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Twocam · 31-10-2009, 04:52 PM

We have just been doing our sums today. Our original budget when we started planning 2 years ago was 400,000 baht. With prices rises in the last 24 months plus a major decision to go for traditional clay tiles instead of roofing panels or tin, we are now looking at around 550,000 - 600,000. That's without a bathroom and kitchen cos we share those with father-in-law whose house is next to us. We will build those later once we have a chance to use the house a little and find out what 'works' for us.

jandajoy · 31-10-2009, 05:00 PM

How much wood are you going to need?

How much have you got?

It's as expensivew as all buggery up here in the north. Smuglling it in from Laos is a bit of a concern too.

Your model looks fantastic but a massive amount of good quality wood needed.

More pics please.

jaiyenyen · 31-10-2009, 05:53 PM

Another quality building thread in the making.
Good luck to you.

Wayne Kerr · 31-10-2009, 06:43 PM

Love these threads, with any luck I might have enough dosh to one day build myself a shag pad in Thailand. Any thoughts about the landscaping yet mate? That's one thing I'd love to try my hand at too if I can escape my transient existence one of these days.

600,000 don't sound like much for a flashy wood joint like that, ya sure the sums are ridgy didge?

jandajoy · 31-10-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

600,000 don't sound like much for a flashy wood joint like that, ya sure the sums are ridgy didge?

If the build is based on the model I doubt the costings. Sorry to say.

Twocam · 31-10-2009, 10:12 PM

Actually we've bought nearly all the supplies needed & have a contract with the builder for labour costs, so we're pretty confident of coming in close to the target. Of course Thai partner has probably made some alterations to the plans that I don't know about which will jack up the price

Also we don't have to buy the wood, when father-in-law got the land 30 years ago he immediately planted enough mai-daeng and mai-pradoo to build a house for each of his 7 children. We are only the 2nd to build so there was a good choice of trees to cut and mill. The only wood we have to buy is for the doors and windows which are being made from recycled wood sourced locally. Add to that the house is not very big (12 sao) and we don't have anykitchen, bathroom or electrical fittings (no electricity on our land) and it will be a pretty basic, but hopefully solid, little holiday house.

DrAndy · 01-11-2009, 12:03 AM

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Well we kind of have plans...they were originally from a Thai house, scaled down for model-making and now we're scaling it back up to real size.

make sure you do not scale any cockroaches up to the new size

jaiyenyen · 01-11-2009, 07:48 AM

^^ Good old dad.
What a good father to be 'forward thinking' enough to plant trees, so his children can have timber to build a home. I think you owe him a big THANK YOU.

ShilohJim · 03-11-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Twocam

Someone asked about plans. Well we kind of have plans...they were originally from a Thai house, scaled down for model-making and now we're scaling it back up to real size. Hoping to get something based on one of these. Would love to build the whole compound but just can't afford it.

We officially have one post in the ground as of today 29/10.

No more pics until late November I fear as that's when the better half will next visit and collect the next tranche of money!

Looks great, why can't you build it in portions as you can afford? Would seem you intend to stay and that is a beautiful plan. I do suppose electricity and modern plumbing are in the plan?

ShilohJim

bobbysan124 · 03-11-2009, 11:23 PM

Good luck with it.

Thailing · 04-11-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

600,000 don't sound like much for a flashy wood joint like that, ya sure the sums are ridgy didge?

If the build is based on the model I doubt the costings. Sorry to say.

not sure about that , there are many good examples in pak chong for same price.

hillbilly · 04-11-2009, 06:17 PM

One main problem with an all wooden house is upkeep.

DrAndy · 04-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Like what, HillBilly?

They just need a nice oiling if you want them to look fresh, otherwise nothing

DrAndy · 04-11-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Thailing

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Originally Posted by jandajoy

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Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

600,000 don't sound like much for a flashy wood joint like that, ya sure the sums are ridgy didge?

If the build is based on the model I doubt the costings. Sorry to say.

not sure about that , there are many good examples in pak chong for same price.

well, the model cost B1500

it is a 1:20 scale so the cost will be....

hillbilly · 04-11-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DrAndy

Like what, HillBilly?

They just need a nice oiling if you want them to look fresh, otherwise nothing

My experience has shown ants, termites and other bugs can wreck havoc upon one's home. Why?

The landscaping around ones home invites the ants and bugs. Termites will find their way to any concrete and chew.

