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Last additions - Thaifu T's Gallery |
My final view of the house before having to return to the UK. Actually I am very pleased with the progress that has been made over the past 13 weeks - but don't tell the builder I said that.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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An upstairs bedroom, ready for a few coats of paint.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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Upstairs toilet - waiting for a clean and some water to be connected.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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How NOT to hang a door - these hinges stand out from the door by at least half an inch, I will not repeat my comments to the builder.Thaifu TMar 11, 2007
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Random files - Thaifu T's Gallery |
General view of the 'other side of the house'. In the distance is one of the septic tanks; the other has already been sunk into the ground.Thaifu T
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Brickwork started - this will eventually become the main bedroom.Thaifu T
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Something I hadn't picked up from the original plans. Patio is 40cms below the house floor level. Having this raised so the drop is only 10cms. Some sort of drop is recommended to cater for the wet season.Thaifu T
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A more general view of the patio. Also adding concrete surrounds to all windows. The patio ceiling used a different gypsum board, one that does not disintegrate in the rain (I hope).Thaifu T
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Living room begins to take shape. Notice the gap in the right hand wall. Later this is filled with re-inforced concrete to add stability.Thaifu T
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These are glass blocks that are a bit different from the norm; and more expensive of course.Thaifu T
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Getting ready for the first floor concrete. Steel re-inforcing being laid over the slabs.Thaifu T
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Starting to work on the exterior - this will be the patio.Thaifu T
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