http://teakdoor.com Is building in Thailand as bad as it seems? Can properties really be built and fitted out to European standards? Would you like to Build your own house in Phuket, or a swimming pool in Bangkok? Solar water heating in Pattaya? Or maybe you want to build a resort or guesthouse on Koh Samui? If you want to build a luxury house in Thailand then this is the forum for you. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://teakdoor.com/images/td_default/misc/rss.jpg http://teakdoor.com http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/60459-cost-build-my-old-house-back.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:32:16 GMT After my last divorce, the ex got the old house. I miss it and wondered what the cost would be to build something similar to it in Thailand. Any... After my last divorce, the ex got the old house. I miss it and wondered what the cost would be to build something similar to it in Thailand.

Any thoughts?

]]> Construction in Thailand chitown http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/60459-cost-build-my-old-house-back.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/60242-structural-blocks.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:25:15 GMT 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... ]]> Construction in Thailand Marmite the Dog http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/60242-structural-blocks.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/60069-need-structural-engineer.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:45:43 GMT Looking to find a licensed Structural Engineer to prepare structure drawings to complete the house plans (foundation, structure & roof structure). any pointers appreciated. ]]> Construction in Thailand Tomesarn http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/60069-need-structural-engineer.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59982-blocked-drains-again.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:26:22 GMT Any ideas what is the best way to unblock kitchen drains? I need like a high pressure water or Chemical solution! I have a kitchen in two inches of... Any ideas what is the best way to unblock kitchen drains?
I need like a high pressure water or Chemical solution!

I have a kitchen in two inches of putrid water, with this black stinking filth pouring out of the floor drains (When a hose is applied-I was trying to flush it...all I did was flood it even more.)

I have red raw fet and hands after applying 5KG of Soda Fie - caustic soda that back washed, and soaked my jeans, and got inside my useless rubber gloves.

Takes me back to my scholldays as a twat, when we did chemistry, and you had to write down the reactions of chemicals during an experiment

"Soda Fie was applied, effervescence took place, a severe burning sensation was noted in all four extremeties, noxious gases were formed, and a very quick run out of the kitchen to a hosepiping down were required.

The experiment, as was the case in my schooldays, was NOT a sucess!

There appears to be some real hard core white shit, that is almost as hard as ceramic, i believe it is congealed FAT, it is fucking disgusting.

I have given up tonight due to the burns and the nausea, but if anyone knows of anything that can really go through this shit, it will be greatly appreciated. ]]> Construction in Thailand Missismiggins http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59982-blocked-drains-again.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59963-want-to-fix-house-in-kranuan.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:48:38 GMT Hi There Questios I would like to fix the bathroom upgrade it add a toilet shower and a sink add a room and make it into an american kitchen also... Hi There Questios
I would like to
fix the bathroom upgrade it add a toilet shower and a sink
add a room and make it into an american kitchen
also rewire the house and add new lighting
build a BBQ Pit
does anyone know anybody that does this in kranuan
your advise would be great and I would be very that full
CJ ]]> Construction in Thailand CalifJerry http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59963-want-to-fix-house-in-kranuan.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59727-slippery-tiles.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:08:22 GMT one of our dogs went flying off the front patio yesterday, and it's only a matter of time before i do the same.

can someone recommend a clear coating which can be used on tiles that become slippery when wet?

ideally it would be something without a lot of 'grit' in it, but if that's impossible get here, so be it.

thanks. ]]> Construction in Thailand raycarey http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59727-slippery-tiles.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59466-my-tin-box.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:29:41 GMT Hi All,

I am toying around with ideas for constructing my weekend getaway "farmhouse".

One or two bedrooms, one bath, a great room, and a large covered deck. I want it to be raised on concrete posts. For the construction, I was thinking of using the corrugated metal siding that you see on a lot of warehouses in Thailand. This would be screwed to steel framing. The walls would be insulated with fiberglass and sheet rocked on the inside. I want to use old teak doors and shutters for the windows (no glass). The roof would be either those asbestos looking tiles or metal. I'm trying for sort of an agricultural / rustic look.

