House we are building in Cha - Am .

[roger buttmore]

No doubt it's well built etc., but it looks more like an office building than a home.

 

I would not want to live in something like that, way too big and unnecessary.

[DaffyDuck]

I would think the person intending to live there would be the best judge of what size is 'necessary' for their needs, particularly if they have or plan on family.

[Short]

Alan, would an American style (stick) ranch house except using aluminum studs work in Thailand?  Do the termites eat the gypsum board?

[Harry Brown]

Alan, would an American style (stick) ranch house except using aluminum studs work in Thailand?  Do the termites eat the gypsum board?

 

 

 

Termites don't eat gypsum.

[CyberPro]

Alan, would an American style (stick) ranch house except using aluminum studs work in Thailand?  Do the termites eat the gypsum board?

 

Interesting question. Apparently termites may eat the wood product portion, ie the paper. 

 

"Actually, termites really don't like to eat drywall or paint. They do, however love the paper and glue that covers the drywall board. When the wall  ."

 

yourdallashandyman.com/termite-damage-to-drywall-reapir

 

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=do%20termites%20eat%20gypsum%20board

[AlantheBuilder]

more pics .

Next we will have Wood , stainless , kitchen , windows , bathroom , tiling - details coming .

 

Thanks for you input guys negative or otherwise its all good stuff .

Thanks again ;-] 

[AlantheBuilder]

Termites don't eat gypsum.

Ive never heard of termites eating Gypsum in Thailand .

But I found this ! 

we use cement walls not this style , USA uses this on 99% of their houses , also they use this stud walling in the UK in the upstairs not good IMO.  

[Harry Brown]

Ive never heard of termites eating Gypsum in Thailand .

But I found this ! 

we use cement walls not this style , USA uses this on 99% of their houses , also they use this stud walling in the UK in the upstairs not good IMO.  

 

 

Well Well there you go we learn something new everyday.

[Harry Brown]

Are there reputable pest control companies in Thailand?

[CyberPro]

Are there reputable pest control companies in Thailand?

 

Hopefully. Take a pass on the firm responsible for the below. No offense, but better to be discriminating. 

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385518/Bed-bug-pesticide-poisoning-caused-death-California-woman-tourists-Thailand.html

 

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Tourists+killed+in+Chiang+mai+by+pesticide

[Harry Brown]

Fuck me! there were a shitload of deaths linked to pesticide in Chang Mai .I won't be going there.

[AlantheBuilder]

A few more pics .

[AlantheBuilder]

update pics ...

update pics ...

[DaffyDuck]

This is coming along very nicely.

[Harry Brown]

Looks nice.

[petermik]

Hows this one of mine looking Alan?

[AlantheBuilder]

Looks good mate , but really should of used green waterproof  ceiling boards outdoors also in bathrooms .

[AlantheBuilder]

pics .... next week woodwork pics coming .

[altec123]

Great looking house Alan!  

[kevinmc32]

What's the build cost of that house Alan ?

 

 

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[travelling_man]

The house looks nice ... my only comment is ... HOW does anyone have enough patience to build a house here in Thailand?  I would be in a straight jacket and locked up under a jail somewhere. 

 

OP: I can't imagine what you are going through.

[AlantheBuilder]

 more pics .

 

[AlantheBuilder]

http://www.alanthebuilder.com/a128.html

 

 

complete .......

[AlantheBuilder]

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[Harry Brown]

Impressive.