I have heard Thais say that old Teak wood is almost bullet-proof. I say no. Additionally, I have talked to the caretakers of Vinanmek Mansion in Bangkok. Maintence is constant.

How many truly old teak homes does one see?

DrAndy · 04-11-2009, 07:33 PM

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My experience has shown ants, termites and other bugs can wreck havoc upon one's home. Why?

because they like it for food; but that also applies to any wood in a concrete home

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Originally Posted by hillbilly

I have heard Thais say that old Teak wood is almost bullet-proof. I say no. Additionally, I have talked to the caretakers of Vinanmek Mansion in Bangkok. Maintence is constant.

no, not bullet proof but it is insect and rot proof

as for Vinanmek, did they say what maintenance they did? that place is massive and ANY house that size requires a lot of work

Twocam · 07-11-2009, 08:20 AM

One photo arrived from 29/10 the first day of building. Sounds like the entire day consisting of raising the sao-ek (first support pole) which had the good luck package tied on, then drinking a lot of rice wine. Seems to be moving faster now, all 12 supports are concreted in and they are rust-proofing/painting/prefabbing the roof structure while they wait for the concrete to set.

S Landreth · 07-11-2009, 08:33 AM

Nice to see it has started

Thanks for sharing

somtamslap · 08-11-2009, 08:33 PM

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not sure about that , there are many good examples in pak chong for same price.

Not the same size as splitlids design though..the closest I've seen in Pak Chong to splitlids design is 9 million baht..I'm assuming we're talking about the place on Mittrapharp Rd just before you take the turn of for Pak Chong?

somtamslap · 08-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Ok so it's a bit bigger than Splits but this is on sale for 9 million..

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Twocam Angthong Last Online: 17-11-2009 12:57 PM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 43	One photo arrived from 29/10 the first day of building. Sounds like the entire day consisting of raising the sao-ek (first support pole) which had the good luck package tied on, then drinking a lot of rice wine. Seems to be moving faster now, all 12 supports are concreted in and they are rust-proofing/painting/prefabbing the roof structure while they wait for the concrete to set. Last edited by Twocam : 07-11-2009 at 08:32 AM.

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31-10-2009, 04:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
Twocam Angthong Last Online: 17-11-2009 12:57 PM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 43	We have just been doing our sums today. Our original budget when we started planning 2 years ago was 400,000 baht. With prices rises in the last 24 months plus a major decision to go for traditional clay tiles instead of roofing panels or tin, we are now looking at around 550,000 - 600,000. That's without a bathroom and kitchen cos we share those with father-in-law whose house is next to us. We will build those later once we have a chance to use the house a little and find out what 'works' for us.

31-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
jaiyenyen Sa Kaeo Last Online: Today 02:33 PM Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 259	Another quality building thread in the making. Good luck to you.

31-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
Twocam Angthong Last Online: 17-11-2009 12:57 PM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 43	Actually we've bought nearly all the supplies needed & have a contract with the builder for labour costs, so we're pretty confident of coming in close to the target. Of course Thai partner has probably made some alterations to the plans that I don't know about which will jack up the price Also we don't have to buy the wood, when father-in-law got the land 30 years ago he immediately planted enough mai-daeng and mai-pradoo to build a house for each of his 7 children. We are only the 2nd to build so there was a good choice of trees to cut and mill. The only wood we have to buy is for the doors and windows which are being made from recycled wood sourced locally. Add to that the house is not very big (12 sao) and we don't have anykitchen, bathroom or electrical fittings (no electricity on our land) and it will be a pretty basic, but hopefully solid, little holiday house.

01-11-2009, 07:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
jaiyenyen Sa Kaeo Last Online: Today 02:33 PM Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 259	^^ Good old dad. What a good father to be 'forward thinking' enough to plant trees, so his children can have timber to build a home. I think you owe him a big THANK YOU.

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bobbysan124 Krabi Last Online: 11-11-2009 01:32 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 62	Good luck with it.

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 06:24 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,443	One main problem with an all wooden house is upkeep.

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 03:42 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 12,788	Like what, HillBilly? They just need a nice oiling if you want them to look fresh, otherwise nothing

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S Landreth Guest Member Last Online: Today 03:14 PM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Khon Kaen Posts: 1,287	Nice to see it has started Thanks for sharing

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somtamslap splendid and tremendous Last Online: Today 12:25 PM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 1,417	Ok so it's a bit bigger than Splits but this is on sale for 9 million..

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