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Living room ceilingThe ceiling was done this way because:
Mrs Jazzman wanted one like it.
It's very easy to install. Took 2 men 2 hours for 40 m2.
It's cheaper even than plasterboard (Shitrock?) at around 50 baht per m2 including the rails.
It gives instant access to any part of the attic.
Allows a rapid redistribution or addition of lighting elements and fans etc.
Jazzman likes it too (although he thought it was a bit kitsch at first)
Click thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show.jazzman
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Laying Granito slabsThis is a tricky job and precision is a word Thai builders don't understand. Each slab has an arrow on the underside ensuring they are all laid in the same direction. They are butt laid (no spaces for grouting) and the large 60 x 60 slabs should each be checked with a spirit level when laying.
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The washbasin in the en suite bathroom. A flush fitting basin (650 baht, Global House) and a PVC cupboard unit (900 baht, village hardware store) guaranteed not to rot! The 'marble, tops were made from lefovers from the Granito floor.
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Porch ceilingPorch ceiling made of plasterboard aka gypsum board, Rigips, or known in the US as sheetrock? In the picture is the recess for a downlight. Atilla has recesses like this in all his rooms for the ceiling fans. The Thais just love working with plasterboard since they discovered it last year...
Click an thumbnail to see an enlargement then click the clapperboard to start a slide show. jazzman
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PorchThe gable end is covered with the same cream coloured 3" SHERA board that will be used for the soffit. The drainpipes for the Tuscan pillars can be clearly seen. They will be clad when we get an idea of what with- probably light green mosaic tiles.
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support for soffit3" wide Sheraboard planks were used for soffit. The suspension rails pictured here were leftovers from the ceiling supports. jazzman
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soffit3" wide Sheraboard planks. Screwholes later filled with matching woodfiller.
This wasn't exactly what Jazzman was expecting when he came to inspect the work at the end of the day. The pattern is certainly interesting and is faithfully reproduced again on the opposite corner. Sometimes even Thai workmen can have a creative streak!jazzman
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Gutter and soffitGalvanised guttering worked out at about 178 baht per metre, installed.jazzman
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Nearly finished!Well, at least outside. Inside, all the floor tiles still need to be laid, the bathrooms installed and the electrics completed.jazzman
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Guest bathroomBrits don't believe in using up valuable real estate for low occupancy space. Our bathrooms have plenty of room for a WC pedestal, double shower unit, washbasin, plenty of space to hang your clobber while you wash, and for the gents, even a urinal.jazzman
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Master BedroomAt over 20 m2, big enough for a master bedroom in a budget English style bungalow. What you can't see in the photo are the walk-in wardrobe, the en suite bathroom and the door to the bedroom's private patio.jazzman
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