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I will need to build a small 'shed' in a month or three and I was going to do it myself as and when funds allow. I think using blocks would be the simplest solution with the preformed concrete floor panels for the ceiling.
How much are these blocks?
What brands are generally used?
What's the Thai name?
In what sizes do the concrete floor panels come in and how much are they?
I think that covers it for now...
Do you not have a builders merchant near you?
Using concrete floor panels for the roof is an expensive way to go, they are 30cms wide and whatever length you want.
For the walls qcon blocks are the easiest and quickest, 60cm by 20cm blocks around 20baht each, although ordinary breeze blocks are 3.5baht each and probably not the best things to learn how to lay bricks.
I didn't think Q-Con would take a load?
The panels are not for the roof, just the ceiling, and I have laid bricks before.
ahh, you mean cement board, 8 foot by 4 foot, probably less than 200baht each, for a small building qcon would work, I assume your not going for planning permission or anything like that, just need to stick plenty of ties in the corner blocks, 90 degree bent up rebar would work fine.
How big is your small shed?
Prolly 4x4 or 6x4.Quote:
Originally Posted by hillbilly
just about the right size for a slave
4X4 is a good size for a slave???? Just what kind of measurements are we using here?Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
Concrete board, 4x8 ft 175 baht
Concrete block 2.5 to 3.5 baht, depending on qty. bought
I hope your measurements are in meters and not feet.
Yes, I'm living in the 21st Century.Quote:
Originally Posted by BillyBobThai
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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
yeah, he said 4x4, and he only has 2 feet, unless he borrows some
I could easily get 8 feet, even without resorting to the jingjok population around here.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
OK stick to your old fashioned ways then
be sure to make a picture thread out of the construction of your outhouse
with slaves inside
I thought you lived in Isaan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
If you're looking to build something like this, I'll give you materials list/quantities. 4mx4mx3m high concrete block walls on a 0.15m slab foundation.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...mites_Shed.jpg
is that your entry in the new comp??:)
Not a bad idea. Could call it Norton's slave quarters.;)
Knowing Marmite, I figure he wants something cheap and easy to house his motorcycle and store a few tools. This could be an over design given his budget which has yet to be revealed. If this is close to what he wants can give him quantities so he can go and get prices.
The reason I am thinking of pre-made concrete flooring slabs for the ceiling is because it will have a lightweight tin roof to keep the sun and rain off it.
^^How much would one of those be to knock-up, Norton?
I am confused with your use of the term premade concrete ceiling. Not even sure why you want a ceiling? You can build a concrete block building enclosure with a concrete slab floor, put in some rafters (wood or steel), then attach a corrugated tin or composite roofing material on it. There will be no leaks if it's done properly. Just leave the "ceiling" open. Will see the rafters from the inside but so what. If you want a ceiling, use gypsum or something they call sa-mart board up here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
Somewhere between 80,000 and 100,000 baht.Quote:
Originally Posted by English Noodles
Do you want to live there yourself or is that a place to lock your mother in law in?
These.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/11/323.jpg
I know, but that's not what I need to do. Yes, I'm being vague.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
Be careful with the concrete blocks. All the ones round Korat are non-load bearing it would seem. Tried to park the car on one ant it just collapsed into dust!
But when the load is spread across the entire foot of the wall, it should be OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by crippen
Not sure. This block just Disappeared to dust.
Indeed. The pic you posted is flooring material, not ceiling, but I understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog
As asked in your OP, prefab concrete floor sections are sold all over. Go to Global House and get prices. You may need to have concrete beams to support the concrete "ceiling" as I have never seen a 4x4m prefab section but they may available.
Sounds as if you need a hefty ceiling/floor to support weight. I built something like this as a rice storage silo but it was open on the ground floor.
I guess I would use 4 4m x 1m sections.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
The purpose of this thread is to know if a block wall would support these concrete floor sections. They will also act as a roof, but will not be directly exposed to the weather.
well, that amounts to the same thing in many casesQuote:
Originally Posted by Norton
it could be done, and the blocks would support them. Seems a very over-engineered way of building slave quarters though
Maybe not slave quarters but a money vault.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrAndy
Spot on, but I didn't want to say. Most people have got this image of an impoverished TEFLer, and I didn't want to disappoint them.Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKBILL