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Maybe you can look into HEMPCRETE building? Im finding a few thai companies who delivers it. Would be cool and perhaps cheap as well. the world needs more hemp
@@thenakedguru Nothing wrong with those houses and they are well made plus a great price if you want something tempary. If you are thinking of something to leave for the boys then its definately concrete in my book.😁
The knockdown wood houses need to be maintained with sealer/coatings every couple of years to keep from deteriorating over time. Full comment in "comments".
Buildinig in concrete is fast and cheap. If you keep things simple by squaring rooms off instead of trying to shove them all together, you'll end up with extra space and it will be basically the same price. Also ensuring room walls go where support beams are needed, reduces the complexity of the project as well. Things only start getting more expensive and complex with the 2nd story, so keeping it all on one story really makes things easier to manage.
I actually like the idea of a separate wooden house but para ya ..says no.mpr.She quotes termites....Got Surfshark about 6 months ago..its good tried others but they messed up my laptop..Live about 500 mtrs above sea level in the boonies of CM..So dee mak jao..Enjoy your channel..
Only Rosewood or Teak unless you want to invite termites. Rosewood is s protected species in Thailand and Teak is expensive. There are other pre-made hoses in simular stile made from metal and cement board that looks like wood. Look at Rides For Kicks vlog, he just showed on his channel
I built s house up north 30 years ago from Rosewood and Teak only. It still stands perfect but with a bit of maintenance to keep the wood look good. We use glace once every 5-6 years to keep the colour from fading. When we built the house we got the wood from “ special sources “ and it was delivered 3-4 Am by the village chief!
I am sitting in the hospital waiting on my lady to have my first baby, I've enjoyed your videos to see how you do things with your family. We also have plans on doing something similar in her village. Probably set up a hydro garden, and some fruit trees, for personal consumption and she wants to sell in the local market. But thanks for all the videos, I'll keep looking for good ideas and learn from your experiences on raising a family in Thailand as a foreigner.
Been married to a thai 40 years lived here a decade built a small bungalow absolutely no wood involved concrete steel pvc termites will destroy these wooden overpriced huts in 6 months
@@GUITARTIME2024I'm in Thailand 32 years and have built 3 houses over that period. In every case everything made from wood destroyed itself. My last house is rural and we learned our lesson. NO WOOD. It will rot or disintegrate. Stay away. Many other materials are better suited to this environment.
@@GUITARTIME2024My house is in the City and not just me but my neighbors had not only the wood door jams eaten but they ate the paper on the plaster board ceilings and you don’t know till lumps of ceiling start falling on your head. Things a lot better these days as we got termite control guys. My bungalow is all concreted and tiled around it so I pay 8,000 THB every 2 years and they come every 4 months and put the stuff down the holes they drilled and seal them back up with a bit of grout when they finished and I never had any termite problems since. If you got land around say your slab you can do it yourself once every 5 or 6 years by digging the 6 inch deep trench around the slab and mixing up and pouring in Chaindrite SC 30 Termite stuff you can buy here like you do with the stuff you get in the USA. So yeh you can deal with termites these days but back 10 years or so ago we didn’t have any of this and you couldn’t even buy borax which readily available now along with boric acid on Lazada.
We live in Darwin, Top End of Oz. Realitively similar weather to you. Couldn't imagine going thru build up to Wet Season 96% humidity,without that lovely silver paper wrap over our heads. Build yer own again with teak and concrete footings, you know what yer doing now. U got a good team a builders ,too Worked with alot of Isaan boys in Isreal, bloody good workers!!
Hi Ryan & Damo I look at similar houses to the ones in this video. However, I found that the rooms were too small for my needs as they were based on a 3m grid. In 2028, the price was ฿300k, but when I asked about adding another 25% section to it, the price shot up to ฿1M. I, of course, walked away. If you decide to go down the root of a wooden similar to those you have shown. Then, due to the flooding problem, I would raise it up on at least 1 metre of concrete pillars or a concrete base. This would stop any wood from rotting due to the flooding.
