House lifting.

**Loy Toy** · 26-10-2009, 05:13 PM

Looks like you got one of those tree ghosts mate and I suggest you get Joy to tie some ribbons around that one before it is too late.

**DrAndy** · 26-10-2009, 07:46 PM

true, those tree ghosts can do awful things

**Norton** · 26-10-2009, 08:06 PM

It's OK. Just Scampy the friendly ghost burning his bills.

**jandajoy** · 26-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by BillyBobThai

JJ the house looks like it will work out to be a nice place after a while. The pictures of the location are beautiful and I wish I had a view like that. Having never lived in northern Thailand, I have never seen a chimney here. Good luck with the project.

Many thanks. We'll go slowly slowly and try and get it right. Cheers

**cambtek** · 27-10-2009, 08:05 AM

I have been watching that programme where they lift even huge masonry houses.
Years ago it would have been impossible but with computer controlled jacks it is now easy.
I remember working for a house mover in NZ about 40 years ago.
Lengths of steel beam and jacks and just drive the truck under-pretty simple.
But in thailand.... no.
Cast footings and columns and pull the house down and re erect it on top.
Probably only a couple of weeks for a gang to pull it down and re assemble it.

**Nawty** · 27-10-2009, 08:31 AM

Moving the chimney will be worthy of a youtube video....

**friscofrankie** · 27-10-2009, 11:03 AM

You got me to thinking, this is not always a bad thing, so I looked up the company I had worked with in the past. This is probably the wost website on the web today. There are some interestig shots of raising and moving some fairly large structures. The Victorian moves are featured as backgrounds to some of the pages. The Victorian moves were done in the early - mid eighties.
Trost House Movers
The company is well known for good safe moves and has done structure moves and raises. Disassembly is definitely the way to go here in Thailand. The site might hold some interest, if for no other reason than to scare you off a simple jack and fill operation.

**Norton** · 27-10-2009, 11:10 AM

After seeing the pics, I think the place is great as is. Nice cottage style look. If it was mine, would refurbish and add bathroom if needed but I would not raise it up. If you don't like the view, by all means move it. Maybe add a balcony on the second floor to give you an elevated view.

**jandajoy** · 27-10-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by friscofrankie

The site might hold some interest,

It does, thanks.

if for no other reason than to scare you off a simple jack and fill operation.

It did, thanks

**Loombucket** · 27-10-2009, 03:37 PM

I looks a wonderful place JJ and reminds me of the first wooden place I fell in love with. You have a nice view of those hills, some interesting trees and room to expand. That chimney, for me, means toasting things and gazing at the embers. Although it doesn't get that cold in Khorat, sometimes it would be nice if it did. I appreciate the fact that you are not a gardener, but don't let that hold you back. Great project, keep us up to date on it.

**Humbert** · 27-10-2009, 04:19 PM

Looks really nice. Looking forward to see how the renovations progress. I'm starting to get real envious of you country folk!

**jandajoy** · 27-10-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Norton

After seeing the pics, I think the place is great as is. Nice cottage style look. If it was mine, would refurbish and add bathroom if needed but I would not raise it up. If you don't like the view, by all means move it. Maybe add a balcony on the second floor to give you an elevated view.

__________________

That's the BIG question.

dismantle and rebuild on a new, expanded slab?

dismantle and rebuild on a new, expanded slab but one story higher?

just add an extension out the back?

Maybe I should run a design competition.

I certainly need all the advice I can get.

**Thetyim** · 27-10-2009, 07:38 PM

Stick a glass front on it and bung a counter up.
I got some mates wot are great shop lifters.

**jandajoy** · 27-10-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Stick a glass front on it and bung a counter up. I got some mates wot are great shop lifters.

Cheers.

Sounds errrr really good..................

**Nawty** · 28-10-2009, 08:33 AM

Hard to give accurate advice without seeing the site and actual views etc available.

Raising it might be a waste if you cannot get a good view from it, building a seperate deck/entertainment area might be best or whatever.

**Norton** · 28-10-2009, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Nawty

Hard to give accurate advice without seeing the site and actual views etc available.

Need some interior pics and dimensions. More pics of the property area to determine view points.

**Nawty** · 28-10-2009, 08:46 AM

and most importantly...to get a feel of the place and surrounds.....hard to do if not Johnny on the spot.

Climb up on the roof and take some pics of Nth East STh West from the actual height you would have your second level on.....maybe sit on the chimney....send us a pic of that also.

We could use it at xmas time.

**jandajoy** · 28-10-2009, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Norton

Need some interior pics and dimensions. More pics of the property area to determine view points.

Will do when I get back from Aus in early December.

**jubby** · 04-11-2009, 07:37 PM

Its really got Character. Looks like a wood shingle roof. beautiful.
I'd leave it as it is and put a modern Kitchen Area at the back.

Can't understand why so many thais pull the wooden houses down and replace with the standard ugly concrete block.

I'm renting a Wood House at the moment. Not a million Miles from you. Its also just raised enough to crawl under, lovely place but the owner hasn't maintained it. Got them to fix the roof and everythings fine. Seems a shame they didn't raise it more when they built it Also. The Chimney will be useful assuming its got a fire under it. Its been bloody cold in Wiang Keng the last few nights. I arrived last night at 8pm on a motorbike from Chiang Mai Fecking Freezing honestly felt like I was in Scotland.

**DrAndy** · 04-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by jubby

Can't understand why so many thais pull the wooden houses down and replace with the standard ugly concrete block.

because they believe that wooden houses are old rubbish and concrete ones are lovely and modern

I know some that regret doing it, saying they felt much more comfortable in their old house, even if the new one is easier to keep clean

**shunpike** · 04-11-2009, 09:00 PM

My wife grew up in a leaky, old, wooden house and she does not look back on the experience with fondness. As soon as she could she built a new concrete house for her parents, and they LOVE it. It's all about your own personal experiences. One man's rustic beauty is another man's decrepit shack. Me I like the wooden houses but am put off a bit by the maintenance and upkeep...and the termites.

Anyway looking forward to what you come up with here Janda.

**DrAndy** · 04-11-2009, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by shunpike

I like the wooden houses but am put off a bit by the maintenance and upkeep...and the termites.

see above discussion, not yet complete

**Stinky** · 05-11-2009, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by shunpike

Me I like the wooden houses but am put off a bit by the maintenance and upkeep...and the termites.

You can get chemical treatments for the termites and a wife/Gf for the upkeep, sorted mate

**shunpike** · 05-11-2009, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Sdigit

Originally Posted by shunpike

Me I like the wooden houses but am put off a bit by the maintenance and upkeep...and the termites.

You can get chemical treatments for the termites and a wife/Gf for the upkeep, sorted mate

I'm keen on the wood but she needs convincing...having her take on the upkeep might not sway her. Perhaps I can go half concrete and half wood, I've seen some nice designs using both.

You've swayed me on termites but what about heavy rainy seasons? Rubbing in oil doesn't strike me as being effective enough, but I'm no expert.

**DrAndy** · 05-11-2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by shunpike

You've swayed me on termites but what about heavy rainy seasons? Rubbing in oil doesn't strike me as being effective enough, but I'm no expert.

you get a company to pump in chemicals into the foundation area, that keeps the termites away for a year

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