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Project Design


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Outside of the project blue prints and ability to view the model in real time in 3D (but at a reduced level of detail), it is nice to be able to get 'renders' to have enough detail to allow design decisions to be made.

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Main Structure


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The structure is composed of concrete footings located at about 3 - 4 meter intervals. On top of the footing is a large ground beam highly re-enforced with 12mm rebar and appropriate cross sections. From there oversize cinder blocks were used as the foundation for load bearing walls. They have large holes (about 15cm. x 10 cm.) which are filled with concrete and vertical rebar to make internal support columns (within the walls). There are 3 re-enforced horizontal beams to give the walls lateral strength.

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Roof Structure


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Roof trusses are normally not used here. However, they have a number of advantages. They can easily span about 12 m. By definition, a truss does not need any intermediate point of support within the span. The truss design in this house is an M shape. Heavy duty 4 x 2" box section metal (3.2 mm thick) is used to give more than adequate support for the heavy tile roof.

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Plumbing


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The kitchen is serviced by a grease trap which exits into the a dirty water septic. The bathroom solids route into a safety tank, liquids go into another dirty water septic. The appliances are properly vented, with an air vent rising up through a designated opening in the oversize cinderblock, vertically through the roof material.

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Electrical


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This project employs proper electric throughout. The system will consist of grounded electric which is run through tightly affixed (the screw attach type) power point boxes. Conduit is routed in the open cavities within the wall to the proper destination. No electric tape is used, wire nut fasteners are used throughout.

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Finishing


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The finishing stage of the project. From decorative glass block inserts to archway support, terrazzo counter tops, ceiling framework up through laying the tile and installing the aluminum windows and doors.

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Completed Project


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Various aspects of the completed project, views from the exterior, the great room, bedrooms, bathroom and attic. Also there is a movie clip showing the finished house.

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Last additions - Chok Dee #1
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Project MovieA short walk through of the finished project.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Great Room ViewThe kitchen area and the main room are different shades of paint. There is a composite strip base board used as a skirting. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Front WinowThe windows are done in quality white aluminum with frames. The walls are thick due to use of 14 centimeter concrete blocks allowing space on the inside for decorative metal burglar bars. There are 4 exterior lamps on the front powered by 2 way switches (interior exterior). dozerSep 27, 2011
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Bedroom A/CAn interior bedroom shot of the large A/C 13000 BTU unit. dozerSep 27, 2011

Random files - Chok Dee #1
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Project ExteriorThis is the front entry access to the house, which sits on about 200 sq. meters of land. The house itself is 84 square meters.dozer
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Applying the Render Coat to the CounterThe render coat is applied to the counter, with exact sizes being maintained for the cabinet door openings. Great care is applied to make sure the corners are properly squared (a sign of a good workman).dozer
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Concrete VibrationConcrete vibrated as it is poured into the ground beam. Vibrators are necessary to ensure that the concrete doesn't have voids and settles evenly though out the form.
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Primer Coat of Red OxideEither two coat of primer should be applied or alternatively one coat of primer and another coat of a finish paint. This project we used red oxide primer. dozer
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Ground RodThe copper ground rod + associated connector. The ground is 1.8 meters deep. Many projects do not use any or adequate ground rod. dozer
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Front of HouseThe non consistency of the external render color coat gives a homey feel to the project.dozer
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Soffit CaulkingThe soffit underside is caulked to fill in any irregular gaps. Notice the use of plastic before the soffit painting begins. For some reason Thai workers don't like to use any kind of masking material as a preventative, it takes continued perseverance to get it to happen.dozer
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Horizontal Beam #2 being PouredThe second horizontal support beam is being poured at a height of 2.10 meters (above the window line). These beams are tied in with the vertical columns to give horizontal strength to the design.
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