DrAndys Wooden Cottage in the ricefields

[Matthew]

Wow. Great place. Will have to go back and read this thread from the beginning.

Thanks for posting it all.

[Matthew]

the architect

Can you tell us more about who the architect was and how that worked?

[DrAndy]

He was a guy we knew, local. His experience was nothing special, but as we just needed him for making the drawings for the planning permission and the builders, no problem

he was good for making sure the builders knew what we wanted too

[racefan]

Dr A, as regards the bamboo panelling you have used, did you have it made to order to the size you wanted?

I want to use it in my teak house in Chonabot but the locals only seem to stock rolls which are 2m x 1.5m although they are only 100 baht a roll which is extremely reasonable in my opinion.

[phuketbound]

Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications.

I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

[chassamui]

Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications.

I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

I don't think luck comes into it. More like years of careful planning and damned hard work. The "bugs, frogs and critters" (disgusting word) are an essentil part of the ecology of the site.

[DrAndy]

Dr A, as regards the bamboo panelling you have used, did you have it made to order to the size you wanted?

I want to use it in my teak house in Chonabot but the locals only seem to stock rolls which are 2m x 1.5m although they are only 100 baht a roll which is extremely reasonable in my opinion.

It is not rolls, that stuff is too thin

you can buy 8'x4' boards, in different thicknesses. Easy to use

[DrAndy]

Nice thread. Your house is so lovely. Those last few pictures are stunning. The big beasties really add a special touch imo, and the entrance looks very inviting. The view from your porch onto the pond looks so peaceful. Really lucky there to build a house to your specifications.

I could do without the bugs, frogs, and other critters, but looks like you had a nice fry with those.

I don't think luck comes into it. More like years of careful planning and damned hard work. The "bugs, frogs and critters" (disgusting word) are an essentil part of the ecology of the site.

well, some luck in finding the right piece of land, then some more luck in finding an old wooden house with enough good wood

and, as you say, a bit of planning and work

[bobbysan124]

Very nice. Congrats.

[Nawty]

The bamboo sheet on the walls.....did you cover it with anything ?? Have been told it is very susceptible to bacteria and mould etc and should be lacquered.

I want to use Tung Oil on it, but wondering if it will stop the growths.

I tried some on a piece the other day, does not change the colour at all, soaks in, but not sure how long it takes to dry completely yet.

would prefer not to use lacquer if possible.

We paid 270b per sheet for the thinner one, only for a bungalow.

[DrAndy]

Hi Nawty

you only get mould and bacteria if it is wet, like any board. I have polyurethaned mine (matt), to keep it clean

I am sure Tung oil would also be OK, but I am not sure about it keeping the dust off

[robuzo]

Possibly the most interesting thread I've seen on TD. Looks great, DrA.

[DrAndy]

Thanks Robuzo

It has turned out to be a really nice place, very relaxing and beautiful

and good for parties!

[Humbert]

Ya got style man, sensational. Looks like a true labor of love.

[giggs]

hello doc ..giggs again .. mae rim ..district..has certainly grown in the last few years. and so has the price of land.it remains on top of my list..to buy property in c/mai..simply the rural settings are sensational..while no t having all the convenices at your doorstep..but inner c/mai is only a short drive for them anyway..i reckon its the pick of all c/mai districts..by panels of fences..indeed better then your build in inner c/mai are u near prem international school????

[Nawty]

DA....not true re mould.

We have a sheet of this bamboo sitting in the shed...waiting waiting.....it has all become quite mouldy.

Our Bamboo furniture, also covered and in the shed, has also developed a mould on it.

I hope you are not right about the Tung, as I am hoping it dries hard as read elsewhere. I have done a few test sites, but it does take a little while to absorb and dry.....lets see.

[DrAndy]

maybe your shed is damp Nawty, it doesn't take much

our sheets have been up four years in our house in CM, no mould at all

[DrAndy]

hello doc ..giggs again .. mae rim ..district..has certainly grown in the last few years. and so has the price of land.it remains on top of my list..to buy property in c/mai..simply the rural settings are sensational..while no t having all the convenices at your doorstep..but inner c/mai is only a short drive for them anyway..i reckon its the pick of all c/mai districts..by panels of fences..indeed better then your build in inner c/mai are u near prem international school????

not really, just out in the ricefields

it is courses for horses, or near equivalent

choose where you like and get a bit of land

[Nawty]

maybe your shed is damp Nawty, it doesn't take much

our sheets have been up four years in our house in CM, no mould at all

Good to know, thanks.

[Rural Surin]

Hi Nawty

you only get mould and bacteria if it is wet, like any board. I have polyurethaned mine (matt), to keep it clean

I am sure Tung oil would also be OK, but I am not sure about it keeping the dust off

Ever tried a broom Andrew?

[Nawty]

He has a valid point as Tung oil is an oil and we are not sure if it dries properly on Bamboo....so if it does not dsry 100%, then it will remain sticky and attract dust and no matter how much you use your broom.....it vill not vork...

[DrAndy]

bump

sorry I missed your reply Nawty

the board is not really suitable for Tung oil as bamboo does not absorb it in the same way as wood. Whilst polyurethane has nasty chemicals, it does seal th board and it also keeps all the fibres tight

one additional thing; it may be necessary to spray the reverse of the board to guard against insect attack, although they do say the manufacturers have already done that

[Nawty]

Actually, I have coated all the bamboo sheet with tung and it soaked it up and dried nicely, takes some time to dry though.

Dunno if it will work for mould and or bugs yet.....time will tell I guess.

Thing with bamboo seems to be that if you use it on bamboo with the skin on, it does now absorb it....but if you use it on any other bamboo that has had the skin removed or prepared in any way, then it does absorb it nicely.

[DrAndy]

Actually, I have coated all the bamboo sheet with tung and it soaked it up and dried nicely, takes some time to dry though.

that's good

if it took up the oil then there should be no problem with mould

[siam]

OK, as you will ask, we have two bathrooms as the wife and I could not agree on how the wall tiles should go (horizontally or diagonally), and what type of shower head. So we each designed our own. I will post pics when they are finished later on. I bet mine is better, we shall see

Hi Doc(tor)Andy,
I like what you said...will keep reading...
A lot to learn from all this reading...interesting
Thank you for sharing,
Siam