Building a Thai Teak Wood House

[Thetyim]

Then we found some builders who followed the plans

That is the hard bit. The buggers usually build what they want not want you wanted. f you can find a quality builder then yes your way is better.

At least the other way to can actually see exactly what you are getting before you start.

[DrAndy]

Then we found some builders who followed the plans

That is the hard bit. The buggers usually build what they want not want you wanted. f you can find a quality builder then yes your way is better.

At least the other way to can actually see exactly what you are getting before you start.

yes, we were lucky with good builders, and my wife was a good project manager

builders do tend to try to build what they are used to, so if you have any non-standard ideas, they need to be discussed and explained until the builders can feel OK about them. They actually like to do things differently, it makes their day when they finish something good and can show their friends