Superblock Notes from Mike C
from reader Mike C
This is a great site with some really useful info. My wife and will be retiring in Thailand in the next few months. We will be building our home in Udon Thani and would like to use Superblock in the construction. I would like to hear from anyone who has gone this route to get their general impressions and ideas. I have spoken with one other individual who has used Superblock and he told me to be certain to use ONLY Superblock plaster on the block. His builder used standard plaster which developed many cracks. The Superblock representative told him the builder used the wrong kind of plaster.
editor – Superblocks are basically aerated blocks. They are porous and lighter weight than you might think. The idea being that they have good insulating qualities and will help keep your house cool. They come in various sizes. Check out this link for more info on basic materials
editor – photos added
Superblocks of two different sizes with 1.5 liter bottle for reference.
Various shots of superblock construction.
Superblock construction close up.
December 2nd, 2004 at 1:59 pm
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December 2nd, 2004 at 2:02 pm
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February 1st, 2005 at 1:22 pm
The pictures showing superblocks give a wrong idea because they are fixed with normal plaster. One should use special plaster and the special tool to use the right quantity of plaster. Only the first layer may be placed upon a layer of normal plaster in order to start at a relly horizontal level.
February 3rd, 2005 at 8:38 pm
The house being built the next property over from us is using superblock at 30 to 50 baht per block, depending on the size. A little to pricey for me.