A little bit of advice about your electric truck, if you have lead acid batteries, recharge them every time you use it, if you let them run down before you recharge them, they won't last 5 minutes, lithium batteries are OK to run down before charging.
My wife's family have one in Kanchanaburi similar to the second one you looked at. After four years it's looking very tired and falling apart. They call it the knock down house and I think it will be knocked down soon!! The Thai weather is too severe for these cheap dwellings. Go and have a look at some that have been around for a while....cracks, leaks, doors that won't close etc.
Yes as he entered one towards the end you can see the light shining through on the top of the back door (out of square). This is common for "local" builders and they don't seem to care.
Consider putting the living structure under a solar canopy to allow airflow and shade. They are usually for parking vehicles under but can be expanded to fit above a home.
THE WOODEN ONES. or yourself. I'm with Damo. Seems it wouldn't be difficult to do wood to ground barriers. If you could get them to do a custom build , insulate it , and put a copula on top for hot air escape.
Building , knocking down and re building is part of the fun living in rural Thailand, I wouldn’t invest in something that cannot be easily replaced in 10 /15yrs..
The circle window one was nicer because it looks more like a traditional house than a tin shed. :) I suspect the balcony would make for better Airbnb photos
Concrete is the way to go, we did it. For the roof I'd do what you did on your mexican villa, with cactus house. Prefabs are good, but depends on material used especially on wet rooms. Buy cheap, and get problems, buy mid range and get quality. Having said that we've got a 50-70 year old wood house which was renovated about 15 years ago, and it's still going strong.
For your Air BnB option, imo, I would put a concrete slab down and build something similar to your studio, with high ceilings etc. Like you say, it should be cool compared to those prefabs.
the first one is more like Dutch Style ? best way to go is concrete and marble tile the place - way cooler and no termites munching through it or rusting in the rainy season.
the yellow one could have a really useable balcony if you salvaged the rustic roofing sheets from the old farm house and used them on a "carport" over the yellow house.....rain and sun proof.
We eyed steel frame knockdowns last year at Nakhon Nayok for the farm in NangRong, the designs were quite attractive, good layouts, and nice neat finishes, but the walls were insulated w 5 or 4cm styrofoam (fiber cement panels outside, plasterboard inside), they needed constant A/C in august; some 80m2 for 1,3M TBH. Teak flooring. To improve the insulation and to extend the roof to shade the external walls would have added another 400k TBH. Prefab makes quality control easier, to build a brick house in the farm we would need a good crew and lots of site supervision while we are abroad. I liked your idea, to let your relatives to build the steel frame, and do the rest step by step, with better insulation and larger roof, maybe that is something for us; I will look for welders in NS and BR to get a proposal. Thank you buddy.
hey ryan, ur second property my idea would be to tear down the wooden second story, build a good insulated steel roof on the first floor as it is big enough for an airbnb with the bathroom semi outside in the back. the wood from the second floor used as a deck around 2 sides of the house....then maybe a caravan or 2 for extra bedrooms? haha So many ways to go, but you do have an existing concrete structure...yet maybe flooding has damaged it? Investing in the future so important guys Peace and Love Y'all Happy New Year
Ryan, you may already have spoke about it though it bears mentioning, what are the intended uses for the old farmhouse location and the types of use you have already come up with? Perhaps these trips are about the discovery and development for what the many options for its use really are as a plan. Given that you have the skills in the family perhaps a budget, scope of use and the potentials overtime might be of great value to discuss and clarify while you’re out and about looking. Then take some plans to your uncle and brother family members to plan further.
My friend I agree with you on the houses. The different houses are so far apart in design. I have a house in TL. Full remodeled. I see the more houses you look at the more you like your own style. I think you will be much happier this way. Thanks Gary
You could build a roof structure over the house and will help with shade and solar panels and rain capture. I would go with a modern design on the outside if you can vs the cottage style.
