Just joined/subscribed to your channel, maybe about a week ago, started watching your house build from the beginning. Things are really coming to fruition now,finally got caught up, and it's really looking great.
Been watching and catching up. I meant to comment earlier about the kitchen base cabinets before. Did you consider a "toe kick" at the base? Just something that is taken for granted in western builds. I like the "farmhouse" look with the semi wrap around porch. Pleased that you used the space for the living areas and didn't go overboard on bathroom sizes. All you need is space for the three S's. That is just my opinion. No wasted space. Also someone mentioned the gasket for the toilets. Insist that the building install a wax ring. If you're ever in the mood for a hamburger or cheeseburger, check out Gate 14 in Nakhon Phanom. Great food, owners and atmosphere.
Thanks - been to Gate 14. There is no toe kick on the thai concrete kitchen, though we did have one in our built in kitchen in Chiang Mai. Not a big issue. Toilet flange is something we have discussed with our builder.
Coming along nicely Ron, the colours look great IMO, especially with the lower black stone.........................when we built in Chiang Rai back in 2016 our builder just asked for 4 x even payments over the course of the build, a friend just finished a house build near Udon and his builder asked for 10 x progress payments, not sure what is more common ?
@@gavinrcolpitts1988 are contract calls for 6 paymenty, as milestones were completed. I think it depends a lot on a builders cash flow. If tgey dont have a big cash reserve they propably serk more frequent payments. Our has been ok, but often the milestone payment did not havr specfied items finished, but other things had been completed, so the payment was value for money, in our view. Looks like we are on track for early December completion.
We have been satisfied with the construction by our builder - having said that, we have monitored the build daily & been in communication with the builder on issues as they arise (to ask questions, clarification or seek rectification). Like many builders he uses sub trades & contracts with others he works with for the build - such as structure, electrics, plumbing & finishing. We have lived in Thailand for 10+ years & have had previous house, so am aware of the Thai way of doing things. Also we have been flexible with the builder in terms of progress/payment schedule. If some things were not completed according to the schedules, but other things had been done to the value of the payment required, then we were happy to make the progress payment. In terms of a recommendation, that is something I don't want to get involved with - as each house build & the trades involved can have a different outcome - plus a clients expectations - are all different. The builder is a young guy, has built a number of houses & we have got along well with him - I would use him again to build - but like all builders in Thailand you need to monitor the build & work with them to get the outcome you are looking for. Hope that helps.
@@RetiredTranquilinThailand thanks, we appreciate your input. We will be in the same position as you for your build, we are staying in a house within a couple hundred yards from the build site, so will be able to monitor closely.
@@eighteenecho7159 - happy to show you the house build, if you want to visit the site. Let me know when you would like to attend so we can agree a date/time to show you around & chat.
Wow great video update Ron! Nancy and I enjoyed catching up on your build!
Thanks 👍
Just joined/subscribed to your channel, maybe about a week ago, started watching your house build from the beginning. Things are really coming to fruition now,finally got caught up, and it's really looking great.
@@TimS57064 thanks for the comment. Nice to be at this stage, end is finally in site.
Been watching and catching up. I meant to comment earlier about the kitchen base cabinets before. Did you consider a "toe kick" at the base? Just something that is taken for granted in western builds. I like the "farmhouse" look with the semi wrap around porch. Pleased that you used the space for the living areas and didn't go overboard on bathroom sizes. All you need is space for the three S's. That is just my opinion. No wasted space. Also someone mentioned the gasket for the toilets. Insist that the building install a wax ring.
If you're ever in the mood for a hamburger or cheeseburger, check out Gate 14 in Nakhon Phanom. Great food, owners and atmosphere.
Thanks - been to Gate 14. There is no toe kick on the thai concrete kitchen, though we did have one in our built in kitchen in Chiang Mai. Not a big issue. Toilet flange is something we have discussed with our builder.
Nice size of the living room space. Based on your outlets, I can tell where your TV is going and where your bed is going in the master.
Coming along nicely Ron, the colours look great IMO, especially with the lower black stone.........................when we built in Chiang Rai back in 2016 our builder just asked for 4 x even payments over the course of the build, a friend just finished a house build near Udon and his builder asked for 10 x progress payments, not sure what is more common ?
@@gavinrcolpitts1988 are contract calls for 6 paymenty, as milestones were completed. I think it depends a lot on a builders cash flow. If tgey dont have a big cash reserve they propably serk more frequent payments. Our has been ok, but often the milestone payment did not havr specfied items finished, but other things had been completed, so the payment was value for money, in our view. Looks like we are on track for early December completion.
Just remember to rubber or silicone gasket ring to the inlet of your toilets
I was going to comment about the wax ring as well.
Where did you buy your window frames from?
@@terryn111 i will get the suppliers details for you from our builder.
Would you recommend your builder to others?
We have been satisfied with the construction by our builder - having said that, we have monitored the build daily & been in communication with the builder on issues as they arise (to ask questions, clarification or seek rectification).
Like many builders he uses sub trades & contracts with others he works with for the build - such as structure, electrics, plumbing & finishing.
We have lived in Thailand for 10+ years & have had previous house, so am aware of the Thai way of doing things. Also we have been flexible with the builder in terms of progress/payment schedule. If some things were not completed according to the schedules, but other things had been done to the value of the payment required, then we were happy to make the progress payment.
In terms of a recommendation, that is something I don't want to get involved with - as each house build & the trades involved can have a different outcome - plus a clients expectations - are all different.
The builder is a young guy, has built a number of houses & we have got along well with him - I would use him again to build - but like all builders in Thailand you need to monitor the build & work with them to get the outcome you are looking for. Hope that helps.
@@RetiredTranquilinThailand thanks, we appreciate your input. We will be in the same position as you for your build, we are staying in a house within a couple hundred yards from the build site, so will be able to monitor closely.
@@RetiredTranquilinThailand my wife and I would love to see your house and get an idea of the workmanship involved. Thanks again.
@@eighteenecho7159 - happy to show you the house build, if you want to visit the site. Let me know when you would like to attend so we can agree a date/time to show you around & chat.