Blockwork coming along nicely..........I think
Blockwork coming along nicely..........I think
A view from the outside...roof looking fine.
Quite a nice, tidy looking house there Peter.Originally Posted by petermik
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
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..
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.
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.
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
My earth wire is green with yellow stripe. Could be confusion.Originally Posted by petermik
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.
All I know is they have requested seperate 100 mtre rolls coloured red/black/green/yellow
They prolly need some for their own home build
they will mean green with yellow stripe for earthing - international standardOriginally Posted by petermik
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electr...ng#Colour_code
good to hear they are making earthing mandatory
Back down to the build this week electrics and recessed ceiling work ongoing
Septic tanks nearing completion.........why do we need 2 I do not know
Soffits (smartboard) being installed
1 solids and the other liquids only...Originally Posted by petermik
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.
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?
Last edited by petermik; 26-06-2015 at 04:50 PM.
Stone detailing will-hopefully-give a more attractive look to the terrace posts rather than painting them.
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