DrAndys Concrete Box in the City

[HBerghoff]

Keep us updated doctor. I had a nice read through of your thread and really enjoyed it.

[Thaicoon]

Last post on this for a while

We are getting the place painted, 2 coats outside, one in

hopefully this will stop any algae growing on bare concrete until we return and assess the next step

How many coats of paint (good stuff) does bare concrete need to look good?

The painter says it should need 4 eventually, 3 inside

DrAndy,
I have just painted our house after 10 years, our place is 5 bedroom, go with a good quality paint, there are lots of cheap brands out there, i used dulux this time, the paint alone cost 55,000 baht, and the labour about 25,000, this also included the paint for the wall and railings, the guys painted inside and out, brilliant job.

You have done well on your place, looks big.

[Fabian]

Last post on this for a while

We are getting the place painted, 2 coats outside, one in

hopefully this will stop any algae growing on bare concrete until we return and assess the next step

How many coats of paint (good stuff) does bare concrete need to look good?

The painter says it should need 4 eventually, 3 inside

So you wait with new pictures until the paint is finished?

[DrAndy]

no, we wait for 6 months until we return to Thailand!

then we can have some new pics

we will be using Thai paint, TOA

we used it on our present house a few years ago and it still looks good

[Rural Surin]

Coming along splendidly Andy. Looking nice.

[DrAndy]

Thanks RS

can't wait to get back and fit the place out

[Scandinavian]

When will we see more on this project, Andy?

[DrAndy]

can't wait to get back and fit the place out

well Scand, I am delayed a little in London, but hope to continue the building in November, all being well

The next phase is building the wooden wing and fitting out the concrete part

[Loy Toy]

Good stuff Andy and I look for the house warming piss-up!

[splitlid]

i believe there will be a large supply of smoked ham and sausages.

[DrAndy]

maybe January, maybe not......

[Nawty]

Looking forward to seeing the finished job.....I liked the look of this design muchly

[DrAndy]

thanks Nawty, as long as the measurement units I used were correct

I don't want to end up like your avatar

[DrAndy]

i believe there will be a large supply of smoked ham and sausages.

I haven't built any wheelchair ramps yet

[BKKBILL]

Another good project DrAndy. A change from all the cookie cutter houses. Looking forward to the continuation. Hope you are right when you said
“The roof has been finished and guttering put up; the neighbours should be happy”
seems to me the grumbling may continue. Bigger house bigger envy. Maybe not a big thing in Thailand though.

[DrAndy]

nobody likes change, especially next door

You just have to keep good relations and listen to a few whinges

[johpam]

DrAndy,

When do you think you will be back in Thailand? I think the 6 months are nearly up. I can`t wait any longer to see the finished house.

Cheer johpam

[giggs]

very nice place..coming along..and guess with some hard work put in as well. very pleased for you .having rented at many places in c/mai inner for a number of years..and subsquently ..moved to outer c/mai..for pollution ... noise and traffic reasons which seemed to get worse each year..is it still a viable propostion..to build a house in the city.. finiancally. and health wise .or a outer district ..and if so what district..do you feel is a hot spot..in terms of value for money...well doctor andy.. hope i have not put you in a spot..but giggs is having thoughts of building a modest house in c/mai.... and your very advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

[giggs]

very nice place..coming along..and guess with some hard work put in as well. very pleased for you .having rented at many places in c/mai inner for a number of years..and subsquently ..moved to outer c/mai..for pollution ... noise and traffic reasons which seemed to get worse each year..is it still a viable propostion..to build a house in the city.. finiancally. and health wise .or a outer district ..and if so what district..do you feel is a hot spot..in terms of value for money...well doctor andy.. hope i have not put you in a spot..but giggs is having thoughts of building a modest house in c/mai.... and your very advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

no reply......why..

[DrAndy]

DrAndy,

When do you think you will be back in Thailand? I think the 6 months are nearly up. I can`t wait any longer to see the finished house.

Cheer johpam

no, I can't wait either

have been delayed by foreseen circumstances

building will start again beginning December, honest!

[DrAndy]

very nice place..coming along..and guess with some hard work put in as well. very pleased for you .having rented at many places in c/mai inner for a number of years..and subsquently ..moved to outer c/mai..for pollution ... noise and traffic reasons which seemed to get worse each year..is it still a viable propostion..to build a house in the city.. finiancally. and health wise .or a outer district ..and if so what district..do you feel is a hot spot..in terms of value for money...well doctor andy.. hope i have not put you in a spot..but giggs is having thoughts of building a modest house in c/mai.... and your very advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

no reply......why..

why? because I did not see your post and had other things to get done and.....

anyway, what to answer

I think if you live inside the old city (inside moat area), then the noise and pollution can be not noticeable, as long as you ar down one of the small soi

Where I am at present, near Chang Puak, the worst noise is the neighbours, their dogs, motorbikes, shouting when drunk etc

this new place has very quiet neighbours so should be much better. In addition, being concrete the noise will be a lot less than our present wooden house.

[WhiteLotusLane]

Inside the moat would be quieter and better than just outside.. Imagine being along one of the main ugly roads like Chang Phuak, Charoen Muang, etc.

I happened to stumble upon Dr Andy's house just walking around the small lanes and they're really nice and quiet. He made a SUPER choice to buy & build there while it's still affordable, relatively speaking.

[DrAndy]

thanks WLL

yep, it is very quiet, no through traffic at all and very near bars restaurants etc

I am looking forward to completing it

[johpam]

DrAndy,

When do you think you will be back in Thailand? I think the 6 months are nearly up. I can`t wait any longer to see the finished house.

Cheer johpam

no, I can't wait either

have been delayed by foreseen circumstances

building will start again beginning December, honest!

Promises promises promises

[giggs]

I happened to stumble upon Dr Andy's house just walking around the small lanes and they're really nice and quiet. He made a SUPER choice to buy & build there while it's still affordable, relatively speaking.

yes i agree with you both to a certain point.. . but the noise din will find you eventually .. in inner c/mai.. one way or another..the other points that i have mentioned ..polluotion and traffic chaos..is already written in stone..please i am in no way of being derogative to you doc..just poking around and asking for second opinions.. to decide which way i shall go.. keep on renting.....buy a condo.. or build....many thanks