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Marmite the Dog

I will need to build a small 'shed' in a month or three and I was going to do it myself as and when funds allow. I think using blocks would be the simplest solution with the preformed concrete floor panels for the ceiling.

How much are these blocks?

What brands are generally used?

What's the Thai name?

In what sizes do the concrete floor panels come in and how much are they?

I think that covers it for now...

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the dogcatcher

Do you not have a builders merchant near you?

dirtydog

Using concrete floor panels for the roof is an expensive way to go, they are 30cms wide and whatever length you want.
For the walls qcon blocks are the easiest and quickest, 60cm by 20cm blocks around 20baht each, although ordinary breeze blocks are 3.5baht each and probably not the best things to learn how to lay bricks.

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Marmite the Dog

I didn't think Q-Con would take a load?

The panels are not for the roof, just the ceiling, and I have laid bricks before.

dirtydog

ahh, you mean cement board, 8 foot by 4 foot, probably less than 200baht each, for a small building qcon would work, I assume your not going for planning permission or anything like that, just need to stick plenty of ties in the corner blocks, 90 degree bent up rebar would work fine.

hillbilly

How big is your small shed?

Marmite the Dog

Prolly 4x4 or 6x4.

DrAndy

just about the right size for a slave

BKKBILL

4X4 is a good size for a slave???? Just what kind of measurements are we using here?

BillyBobThai

Concrete board, 4x8 ft 175 baht
Concrete block 2.5 to 3.5 baht, depending on qty. bought
I hope your measurements are in meters and not feet.

Marmite the Dog

Yes, I'm living in the 21st Century.

DrAndy

yeah, he said 4x4, and he only has 2 feet, unless he borrows some

Marmite the Dog

I could easily get 8 feet, even without resorting to the jingjok population around here.

DrAndy

OK stick to your old fashioned ways then

baldrick

be sure to make a picture thread out of the construction of your outhouse

DrAndy

with slaves inside

English Noodles

I thought you lived in Isaan.

Norton

If you're looking to build something like this, I'll give you materials list/quantities. 4mx4mx3m high concrete block walls on a 0.15m slab foundation.

splitlid

is that your entry in the new comp??

Norton

Not a bad idea. Could call it Norton's slave quarters.

Knowing Marmite, I figure he wants something cheap and easy to house his motorcycle and store a few tools. This could be an over design given his budget which has yet to be revealed. If this is close to what he wants can give him quantities so he can go and get prices.

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