Humbert's Hideaway in the Hinterland

**Eliminator** · 21-03-2013, 08:16 PM

Good luck with your project and hope everything turns out well for you.

**BKKBILL** · 21-03-2013, 08:40 PM

Good start Humbert looking forward to this build.

**boloa** · 21-03-2013, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by boloa

No way 8 meters wide....6m ......7m max
Can Humbert comfirm sizes

It's 7m x 13.5m. The last bay is smaller. It was supposed to be 8m wide it didn't get built as I designed it due to the overall size of the lot being smaller than originally communicated.

That for confirming the size

BTW ...where will the stairs be going, it looks like they're going to be external at the front of the house.
Also what type of bricks were used ?

**Humbert** · 22-03-2013, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by boloa

BTW ...where will the stairs be going, it looks like they're going to be external at the front of the house.
Also what type of bricks were used ?

Yes, external at the front but the roof projection at the front covers them.
Q-Con blocks were used.

**Boon Mee** · 22-03-2013, 06:15 AM

Good luck with the construction, Bert.

Don't forget patience is paramount with workers here. You're lucky if you can find a good Chaang to supervise the work.

With the external stairs are you planning on dogs for safety?

**Humbert** · 22-03-2013, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

With the external stairs are you planning on dogs for safety?

I don't think it will be a problem. The house is located within a family owned compound and there will be locks and my bad ass dog.

Wife's brother in law is the poo rup mau. He has done a good job thus far. I am bringing in my own electrician who will wire the house to western standards - using proper wiring, breakers (RCBO) and grounding.

**DrAndy** · 22-03-2013, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by Wizard of Oz

At the moment stinking hot up here, all waiting for rain to arrive.

it has got cold in CM, 20C this morning!!

**ltnt** · 22-03-2013, 09:08 AM

Nice build Humbert. What is the size of your property? Did you use a local mix company for your concrete pours? Good luck on the finished house.

**Koetjeka** · 22-03-2013, 12:24 PM

The house looks very nice Humbert, close to my home in Chomphra too.

One comment I would like to give is about the road to your house, I think it's not so easy go get ur car in there with this corner. Especially a large pick up.

**nigelandjan** · 23-03-2013, 03:41 AM

I cant help thinking those huge windows downstairs will make it greenhouse like

**Boon Mee** · 23-03-2013, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

With the external stairs are you planning on dogs for safety?

I don't think it will be a problem. The house is located within a family owned compound and there will be locks and my bad ass dog.

Is that a Bangkaew Dog I think you mentioned one time?

**Humbert** · 23-03-2013, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

cant help thinking those huge windows downstairs will make it greenhouse like

Not at all. The building is oriented east - west. The western elevation, where you get most of your afternoon heat gain, is completely closed. The windows are shaded by a overhang and breezes flow through the space.
The space stays comfortable all day long and ceiling fans will keep the air flowing.

I should add that the 'huge windows' will be fitted with large shutter doors (you can see this in the plan). I am not planning on glazing the openings but rather using retractable screens.

**Rocksteady** · 23-03-2013, 10:41 AM

sounds sweet. Good luck with the work and shouldn't take too long

**Necron99** · 23-03-2013, 10:47 AM

Just a question Humbert. Have you ever lived in a shuttered house through the wet season?

**nigelandjan** · 23-03-2013, 12:18 PM

You beat me to it Nec,, that was the point I was thinking about with such huge openings ,, and why I had wrongly assumed glass.

Hope he has better luck with them than my SIL ,,she has smaller shutters and has permanent old cloths on the floor to mop up ,, not for me but each to theyre own

**Humbert** · 23-03-2013, 12:52 PM

^I wanted a tropical style house. If I wanted a suburban ranch I would have built one. I am willing to make some comprimises and don't expect everything to be perfect. I want big open windows that can let the light and air in to create a indoor/outdoor feeling.

**justincase 13** · 23-03-2013, 08:07 PM

Looks great good luck with your progress!!! Will be a nice getaway From BKK life..

**Wizard of Oz** · 23-03-2013, 10:04 PM

Hey Humbert, looks great as a getaway, or even living there for a prolonged time. Every person is different how they want to spend their time (and money). Good on you!

I have (tried) to live in an old "Thai"house for 1.5 years. Now I said it is enough. But I do not regret living in the old house!

Build your dream and go on from that! Good luck mate!

**Humbert** · 16-04-2013, 03:55 PM

I was in the village for the last week and things seem to be progressing on a relaxed schedule. The workers took off two days while I was there to round up fish from ponds that were being drained on my father-in-law's land.

We are finishing the partially exposed ceiling with timber. I did not want something overly decorative so I opted for a simple plank design. We re-used a lot of timber from the old house that stood in the same location. Everything will be sanded and stained to very dark matte finish.

The tile work has started. I am using a Campana 40x40 tile for the floors and counters. It is kind of an earthy brownish grey color.

The bathroom on the first floor.

The counters are being roughed in.

I'm installing a gas cook top with a exhaust unit overhead. I am building a wood fire oven outside that I will use for pizza and bread.

**aging one** · 16-04-2013, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Humbert

I am building a wood fire oven outside that I will use for pizza and bread.

Oh Baby, one of my dreams for my last house.

**Necron99** · 16-04-2013, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Humbert

I am building a wood fire oven outside that I will use for pizza and bread.

When are you going to get to that bit?
I'm wanting to do one of these also.

**Marmite the Dog** · 16-04-2013, 04:14 PM

Your bath needs a bit of a clean

**Humbert** · 16-04-2013, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Necron99

When are you going to get to that bit?
I'm wanting to do one of these also.

I am retiring from my job in Bangkok in 18 months. We are going slow on the construction because we're paying for it out of cash flow and savings so there is no rush. This year I think we will complete the exterior siding, stairs and finishing, staining and painting. Next year we will complete the electrical and plumbing installation. Then I will turn my attention to the exterior landscaping and the pizza oven.

**Norton** · 16-04-2013, 05:34 PM

Looking up Humbert. The wood and tile pleasant to the eye. Using matte finish on wood would be my choice as well.

**boloa** · 16-04-2013, 05:36 PM

Looking good Humbert

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