Always good to take your time & explore all options. I'd pass on these prefabs. Reminds me of trailer homes in the US, inasmuch as you tend to get less than what you pay for. I would not want to be in one of these in a strong storm. Low quality steel, cheap wall panels, virtually no insulation. You would probably need to run the aircon 24/7 and it still would be hot - esp. if all of that glass is not double pane. I doubt that they would last as long as you think - I'd be willing to wager that the wood houses which you looked at previously would last much longer, even given the termites. They are also not at all aesthetically pleasing. About the only thing they have going for them is the ease of build & relatively low price - for those smaller ones, at least. Would I want to stay in one, as a paying (or non-paying) guest? No. I'd prefer to stay in your original bamboo hut. :) As always, just my personal knee-jerk opinion and not worth a baht.
G'day Ryan and gang, have you thought about an earth home? Very well insulated and super cheap to build, mainly requires labour that the whole family can help with.
Anything tiled should never be made to move. Even with a deep foundation, you may get cracks in a cement wall so all of these bathrooms and floors would be very vulnerable to cracking. So it's a big no-no for me.A friend of mine was close to getting one of these but ended up doing concrete for close to the same price
They go up very quickly. I had a steel frame house made to my spec's and we put it together. Me and Mrs. Small ones are too small. Toilet and bathroom in between two of them would just be okay,but you would have to have a large veranda on the front for cooking and lounge. Cement is better. Cut back on windows also. Higher ceiling is cooler. I would put a pad in first to make sure it would never have water coming in. I think you should have made your place a bit higher than the surrounding area. One step up to the outside and one step up into house. I've seen people who regret.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnb properties in Bangkok is 65% throughout the year, and the average daily rate (ADR) is $41. The annual revenue of a typical Airbnb host in Bangkok is $9,962. Airbnb is generally safe in Thailand, with secure properties and reviews available for reference. However, guests staying for less than 30 days should be cautious of potential legal issues, although the risk is low to be trust. Airbnb have cameras inside as it is legal for Airbnb hosts to have cameras in their listings, but only in common areas and with proper disclosure including Airbnb has banned security cameras it's not that we're paranoid. We interact with home security cameras regularly and we know just how much they can do for security. We also know how much they can invade one's privacy, especially in the hands of people with malicious intent. We're passionate about security, but we're also advocates of privacy.
With all of the heat in Thailand homes should really be built with much thicker walls than the 4 inch hollow blocks that are used today. With the sun beating on the walls all day you need walls 16 inches thick to avoid the heat making its way all through the walls. In Arizona they build some nice homes using rammed earth construction for the walls. You can choose different types of dirt along with a binding agent to hold the dirt together. They use forms and use 12 inches high of dirt that gets compressed with a hydraulic tamper to about 8 inches. This type of construction has been used for several thousand years and lasts much longer than toothpick construction with hollow walls of today. Even in Thailand you could do walls with two solid 8 inch blocks thick (or one 8 & one 4) with foam insulation in between. That’s the right way to do it in extremely warm temperatures, though I have not seen it done anywhere in Thailand. Otherwise, you can count on running the a/c most of the time while indoors. Also, get a solar system to power the a/c most of the time.
Executive decision made as you got into the car, concrete it is. Would rather build with concrete, be creative to your own requirements and use the tradesmen that you’ve used before and provide them with work. You’ve already set your own standards with what you have built. Build once, build solid, build right.
They seem very nice buildings , but I agree with you it would be concrete building seems a better option to me anyway but of course that's what we're used to here in the UK. Always interesting and informative and entertaining
The prices are good compared to the West. A more solid structure is the way to go, and you said you can have what you like. That being said, Mo keeps telling you she likes wood! 😂😂😂
An interesting option. Bear in mind inexpensive constructions are inexpensive based on parts used and of course labour. I'd be thinking compare with UK static caravans which have a typical life span of 20 years due to their cheap construction. You'll deffo save in labour costs though. If you want longevity I'd be thinking build your own as you've done with the cottage, where you project manage and are involved with construction and fittings quality. Short term (20 years) prefab, long term self build. Also what's the objective, Airbnb? Think about damage and repair also, again inexpensive will wear much quicker especially with unknowns.
Hi Ryan, thank you for the info. Great video. Looking at building our own in Surin never thought about a prefab. Two questions come to mind. Would we require planning permission? Is there a cavity to add insulation?
I lived in a small "oven" similar to that in Isaan for 6 months and I nearly died!🤣 If you don't have A/C you're dead. Also, quality of some leaves much to be desired. Cracking and creaking in the sun.
