Off we go ! Our little home construction in deep Issan

**Takeovers** · 02-11-2013, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Koetjeka

What kind of blocks did you order? They seem to be completely hollow?

For a moment I thougt those blocks are styrofoam and to be filled in with concrete. Some people used this kind of blocks if they are building their own houses. Easy to set the wall straight without experience and strong because of the concrete filled in. Also quite well insulating because of the styrofoam. But that was a while ago when insulation rules were not as strict as they are now.

**Marmite the Dog** · 03-11-2013, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Takeovers

But that was a while ago when insulation rules were not as strict as they are now.

What rules?

**Takeovers** · 03-11-2013, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Takeovers

But that was a while ago when insulation rules were not as strict as they are now.

What rules?

Here in Germany. The rules for insulation are very strict for new builds to conserve heating energy. Madly strict, really.

**astasinim** · 03-11-2013, 02:27 AM

Good luck with the build Nige and Jan. I will look forward to seeing things progress. Stay in touch and watch out for Somtamslap inviting himself up and trying to unload Por onto you.

**sabang** · 03-11-2013, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

This will NEVER be where I live full time ,

Hey, that's what I said when I put this pile up in Ubon. All the best with the build mate.

**Yemen** · 03-11-2013, 08:41 AM

Good Luck Ninge. I agree that you might spend more time there than you think now.

**bobforest** · 03-11-2013, 09:27 AM

Nige and Jan,

All the best with the build - looking forward to seeing it develop.

Don't forget the vegetable garden (and the rhubarb!)

**Dillinger** · 03-11-2013, 09:46 AM

I notice this question went unanswered

Originally Posted by Koetjeka

What kind of blocks did you order? They seem to be completely hollow?

Looks a tad messy

**UdonThani Pete** · 03-11-2013, 02:41 PM

Wishing you both all the very best on your build, sorry for belated wishes, I only just seen your thread.

Cheers
Pete

**sunsetter** · 04-11-2013, 12:03 AM

Good luck nigel and jan!

**rickschoppers** · 04-11-2013, 05:15 AM

Nige, glad to see you have started your building thread. I will be watching with interest and hope all goes well. It always seems the smaller the build, the fewer the problems and I hope you have very few.

Good Luck

**KEVIN2008** · 04-11-2013, 07:34 AM

**jamiejambos** · 04-11-2013, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by Takeovers

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Takeovers

But that was a while ago when insulation rules were not as strict as they are now.

What rules?

Here in Germany. The rules for insulation are very strict for new builds to conserve heating energy. Madly strict, really.

Yes ,but this is Thailand mine Herr,

**Marmite the Dog** · 04-11-2013, 08:39 PM

The Midget and I had a bit of a gander today. Seems they know what they're doing and should end up with a nice little shag-pad.

The family plot is nicely done and it's pretty peaceful up there.

Sadly, Ban Dung is a bit like Mukdahan...

**Koetjeka** · 04-11-2013, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by jamiejambos

Originally Posted by Takeovers

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Takeovers

But that was a while ago when insulation rules were not as strict as they are now.

What rules?

Here in Germany. The rules for insulation are very strict for new builds to conserve heating energy. Madly strict, really.

Yes ,but this is Thailand mine Herr,

In the Netherlands we've got the following rules:
-Thermal resistance of "living spaces" (wall/roof/floor) should be at least 3,5m2K/W (which is about 140mm of insulation)
-U value of windows at least 1,65 (U value is 1/thermal resistance)

Even though 3,5 is required for roofs, most new houses already get over 5m2K/W thermal resistance.

Plans are to further enhance the regulations to 6,0m2K/W for roofs and 4,5m2K/W for walls in 2015.

**bankao dreamer** · 08-11-2013, 08:10 PM

Nice one Nige keep the pics coming,

**nigelandjan** · 10-11-2013, 04:31 PM

Sorry it's been a week since some pics, but it should all kick off properly tomorrow.

Just a bit of an update, we have finally ( fingers crossed ) got the water up and running, , had to bore down to 58 metres.

Also got a 15amp leccy supply to the plot.

Sorry it's not much, but will update with plenty of pics ASAP.

**Satonic** · 10-11-2013, 04:40 PM

Good luck Nige

How long are you expecting it to take to finish?

**OhOh** · 10-11-2013, 07:05 PM

Good to see the starting whistle has been blown. I look forward to hear about who has been sent off for swearing at the ref, which side has the best penalty taker and who walks off with the silverware.

Where are the plans, I'm itching to tell you where you should have put the water purifier.

**Stumpy** · 11-11-2013, 09:26 AM

Best to you two.

**nigelandjan** · 12-11-2013, 08:49 AM

Cheers Ralph and everyone else once again for your very kind wishes.

Got your number mate, we will be over to see you for sure a bit later on, , bit busy at mo ,, we have time mate, I'll give you a map when I see you then you can pop over if you like to see us a bit later.

Should have some new pics up this week, sorry it's a lot different to being at home

**El Gibbon** · 12-11-2013, 10:45 AM

Sheesh figured you would a half dozen paintings done by now lolol....

Best of luck

E G

**Bangyai** · 12-11-2013, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

....... had to bore down to 58 metres.

Should have kept going and turned north a bit and you would eventually turn up in London.............maybe

And how was the water when it came up. Had a bore drilled up on the place I used to live in the boonies of Khon Kaen but the water was pretty brackish.

**nigelandjan** · 12-11-2013, 01:09 PM

EG do you know an y where in Udon I can get watercolour tubes ?

We're gonna be in Udon Friday choosing windows + roof tiles etc, so 2 birds with 1 stone

**El Gibbon** · 12-11-2013, 03:37 PM

Yep, B2S Central Mall 4th floor. I have a set (6) of Maimeriblu that you can have. New still in the box. They came as a bonus for something or other... a special on paper I think... but already have a set of 14 so duplicate for me.

Permanent Yellow lemon ( py 175)

Raw Sienna (PBr7)

Primary Red Magenta (PV19)

Ultramarine Light (PB29)

Permanent Green Deep (PY176 PG7)

Burnt Umber ( PBr7)

The color chart can be found here

Gruppo Maimeri

They have a generally weird naming system so have included relative pigment info.

This set is a great set for any limited pallet user and probably excellent for landscapes.

I'll PM my phone and I can meet you at Central if you wish.

E G

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