DrAndys Rice Barn

[DrAndy]

Originally Posted by Norton

Can't quite tell from the pics but do you intend to line the inside with metal sheeting to keep mice and rats out? Common practice in Isaan and works well.

no. hopefully the metal inverted funnels I will fit to the poles will keep the rats out

hopefully!

note to self: remember to take away the ladder

[Norton]

Originally Posted by DrAndy

no. hopefully the metal inverted funnels I will fit to the poles will keep the rats out

Yes they work but never underestimate the genius of rats. That little palm tree next to the barn will be a perfect springboard to the deck for the little blighters. Had to clear a couple of trees and overhanging branches from mine to keep them out.

[DrAndy]

Yes, I had thought they would use those; I remember seeing some documentary on squirrels (not you MrsQ) showing their ingenuity

[benlovesnuk]

i have followed all of your recent work on house by pond and guesthouses and plant house etc and now your rice barn!

as i am looking in the same area your posts have been of great help, and of good amusement too, light hearted fun seems to circulate around them.

is there a specific method behind your madness to building all of these constructs? or is it to merely build a compound of functionality and hobby in things you are interested in nature and so forth........ i am just curious to your extent that most would and maybe could not conceive of in this fashion.

you seem to be at good odds with the locals, in your support of your community like the guy who harvests the rice etc i am very interested in your projects, thank you for sharing!

[DrAndy]

Ok Ben, thanks for that, and my regards to Nuk

as for any method in my madness, blame my wife

she talks to everyone and finds out things. The three guesthouses she got from some policemen who run a woodyard. The ricebarn was from our builders Mon's neighbour etc etc. Oh yes, the original house which supplied the wood for the big house was recommended by our redbus driver. Noi...

if it is a bargain, she will drag me along to check it out.

so it all grew like topsy, essentially

[benlovesnuk]

It sounds like the ideal way to do something, as it comes to you! well keep us posted to the update of your estate........

[DrAndy]

just bumping this to let the people know

as requested on the Teak house thread

[Nawty]

Nice project.

I am really not a fan of thai style teak houses, I like a little variety and the wood floors, wood walls and wood ceilings inside and out wood wood wood is a little too much for me.

I love wood, but I like it as a feature, something that catches your eye.

I found a lot of old second hand wood stores out in the middle of nowhere recently and will be heading there to buy some beams one day and hopefully floor planks.

I recently got some photos of a house in Bkk that is using planks that are 40cm wide and 2 inches thick for their floor, looks awesome.

[DrAndy]

Originally Posted by Nawty

Nice project.

I am really not a fan of thai style teak houses, I like a little variety and the wood floors, wood walls and wood ceilings inside and out wood wood wood is a little too much for me.

I love wood, but I like it as a feature, something that catches your eye.

I found a lot of old second hand wood stores out in the middle of nowhere recently and will be heading there to buy some beams one day and hopefully floor planks.

I recently got some photos of a house in Bkk that is using planks that are 40cm wide and 2 inches thick for their floor, looks awesome.

I know what you mean, which is why we used bamboo board to line the interior; it makes it much "cooler" on the eye

but you get used to wood, wood, wood, especially if it is not all the same

[steven100]

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I know what you mean, which is why we used bamboo board to line the interior; it makes it much "cooler" on the eye

but you get used to wood, wood, wood, especially if it is not all the same

Hi DrAndy , I enjoyed reading all your comments and your house looks great. It's certainly a credit to you and the work you put in.

I am wondering if this type of house would be ok to build in Australia. I have a farm there on a river and it's quite beautiful , however I am concerned about the cold winter which it can get down to 2 deg at times. Of coarse I would have to install a wood heater and insullation throughout. What do you think ? can it be made to be comfortable enough in winter and summer ( hot 35deg ) Will ice & frosts affect the wood ?
Thanks for any feedback.
cheers.

[Travelmate]

Nice Rice Barn. Hope you will have nice rice. Have you treated it for woodworm?

[DrAndy]

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Nice Rice Barn. Hope you will have nice rice. Have you treated it for woodworm?

no, it would not taste so good

oh OK, the barn is teak, so no woodworm, or termites

[sunsetter]

cheers for the bump n link andy, nice one, now where are your other build threads? hmmm?

[DrAndy]

Originally Posted by sunsetter

cheers for the bump n link andy, nice one, now where are your other build threads? hmmm?

สฟผั ฟหะฟพก

lazy boy

http://teakdoor.com/building-in-thai...icefields.html (DrAndys Wooden Cottage in the ricefields)

there you are

[sunsetter]

Originally Posted by DrAndy

สฟผั ฟหะฟพก

lazy boy

there you are

nice one mate

[hillbilly]

Come on Dr Andy. Any finished pics? Currently, we are also doing the same idea with our resort upcountry. But instead of rice, we are going to put in Thai antiques.

[DrAndy]

damn, I looked through my pics and have nothing showing the finished barn

all I have is some pics of the courtyard in front, post #264

http://teakdoor.com/building-in-thai...fields-14.html (DrAndys Wooden Cottage in the ricefields)

[Marmite the Dog]

I've got half a piccie.

[DrAndy]

cheers Marmite

actually, I am planning a spiral staircase at the side, furthest away in your pic

I will post pics once I get that done