What part of Thailand do you live in ? Im in a place Called Soi Dao if you ever wanted to do a trip and get another perspective or do an interview or stay we can chat im 52 been here almost 25 years I do go back and forth to work in the states I have had pig farms and a dairy and also have a rubber farm on 30 Rai just extending out maybe i can help in some way idk . But I see myself in what you are doing on youtube I have been through it all and then some !!
I wouldn't bother if I were you. I doubt if there's any cavity space in the walls or ceiling to put insulation. Also the frame is built very cheaply. You mentioned the steel (and also aluminium - the bendy part - are only welded together. Personally, I wouldn't trust that anywhere that is subject to even the occasional severe damaging storms. I did a search online to find out how these frames are held together here in Australia, where there's very strict building regulations and they're built with a combination of welding, bolts, screws and 'other' methods to ensure maximum strength. I doubt, from what I've heard, in Thailand, there's no 'comeback' after the build if there's any faults. Do these Thai building companies provide warranties against faulty workmanship? I agree with Damo over the choice between these builds and the wooden houses for they're natural look, but then with modern methods, how are those wooden houses built to prevent termite infestations? One thing I know they do in Australia, besides treating the new wood to prevent termites eating it, is that the houses are, or used to be at least, raised off the ground, standing on 'pillars' which had a steel cover on the top of them, similar to how a house has a slanted roof on it. If you can afford it, I guess that the concrete walls that you mentioned would be the best long term and heat resistant option. As always, I enjoyed your vlog Ryan. Eagerly awaiting your next one, as always 😄
Those little houses are cute. Some nice little designs. But you can't do better than a concrete build. It's more like a proper house or building. Whereas these little houses just seem too fragile to be honest. Also, a concrete house will add value, these won't
Stick with masonary construction. It will yield a superior result. Steel frame construction is fine if it's done correctly. Those shown weren't done correctly. In addition to the use of thin gauge steel partitioning steel for the exterior walls, none of the framing or the roof trusses were braced or nogged. The "design" is depending on the interior linings to brace it and the air in the cavities to stop the studs from twisting. Don't lean on it. I don't think they were insulated at all. Why 2 toilets? How long have you lived in Thailand? You can't have too many toilets/bathrooms That model with the dormer loft was trying too hard. It doesn't snow there, so you don't really need a chalet roof and dormers scream cheap if they serve no purpose other than to save material to waste space and pump up your energy costs. Passively cooled masonary construction is best. Shade the walls. (stairs steeper than 45° are classified as ladders)
The design is for the exterior weatherboards to brace it. This is their traditional way of building with timber. It is how we built 100 years ago. No internal lining. Common old houses built similar to this method out of hardwoods in Australia (see the Old Queenslanders). Internal walls are closed in on one side only. The timber becomes hard as a rock and cant be nailed without predrilling when aged. Also they often raise up their houses or repost them at over 9 feet and the stairs are steep. Too much except for fitness maybe.
Look up Barnominiums! Steel fabricated tough structures that will outlast even a standard home, only prevab I would recommend! Most all others are absolutely junk, and a waste of money!
😂Overthinking again 😂 Sometimes being right isn’t right 😂 Plus It Looks like dogs balls etc Or you go traditional save dollars 🎉 and make them happy ? 😂
@17:30 those beams do not have the cross beams in them yet, they will be very sturdy wants they are welded in them.. these houses are not made for LONG TERM in Thailand's weather.. the frame will last but the walls will not. best thing to do is have them build a steel frame and use bricks for the walls
I'm really interested to get one of those houses. My wife actually has the land. not far from surin near you.. what is the location of the company meyby email it to me meyby they have a catalogue Facebook group or something.. I'm seriously interested in one of those..
I wouldn't bother if I were you. I doubt if there's any cavity space in the walls or ceiling to put insulation. Also the frame is built very cheaply. Ryan mentioned the steel (and also aluminium - the bendy part - are only welded together. Personally, I wouldn't trust that anywhere that is subject to even the occasional severe damaging storms. I did a search online to find out how these frames are held together in Australis, where there's very strict building regulations and they're built with a combination of welding, bolts, screws and 'other' methods to ensure maximum strength.
While I can't be sure, I think when Ryan is saying wheels, he actually means just the tyres. Unless he plans to put in wider wheels, if that's possible I suppose. I think I've noticed when Ryan's mentioned a flat 'wheel', meaning tyre.
Interested to know your thoughts on these 😁👍🇹🇭
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00:38 See that steel tubing directly above your head mate? Wrap some foam padding around it and you'll thank me when you hit a bump. 😉
A little bit of advice about your electric truck, if you have lead acid batteries, recharge them every time you use it, if you let them run down before you recharge them, they won't last 5 minutes, lithium batteries are OK to run down before charging.
Informed the boss 👍 cheers
I like the 2nd one you showed for 380,000....very good price.😂
My wife's family have one in Kanchanaburi similar to the second one you looked at. After four years it's looking very tired and falling apart. They call it the knock down house and I think it will be knocked down soon!! The Thai weather is too severe for these cheap dwellings. Go and have a look at some that have been around for a while....cracks, leaks, doors that won't close etc.
i thought this might be the case, thanks for sharing
Yes as he entered one towards the end you can see the light shining through on the top of the back door (out of square). This is common for "local" builders and they don't seem to care.
The bendy stuff is aluminum and not steel. In my younger days I worked in an aluminum plant and we made those.
Consider putting the living structure under a solar canopy to allow airflow and shade. They are usually for parking vehicles under but can be expanded to fit above a home.
THE WOODEN ONES. or yourself.
I'm with Damo. Seems it wouldn't be difficult to do wood to ground barriers. If you could get them to do a custom build , insulate it , and put a copula on top for hot air escape.
I would personally buy or build a wooden house ons concrete stilts then have the wood termite treated every few years.
Building , knocking down and re building is part of the fun living in rural Thailand, I wouldn’t invest in something that cannot be easily replaced in 10 /15yrs..
The circle window one was nicer because it looks more like a traditional house than a tin shed. :) I suspect the balcony would make for better Airbnb photos
I have watched them build steel framed houses in Thailand. The walls were concrete blocks between the vertical posts. The best of both.
Concrete is the way to go, we did it. For the roof I'd do what you did on your mexican villa, with cactus house. Prefabs are good, but depends on material used especially on wet rooms. Buy cheap, and get problems, buy mid range and get quality. Having said that we've got a 50-70 year old wood house which was renovated about 15 years ago, and it's still going strong.
For your Air BnB option, imo, I would put a concrete slab down and build something similar to your studio, with high ceilings etc. Like you say, it should be cool compared to those prefabs.
the first one is more like Dutch Style ?
best way to go is concrete and marble tile the place - way cooler and no termites munching through it or rusting in the rainy season.
the yellow one could have a really useable balcony if you salvaged the rustic roofing sheets from the old farm house and used them on a "carport" over the yellow house.....rain and sun proof.
really great to watch your vids when i get home after my nightshifit - relaxing and interesting to see different things in thailand - cheers
We eyed steel frame knockdowns last year at Nakhon Nayok for the farm in NangRong, the designs were quite attractive, good layouts, and nice neat finishes, but the walls were insulated w 5 or 4cm styrofoam (fiber cement panels outside, plasterboard inside), they needed constant A/C in august; some 80m2 for 1,3M TBH. Teak flooring. To improve the insulation and to extend the roof to shade the external walls would have added another 400k TBH. Prefab makes quality control easier, to build a brick house in the farm we would need a good crew and lots of site supervision while we are abroad. I liked your idea, to let your relatives to build the steel frame, and do the rest step by step, with better insulation and larger roof, maybe that is something for us; I will look for welders in NS and BR to get a proposal. Thank you buddy.
hey ryan, ur second property my idea would be to tear down the wooden second story, build a good insulated steel roof on the first floor as it is big enough for an airbnb with the bathroom semi outside in the back. the wood from the second floor used as a deck around 2 sides of the house....then maybe a caravan or 2 for extra bedrooms? haha So many ways to go, but you do have an existing concrete structure...yet maybe flooding has damaged it? Investing in the future so important guys Peace and Love Y'all Happy New Year
Ryan, you may already have spoke about it though it bears mentioning, what are the intended uses for the old farmhouse location and the types of use you have already come up with? Perhaps these trips are about the discovery and development for what the many options for its use really are as a plan.
Given that you have the skills in the family perhaps a budget, scope of use and the potentials overtime might be of great value to discuss and clarify while you’re out and about looking. Then take some plans to your uncle and brother family members to plan further.
That roof balcony would be handy to access your solar panels for cleaning
My friend I agree with you on the houses. The different houses are so far apart in design. I have a house in TL. Full remodeled. I see the more houses you look at the more you like your own style. I think you will be much happier this way. Thanks Gary
Ryan I never think of you as a Cheap Charlie. You think long-term and are wise! I hope you get your guys to build custom on that land😉🤞🏼
Thanks Brenda 🙏
You could build a roof structure over the house and will help with shade and solar panels and rain capture. I would go with a modern design on the outside if you can vs the cottage style.
Always good to take your time & explore all options.
I'd pass on these prefabs. Reminds me of trailer homes in the US, inasmuch as you tend to get less than what you pay for. I would not want to be in one of these in a strong storm. Low quality steel, cheap wall panels, virtually no insulation. You would probably need to run the aircon 24/7 and it still would be hot - esp. if all of that glass is not double pane. I doubt that they would last as long as you think - I'd be willing to wager that the wood houses which you looked at previously would last much longer, even given the termites. They are also not at all aesthetically pleasing. About the only thing they have going for them is the ease of build & relatively low price - for those smaller ones, at least.
Would I want to stay in one, as a paying (or non-paying) guest? No. I'd prefer to stay in your original bamboo hut. :)
As always, just my personal knee-jerk opinion and not worth a baht.
The majority of internal walls unless a supporting wall in new houses are stud portion the same metal you said is used for a ceiling.
They sell gypsum plasterboard with silver paper backing which helps to keep the heat down
G'day Ryan and gang, have you thought about an earth home? Very well insulated and super cheap to build, mainly requires labour that the whole family can help with.
Anything tiled should never be made to move. Even with a deep foundation, you may get cracks in a cement wall so all of these bathrooms and floors would be very vulnerable to cracking. So it's a big no-no for me.A friend of mine was close to getting one of these but ended up doing concrete for close to the same price
I'm not sure that is real tile. I'm pretty sure it's plastic paneling with tile design.
Those shipping container conversions would be a lot more sturdy if they are an option.
They go up very quickly. I had a steel frame house made to my spec's and we put it together. Me and Mrs.
Small ones are too small. Toilet and bathroom in between two of them would just be okay,but you would have to have a large veranda on the front for cooking and lounge. Cement is better. Cut back on windows also. Higher ceiling is cooler. I would put a pad in first to make sure it would never have water coming in. I think you should have made your place a bit higher than the surrounding area. One step up to the outside and one step up into house. I've seen people who regret.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnb properties in Bangkok is 65% throughout the year, and the average daily rate (ADR) is $41. The annual revenue of a typical Airbnb host in Bangkok is $9,962. Airbnb is generally safe in Thailand, with secure properties and reviews available for reference. However, guests staying for less than 30 days should be cautious of potential legal issues, although the risk is low to be trust. Airbnb have cameras inside as it is legal for Airbnb hosts to have cameras in their listings, but only in common areas and with proper disclosure including Airbnb has banned security cameras it's not that we're paranoid. We interact with home security cameras regularly and we know just how much they can do for security. We also know how much they can invade one's privacy, especially in the hands of people with malicious intent. We're passionate about security, but we're also advocates of privacy.
I would build a concrete bungalow type house with high ceilings and an outdoor kitchen
With all of the heat in Thailand homes should really be built with much thicker walls than the 4 inch hollow blocks that are used today. With the sun beating on the walls all day you need walls 16 inches thick to avoid the heat making its way all through the walls. In Arizona they build some nice homes using rammed earth construction for the walls. You can choose different types of dirt along with a binding agent to hold the dirt together. They use forms and use 12 inches high of dirt that gets compressed with a hydraulic tamper to about 8 inches. This type of construction has been used for several thousand years and lasts much longer than toothpick construction with hollow walls of today. Even in Thailand you could do walls with two solid 8 inch blocks thick (or one 8 & one 4) with foam insulation in between. That’s the right way to do it in extremely warm temperatures, though I have not seen it done anywhere in Thailand. Otherwise, you can count on running the a/c most of the time while indoors. Also, get a solar system to power the a/c most of the time.
Concrete Building all the way. These look nice but wouldn’t last. Buy/Build once with quality and you will never regret it.
I think you would be better to knock your own house down then build your own house and clean the land up for around 1.5 to 2 million Bart
The wood will be good for making animal pens, never burn.
Executive decision made as you got into the car, concrete it is. Would rather build with concrete, be creative to your own requirements and use the tradesmen that you’ve used before and provide them with work. You’ve already set your own standards with what you have built.
Build once, build solid, build right.
They seem very nice buildings , but I agree with you it would be concrete building seems a better option to me anyway but of course that's what we're used to here in the UK. Always interesting and informative and entertaining
I ment Cavity wall also space between roof and ceiling. Do these prefabs come with a warranty?
Im definitely with Damo on the wood house
I actually love the look of those prefab homes
The prices are good compared to the West. A more solid structure is the way to go, and you said you can have what you like. That being said, Mo keeps telling you she likes wood! 😂😂😂
An interesting option. Bear in mind inexpensive constructions are inexpensive based on parts used and of course labour. I'd be thinking compare with UK static caravans which have a typical life span of 20 years due to their cheap construction. You'll deffo save in labour costs though.
If you want longevity I'd be thinking build your own as you've done with the cottage, where you project manage and are involved with construction and fittings quality.
Short term (20 years) prefab, long term self build.
Also what's the objective, Airbnb? Think about damage and repair also, again inexpensive will wear much quicker especially with unknowns.
Hi Ryan, thank you for the info. Great video. Looking at building our own in Surin never thought about a prefab. Two questions come to mind. Would we require planning permission? Is there a cavity to add insulation?
Are you against using wood for specifically rural Thailand or for building in all of Thailand?
Build it yourself and insulate it, otherwise you'll regret it down the road
The problem with modern versions ..my thai partner says they do not deal with rain we'll...need bigger roof hanging over etc. ..look nice ..tho ..
Your better to rinse and create space underneath that's cool
I think it's the way forward. Just need to build a heat barrier. Ideal man cave.
I lived in a small "oven" similar to that in Isaan for 6 months and I nearly died!🤣 If you don't have A/C you're dead. Also, quality of some leaves much to be desired. Cracking and creaking in the sun.
Have you seen the latest building videos from: Jon Jandai Life is Easy? A different style to look at.
To build a house and live there as a single person is different than living with your Thai partner.
Yea if no family or children just rent 👍
What part of Thailand do you live in ? Im in a place Called Soi Dao if you ever wanted to do a trip and get another perspective or do an interview or stay we can chat im 52 been here almost 25 years I do go back and forth to work in the states I have had pig farms and a dairy and also have a rubber farm on 30 Rai just extending out maybe i can help in some way idk . But I see myself in what you are doing on youtube I have been through it all and then some !!
I’ve noted the location 👍
no way build a wooden home for termites to eat.
Are the pre-fab houses insulated throughout?
What's the outside wall siding called on many of these pre fab houses?
Smart board? Fiber board?
looks fibre board the same as they use in Australia. They call them Sheds made with steel frame as these are.
Hi what’s the contact details for those homes I do like the round window one mini man cave
I wouldn't bother if I were you. I doubt if there's any cavity space in the walls or ceiling to put insulation. Also the frame is built very cheaply. You mentioned the steel (and also aluminium - the bendy part - are only welded together. Personally, I wouldn't trust that anywhere that is subject to even the occasional severe damaging storms. I did a search online to find out how these frames are held together here in Australia, where there's very strict building regulations and they're built with a combination of welding, bolts, screws and 'other' methods to ensure maximum strength. I doubt, from what I've heard, in Thailand, there's no 'comeback' after the build if there's any faults. Do these Thai building companies provide warranties against faulty workmanship?
I agree with Damo over the choice between these builds and the wooden houses for they're natural look, but then with modern methods, how are those wooden houses built to prevent termite infestations? One thing I know they do in Australia, besides treating the new wood to prevent termites eating it, is that the houses are, or used to be at least, raised off the ground, standing on 'pillars' which had a steel cover on the top of them, similar to how a house has a slanted roof on it. If you can afford it, I guess that the concrete walls that you mentioned would be the best long term and heat resistant option.
As always, I enjoyed your vlog Ryan. Eagerly awaiting your next one, as always 😄
where can i get one of those 3-wheelers?
What?? No diesel smell?
No Fartbang??
A bit off-topic question: When you buy Thai gold bars (1baht), do you pay a making fee on top of selling price? And if so, how much?
500 baht commission is usual when buying and selling the bars
Looks more regency but I might be wrong obviously.
It's a better deal than Campesol!!!!
I'd love to see the condition of one of these houses in five years time 🤔
Those little houses are cute. Some nice little designs. But you can't do better than a concrete build. It's more like a proper house or building. Whereas these little houses just seem too fragile to be honest. Also, a concrete house will add value, these won't
Stick with masonary construction.
It will yield a superior result.
Steel frame construction is fine if it's done correctly.
Those shown weren't done correctly. In addition to the use of thin gauge steel partitioning steel for the exterior walls, none of the framing or the roof trusses were braced or nogged. The "design" is depending on the interior linings to brace it and the air in the cavities to stop the studs from twisting. Don't lean on it.
I don't think they were insulated at all.
Why 2 toilets? How long have you lived in Thailand? You can't have too many toilets/bathrooms
That model with the dormer loft was trying too hard. It doesn't snow there, so you don't really need a chalet roof and dormers scream cheap if they serve no purpose other than to save material to waste space and pump up your energy costs.
Passively cooled masonary construction is best. Shade the walls.
(stairs steeper than 45° are classified as ladders)
The design is for the exterior weatherboards to brace it. This is their traditional way of building with timber. It is how we built 100 years ago. No internal lining. Common old houses built similar to this method out of hardwoods in Australia (see the Old Queenslanders). Internal walls are closed in on one side only. The timber becomes hard as a rock and cant be nailed without predrilling when aged. Also they often raise up their houses or repost them at over 9 feet and the stairs are steep. Too much except for fitness maybe.
Look up Barnominiums! Steel fabricated tough structures that will outlast even a standard home, only prevab I would recommend! Most all others are absolutely junk, and a waste of money!
Those Thai welds hurt my eyes.
I think 4 or 5 little bungalows and make a little hippy commune, you could have your own cult 😊
Not sure Damo would go for it but I like the idea 🤣
@@thenakedguru make her high priestess, build it and they shall come 😁
@@thenakedguru High priestess Damol, of the Church of the solo shoe 😁
Is it a house or a greenhouse?
😂Overthinking again 😂
Sometimes being right isn’t right 😂
Plus It Looks like dogs balls etc
Or you go traditional
save dollars 🎉
and make them happy ? 😂
Family build quality time
no one is unhappy 🎉
What about sea containers
Do you have an address for the place?
I’ll find out the actual address and follow up 👍
@17:30 those beams do not have the cross beams in them yet, they will be very sturdy wants they are welded in them.. these houses are not made for LONG TERM in Thailand's weather.. the frame will last but the walls will not. best thing to do is have them build a steel frame and use bricks for the walls
Use aac blocks next time you build. Preferably the 20cm thick ones.
I think you go for wooden!!😂😂
That's a milk float
Is all you need now is a trailer park. 😂
41k? no thanks
Ok if you want to germinate some weed 😊
Bye Bye Termites... Hello Rust
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I'm really interested to get one of those houses. My wife actually has the land. not far from surin near you.. what is the location of the company meyby email it to me meyby they have a catalogue Facebook group or something.. I'm seriously interested in one of those..
I wouldn't bother if I were you. I doubt if there's any cavity space in the walls or ceiling to put insulation. Also the frame is built very cheaply. Ryan mentioned the steel (and also aluminium - the bendy part - are only welded together. Personally, I wouldn't trust that anywhere that is subject to even the occasional severe damaging storms. I did a search online to find out how these frames are held together in Australis, where there's very strict building regulations and they're built with a combination of welding, bolts, screws and 'other' methods to ensure maximum strength.
walls not thick enough to keep cool stick with block. Don't change wheels just tyres🛺🛺
While I can't be sure, I think when Ryan is saying wheels, he actually means just the tyres. Unless he plans to put in wider wheels, if that's possible I suppose. I think I've noticed when Ryan's mentioned a flat 'wheel', meaning tyre.