Thailand Building Construction
Sorry to start a new thread, but, I cannot find the information that I need in the other construction threads.
I am presently having my home built. No contractor involved. A relative is building and has done a fine job so far. I am now living in part of the house. However, he as well as I are lacking in knowledge when it comes to building strong enough for the second level.
I need to know the minimum requirements for the post and beams, cement and iron(rebars) to build the following. I would also like to know what is considered adequate or best. Any and all adivse is welcome.
The part I am concerned about is the two-story(two level) part of the house. It will be 5 meters wide and 9 meters long. I plan to place cement reinforced post every 3 meters along the length of the building on the sides only. So from one side of the building to the other, there will be a 5 meter span with no support underneath. I need to know the requirements for building the beams and post. Size of rebar? Number of pieces of rebar per post? Size of rebar for beams and number of pieces. Recommended configuration would be welcome also. Minimum post/beam size - cement.
The ground floor will be cement and there will be a 10 foot ceiling. Walls cement blocks-rendered. This 5M X 9M room will have 4 post on each side, each with a beam overhead.
The second level will have a cement floor/ceiling. This level will be used for a raised patio and will be tiled. Walls will only be half walls with post going up to support the gable roof. The gable roof will run the length of the building. Stairs to the second level will be on the outside of the building.
Please load me up with all do's, don'ts , specifications, recommendations, etc.
Thank you