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El Gibbon · 12-02-2007, 04:45 PM

Hmmmmm

AC how much time do you intend on spending in the bathroom? nuff said... straight on m'man.

I've got almost the same and until today I really haven't paid a whit's attention to them

E. G.

donmeurett · 12-02-2007, 05:01 PM

It depends on the angle of the blades and size of fan motor.
to get air moving the way it should. Have not found any fans here in LOS that did much good. The lights have nothing to do with air movement.

Anonymous Coward · 12-02-2007, 05:54 PM

This is the sort of look I was struggling to avoid:

The houses they built as models all have something similar.

Anonymous Coward · 12-02-2007, 06:07 PM

I noticed today that they are putting this insect screen in all the soffit vents:

klongmaster · 12-02-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

I'm about to buy a few things for the house: - Air conditioners - Anybody have particular advice as to brand, model or type on any of these times?

I recently bought a new A/C for my bedroom and received some good advice which is posted on another thread here (New Air Conditioner For Home)

hillbilly · 13-02-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

I noticed today that they are putting this insect screen in all the soffit vents:

Sorry, to say but this is the cheap Thai way. This was suggested to the hillbilly and dismissed.

Anonymous Coward · 13-02-2007, 07:35 PM

^Thanks for making me feel good.

I think maybe this thread has gotten too much for me.

hillbilly · 16-02-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

^Thanks for making me feel good.

I think maybe this thread has gotten too much for me.

Hell, just remember i have been wrong most of the time.

The house looks good, please keep the pics and comments coming.

dirtydog · 16-02-2007, 07:57 PM

hell nothing wrong with that stuff, he is building a medium class house, you want it 100 percent then you use stainless gauze, 700 percent more expensive at least and only used on mansions, and I had to travel 50kms each way to buy the stuff, a good example of the variations of building costings is flooring, this can vary from 100baht to 10,000baht per square meter, lino or granite, ceramic tiles at 400baht per square meter laid is cheap shite compared to African black Granite at 7,000baht per square meter.

Anonymous Coward · 19-02-2007, 06:34 AM

Seems I posted the last batch of photos with no narrative. That's what I get for composing in an external editor and uploading without looking....

Living room tile going down.

This is the bench on the front porch. They wanted to put it all around the porch but we had them put in some steps down to the garden (on the left) instead.

Window detail in the back. We'll need to plant some tall trees back here.

Bathroom plumbing.

So, they finish the wall and then break it to stub in the kitchen plumbing. This was how it was done on Saipan as well. Why don't they plan ahead. Oh, yeah....

Same with the development infrastructure. First they put in the roads and fences and now they're digging things up to put in the water and underground electrical mains. Totally nuts.

This stuff is for the drains that go around the perimeter of the block of land. The shower, kitchen sink and septic tank overflow all go into these drains which empty into the development's storm drains which probably flow right into Lam Takhong.

(Sorry, it was too late to edit the original post. It can be deleted....)

As for the vent screens: When I built my house on Saipan I imported the best metal window screen I could find in the US. It didn't stand up to the tropics. I ended up replacing it all with fabric screen: easier to clean, easier to maintain and easier to repair and replace.

Anonymous Coward · 19-02-2007, 06:37 AM

This is how the house looked on February 16.

Bathroom tile going up.

Front porch tile.

Back wall. I guess there won't be room for that tennis court I was wanting.

peterpan · 19-02-2007, 07:20 AM

Its going to be quite a pleasant looking house, pity they don't throw in a bit more land around it tho'. If I phone ahead will you have scones and tea ready for me, on my manthly trip Udon to BKK ?

Anonymous Coward · 19-02-2007, 07:57 AM

Fortunately we're on a corner lot, so only two neighbors. We moved the house away from the side neighbor, but couldn't do anything about the back one.

I'm trying to decide what sort of trees to plant as a screen. Any ideas?

I'll give the scones my best shot. I've baked them before, so I'm willing to try again....

The_Dude · 19-02-2007, 08:08 AM

The house looks like it is coming along well. Great pics! Keep it up, many ideas are collected from your shots.

Thank you.
The Dude

Airportwo · 19-02-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

I'm trying to decide what sort of trees to plant as a screen. Any idea

Banana Palms make for excellent screens once they start growing?
Cheers

Anonymous Coward · 19-02-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airportwo

Banana Palms make for excellent screens once they start growing?
Cheers

Do you think they'd get enough sun there? This is on the north side of the house and the house behind has two floors. I'd like bananas if they'd grow there.

huahin · 19-02-2007, 08:41 AM

Hi guys, have asked this question before but no reply, so I'll post again. My wife and I are planning to build a modest house in Nakhon Sawan at the end the year. I would like to know if one needs lawyers for contracts, are house plans available from the builder or does one need to find a architect?? Does anyone know of any reputible builders in Nakhon sawan?? I would welcome any advice or recommendations.
Thanks

Airportwo · 19-02-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

Do you think they'd get enough sun there? This is on the north side of the house and the house behind has two floors. I'd like bananas if they'd grow there.

