Building our dream in Chiang Mai, Doi Saket

[CNXDoiSaket]

........will update soon with some new pictures. Having a little delay with the wood treatment and painting before we can go on with other things the concrete floors are almost all down now and tiling is progressing well.

[siam]

Hello, CNXDoisaket,
what's an amazing job you are doing,
and look like you are using up-scale materials,
but really the budget is almost unthinkable!
I am planning on my house projet, would be glad to visit your site and learn from you,
Thank you

Hi Siam,


you are welcome to visit any time - just send me a message for directions as it is a very busy time now going into the little details - I am mostly out driving around purchasing things.

Hi CNXDoisaket,
thank you for your reply,
I will contact you when I will come up to CNX,
but I am new and couldn't PM you yet, may be you could PM me with your email, Thank you,
Your constructors are doing a nice job, I am still amaze by the tariff (I have read, but still couldn't quiet clear,what included and what do you have to buy by yourself),
Are you still in the initial budget,by the way?
Thank you for your time, and your generosity of sharing with us all,
Siam

[siam]

living room..we had to find a solution around the steel roof construction this is what we came up with - two "roofs" under one roof. The openings left will be colored glass. there will also be colored glass beside the main entrance.

CNXDoisaket,
the woodwork of the ceiling is really beautiful, what kind of wood you choose for that part, it is not a teak wood right?

[Proffesor]

Lots has happened since my last post - bought all the kitchen equipment and could not believe it - HomePro beside the Big C offered the best price! They gave us 3+5+10% on kitchen appliances.
In the meantime they have started to "built" the kitchen it will be a concrete / tiled kitchen with built in appliances. nice big table in the middle to work on - I need a kitchen that is user friendly - not beautiful.
The floors are being done now and the first tiles are going up in the bathroom of the master bedroom. I have ordered the jacuzzi at Global - they seem to sell very well - as some of the ones on display where already reserved for costumers.

Khun Wed is preparing the wood for the balconies and Supachai manged to get a representative from CPAC to visit. The guy was very professional about the problem. He took pictures and agreed that all the tiles with the wrong color tone will be replaced at the expense of CPAC - we need to wait of course now until the rainy season is over to replace the tiles. The electrician is there every day now and it is all coming together slowly but steady.
Will take some pics tomorrow and post them.

Pardon my ignorance. I'm comparatively new to Thailand, living in Pattaya; I'd like to buy a Jacuzzi / Spa-Bath. I see you make reference to "Global" - is this a supply chain like Home Pro, or a specific store ? What seach terms should I use to Google it ? "Global + Hardware" ?

Thanks in anticipation.

Proffesor

P.S. Nice build by the way ! Congratulations.

[hillbilly]

How many ACs? How much per month? I am thinking at least B10,000...

[thailazer]

I see you make reference to "Global" - is this a supply chain like Home Pro, or a specific store ? What seach terms should I use to Google it ? "Global + Hardware" ?

We have a very large home supply place up here in Chiang Mai called Global House. It burned completely down two years ago and was rebuilt in record time. They have virtually anything you can want for a house build.

I toured CNX-DS's project last week and it was really impressive. I think the low price is due to economies of scale, as it is a very large house. Many people working and doing a great job I might add.

Unfortunately did not get to meet CNS-DS himself, but have to say that the views are much better than the photos on this thread. Hopefully will meet him next time and hear the mountain horns blowing!

[CNXDoiSaket]

Hello, CNXDoisaket,
what's an amazing job you are doing,
and look like you are using up-scale materials,
but really the budget is almost unthinkable!
I am planning on my house projet, would be glad to visit your site and learn from you,
Thank you

Hi Siam,


you are welcome to visit any time - just send me a message for directions as it is a very busy time now going into the little details - I am mostly out driving around purchasing things.

Hi CNXDoisaket,
thank you for your reply,
I will contact you when I will come up to CNX,
but I am new and couldn't PM you yet, may be you could PM me with your email, Thank you,
Your constructors are doing a nice job, I am still amaze by the tariff (I have read, but still couldn't quiet clear,what included and what do you have to buy by yourself),
Are you still in the initial budget,by the way?
Thank you for your time, and your generosity of sharing with us all,
Siam

Hi siam,

sorry tried but was not able not sent you a PM, Included is more or less only construction - I have to buy all materials myself. And yes we are still within budget!

It is getting really busy right now - woodwork almost finished - painters are on it now. The first paint coat is going onto the house. The electrician is working away all the concrete floors are down. digging is going on to remove some soil between the two buildings. tiles are up in the large bathroom and the bathroom adjacent to the living room. Tiles are also going up in the two bathrooms below.......things are moving fast now!

[CNXDoiSaket]

I see you make reference to "Global" - is this a supply chain like Home Pro, or a specific store ? What seach terms should I use to Google it ? "Global + Hardware" ?

We have a very large home supply place up here in Chiang Mai called Global House. It burned completely down two years ago and was rebuilt in record time. They have virtually anything you can want for a house build.

