DrAndys Wooden Cottage in the ricefields

[storm1fishing]

Hi all
I've been following this thread for a while and think that it's time to thank you for a great thread.

[DrAndy]

thanks all, and Rubik for the info

we have cut the Papyrus right back to the ground now (it was only meant to be cut partially!) but it will grow back

the water birds were a bit miffed but have found shelter under the cut fronds

[terry57]

Hi all
I've been following this thread for a while and think that it's time to thank you for a great thread.

Got to be the most inspiring thread on Teak Door especially for us like minded punters who just love these Thai wooden houses. The ponds an absolute burster as well.

If there was more security for us Farangs in Thailand I would be building one my self.

[rickschoppers]

Rick, you're in Udon right? There's a couple of recycle places in town, but most are linked to the one family. We bought the doors for our place through them and had our windows made (from old wood) and found them very reasonable.

Thanks Twocam. I think I have an address to one of them on Udon Dutsadi Road and will take a drive down there to take a peak. If you know the address of the one you went to, it would help since I plan to start snooping around this month for some floor planks and possibly some wood pillars. Good to know they have windows and doors as well, but it will be awhile before I need those.

[Mamasun]

Dr Andys...what a beautiful house and land you have ! I just love it !

[Twocam]

Rick, you're in Udon right? There's a couple of recycle places in town, but most are linked to the one family. We bought the doors for our place through them and had our windows made (from old wood) and found them very reasonable.

Thanks Twocam. I think I have an address to one of them on Udon Dutsadi Road and will take a drive down there to take a peak. If you know the address of the one you went to, it would help since I plan to start snooping around this month for some floor planks and possibly some wood pillars. Good to know they have windows and doors as well, but it will be awhile before I need those.

There's a couple on the left of the Udon / Nong-Khai highway as you head out of town towards NK. They actually don't have much in stock. Their relatives have a much better place. If you drive into Udon from Nong Khai, as you get in towards the centre of town you will see a small PTT petrol station on your right. Opposite the PTT you turn left down a small soi and the shop is about 200m down, on the right hand side. They have a lot of crap but it's worth digging around to find the good stuff - we got beautiful old doors for our place and they made the windows (you can see the pics for my Thai House Too thread). I'll dig out the phone number if you like.

[Norton]

If there was more security for us Farangs in Thailand I would be building one my self.

Rent one of Andy's. No worries about security and avoids the hassle of building.

[rickschoppers]

Rick, you're in Udon right? There's a couple of recycle places in town, but most are linked to the one family. We bought the doors for our place through them and had our windows made (from old wood) and found them very reasonable.

Thanks Twocam. I think I have an address to one of them on Udon Dutsadi Road and will take a drive down there to take a peak. If you know the address of the one you went to, it would help since I plan to start snooping around this month for some floor planks and possibly some wood pillars. Good to know they have windows and doors as well, but it will be awhile before I need those.

There's a couple on the left of the Udon / Nong-Khai highway as you head out of town towards NK. They actually don't have much in stock. Their relatives have a much better place. If you drive into Udon from Nong Khai, as you get in towards the centre of town you will see a small PTT petrol station on your right. Opposite the PTT you turn left down a small soi and the shop is about 200m down, on the right hand side. They have a lot of crap but it's worth digging around to find the good stuff - we got beautiful old doors for our place and they made the windows (you can see the pics for my Thai House Too thread). I'll dig out the phone number if you like.

Thanks again Twocam, the phone number would be great. Sorry about chatting on you thread Doc and I still really like BOTH of your houses.

[DrAndy]

If there was more security for us Farangs in Thailand I would be building one my self.

Rent one of Andy's. No worries about security and avoids the hassle of building.

true...I will have to do a bit of marketing this year

[ossierob]

Yep an ispirational thread Dr Andy. I am in the early stages of having the land and just accumulating ideas on how and what to build. I definitely want a traditional Thai house as I think they have the best asthetic appeal around the world. Thanks for your story

[Necron99]

so, the house is now looking like this, apparently finished but...






inside the main room. We have a bed, at least



and a bookcase or two





The upstairs verandah



and the downstairs fishing deck and party zone




We are building a woodshed and plant nursery out back, the joy of having lots of space!!



This is our plumbing zone




and we have several rice threshing baskets used as roofing for a small sitting area




and the rice barn being constructed...see other thread for more



and the pond is looking better, I have seen lots of small fish and one larger Snakehead in there already

Magnificent Andy.
Was anything special needed to get the veranda foundations in the pond?
Extra depth or special type? Did they just pound down prefab columns?

[DrAndy]

Magnificent Andy. Was anything special needed to get the veranda foundations in the pond? Extra depth or special type? Did they just pound down prefab columns?

thanks, it did turn out well

as for the foundations, we drained the pond and made the foundations as per normal

we also took that opportunity to remodel the pond edges, so that erosion would be less of a problem

I think that is all buried in the thread!

[greyman63]

Just read this thread sneakily at work - what a entertaining thread this has been - like a good book you just cant put down until the last page. You seem to make it all look and sound easy my friend. But I am sure there was some dramas and sleepless hours... lots of hard work and patience on your behalf

Having said that - this home is an inspiration to all of us!

Its a credit to you and your wife

[DrAndy]

thanks, glad you enjoyed it

and yes, there were times when things got difficult!

[Makmak456]

Gobsmacked.............absolutly amazed....................
Very well done lad.
Yes as the last poster, read it all the way through, non stop.
Building a econo concrete box ( by design, as I just do not have that kind if cash).
That said you have given me some fantastic ideas on how to dress it up.
Thank You !!
Mark

[DrAndy]

Building a econo concrete box ( by design, as I just do not have that kind if cash).

not really more expensive if you manage to buy the secondhand wood cheap

[DrAndy]

incidentally, the three cottages and rice barn are for rent, B4000 - B7000pm furnished

great weekend places, somewhere to meet your mia noi, or even to live full time

[DrAndy]

well, some good, some bad updates....

the good

the pond is really nice, all the edges grown well and lots of wildlife therein

even the water lilies have arrived - we put some roots in and little happened for 2 years. Now, they are flowering

in front of the house



to the left



and to the right



now the bad news

the wooden fishing deck has gone rotten - all the under timbers have wet rot and are becoming useless

so we have taken up all the boards



lovely rot








all the beams have been taken up too now

we will make a concrete raft and lay tiles in place

not so friendly as wood, but should last a bit longer

[Breny]

The best thread iv'e read on TD, The house and land look amazing Dr Andy. Thank you for taking the time to post.

[DrAndy]

Thanks Breny

it is fun posting it too

[Marmite the Dog]

Might be worth considering Shera? It looks better than concrete and is waterproof.

[DrAndy]

Might be worth considering Shera? It looks better than concrete and is waterproof.

Do you think it would last longer than the wood as it is a very damp environment

lay the boards then tile them would be nice

[Carrabow]

Andy,


When the water level comes up or it rains too much. Can you break a berm and drain off the water?

I really like what you have shown. Fishing from the front door is awsome. I just hope that in a bad year you can keep the level of the water correct. We all know that freak storms come about and I would hope you can protect your investment.

[Marmite the Dog]

Do you think it would last longer than the wood as it is a very damp environment

Shera is fibre reinforced concrete, so I'd think so.

[Carrabow]

Do you think it would last longer than the wood as it is a very damp environment

Shera is fibre reinforced concrete, so I'd think so.

They also have that plastic fibre board too. I do not know the name but people are using it for fences.

Cost effective?

Look into it Andy....