Thread: Building a House in Khon Kaen

^ I stand corrected, my terminology is wrong! so what are the reinforced slabs of concrete called that are laid as floors then concrete poured on top?
The ones I was told about do the same job but have a air space inside for insulation? ideal for flat roofs?

you could have a "green" roof which would be a good insulator

just plant the roof with all sorts of things....

^Agreed though its not quite that simple, I have been looking into it for a few years now, drainage needs to be well thought out, also type & depth of soil and which grasses will grow.
The hollow panels with the name that escapes me at his time add an extra layer of insulation for little cost, I will find out the supplier.

Maybe you are thinking of the hollow core slabs or plank.

PCC is one company that make them and supplied us.

Here is the site

PCC Hollow Core Slab

that is not for insulation, but floor slab

Originally Posted by Airportwo

Q-Con do a aerated concrete flat roof panel which has excellent thermal blocking and is light weight - I am told.
I have been advised that Welcome to Architectexpo.com is well worth attending as every product available in Thailand - and more is on show.

Roof panels here Welcome to Q-con

The Q-con panels are probably the same as all the others. They're reinforced concrete slabs and not made from the same material as their blocks.

^ yes, they are not touted for their insulating properties

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Coming along at a pace now Chalky

Yeah it was mate but since last week there's been practically nothing done - they've been doing more on the one next door.
Still it has been bloody hot!

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by ChalkyDee

Originally Posted by thaistyle29

how did you go about paying the builder...so much every week...so much every month..
ect.ect....

We pay the builder when the house is finished.

normally a builder will specify stage payments, as they need to pay their workers and possibly buy materials

eg 30% when the basic concrete structure is complete

20% when the walls are complete etc etc

Well they are building 15 houses in that area. I thought it was general practice to build the house first. We have paid a booking fee of 40,000 baht.
Actually I haven't got the mortgage yet but the bank have promised me the cash when the house has been built and they say it's worth the money.

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Originally Posted by ChalkyDee

We pay the builder when the house is finished.

You have an exceptionlly trusting builder there Chalky ,, cant be short of a bob or two either .

Do you have a picture of the finished building please ? I would be interested to see how the flat roof blends in

If I decide I don't want it, then he'll sell to someone else and keep my deposit.

Chalky, have they finished any in the complex as yet?
Can you tell us a bit more about how the roof is constructed?

Originally Posted by boloa

ChalkyDee are you using N.K.D Construction....the Design looks similar.

N.K.D. Construction - House Builder Blog » Modern Style 2 Bedroom 1 Storey Home (Nong Kom Ko)

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This is where the design came from.

Originally Posted by Necron99

Chalky, have they finished any in the complex as yet?
Can you tell us a bit more about how the roof is constructed?

No, ours is the first. I'm looking at the drawing right now and trying to decipher them. Although I can read Thai and have a degree in engineering, I'm still confused.

I'll scan them(if I can) and post tonight.

oh right, you are just buying a house off plan rather than building your own house


so yes, you pay them when it is ready

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How do they lift those concrete beams up on the roof Chalks ? I cant see a crane anywhere ?

I think the delivery vehicle puts them up there

The answer is in the first pic .....................

Black plastic buckets

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Looking nice and solid Chalks

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nice house

we need a bit of commentry Chalks