Sorry got the name wrong, just looked it up, called "fan' palm, they don't need a lot of sun. Fast growing, I planted some three years ago and they are now trees with about a metre of trunk - there huge!
Cheers

peterpan · 19-02-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

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I'm trying to decide what sort of trees to plant as a screen. Any ideas?

I would like to help because I get a lot of pleasure (non sexual of course) from your posts. BUT asking me for horticultural advice is a little like asking Nana tart for financial investment assistance.

Anonymous Coward · 19-02-2007, 02:33 PM

I ended up buying this water heater:

It's a 4.5KW unit by Mazuma of Thailand.

We'd used one in a guest house and liked it. (Nothing like hands on.) And the owner seemed to like how reliable they were.

Another decision based on totally unreliable information....

12-02-2007, 05:54 PM	#63 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Bad Tile This is the sort of look I was struggling to avoid: The houses they built as models all have something similar.

16-02-2007, 07:57 PM	#69 (permalink)
dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 06:20 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Posts: 34,415	hell nothing wrong with that stuff, he is building a medium class house, you want it 100 percent then you use stainless gauze, 700 percent more expensive at least and only used on mansions, and I had to travel 50kms each way to buy the stuff, a good example of the variations of building costings is flooring, this can vary from 100baht to 10,000baht per square meter, lino or granite, ceramic tiles at 400baht per square meter laid is cheap shite compared to African black Granite at 7,000baht per square meter. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

19-02-2007, 06:34 AM	#70 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Sorry about no text.... Seems I posted the last batch of photos with no narrative. That's what I get for composing in an external editor and uploading without looking.... Living room tile going down. This is the bench on the front porch. They wanted to put it all around the porch but we had them put in some steps down to the garden (on the left) instead. Window detail in the back. We'll need to plant some tall trees back here. Bathroom plumbing. So, they finish the wall and then break it to stub in the kitchen plumbing. This was how it was done on Saipan as well. Why don't they plan ahead. Oh, yeah.... Same with the development infrastructure. First they put in the roads and fences and now they're digging things up to put in the water and underground electrical mains. Totally nuts. This stuff is for the drains that go around the perimeter of the block of land. The shower, kitchen sink and septic tank overflow all go into these drains which empty into the development's storm drains which probably flow right into Lam Takhong. (Sorry, it was too late to edit the original post. It can be deleted....) As for the vent screens: When I built my house on Saipan I imported the best metal window screen I could find in the US. It didn't stand up to the tropics. I ended up replacing it all with fabric screen: easier to clean, easier to maintain and easier to repair and replace.

19-02-2007, 02:33 PM	#80 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Water Heater I ended up buying this water heater: It's a 4.5KW unit by Mazuma of Thailand. We'd used one in a guest house and liked it. (Nothing like hands on.) And the owner seemed to like how reliable they were. Another decision based on totally unreliable information....

12-02-2007, 04:45 PM	#61 (permalink)
El Gibbon Elite Member Last Online: Yesterday 05:11 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Samut Phrakon Posts: 1,560	Hmmmmm AC how much time do you intend on spending in the bathroom? nuff said... straight on m'man. I've got almost the same and until today I really haven't paid a whit's attention to them E. G.

12-02-2007, 05:01 PM	#62 (permalink)
donmeurett Aranyaprathet Last Online: Yesterday 10:09 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lam Luk Ka Posts: 274	It depends on the angle of the blades and size of fan motor. to get air moving the way it should. Have not found any fans here in LOS that did much good. The lights have nothing to do with air movement.

12-02-2007, 06:07 PM	#64 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	I noticed today that they are putting this insect screen in all the soffit vents:

13-02-2007, 07:35 PM	#67 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	^Thanks for making me feel good. I think maybe this thread has gotten too much for me.

19-02-2007, 06:37 AM	#71 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	This is how the house looked on February 16. Bathroom tile going up. Front porch tile. Back wall. I guess there won't be room for that tennis court I was wanting.

19-02-2007, 07:20 AM	#72 (permalink)
peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 4,607	Its going to be quite a pleasant looking house, pity they don't throw in a bit more land around it tho'. If I phone ahead will you have scones and tea ready for me, on my manthly trip Udon to BKK ?

19-02-2007, 07:57 AM	#73 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Fortunately we're on a corner lot, so only two neighbors. We moved the house away from the side neighbor, but couldn't do anything about the back one. I'm trying to decide what sort of trees to plant as a screen. Any ideas? I'll give the scones my best shot. I've baked them before, so I'm willing to try again....

19-02-2007, 08:08 AM	#74 (permalink)
The_Dude Phayao Last Online: 30-11-2008 08:55 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nakornratchasima/Sacramento Posts: 539	The house looks like it is coming along well. Great pics! Keep it up, many ideas are collected from your shots. Thank you. The Dude

19-02-2007, 08:41 AM	#77 (permalink)
huahin Pattaya Last Online: 10-11-2008 11:06 AM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	Hi guys, have asked this question before but no reply, so I'll post again. My wife and I are planning to build a modest house in Nakhon Sawan at the end the year. I would like to know if one needs lawyers for contracts, are house plans available from the builder or does one need to find a architect?? Does anyone know of any reputible builders in Nakhon sawan?? I would welcome any advice or recommendations. Thanks