I toured CNX-DS's project last week and it was really impressive. I think the low price is due to economies of scale, as it is a very large house. Many people working and doing a great job I might add.

Unfortunately did not get to meet CNS-DS himself, but have to say that the views are much better than the photos on this thread. Hopefully will meet him next time and hear the mountain horns blowing!

Yes sorry I missed you there the other day - you would be surprised what progress we made since then!

[CNXDoiSaket]

living room..we had to find a solution around the steel roof construction this is what we came up with - two "roofs" under one roof. The openings left will be colored glass. there will also be colored glass beside the main entrance.

CNXDoisaket,
the woodwork of the ceiling is really beautiful, what kind of wood you choose for that part, it is not a teak wood right?

No it is not teak - we used recycled wood there are several shops in Lamphun selling it. It is currently being treated - a hell of a job - every little hole and scratch is closed with wood cement and then sanded down - then colored and sanded down again - then they apply the sealer and it is sanded again - as far as I understood that - only then the paint is applied and finally lacquer.

[CNXDoiSaket]

A little frustrating exercise in most places is shopping for tiles - I am sure you have all been there!

After spending hours running around in these huge places comparing colors and patterns over and over again one finally decides "that's it" - only to find out from the salesperson a few minutes later "not enough in stock" or "no more".

[CNXDoiSaket]

How many ACs? How much per month? I am thinking at least B10,000...

The office, TV room and bedrooms will have ACs - but here in Chiang Mai it is really only a few month a year one needs aircon.
One reason to built the "TV room was because it is easy to cool down a smaller room during the day if needed. The living room is far to big - the office is also small (9 m2)and can be cooled easily.

Already this afternoon there was a nice cool breeze blowing - Doi Saket seems even cooler than where I live now close to the city and houses all around.

But even here I usually turn on the aircon for an hour or two in the bedroom which lasts for the night. Only during March / April when it is really hot I have to switch the timer sometimes to 4 hours.

For now I am sure we will not need any aircon at all until February at least.

[siam]

living room..we had to find a solution around the steel roof construction this is what we came up with - two "roofs" under one roof. The openings left will be colored glass. there will also be colored glass beside the main entrance.

CNXDoisaket,
the woodwork of the ceiling is really beautiful, what kind of wood you choose for that part, it is not a teak wood right?

No it is not teak - we used recycled wood there are several shops in Lamphun selling it. It is currently being treated - a hell of a job - every little hole and scratch is closed with wood cement and then sanded down - then colored and sanded down again - then they apply the sealer and it is sanded again - as far as I understood that - only then the paint is applied and finally lacquer.

Sawasdee CNXDoisaket,
Your carpenter really do a good job(from the photos, and for what you explained)
when you have time, please do feed us with updated photos.
When is the construction is schedule to finished?
Have a nice week to you,
Siam

[siam]

sorry tried but was not able not sent you a PM, Included is more or less only construction - I have to buy all materials myself. And yes we are still within budget!
.......things are moving fast now!


Thank you anyway CNXD...,
may be due to my points is not yet be allowed, will try to reach you when my post is over20.
Keep on doing your good job, by the way what kind of Heating system you are planning for the buildings, Solar?

[siam]

Hello CNXDoisaket,
How is the progress of the house? You haven't post back for a while, must be very busy with the detail.Or any problem of construction?
I have pm you, would love to get in touch and learn some insight from you,

Thank you again for sharing your project,
Brgs,
Siam

[THOMAS MANN]

Hello, we like your site very much and have just bought a pice of land in Hun Hin and are looking to see if we can fined an hounset builder to come and sart and finish a large house building project such as the one you have almost finish any help / advice / Telephon number you can afford us would be very useful and helpful


Thanking You in advance for any help you can afford to offer us

KR Thomas.

[ShilohJim]

What happened to the "rest of the story", interesting thread but sure would like to see the finished project..........

Jim

[erich23]

yes where are the final pieces? looking forward to see the rest...

[ossierob]

Great story....thanks very much ...Yes your home and views are very enviable...My building costs far outway yours though I am cose to Bkk I guess...Look forward to some finished pictures...thanks again for showing your adventure

[Bettyboo]

A lovely house, and with so much room for the inlaws you'll never be alone.

[LivinLOS]

Any resolution ??

I also sent you a PM and email.. Would like to discuss with your manager and builder.

[ShilohJim]

Does anyone know what has happened to the OP? Dead, run away from home or simply booted out?

[LivinLOS]

No idea.. Earlier in the thread when he was posting he sent me his email..

Sent him PM's / email / etc.. No reply..

Shame as now in CM and would love to have some talks with his building team.

[Marmite the Dog]

Maybe he hasn't got the internet at his new gaff?

[thailazer]

LivinLOS ..... I have the builder's phone number if you want it. PM me and I'll send it along.

Don't know what happened to the OP, but the finishing steps are pretty demanding on time. I might take a run by there this week to see what is up.

[oldgit]

I would like to see a photo of the finished house, he cannot be too far from us