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Fork the ply foam stuff as it's highly flammable after only a few years, what's that company??? Oh yea Cool and Cozy or something like that, it's a paper product with a fire retardant in it (kills any bugs that come in contact but is safe for humans) and the whole thing is sprayed on. Doesn't do the water proofing but does a lot better on keeping the heat out and will last years longer. Your roofer should be doing a proper job to begin with so you shouldn't have leaks.
Don’t be too quick on throwing out the baby with the bath water Just know what to ask the dealer
Combustible organic materials like PU foam can be rendered more resistant to burning through the addition of flame retardants, or, though alterations in their chemical makeup. such enhanced products are capable of passing accredited flammability tests from noted specifying bodies such as ASTM, UL, and DIN. Common examples of tests used to rate flame resistance are ASTM E-84, UL-94, and DIN B2. When a flame retarded material passes a specified flammability test, it is termed a fire rated product. In practical terms, a fire rated product aids in reducing the risk of flashover in a major fire by its diminished role on supporting combustion. However, being organic in nature, fire rated products are still combustible. Even the most flame retarded urethane foam will undergo combustion at temperatures exceeding 550C (1022F).
Oh and don’t smoke in the attic.
My thoughts are still out on the insulating foam. The company will be here next week to give an estimate.
Meanwhile, the work continues.
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The cement fence will at least keep the dogs out. When I came home, the workers had originally put broken glass on top of the fence. I just shook my head and told them to take it off.
Think of the word chalk. Forget the ch and just say alk. That basically means take out. :)
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The connecting walkway is begining.
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We are getting there. Notice anything wrong with the drain?
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Of course, the workers need their daily fix of TV.
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Now for the all important electrical work.
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This Thai worker has 3 children and a wife to take care of. Have to admit, he is a hell of a hard worker with the ability to think. He makes B250 per day.
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A support beam begins to take shape.
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The electrician continues to plug away at hiding the wires.
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Connecting two homes and trying to achieve the ying-yang affect is not always easy. :)
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It's quite a project, very interesting.:)
I did notice that the outlets are only 2 wire, not a wise move, IMO.
Not really, but seeing as it's done by Thais, I'm almost certain that there is something wrong with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by hillbilly
Apart from the tree being in the way of where the pipe needs to go, no.:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by hillbilly
Thanks for noticing. I pointed this out to the electrician. He then asked me to go and show him. It wasn't there. He had noticed his mistake and corrected it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eliminator
In my experience it is often easy to blame it on the Thai nation instead of an individual. Sometimes the Thai worker realizes his mistake. :)
Nice thread. This is going to be a huge mansion it seems.
How about hiding the wires, wasn't that a foreign concept to the thai workers?
The tree bearing Star-fruit is ok. The problem with the drain is it is above ground level.Quote:
Originally Posted by English Noodles
It most certainly is. To the Thais way of thinking I do have to give some credit. When the wire is exposed and has a problem; it is much easier to fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fabian
I still like the wires hidden.
The other solution were to do wiring properly without a need to fix.
Not were, but "IS" to do the wiring "correctly the first time" is the answer. I had a guy try to hook up my electric stove on 2 wire and when I asked him where the ground was, his answer was, "this is Thai way". I told him, "run a ground wire or fork off", same with my electric water heater.
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Originally Posted by Fabian
yeah, you Germans never make a mistake
he did but corrected it
sounds good
raise the ground to match the walkway thenQuote:
Originally Posted by hillbilly
Well the forms are up the the connecting walkway. Now it is time to pour concrete.
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Not exactly hi-tech, but the job does get done. I wonder how many falangs have callouses on their ankles?
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Good idea, but here in Bkk one is confronted with a limited space and the need for drainage. Not always as easy as one thinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
The connecting wall begins to emerge. I am concerned about the floor levels. Only time wil tell.
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I think that the electrical work is now on course.
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The connecting wall begins to emerge. I am concerned about the floor levels. Only time wil tell.
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when did you change the main house in the picture and put in the beautiful vertical windows?
The garage door will go here.
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Thailand autocad and home decorating at its best. :)
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We are now looking at the home from the backyard. The vertical windows will come out and go into the daughter's new bedroom.Quote:
Originally Posted by aging one
I want to say that I really believe in recycling. But the truth is, I am a cheap bastard.
Breaking up the sheetrock from the old ceiling. My idea is to have an open massive looking scheme in the living room. Will have to wait and see.
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Do you think it will work?
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Even though work on the front fence is progessing, there is always time to eat.
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I always insist my workers use the latest in safety measures while working. :)
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The front fence frame is getting there.
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Here one of the workers is cutting the Shera wood for the front fence. He cut the angles perfectly. So far so good. But this simple job will soon turn into a cluster of a mistake.
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Touching up the cement wall. Don't worry eventually this wall will look considerably different. Plus, I had to tell the workers to quit hanging shit on my falang tree.
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Yes, everything looks like crap now. Only hope my idea works...
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Time for the simple job of mixing paint for the Shera wood for the front fence.
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Not difficult really, just mix the paint.
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And Viola! One small problem. The wrong damn color! I now step in and stop. Anytime, I have done a construction project in Thailand that involved painting, the one bucket at a time has come back to bite me in the butt everytime.
So now we wait until the job is done and then paint.
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Fantastic! The connecting block walls and the first wood beams are now up.
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Work in the daughter's bathroom continues.
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Eventually this door will lead to the enclosed garage.
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Soon this outside wall of the garage will be a rather large waterfall. Here we are looking out the future front door of the living room.
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Again, we are back in part of the living room. You can see where the guest bathrooom will go and the expansion of the ceiling. Trust me, it will look nice when it is done, I hope...
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The workers really love me and my camera.
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The plastering for the guest's bathroom frame is happening. Don't worry, the toilet will be moved.
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Smoothing the wall.
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The all important drain pipes have arrived.
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Did the floor tiles survive unscathed ?
^The floor tiles are being taken out and replaced.
And Marmite is calling me a posh bastard.
It may not look like that now but I am sure it will great when finished.
Is the 110 square wah combined (50 + 60) for the houses or the ground?
For the ground only. I ain't that posh. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fabian