Thread: A New Village House

Here is the schedule.

We started during the rains and took about 10 months to substantial completion. The peak in July was due to the wood purchase and in December was the OSK.

Originally Posted by pominasia

Originally Posted by bobforest

Pominasia

The timber looks great - congratulations on what looks like an interesting place.

In an earlier post you said you aimed to use timber from the original house(s). How much of the original were you able to use and did you have any problems getting new timber that matched the old stuff?

bobforest

Bob

Unfortunately there was not too much wood that we could use from the old house. Most of it was too short or too thin. So we ended up using old wood for the stairs, internal and external, the beams supporting the floor boards, and the short wood where we could, including for the slats under the eaves. We did not want to mix the old wood with the new wood because of problems with matching colour and thickness.

The use of bought wood increased the cost by about 25 % - and destroyed the initial concept of the house !

Here is a picture of the pile of unused old wood.

Pominasia

Pom

Thanks for the reply. Considering the appearance of the old house(s) in your early photos, I admired your idea about recycling the timber but didn't see much that looked like it could be used. I scanned your photos of the new construction and again didn't see much evidence of recycling of the original wood. I thought maybe you'd abandonned that idea or got some local to scrub up the wood so that it fitted in with the new stuff.

It's looking great.

bobforest

Originally Posted by Norton

You have wood under eaves similar to what I have. If you haven't already put screening above the wood. Bugs and other assorted critters will invade attic if no screening. I used a white 1 meter wide roll of vinyl screen material. Bought at Global House Roiet. Likely available near you. Easy to install.

Norton

Thanks for that tip. I'll check. I this was discussed. I know the birds are already trying to invade the place.

Pominasia

Is it against the law in Thailand to have level areas? Wouldn't it be safer & nicer if the washing area continued past the back door, so you missus doesn't break her neck one day?



I also realise I've been here far too long, as I also think some of the tiles look OK.

Fascinating project - thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by terry57

Your misses don't look to happy looking at those stairs,

don't know why, they look good

and safe to use

Originally Posted by terry57

Going to be a mansion at the end of the build mate.

Your misses don't look to happy looking at those stairs, hope you don't break a leg as you wont be going up there, this is the only thing I have against 2 story houses.

My friend built one but thought about the future and installed a lift.

Cost him some nice money but well worth it if the shit hits the fan.

Terry 57

What concerns me as I get old and feeble, I may not be fit enough to climb those stairs, so there is a "spare room" and a toilet downstairs. Also the place has walls and a gate in case I loose my mind and start wandering !!!

Pominasia

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Is it against the law in Thailand to have level areas?

Makes sense to have a gradient so water from wet things hung out to dry will run off no?

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Is it against the law in Thailand to have level areas?

Makes sense to have a gradient so water from wet things hung out to dry will run off no?

When you gain some comprehension skills, have another go.

Originally Posted by pominasia

What concerns me as I get old and feeble, I may not be fit enough to climb those stairs,

when you get to that stage, it is time to think about offing yourself

I would hate to be so doddery and dependent on others

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Is it against the law in Thailand to have level areas?

Makes sense to have a gradient so water from wet things hung out to dry will run off no?

When you gain some comprehension skills, have another go.

they are all level, just not the same level!

Originally Posted by pominasia

The old house

Even If I hadn't been tipped off the car is a dead giveaway