As I have indicated the flooring is wood. This creates a new problem as to the base under the wood floor particularly for the 1st floor. From the ground floor, the ceiling would be exposed and the joists could be seen. For some people its nice and rustic to see the joists etc but this poses other problems such exposed wiring and noise and the people upstairs move around. Hence for the dining and lounge, we are considering a ceiling. Initially plaster has been proposed. While it can be nice I have some reservations. Anyway we have seen some very nice wood used for ceilings. Agapis is one of them. It is a local wood creamy with some grain and knots much like pine. UD Siburan Jaya curio shop on Jalan Main Bazaar is using this on their ceiling if you want to see the effect. They also sell great Belian and Selangan Batu furniture. I bought a dining table from them. Another one is Rengas which I am quite fond of. Its deep red with dark grains. Brilliant for doors and ceilings ! However the wet wood and sap has toxic properties which is extremely irritating to some. Doesnt affect me and my friend John Tucker in Ontario who has made a few clocks from this ! I attach a pic of a clock made by him as well as the wood itself. Note that the second piece is not mature hence the yellow strip. I have a shipment now from Lee Ling and I am holding on to it until I have the detailed specs of the requirements.
