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    Blockwork coming along nicely..........I think

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    A view from the outside...roof looking fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    A view from the outside...roof looking fine.
    Quite a nice, tidy looking house there Peter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by terp80 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    A view from the outside...roof looking fine.
    Quite a nice, tidy looking house there Peter.
    Thanks it seems to be coming along nicely-no major cock-ups yet was down there over last weekend to sort out the electric points etc. costing up to now 880,000 baht with just the tiling/electrics/water/paint to buy yet so hopefully going to come in on budget...........famous last words LOL

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    looking good!
    What are going to ceiling the overhang with...has it been framed for support?
    We used wood battens (dumb!) overlaid strips of cement material ( forget the name) like wood but not...You can get sheets with the same effect....painted ours white keeps all bright inside. Don't forget the lighting on the stupe...A fan might be nice too?
    Carry on..

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    Quote Originally Posted by crepitas View Post
    looking good!
    What are going to ceiling the overhang with...has it been framed for support?
    We used wood battens (dumb!) overlaid strips of cement material ( forget the name) like wood but not...You can get sheets with the same effect....painted ours white keeps all bright inside. Don't forget the lighting on the stupe...A fan might be nice too?
    Carry on..
    Smartboard will be put up on the roof overhang-recessed ceiling(plasterboard) but I hate ceiling fans-better in my opinion to use a floor one if needed

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    Q con blocks completed and rendering with the special Q con cement (135 bags) also done-looking more like it now,the guys doing the work commented to my GF about how much more heavy was the render compared to a normal sand/cement mix and took twice as long,but they were pleased with the quality of finish it gave.

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    Inside view.....had a slight problem regarding the electrical power sockets,I supplied some 2 pin type only to be told they cannot be installed anymore in new builds all the sockets must be 3 pin otherwise it would not be signed off with the Electric board-fortunately I,d kept my receipts and a quick trip to Homepro to exchange them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by petermik View Post

    Inside view.....had a slight problem regarding the electrical power sockets,I supplied some 2 pin type only to be told they cannot be installed anymore in new builds all the sockets must be 3 pin otherwise it would not be signed off with the Electric board-fortunately I,d kept my receipts and a quick trip to Homepro to exchange them.
    55..and the cabling 2 or three wire...did anybody pound in a ground rod?

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    When I first met the guys who will be putting the electrics in I insisted on earthing-their reply was that NO new installation will be passed off unless it is earthed I do know on the list they gave to us to purchase a ground rod is listed..as for cableing red/black/yellow and green were ordered red/black and green I,m familiar with but what the yellow is for maybe you can help

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    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    yellow and green
    My earth wire is green with yellow stripe. Could be confusion.

    I have seen yellow and blue wiring for lighting. Black and red (or white) for electrical outlets. Green (or green yellow stripe) for earth.

    Likely above what your boys are planning.

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    All I know is they have requested seperate 100 mtre rolls coloured red/black/green/yellow

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    They prolly need some for their own home build

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stinky View Post
    They prolly need some for their own home build
    U could be right

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    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    yellow and green
    they will mean green with yellow stripe for earthing - international standard

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electr...ng#Colour_code

    good to hear they are making earthing mandatory

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    Quote Originally Posted by baldrick View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    yellow and green
    they will mean green with yellow stripe for earthing - international standard

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electr...ng#Colour_code

    good to hear they are making earthing mandatory
    Won,t get passed off unless its earthed but TIT

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    Back down to the build this week electrics and recessed ceiling work ongoing

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    Septic tanks nearing completion.........why do we need 2 I do not know

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    Soffits (smartboard) being installed

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    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    why do we need 2 I do not know
    1 solids and the other liquids only...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ltnt View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by petermik
    why do we need 2 I do not know
    1 solids and the other liquids only...
    AAAAH now understand...............thanks

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    Back down to the build this week to see the installation of the ceilings and decorative architrave around the windows/doors and terrace collums
    Last edited by petermik; 26-06-2015 at 04:49 PM.

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    Can anyone tell me why in Thailand they just tape-up the joints and seal ready for painting,in the UK they normally skim with plaster first?
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    Stone detailing will-hopefully-give a more attractive look to the terrace posts rather than painting them.

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