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3/28/2004 16:49566 viewsHand dug well, dug to about 7 meters.tcth
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3/28/2004 16:47563 viewstcth
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3/28/2004 16:48562 viewsInside view.tcth
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Ground beam 'formwork'559 viewsAs mentioned, this is a low budget Thai style construction. We will be pouring the ground-beam concrete directly into the trenches in the earth, when the trenches have been lined with plastic sheeting. This will also fill the rest of the footing holes to lock everything in place.
The ground beams a re 20 x 20 with four runs of RB9 and RB6 braces at 20 cm.jazzman
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Upper Roof Nearing Completion554 viewsAll but the edge tiles over the front roof are now installed on the upper roof. Second floor block work and window/door frames are also complete.Rick B
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Day 2 Materials549 viewsOrganising the materials, painting the steel with red oxide, straightening the rebar and digging the first couple of holes.
The sand cost 280 baht/cu, the gravel 380 baht/cu, and the TPI cement 95 baht per 50 kg bag. The smooth 9 mm rebar (RB9) cost 38 baht per 10 m length.
The pre cast reinforced columns 15 x 15cmx 2.50 m columns cost 275 baht each. They come with a cut-out on the top with a hole for bolting a steel or wooden ring-beam.jazzman
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548 viewsThis 9 cm thick breezeblock is for heavy duty use. It is made with high grade portland cement. It can be used for load bearing walls if rebar is used and the holes a re filled with concrete. They can also be used for building small swimming pools.
They cost 8 baht each.jazzman
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545 viewsView of driveway just pouredRick B
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The Pool - 2543 viewsThe pool looking out over the infinity edge at the river.teevee
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541 viewsview of kitchen and laundry from main housethaifly
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539 viewsLiving room, looking toward the front door. Painting of ceiling has started. 'Squaring off' the concrete work on the stairs, wood will be added later.Thaifu T
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