oh yes...Klondyke...
https://teakdoor.com/attachment.php?a...id=11615&stc=1
...how does that infinity edge water overflow work in conjunction with your additional water input? what controls the additional water input?
I forgot to ask you before.
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oh yes...Klondyke...
https://teakdoor.com/attachment.php?a...id=11615&stc=1
...how does that infinity edge water overflow work in conjunction with your additional water input? what controls the additional water input?
I forgot to ask you before.
Thanks AP2... I am going to push for it, nonetheless!Quote:
Originally Posted by Airportwo
Basically its "paint" and you add a "hardener" there's obviously different types, your close to Laem Chabang (I think?) be lots of places that service the SY would stock, or would be able to order..............Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
Another alternative would be to have the steel dipped/galvanised, that would be a pain though, shitty for the welders also.
Hi TD, I'm looking forward to the steel roof part of the build because I'm not sure in my mind how they fix the Gyproc \ Sheet Rock, to it ?
In previous builds I have noted ( and commented on ) that the Thais tend not to break the line when fixing up gyproc-boards, just tend to fix them in a straight line at full length . Whilst we would fix up a full board followed by a half board and so - on. Thus evenly distributing the weight and also adding to strength and rigidity .
The water source system is not directly connected with swimming pool system.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
The rusty water I am getting from the bore well is sedimenting in the tank on the roof - no continuous water addition - just one-time batch - settling ca. 3 days, then emptied thru the system of gravitation sand filters (5 pcs, shown #1 - 5 in green) and kept in the storage tank for house and swimming pool demand:
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Swimming pool has its own re-circulation system, fed from a OverFlow tank and partly 50/50 also from pool bottom outlet (good for sucking the fine dust at the pool bottom). The OF tank is kept filled in to a certain low level. What is pumped out will come back again by the OF channel.
The minimum water level in the OF tank is supervized against dry pump run by a swim switch interrupting the pump. That's, however, does not normally occur. When I see time by time that the water is nearing to the minimum I add water directly into pool, until seeing that the water flows over the edge into the (open) OF channel and the level in OF tank is OK.
It's not good to fill the OF tank too high: Once it's rainy, the tank is very fast overfilled by the water coming from pool in the ratio of their surface areas (if the pool 40m2 gets 5 cm precipitation, the OF tank 2m2 will increase its level 40/2=20 x 5cm = 1m high. So, a lot of water overflows away from OF tank - if the OF is thought on - pity of the good water.
That's my Hi-Tech machine room:
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Advantage of an open OF channel: well overviewed and good for keeping the sucking hose for the vacuum cleaning - always full of water, immediately ready to suck (after the correct valve is open):
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trying to post picture, not sure if it's going to work.
Another idea would be galvanized truss, not sure availability in LOS but I did see it used on one build.
https://teakdoor.com/members/dennis45...roof-truss.jpg
I think I got it don't know what I did though LOL
^ Prefabricated galvanised "supports are probably the best option? But - to make feasible you would probably need to be building 50 houses the same to make it financially viable, then hope people are willing to pay extra for adding ~10 years to the roof life. To justify the expense on a single build would be difficult at best.
I used the Pre Fab'd Galvanized truss. Was not that much more then the Thai weld as you go option but no rust and no painting. It was made in Australia IIRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis4558
Let me see if I have some pics I can post up
^Very nice, couple of questions, is it fabricated to order or does it come in standard sizes? What about cost of shipping and import duties & what is the lead time?
Cheers
That actually looks very impressive. I guess this route is a lot more expensive in Thailand as the trusses are pre-fabricated then dipped, and not simply painted and assembled on site...?Quote:
Originally Posted by JPPR2
Thanks for posting JPPR2. it's an option to consider and I will definitely mention it with the builder.
yeah Dennis! ...it worked and...it looks good!Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis4558
Wait JPPR2...are you saying you built a house in Thailand using galvanised pre-assembled trusses from Australia, and it was not much more than locally welded ones!?
Maybe i mis read, otherwise surely this would be the norm, not the exception!!
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Originally Posted by Airportwo
Answering both....Once the architects renderings were done and approved and 1st installment of 25% put down, he ordered. Most of what came was pre fab'd and I would believe standard and then the rest was installed by the general contractor onsite. He has been using this here in Thailand for quite a few years and highly recommended it. The cost was about 20% more according to my wife memory but well worth it in quality and reliability. I am not sure the lead time but he did order once they started building and all arrived by truck from BKK a month or so before they were ready to start roof install. Tiles came next day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
I would like to say, Some on here remember my detailed build thread. I had an OUTSTANDING general contractor. Very professional, extremely organized with a staff of competent builders that are full time employees of his business.
Interesting - thanks, I would add to your general contractors attributes that he was very well connected, my biggest concern with ordering from Australia would be customs clearance and payment of duties, he obviously knew the right palms to grease, potentially it could have turned into a nightmare, least it would have done with my luck with importation! For sure you have a superior "product' than what is freely available on the local market, well done!Quote:
Originally Posted by JPPR2
Cheers
I agree!Quote:
Originally Posted by Airportwo
OK.. on with the story as K.Pot has got his act into gear and now I have some more photos....
First, a few I forgot to post before... the plank delivery...
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lots of lovely planks..
.. ok they are placed already, you saw the previous photos...
let me try to fill in the sequence now with the next ones.
