Thai Dhupp and Princess Joy's Thai House Build

[Thai Dhupp]

Orchids with the trailing moss.

We are definitely having orchids. We went to a big orchid 'farm' somewhere near Chiang Mai and PJ was taken with them.

[Thai Dhupp]

Looking good I think ...

Thanks, David. I think it will look even better once it is all painted up.

[NamPikToot]

We are definitely having orchids. We went to a big orchid 'farm' somewhere near Chiang Mai and PJ was taken with them.

I've seen some stunning displays in Thailand, they appear not to require too much effort. Graceless Fawn seems to be the TD expert on them and i'm sure she'd give you some pointers.

[Thai Dhupp]

Ceiling Insulation

just to recap...

We put insulation directly under the roof, reflecting heat back out and not making the roof void hot.

Below that, next to the ceiling is ANOTHER layer of heat insulation which aims to stop heat moving down via ceiling radiation into the upper floor rooms.
between those 2 layers is natural airflow - everyone can see the open roof vents in each gable end


Upstairs landing



Above the stairs


Bedroom 2, showing also...AC wiring






Master bathroom not yet done

[NamPikToot]

TD, looking good and should keep the leccy bills down a bit.

I have heard different views on the stuff with some questioning the longevity of the foil but i assume if you have it securely encapsulated then the glass fibre should still do the job long term.

[Thai Dhupp]

TD, looking good and should keep the leccy bills down a bit.

I have heard different views on the stuff with some questioning the longevity of the foil but i assume if you have it securely encapsulated then the glass fibre should still do the job long term.

Im hoping!!

Full ceiling encapsulation is there...pictures to follow

[Thai Dhupp]

Ceilings...


...and here is that encapsulation:

This is in the main living room

[NamPikToot]

TD, nice high ceilings, the recess, is it having uplights?

[Thai Dhupp]

TD, nice high ceilings, the recess, is it having uplights?

I only thought of that late in the build NPT, and he changed the ceiling design to accommodate it.

Hope he understands to tell the sparky to add some lighting in to the mix!!

More ceiling pix tomoz but I need to go n get a hot bath - should not really have worked today but you know how the pressure builds up...

[NamPikToot]

TD, its going to look great and you will be in by xmas but maybe with a paintbrush in hand, it sounds like the lighting idea is still a WIP; LED?

ps get your head down.

[HuangLao]

TD, nice high ceilings.

A common practice in design.
Some instances, too high.

[Thai Dhupp]

A common practice in design.
Some instances, too high.

It's done to lift the heat - hot air rises as we all know.

i have a 3m wall height then in the main upstairs rooms an additional 30-50 cm so not too bad i think

[Thai Dhupp]

TD, its going to look great and you will be in by xmas but maybe with a paintbrush in hand, it sounds like the lighting idea is still a WIP; LED?

ps get your head down.

yeah...just got to see Hamilton cruise to his 5th then...bed

[NamPikToot]

yeah...just got to see Hamilton cruise to his 5th then...bed

I wish i could share your enthusiasm but the last time F1 got me out of bed was Senna & Mansell, too many rules, computer input and drivers with no personality now and i'm officially a curmudgeon.

[David48atTD]

This is in the main living room

You've probably mentioned it elsewhere, but what are the electrical outlets over the windows/doors?

Lights?

[Thai Dhupp]

You've probably mentioned it elsewhere, but what are the electrical outlets over the windows/doors?

Lights?

That would be the AC connection David.

At least...i think so!

[David48atTD]

^ Humm, double header units (?), above the doors/windows ... revolutionary!

As in below ... or something else?

[Thai Dhupp]

^ Humm, double header units (?), above the doors/windows ... revolutionary!

As in below ... or something else?

Like that, yes.

7 units to fit in total.

[Thai Dhupp]

Ceilings 2

Now downstairs for dining room prep...







Back upstairs for bedroom 1





And bedroom 2

[Thai Dhupp]

So... been a bit quiet the last few days.

No- not lazy... there's a reason for it. Two actually.

1...K.Pot had a bit to do on one of his other jobs so...no issue there... we have never been held up due to his unavailability and 2....while he was away we had another little job to attend to 'off site'

[Thai Dhupp]

Plot 1 update.

yeah.. most of you know that we had 'plot 1' our original purchase which was going to be the location of TD Towers, until we purchased plot 2 when it unexpectedly became available.

Since then plot 1 has nurchured those 120+ rubber trees and done little else.

It became horribly over grown as maybe you saw from previous photos, but mainly it had no boundary fence so was in effect open to anyone going in,chopping trees or tapping them, and generally making mischief

Also, the 'neighbour' had been steadily driving more and more over the corner of the plot, trying to establish some driveway extension so when we had the lull on the construction site I thought ...good time to sort this out.

First we got all the overgrowth cut back. No one got a snake bite so good news.

Then we called the land office to come and 're-affirm' the chanote markers. This was done, and I has k.pots team standing by to make a start on fencing immediately


this is how it started with me sketching fencing (lol...like he did not know) to the builder


chanote 1...






..2, 3 and 4


Then...we started digging 'that' corner.


This was when the trouble started...


like a red rag to a bull...


...and out he came immediately.

asked 'what was happening?' like he had no idea.

kept looking at his disappearing short cut.

luckily PJ was in fine form.:

him: 'cant you just 'give' a little bit so i can get the truck round?'
PJ: 'really? its important?'
him: 'yup'
PJ: well.. as is important, we could swap a bit... you have this corner and I can have half a rai from that land here RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR DRIVE.. durrrr!'
him..' i could probably move my drive?'
PJ: 'good idea. K.Pot will help you'
him: 'thanks'
K.Pot: 'sure we can do what ever you want... just let me know and i will price it up!''








All fence lines lead up to the corner


They were making good progress - this line between us and this neighbour


The back line already in - no-one making a fuss there, of course.


Lol... we were of course maximising the land within the chanote area. This post about 2 microns from touching the chanote post!


This line getting nearer...


checking the depth


Not a bad job for now.


Couple of posts getting to know each other...


We could not see it but you bet those neighbour's curtains were twitching...


Almost at the corner. Note its the ladies again.


Taking a rest - its hot work with a pair of eyes burning into you from behind


Another junction from earlier

[Thai Dhupp]

and... back at the ranch..

...some more flooring












This is the ground level entrance hall - my 'tip of the hat' to Jim Thomson and his house in the middle of Bangkok.

Once its laid, I hope to build some similar display cabinets as he has in his entrance hall, albeit on a smaller scale

Here's a reminder for those not familiar with the Jim Thomson House:

[Klondyke]

Hopefully, he will find an escape outlet once he finish...

[Klondyke]

This is the ground level entrance hall - my 'tip of the hat' to Jim Thomson and his house in the middle of Bangkok.

Once its laid, I hope to build some similar display cabinets as he has in his entrance hall, albeit on a smaller scale

Here's a reminder for those not familiar with the Jim Thomson House:

It's advisable to start the visit very early or to spare a whole day in order to get a proper booking for the 15 minutes walk thru. Quite different to be there 30 years ago and nowadays...

[Thai Dhupp]

It's advisable to start the visit very early or to spare a whole day in order to get a proper booking for the 15 minutes walk thru. Quite different to be there 30 years ago and nowadays...

I was last there 6 years ago, Klondyke so maybe I should pop back myself...