DrAndys Concrete Box in the City

**AntRobertson** · 22-12-2009, 08:48 AM

Looking good Andy. Pretty interesting build and concept actually.

**sabang** · 22-12-2009, 08:54 AM

The doc's got style. I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together.

**DrAndy** · 22-12-2009, 09:26 AM

Thanks guys, it is fun building something from scratch

**Travelmate** · 22-12-2009, 09:38 AM

when will it be completed?
Once you are done. You have a wall to build around Pattaya!

**DrAndy** · 22-12-2009, 09:53 AM

Houses are never completed, Travelmate

but we do hope to move in sometime before March

**oldgit** · 24-12-2009, 02:41 AM

In the old log cabin bike shed or house with the dripping ceilings?

**DrAndy** · 24-12-2009, 09:17 AM

no unnerstan

**DrAndy** · 25-12-2009, 12:06 PM

back to the plot

more wood erected, now the floor joists going on

and MrTiler has also arrived with his team of happy brothers (sorry about the quality of this one)

anyway, they are starting on the bathrooms; white walls to 2 metres and a black slate-like non-slip floor

**lozillionaire** · 28-12-2009, 05:24 PM

Your house looks amazing Andy! Loving the thread so far.

**DrAndy** · 31-12-2009, 10:18 AM

thanks...more pics to be uploaded soon

I am feeling lazy today

a happy new year to all my readers!!

**Norton** · 31-12-2009, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I am feeling lazy today

Tomorrow you will be hung over so we patiently await the pics.

Happy New year.

**DrAndy** · 31-12-2009, 12:32 PM

OK I will do it NOW

The pool surround has now been blocked in, ready for rendering. Hopefully, next week we can fill the pool to check for leaks before tiling

The wooden house structure is going up fast

The roof rafters are metal as we want to use the same tiles, which are fairly heavy

The pipes are being blocked in and tiling is continuing in the bathrooms

quite a nice job, so far

The floors look a little uneven

More blockwork for the shower screen and pipework

The workers all went home early with some whisky; I don't suppose they will be back for a few days

**danno5** · 31-12-2009, 12:35 PM

good to see the work start up again!

**giggs** · 06-01-2010, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by giggs

Originally Posted by DrAndy

only if you have five green blobs, Giggs

thats fine doc

...have u noticed..the scoreboard has been reduced ...from 5 red blobs to 3 red blobs ..

. GO GIGGSY

..bet its nice to be back in c/mai

hello doc...have 5 green blobs..

...very happy..t/d member..and now?????

**DrAndy** · 07-01-2010, 11:34 AM

yes, Giggs, you are a lucky fellow, keep up the good work

as for the building, they are working on the roof structure, so all wood working has stopped due to the falling sparks

from the roof terrace

The tilers have reappeared after the holidays and are thinking about what to do next

**DrAndy** · 09-01-2010, 09:46 AM

so, another delivery of cement

the roof is now finished and tiling will start today, shouldn't take long

a view of the second floor of the wooden house

and the ground floor. This will be open to the courtyard, forming an integral part of it

whilst the house is squeezed into the plot, the courtyard will be a good size for parties due to the two parts of the house that will be open and adjacent to it. These will also function as living space during any rain

Another topic; the solar heating engineers came yesterday and said the panel and tank could not fit on the main roof as the secondary top roof took up too much space. They suggested fitting it on the wooden house roof, angled towards the south. This seemed to be an ugly solution.

The builder then said that the type of tiles we are using were not strong enough to support the tank etc, so that should not be considered anyway

He suggested hanging the solar unit off the back south facing wall; this would be out of sight but in a relatively easily accessible position for maintenance

he is going to build the support for me as the metal men are still onsite

sounds a good solution; pics later...

**AntRobertson** · 09-01-2010, 09:54 AM

I'm fascinated by this whole pool idea/concept - can't wait to see that completed.

We're going to do some minor construction soon, building a deck/garden area off our house. Hopefully it will help with the future sale.

**DrAndy** · 09-01-2010, 10:02 AM

The pool is slowly being constructed; I will add pics when it has reached a more advanced stage

**DrAndy** · 13-01-2010, 11:40 AM

so, there has been some good work going on

the roof is ready to be tiled

the wooden floor is in progress

and the tiling is well underway

tile delivery for the remainder

then they can enjoy the view

Today, I hope the tiling crew reappear! they have been missing for a while, probably on another job

The pool should be filled later, for a hydraulic test (read "leaks")

and we are looking for the best value Solar water heater

we did find one from EGAT but after many cost additions it seems to have become very expensive

**AntRobertson** · 13-01-2010, 11:52 AM

I've probably missed it somewhere in this thread, but who is the construction Co. you're using DrA?

Presumably you could/can/would recommend them?

**Norton** · 13-01-2010, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by DrAndy

we are looking for the best value Solar water heater

They are becoming more available. I see 2 or 3 choices in Global House, Roiet. Probably more choices in CM so you should find something fits your value proposition.

**DrAndy** · 13-01-2010, 12:14 PM

No, not mentioned, Ant, and yes, I would recommend them

Both them and the architect, who works closely with them are good. neither speak good English though, so you will need a translator or speak good technical Thai...sort of

The architect will draw up your plans from your rough concept; I am not sure if he has the design experience without that

The builder will build to your specs and is reasonably priced

both are nice guys

another member has already decided to use him for his project

anyone want to use them, please PM me

**DrAndy** · 13-01-2010, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Norton

I see 2 or 3 choices in Global House

what are those prices? Global House here has been rebuilt but does not have the solar panels back yet!

**AntRobertson** · 13-01-2010, 12:16 PM

^Ok thanks for that, I'll bare it in mind... Could be in need of such services in the near future.

**DrAndy** · 13-01-2010, 12:33 PM

Here is the pool progress

this is what it was like, just blocked in to the pool top surface

access doors are built in for pump maintenance and keeping any equipment

a small wall is being built all around the pool to 40cm

quite fast

and the front, with a gap for access

the access doors are in and the wall finished

a 60cm high stainless steel railing will be put on top of the small wall

and the pool from the inside

some shady bits and some areas for getting hot

no steps inside yet so I will have to design some for sitting and access

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