM

This make people worry and dun dare to buy any condo or apartment unit

PsYkHoTiK · 25th May 2005, 10:20 AM

I hope my condo has no damage...

siddiq · 25th May 2005, 10:44 AM

So Fragile Ur Condo Boss

Adrian Wong · 25th May 2005, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zy

move out ASAP

I am!

In fact, from today onwards, I should be staying in my house. Just have to finish transporting the rest of my stuff.

Adrian Wong · 25th May 2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elton

This make people worry and dun dare to buy any condo or apartment unit

Well, I hope not. Maybe Melaka is more affected by the earthquake, compared to elsewhere in Malaysia... because during the last earthquake, it was really noticeable here, but Chai over in KL didn't even feel it.

Most of the condominiums and high-rise buildings in Malaysia, completed or under construction, are not built to withstand such shocks. So, it's really no surprise to see cracks in my condo unit.

digitalvoice · 25th May 2005, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

I am!

In fact, from today onwards, I should be staying in my house. Just have to finish transporting the rest of my stuff.

Any house warming party?

Adrian Wong · 25th May 2005, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

I hope my condo has no damage...

Well, you gotta look with the lights off. It's hard to see them with the ceiling lights on.

That's the reason why I didn't notice the kitchen crack earlier. My condo's kitchen does not have any natural light filtering in, so I always turn on the kitchen lights.

Jeremy · 25th May 2005, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Well, I hope not. Maybe Melaka is more affected by the earthquake, compared to elsewhere in Malaysia... because during the last earthquake, it was really noticeable here, but Chai over in KL didn't even feel it.

Most of the condominiums and high-rise buildings in Malaysia, completed or under construction, are not built to withstand such shocks. So, it's really no surprise to see cracks in my condo unit.

Don't forget, Chai is sitting on a raised platform so the shock could have already been absorbed by the platform construction.

25th May 2005, 02:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
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