Mixing the concrete for the first floor columns
yes... we are back to the 2-girl-power concrete mixer...
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That is...until this guy jumped in and tried to take over...
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As you might imagine, she was having none of it n it became 'Hoe's at dawn'
I know, I know...no need for a smutty double-entendre but I thought I would throw it in anyway...
Pouring the first floor columns
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harmony restored as they start the 'pour'...
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Look at that team-work...
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I'm sure it never entered her head to 'knock' the ladder over the side. Its her husband too, apparently...
Second installment tomorrow but... its been a long day, started at 7am, finishing at 7pm... its time for home!!
See y'all...
Galvanised Truss, looks good and I should imagine an awful lot lighter.
I would say they would be heavier? due to the galvanised coating adding extra weight, be minimal - but still adds weight to the mild steel trusses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dead Metal
Actually he ordered from a distributor in BKK. There is no real connection or greasing the "proverbial" skids to get by customs. This material is actually readily available and becoming quite prevalent in many homes being built these days. It is lighter and stronger and rust resistant and no open ends for creatures to crawl up into to make a home. Originally I was going to go with the basic Thai build on site process but when we talked about building materials etc the roof truss material was discussed and I immediately changed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Airportwo
Another example, our "2nd" floor (as I will call it) was all pre fab'd slab strips all ready to go. They brought a small crane on site and lifted into place. The general contractor stated that pouring a slab takes more work and time and has inherent issues with consistency and voids. In BKK I have watched numerous neighborhoods go up with pre fab'd walls and floors trucked in and put together. Of course this works efficiently when you only offer 2 or 3 floor plans and they can be mass built. I will say our house is a hybrid. Much had to be custom built and much came in pre fab'd.
Thailand as a whole is growing in their home building skills. I know many have had some real nightmare builds even with a few big name builders. It all boils down to doing your homework, spending the time to go look at the GC's previous builds, talk to people who used him to see if any issues and go to some current site builds to see the help.
As I looked through the hundreds of pics I have lookinf for the truss and slab pics I thought I would post a few from start some 6 years ago to the now for fun. Incentive for Thai Dhupp and others, that with patience can build a nice home to relax in until they burn you at the local Wat...HAHAHA
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How my wifes house looked prior. We lived in BKK and FIL lived in the house, he kept up the Teakwood very well. The soi was so narrow but later we bought up land surrounding the house and in front and I widened the soi.
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Father in law and I walking with General Contractor discussing house location on the land. We bought 3 parcels surrounding the original land. 2 were vacant lots and 1 had a small home on it.
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Original house tear down. My FIL with his friend segregated all the Teakwood from the house into good, bad and garbage.
All land being cleared and old cement removed
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Soi being widened.
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As mentioned, Pre Fab'd slabs strips being installed
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Fast forward and here is a pic I took with my Mavic pro drone about 8 months ago after we had finished most of the landscaping. My FIL, wife and I did all the work.
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Aerial pic from drone. We added an outdoor kitchen and a car park shop area.
If I am disrupting your thread Thai Dupp please let me know.
I am guessing that is the Bluescope truss used, it is an Australian based company but manufactured here by the Thai subsidiary, same people who make Bluescope colourbond roofing. So not imported, no customs to worry about. I have read a few building stories where people have used a roof and truss package from Bluescope, a bit more expensive in materials but it all arrives on a truck and quickly put together by the Bluescope team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Airportwo
^^ great job, well done JPPR2.
^ Think you may be correct, interesting website, never heard of them before. Building & Construction | Segment Type | Bluescope Thailand
Appears the market is opening up, bit late for some of us!
Thanks AP2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Airportwo
I dug into our costing sheet and we used Bluescope product. They had a guys onsite when the install took place. The roof truss went up in 3 days.
As for too late. Isn't that how it always go? Technology is always advancing. I am glad for sites like this that help others.
Hi there JPPR2, and thanks for the informative posts!Quote:
Originally Posted by JPPR2
Inspiration...yes i got it now!
your place looks fabulous....good sized plot and private too...
no no no... as previously stated, actually I welcome these interludes. We are all building or have built and what better way to illustrate a point than with a picture or two of your own!? It makes for an interesting read!
I am learning, so are others reading this so definitely don't stop.
Shutters struck and wrapping begins
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From master bedroom looking towards balcony
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From master bedroom looking towards balcony
You're going to have a nice view from your bedroom.
Thanks, Dennis, yes a view over the palm oil plantation to the trees beyondQuote:
Originally Posted by dennis4558
Probably wont last once we have finished though... I expect other houses to follow!!!
There are definitely some pluses for having a few neighbours, I wish they would build another 3 or 4 houses around where I am, the lots which are all around 1.5 rai sold a long time back but never seen anyone near any of them in four years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
There are negatives in having neigbours also! soundproof the house as best you can from the start!
Sealing the joints and prepping for floor pour...
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oops - forgot these two ...
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Finishing the column wrapping.
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please... no one mention 'Elfen Saftey'...
...these are NOT Elves, OK?
Finishing the slab edging.
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This is to contain the concrete when they pour the slab.
Slab strengthening around the columns
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Jeez...all those pics looked the same!!
You get the idea, though...
Under plank support ready for the pour
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This one still needs to be sealed from the top...
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..and again.