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phuketbound · 19-03-2009, 01:21 PM

Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications.

I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

chassamui · 19-03-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by phuketbound

Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications.

I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

I don't think luck comes into it. More like years of careful planning and damned hard work. The "bugs, frogs and critters" (disgusting word) are an essentil part of the ecology of the site.

DrAndy · 21-03-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chassamui

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Originally Posted by phuketbound

Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications.

I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

I don't think luck comes into it. More like years of careful planning and damned hard work. The "bugs, frogs and critters" (disgusting word) are an essentil part of the ecology of the site.

well, some luck in finding the right piece of land, then some more luck in finding an old wooden house with enough good wood

and, as you say, a bit of planning and work

bobbysan124 · 16-06-2009, 01:12 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

Nawty · 02-10-2009, 09:45 AM

The bamboo sheet on the walls.....did you cover it with anything ?? Have been told it is very susceptible to bacteria and mould etc and should be lacquered.

I want to use Tung Oil on it, but wondering if it will stop the growths.

I tried some on a piece the other day, does not change the colour at all, soaks in, but not sure how long it takes to dry completely yet.

would prefer not to use lacquer if possible.

We paid 270b per sheet for the thinner one, only for a bungalow.

DrAndy · 05-10-2009, 04:19 PM

Hi Nawty

you only get mould and bacteria if it is wet, like any board. I have polyurethaned mine (matt), to keep it clean

I am sure Tung oil would also be OK, but I am not sure about it keeping the dust off

Rural Surin · 08-10-2009, 09:59 AM

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Hi Nawty

you only get mould and bacteria if it is wet, like any board. I have polyurethaned mine (matt), to keep it clean

I am sure Tung oil would also be OK, but I am not sure about it keeping the dust off

Ever tried a broom Andrew?

robuzo · 05-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Possibly the most interesting thread I've seen on TD. Looks great, DrA.

DrAndy · 05-10-2009, 04:42 PM

Thanks Robuzo

It has turned out to be a really nice place, very relaxing and beautiful

and good for parties!

Humbert · 05-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Ya got style man, sensational. Looks like a true labor of love.

giggs · 05-10-2009, 06:07 PM

hello doc ..giggs again .. mae rim ..district..has certainly grown in the last few years. and so has the price of land.it remains on top of my list..to buy property in c/mai..simply the rural settings are sensational..while no t having all the convenices at your doorstep..but inner c/mai is only a short drive for them anyway..i reckon its the pick of all c/mai districts..by panels of fences..indeed better then your build in inner c/mai

are u near prem international school????

DrAndy · 06-10-2009, 11:09 PM

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hello doc ..giggs again .. mae rim ..district..has certainly grown in the last few years. and so has the price of land.it remains on top of my list..to buy property in c/mai..simply the rural settings are sensational..while no t having all the convenices at your doorstep..but inner c/mai is only a short drive for them anyway..i reckon its the pick of all c/mai districts..by panels of fences..indeed better then your build in inner c/mai

are u near prem international school????

not really, just out in the ricefields

it is courses for horses, or near equivalent

choose where you like and get a bit of land

Nawty · 06-10-2009, 09:15 AM

DA....not true re mould.

We have a sheet of this bamboo sitting in the shed...waiting waiting.....it has all become quite mouldy.

Our Bamboo furniture, also covered and in the shed, has also developed a mould on it.

I hope you are not right about the Tung, as I am hoping it dries hard as read elsewhere. I have done a few test sites, but it does take a little while to absorb and dry.....lets see.

DrAndy · 06-10-2009, 11:07 PM

maybe your shed is damp Nawty, it doesn't take much

our sheets have been up four years in our house in CM, no mould at all

Nawty · 08-10-2009, 09:52 AM

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maybe your shed is damp Nawty, it doesn't take much

our sheets have been up four years in our house in CM, no mould at all

Good to know, thanks.

Nawty · 08-10-2009, 10:34 AM

He has a valid point as Tung oil is an oil and we are not sure if it dries properly on Bamboo....so if it does not dsry 100%, then it will remain sticky and attract dust and no matter how much you use your broom.....it vill not vork...

02-10-2009, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Yesterday 03:37 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 5,756	The bamboo sheet on the walls.....did you cover it with anything ?? Have been told it is very susceptible to bacteria and mould etc and should be lacquered. I want to use Tung Oil on it, but wondering if it will stop the growths. I tried some on a piece the other day, does not change the colour at all, soaks in, but not sure how long it takes to dry completely yet. would prefer not to use lacquer if possible. We paid 270b per sheet for the thinner one, only for a bungalow. __________________ *'Owner of 'Arse of the year 2008'......* *First after the winner... 'International Architect of the year 09'*

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19-03-2009, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
phuketbound I am in Jail Last Online: 03-11-2009 01:40 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,400	Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications. I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

16-06-2009, 01:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
bobbysan124 Krabi Last Online: 11-11-2009 01:32 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 62	Very nice. Congrats.

05-10-2009, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 06:18 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,823	Hi Nawty you only get mould and bacteria if it is wet, like any board. I have polyurethaned mine (matt), to keep it clean I am sure Tung oil would also be OK, but I am not sure about it keeping the dust off

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robuzo Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 02:08 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Paese dei Balocchi Posts: 1,813	Possibly the most interesting thread I've seen on TD. Looks great, DrA.

05-10-2009, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 06:18 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,823	Thanks Robuzo It has turned out to be a really nice place, very relaxing and beautiful and good for parties!

05-10-2009, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Humbert Koh Phangan Last Online: Today 11:18 AM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 633	Ya got style man, sensational. Looks like a true labor of love.

05-10-2009, 06:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
giggs Hua Hin Last Online: 19-11-2009 09:18 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15	hello doc ..giggs again .. mae rim ..district..has certainly grown in the last few years. and so has the price of land.it remains on top of my list..to buy property in c/mai..simply the rural settings are sensational..while no t having all the convenices at your doorstep..but inner c/mai is only a short drive for them anyway..i reckon its the pick of all c/mai districts..by panels of fences..indeed better then your build in inner c/mai are u near prem international school????

06-10-2009, 09:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Yesterday 03:37 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 5,756	DA....not true re mould. We have a sheet of this bamboo sitting in the shed...waiting waiting.....it has all become quite mouldy. Our Bamboo furniture, also covered and in the shed, has also developed a mould on it. I hope you are not right about the Tung, as I am hoping it dries hard as read elsewhere. I have done a few test sites, but it does take a little while to absorb and dry.....lets see.

06-10-2009, 11:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 06:18 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,823	maybe your shed is damp Nawty, it doesn't take much our sheets have been up four years in our house in CM, no mould at all

08-10-2009, 10:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Yesterday 03:37 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 5,756	He has a valid point as Tung oil is an oil and we are not sure if it dries properly on Bamboo....so if it does not dsry 100%, then it will remain sticky and attract dust and no matter how much you use your broom.....it vill not vork...

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