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hillbilly · 02-09-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by surasak

Why is one section of block staggared and the others not?

When Thais lay block they typically do not stagger the blocks. The reason is because the entire wall will be plastered over with cement anyway.

paulspad2002 · 25-10-2007, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by man with no head

Why is one section of block staggared and the others not?

its not its an optical illusion but yes i agree it should be knowing that as i ahve done block work myself

RandomChances · 02-09-2006, 01:28 PM

What was the problem with the guy catching bird's ? Did you want them ?

hillbilly · 02-09-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RandomChances

What was the problem with the guy catching bird's ? Did you want them ?

The problem is that I sorta like to have wild birds around the place. The workers would have caught birds everyday to either eat or for temporary pets that soon die.

After a couple months or so, well you could imagine the bird population.

RandomChances · 02-09-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hillbilly

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Originally Posted by RandomChances

What was the problem with the guy catching bird's ? Did you want them ?

The problem is that I sorta like to have wild birds around the place. The workers would have caught birds everyday to either eat or for temporary pets that soon die.

After a couple months or so, well you could imagine the bird population.

Ok

Probably would of even put a dent in the population, they catch quite a few on my land, always give us a few. Nothing wrong with a bit of bird curry.well except picking the bones out.

buadhai · 02-09-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hillbilly

When Thais lay block they typically do not stagger the blocks. The reason is because the entire wall will be plastered over with cement anyway.

But, wouldn't the wall be stronger if the blocks were staggered and interlocking?

man with no head · 02-09-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by buadhai

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Originally Posted by hillbilly

When Thais lay block they typically do not stagger the blocks. The reason is because the entire wall will be plastered over with cement anyway.

But, wouldn't the wall be stronger if the blocks were staggered and interlocking?

Probably wouldn't matter since it's not load bearing and has the concrete posts every few meters (would take more time and maybe they're just lazy to cut block). Still I did notice in one part of the photo that some was staggered.

danbo · 02-09-2006, 04:46 PM

Truly superb thread hb, truly superb.

hillbilly · 02-09-2006, 05:19 PM

As you can imagine this is a smelly job. But these people come by about every 2 weeks to clean out septic tanks. Here they are cleaning out the worker's toilet. BTW, this toilet will be taken out once the house is completed. Hopefully, not 10 years from now.

As the foreman I was out in the harsh environment everyday just like the workers. Here you can see my farmer's tan.

Ok, I stretched the truth somewhat. Actually, I did not have a watch so in order to tell the time I had to take a photo with my digital camera.

man with no head · 02-09-2006, 05:30 PM

Makes you wonder where the truck gets rid of its stuff.

hillbilly · 02-09-2006, 05:59 PM

The terrace for the bedroom begins. This lucky worker makes B200 per day.

The front doors have arrived. These turned out to be a pain in the butt. Wait and see...

hillbilly · 02-09-2006, 06:04 PM

Work on the front wall continues. We used this special wood on the front because this is where the rain mainly blows from.

Compare the difference between the front outside wall and the rest of the home. The rough looking wood is still a tongue-and-cut installation.

hillbilly · 02-09-2006, 06:08 PM

A worker using a router on the outside wall wood.

The windows begin to arrive. Keep in mind that this old style is what the wife wanted. It was up to me to make certain that it worked.

Fingers_in_pies · 02-09-2006, 11:29 PM

Really enjoying the thread, alot of information.

Well done Hill Billy

farmerfloyd · 03-09-2006, 10:43 AM

Was most interesting, I have built all the houses I ever lived in US. and 24 apartments. Did every thing cement 4 ft forms pony walls. wiring, plumbing at first later hired it out lazy, They make concret in a circle in mexico also, quicker then our way if by hand. concrete roofs etc.
You get the plumbers to pull permit $200 then you do the workeven engineering in Hawaii for a 2 storey house cost 250. GOOD JOB on pictures. House looks like it will be pretty with all the wood. farmerfloyd

hillbilly · 03-09-2006, 11:36 AM

This is where our front gate will be.

You can see the main mixer in the background. Here K.Pateet is moving some concrete.

hillbilly · 03-09-2006, 11:44 AM

As usual, the workers always took time out to prepare and eat their upcountry meals. This worker is pounding away on his homemade table. Actually, it is a broken concrete pole turned upside down and partially buried.

This is his buddy. I called them Fric & Frac. Where one went the other one went. I soon noticed that the fence boss had to assign them different jobs because they played and did not work.

hillbilly · 03-09-2006, 11:47 AM

A view from more or less the middle of the home looking out the 'eating room' windows.

I began to wonder when I kept seeing this around the house.

hillbilly · 03-09-2006, 11:56 AM

Here is what should be a nice view from our bedroom.

Work on the front terrace continues.

KID · 03-09-2006, 12:04 PM

so how much do you think you will have invested in your country house and land hillbilly?? lock stock and barrel?

p.s. any good fishin in that there creek??

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:13 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,446	The terrace for the bedroom begins. This lucky worker makes B200 per day. The front doors have arrived. These turned out to be a pain in the butt. Wait and see...

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:13 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,446	Work on the front wall continues. We used this special wood on the front because this is where the rain mainly blows from. Compare the difference between the front outside wall and the rest of the home. The rough looking wood is still a tongue-and-cut installation.

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:13 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,446	A worker using a router on the outside wall wood. The windows begin to arrive. Keep in mind that this old style is what the wife wanted. It was up to me to make certain that it worked.

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Fingers_in_pies Trat Last Online: 14-04-2007 05:56 PM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham, Bangkok, Petchabun, Posts: 403	Really enjoying the thread, alot of information. Well done Hill Billy

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farmerfloyd Koh Samui Last Online: Yesterday 12:05 PM Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooksville Florida Posts: 52	Was most interesting, I have built all the houses I ever lived in US. and 24 apartments. Did every thing cement 4 ft forms pony walls. wiring, plumbing at first later hired it out lazy, They make concret in a circle in mexico also, quicker then our way if by hand. concrete roofs etc. You get the plumbers to pull permit $200 then you do the workeven engineering in Hawaii for a 2 storey house cost 250. GOOD JOB on pictures. House looks like it will be pretty with all the wood. farmerfloyd

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:13 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,446	As usual, the workers always took time out to prepare and eat their upcountry meals. This worker is pounding away on his homemade table. Actually, it is a broken concrete pole turned upside down and partially buried. This is his buddy. I called them Fric & Frac. Where one went the other one went. I soon noticed that the fence boss had to assign them different jobs because they played and did not work.

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:13 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,446	A view from more or less the middle of the home looking out the 'eating room' windows. I began to wonder when I kept seeing this around the house.

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:13 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,446	Here is what should be a nice view from our bedroom. Work on the front terrace continues.

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KID Wat Traimit Last Online: 15-11-2009 04:40 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 943	so how much do you think you will have invested in your country house and land hillbilly?? lock stock and barrel? p.s. any good fishin in that there creek??

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