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Maxion · 11-10-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by johpam

I want to build a extension to an excisting double storied house. 1 Bedroom plus ensuite (bathroom) downstairs and the same on top on the second foor. I want to use Qcon brick. I am wondering if you can use 20 or 25cm thick Qcon bricks alone and don`t use any concrete pillars or do you still need to build a concrete frame and then fill in the frame with Qcon bricks. The 2 rooms will be completely free standing and will be joint by walkways to the excisting house. The rooms will 4.5 by 5 meters. The ensuites will be 4.5 by 2 meters. I want to have 3 meter ceiling height, the same a the excisting house.

Thanks johpam

In this situation I would stick with traditional column construction. As already mentioned, getting approval for non standard construction can be difficult in some regions and even more so if it’s an addition to existing dwelling.

If you really want to construct column free with q-con then seek advice from local architect about approval and be sure to use a constructor who knows the q-con system. It’s a fast and efficient building material but a nightmare when in the wrong hands.

DrAndy · 11-10-2009, 03:25 PM

me too

BKKBILL · 12-10-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

me too

Me three. DrAndy is there any work going on at the Chiang Mai build while your not there.

DrAndy · 12-10-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BKKBILL

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

me too

Me three. DrAndy is there any work going on at the Chiang Mai build while your not there.

not really, unless you count the illegal restaurant and betting ring being run by the security guard

cambtek · 11-10-2009, 06:31 PM

I dont think he means 25mm thick blocks-do you.
A wall inch thick would be the thinnest wall in the world wouldnt it?
Maybe he means 25 centimetre?

johpam · 11-10-2009, 09:05 PM

I said (see my 1st post) 20/25 cm thick Qcon blocks which is centimeters (or 200/250 millimeters). i will build with a contrete frame because some other people have advised me to go that way.
Cheers johpam

DrAndy · 11-10-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johpam

I said (see my 1st post) 20/25 cm thick Qcon blocks which is centimeters (or 200/250 millimeters). i will build with a contrete frame because some other people have advised me to go that way.
Cheers johpam

probably safer as Thailands planning regs are not very up to date wrt new materials in many districts

I am also not very sure of QCON resistance to seismic shocks; whilst it has good load bearing, it may not have good shear strength

Sdigit · 12-10-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by johpam

I said (see my 1st post) 20/25 cm thick Qcon blocks which is centimeters (or 200/250 millimeters). i will build with a contrete frame because some other people have advised me to go that way.
Cheers johpam

Sorry johpam my eyes must be failing me, your making the right move to use the concrete frame though.

johpam · 13-10-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shitdigit

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Originally Posted by johpam

I said (see my 1st post) 20/25 cm thick Qcon blocks which is centimeters (or 200/250 millimeters). i will build with a contrete frame because some other people have advised me to go that way.
Cheers johpam

Sorry johpam my eyes must be failing me, your making the right move to use the concrete frame though.

Yes I go colourblind sometimes aswell

Norton · 11-10-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by johpam

The 2 rooms will be completely free standing and will be joint by walkways to the excisting house. The rooms will 4.5 by 5 meters. The ensuites will be 4.5 by 2 meters.

Will the roof of your existing house extend over the walkways and integrate with the roof on the extension?

johpam · 13-10-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Norton

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Originally Posted by johpam

The 2 rooms will be completely free standing and will be joint by walkways to the excisting house. The rooms will 4.5 by 5 meters. The ensuites will be 4.5 by 2 meters.

Will the roof of your existing house extend over the walkways and integrate with the roof on the extension?

The two rooms will be be build only 1 meter from the excisting building (which is crap in view) and will have a seperate roof. The small walkways will be undercover and will be about 2.4 meters wide. On each side of the walkways I will have clothing space so it will fuction as walkthrough wardrope.
cheer johpam

DrAndy · 14-10-2009, 03:10 PM

tex, try QCON themselves, they are very helpful

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