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I got the turntable ready for Pat ^
The lads coming toward the end of another day, , can't be easy up and down all day humping metal and welding in this heat.
I think they do a good day 6am start till 4pm plus each day,, I know they're Thais and come with there ways but I'd be pleased to have them work for me.
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Ok that's it for today
Well done Nig, I'm gonna have a cold one with my new American pals,(no brittles allowed).
Will make an exemption for Nig and jan so have one your self, you done well.
I have been putting in my own fence nige it has opened my eyes to how these guys work in the heat. To many times falangs sit in the shade slagging them off. Try working for an hour and then bitch something is not straight. .
Yes and you look a fit young man to mate,, you can imagine how some fat old past his sell by date lump like me feels.
No joking aside I really appreciate what the lads are doing
TBH, I really appreciate what anyone does for me over here, I know at times it must be soul
destroying for them banging away day after day for so little
Maybe you did, and I missed it... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelandjan
I suppose it has to be very straight (i.e. flat); did they have the spirit level out? So, these lego bricks are stronger then (with the filling) and allow the weight of the roof structure on them. Interesting way to go - if all's ok, then makes sense for a bungalow.
Outside areas will be nice - how much overhang will this method allow; will you get 3 metres or so? I was gonna go for big overhangs, but the FiL reckoned it's quicker, easier, cheaper and more flexible to build separate structures as we have plenty of space...
It's bloody super fast this build. Excellent effort. I wonder if I can convince my builders to do the same? The worry is, without close attention, they don't wanna do anything they haven't done before...
Spirit levels? ?? Bloody he'll mate he's had them theodolite thingys plus spirit levels, , this place is being built ready for the 2079 earthquake!
I think we've been going 14 days now, hope to be in around another 16 days time.
I'm ordering the curtains tomorrow!
Looking very good, excellent job.
Thanks DM
same builder building my house . nice chap, well to be honest a very nice chap . and clever comes up with all sorts of ideas . i will post some photos for you all when i work out how .
Ok WB where are you mate?
I'm all ways out and about, can call in and go through a few brain surgery manuals to give you the basics of posting pics on here :)
You should have bought a 40ft container and cut a few windows and a doors in it and put a roof on it , would have saved you a few baht , your building is a very square looking building ? , great design , :)
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I think its a compact and economical design, contrasts with the new build Mansions up here.
Built by people that have never previously owned, but aspire to a castle.
So after selling their box in Manchester or Newcastle, they see what sort of ostentation their wife can't afford, and want to build the biggest castle they can.
So Nig and Jans is a modest, but well built place is refreshingly simple, amongst the newly minted in Udon.
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Lets be honest it's very far from a castle , a 2 year old would have designed a better house , :)
It is built for purpose SE, s its just a practical little place for us for the occasional stay, as and when I'm gone the wife will no doubt live here full time, possibly she would extend a bit, but I doubt it she is really happy with it so that's all that matters.
Back home in the UK I have the oldest car in the street ( but it's mine ) not the banks, I have nothing to prove, I'm happy with life as it is and if that means stopping occasionally in a house that looks like it was designed by a 2 year old, so be it.
I'm with you Nigel!
1 thing is for sure, if there will ever crash a boeing 747 into your roof, or an elephant climbs on your roof, it will not collapse! It seems to be a fairly strong structure (understated), which is a good thing nowadays!Quote:
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You tell him Nigel. It's none of his damn business anyway. I haven't read where he's given you money to build it. Who is this fucker anyway? Where does he get off telling you anything about your house? As long as you and Jan are happy, that's all that matters. You go mate.Quote:
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I am as well UD pete, simplicity is quite often more difficult to achieve than the over blown and (in my opinion Ugly).
There is a a small development called lakeside in udon, big houses and down right ugly. In Australia the houses would be owned by Greek pimps.
calm down ralph, although I agree 100%
you're talking to, quite possibly the most creative, artistic, imaginative guy on Teakdoor there. I think he did mention on this thread at some stage that he gave Marmite the design job, together with a 48 piece lego set.Quote:
Originally Posted by snakeeyes
Fuk me! My fault again and I'm not even a mod any more!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dillinger
Thumbs up. Good on you.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelandjan
BTW great thread.
Good stuff, Nige. This build is an inspiration (mine will doubtless be the opposite).Quote:
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BTW, wthat's a theodolitethingy?