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DrAndy · 24-10-2009, 08:57 PM

dismantling the house is easy, as long as they take a bit of care. Wood houses are very simple and come apart quickly, and go up again almost as fast

just do the proper foundations and concrete columns, probably with connecting beams

you can then rebuild to slighly higher specs. You will find you need to buy some more wood to replace anything split or rotted, but that is the best way to go

jandajoy · 25-10-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Norton

BTW, raising the house is but one of the cost considerations. Need to figure in cement, plumbing and electrical rework if needed.

You're right, but it's all good. We'll take our time and get the rewiring and plumbing done properly. All new I think.

jandajoy · 25-10-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

dismantling the house is easy, as long as they take a bit of care. Wood houses are very simple and come apart quickly, and go up again almost as fast just do the proper foundations and concrete columns, probably with connecting beams you can then rebuild to slighly higher specs. You will find you need to buy some more wood to replace anything split or rotted, but that is the best way to go

Yup, it looks like dismantling is the way to. Fortunately we're very close to Laos so wood may well be available - discretely.

shunpike · 25-10-2009, 02:13 PM

How's the present house set up inside? Thai kitchen out back with a lounge area inside and a bedroom or two? Also do you have any idea of the size of the living space, ie how many square meters. It doesn't look overly big from the pix, but they can be deceiving.

jandajoy · 25-10-2009, 04:50 PM

more photos to follow

jandajoy · 25-10-2009, 08:39 PM

I got a chimmney

jandajoy · 25-10-2009, 08:42 PM

DrAndy · 25-10-2009, 09:20 PM

looks a good size from those

the best thing about dismantling it will be the new layout you can design

you may be able to do away with any internal columns/poles too, if you redesign the roof trusses etc

I did that on my wooden house, it made the internal space really nice

jandajoy · 26-10-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

he best thing about dismantling it will be the new layout you can design

Very true. The 2 bathrooms will probably get taken out and new ones built.

The cement bit on the left is the downstairs dunny. Just a squat job.

BillyBobThai · 26-10-2009, 06:10 PM

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.

Loy Toy · 26-10-2009, 06:13 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, 08:46 PM

true, those tree ghosts can do awful things

Norton · 26-10-2009, 09:06 PM

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

jandajoy · 26-10-2009, 11:01 PM

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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, 09:05 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, 09:31 AM

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

friscofrankie · 27-10-2009, 12:03 PM

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, 12:10 PM

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, 03:27 PM

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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, 04:37 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.

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Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,548	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. __________________ There is such a thing as a nation being so right that it does not need to convince others by force that it is right. Woodrow Wilson

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shunpike Kamphaeng Phet Last Online: Today 04:55 PM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 330	How's the present house set up inside? Thai kitchen out back with a lounge area inside and a bedroom or two? Also do you have any idea of the size of the living space, ie how many square meters. It doesn't look overly big from the pix, but they can be deceiving.

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 04:18 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,854	looks a good size from those the best thing about dismantling it will be the new layout you can design you may be able to do away with any internal columns/poles too, if you redesign the roof trusses etc I did that on my wooden house, it made the internal space really nice

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BillyBobThai Ban Chang Last Online: Today 03:26 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Khao Sai-60 km south of Phichit Posts: 202	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.

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Loy Toy On a walkabout Last Online: Today 04:56 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,374	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.

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 04:18 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,854	true, those tree ghosts can do awful things

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Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,548	It's OK. Just Scampy the friendly ghost burning his bills.

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cambtek Krabi Last Online: 18-11-2009 09:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 62	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.

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Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Today 03:16 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 5,788	Moving the chimney will be worthy of a youtube video....

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Loombucket Cacoethes scribendi Last Online: Today 07:14 AM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern England and Korat Posts: 3,008	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.

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