I want to keep the cost as low as possible. How do you think this type of construction would compare (cost and cooling wise) to the traditional brick and cement construction?

Thanks for your thoughts.









]]> Construction in Thailand wimpy http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59466-my-tin-box.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59290-my-traditional-thai-house-too.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:03:27 GMT Following on from Ciaphas' great effort, ta-da, here is the beginnings of our very own Little House on the Prairie..oops Rice Paddy. Wood is mostly from father-in-law's 30-40 year old Mai Daeng trees, cut 12-18 months ago and left to season under the pig-shed roof. A few bits of wood to be purchased here and there including some floorboards cos the father-in-law underestimated and didn't cut enough. Land raised up 2 metres 2 years ago and settled through 2 rainy seasons.

We have no electricity and no running water, although plenty laying around in the paddies. This is a real country-style build, with a toothless foreman and a bunch of village guys being ordered around by my partner, who has visions of the house being the same quality as a 5-star hotel villa....

When we started 2 years ago we budgeted 400,000 baht but will probably be closer to 600,000 once I add in all the bits I forgot before (the wood milling, transport for the traditional roof tiles etc). Building expected to take 2-3 months depending on the weather and my finances! ]]> Construction in Thailand Twocam http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59290-my-traditional-thai-house-too.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59223-design-thingy.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:23:53 GMT Would anybody be interested in playing around with the photos?

A bottle of JD Black to the winner?

I don't know, seems like a bit of a flogged goat.

I've got 6 month to decide what the fok I'm going to do........................

Mai pen Rai.

Think I'll go to bed ]]> Construction in Thailand jandajoy http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59223-design-thingy.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59163-land-survey-elevations.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:02:27 GMT Looking to find someone who can do a simple land survey on about half a rai in Chiangmai.
The area in question is approximatly a 12" / 15cm rise in a distance of 30 meters. Easy task for someone in the area, the terrain is like a golf course fairway.... thanks in advance ]]> Construction in Thailand Tomesarn http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59163-land-survey-elevations.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59071-help-needed-improve-my-cluster-fukk.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:51:49 GMT We have 2 houses on 5 rai of land with a community water supply and also a 11 metre well. The well water is sucked up with a Luckystar Electric Well... We have 2 houses on 5 rai of land with a community water supply and also a 11 metre well. The well water is sucked up with a Luckystar Electric Well pump

Specification : Model ls 252EA
Power source 220v 50 Hz
Suction lift Max 9m
Discharge head 14m
Capacity 34l/min [at] total head 9m
Pressure switch ON 1.6Kg cm2
Off 2.4 Kg cm2
Suction Discharge pipe 25mm (1")

Stupidly we didn't install a water tank when building, so now I have moved 2 cement water jars to provide our own water when 'Naam ma lay' which is often.


What type of pump is required to suck water out of these jars and provide good pressure to all outlets in both houses ?

The jars are located immediately behind the house on a ground level concrete base? ]]> Construction in Thailand CharleyFarley http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59071-help-needed-improve-my-cluster-fukk.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59063-a-d-and-g-resort-update.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:38:31 GMT Here is the latest happenings at D&G Resort. Most everyone can recognize the cement buffalo in the foreground. But what is that in the background?

]]> Construction in Thailand hillbilly http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/59063-a-d-and-g-resort-update.html http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/58961-house-lifting.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:57:11 GMT Looks like we've bought a wooden house and a bit of land. House is ok, all wood but I want to lift it, as in raise it up about 10 feet and build a kitchen dining area on the ground floor.

Anyone know anything about such a project, costs etc?

All advice gratefully received.

maybe some photos to follow. ]]> Construction in Thailand jandajoy http://teakdoor.com/construction-in-thailand/58961-house-lifting.html