I love the style of ban knock houses. Its just something about the rustic wood that brings out the old world feelings. We m have a small plot about a half mile from where we built our house that has a U shaped pond on it. I would love to put one of these on the peninsular so that it is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
I would knock it down and put side the useable timber material then rebuild it in the same style and use the timber again, it would be a token guest house as would be a traditional isaan style and would be a easy build for local builder that could be rebuilt in a matter of weeks
Go concrete on a raised plot, so that your kids can have it later after income from Airbnb. My feeling is if the wood is younger and not dried properly it will separate and have many gaps with time and heat. Sure it looks great now, but go ask her to see one purchased and in the sun for a year.
I live in a wooden house and you can't beat the warm feeling they have. But maintenance is a must to preserve the timber and being vigilant against termites
I like that little wooden house. Looks so much nicer than concrete and once it weathers a bit it will look even nicer. Guess I agree with Damo on this one 😊❤
Put it on concrete stilts then rap a cloth smothered in thick grease around a section of each stilt and that will keep the mites out and ants change it when ever you need too .
They would probably build one for you with minor adjustments. I for one don't like the fancy trim and imagine it would be the first thing to break. Also I don't like the glossy finish and prefer a bit more flat and natural. Also a tintless stain on the inside might keep it lighter in color. If you build on stilts, you can make use of the area underneath in many ways: kitchen, toilet, etc. You can also put a small moat of oil around each post so insects, especially ants and termites, cannot come up into the structure. For a visual on this, go to any forest temple and see how the wooden accommodations are built. Consider a traditional high pointed roof with open grates on opposite sides for air flow and heat release. I like the curved ergonomic seats. I would put them on both sides of a corner for conversation with guests. All in all, a lot to be said for these structures. They are much more sturdy than the modern style ones called "knock downs" which are pre-fab but often of poor materials, at least in the ones I've seen so far.
I helped remodel one in Nong Khai. Just like the one you have on the land now Ryan. It will be standing long after I am gone. Replaced rotted wood,painted, real windows a nice CR, everything tiled, it was very nice in the end. We didn’t have the flooding problem though.
My brother in law has a wood build house between Nang Rong and Buriram. It is stunning, very dark inside and is sealed off from the heat and insects. Air con helps. One bedroom, internal wet room and external kitchen. It's a lovely home.
I like the idea of having a small little prefab house on the property possibly a two-story if possible and definitely lighter colored wood for the inside
you might be able to use part of the existing foundation (concrete slab and the first few rows of the walls) to pour a thicker and slightly higher slab in (need to add rebar offcourse) this should give you a good foundation for anything you are going to put on there , as a former house it possibly allready would have the utillitiesallready installed too if youre choosing the wood house you could put concrete pillars under them wish might help against termites and rot those houses you whent to see do look beautifull , as a single guy like me it probably be good enough if it has aircon hot running water internet and utillities and is close enough to stuff like a supermarket and mall might actually set a house like that on 2 seacontainers finish those containers with the same sort of siding as the house and get a workspace under it and maibe a better view , those containers are REALY strong
You get what you pay for, we have 2 wooden houses about 1km. from the Ko Lanta ferry, they are made from recycled golden teak and the small one(which is bigger than those shown) cost 1million, they are both Ayutthaya style and look stunning, but they do require maintenance to guard against rot.
We are doing the exact same thing west of Khun Khan, house was OK But too low and all neighbours had raised theirs. So we demolished it and hope to build thai style raised 2.5m. Wood is more expensive than concrete but much nicer. I can send drone footage of demolition if you like
HEY RYAN, I have been watching for several years now. I recently did a video at a knockdown house builder that uses re-purposed wood. They told me they will teardown wood structures, for free, to get the wood. If you do not plan to use your wood, you may want to look for someone similar in your area to get the majority of the building taken down and disposed at no cost. Just a thought. Also, the knockdown wood houses need to be maintained with sealer/coatings every couple years to keep from deteriorating over time.
More than 10 years ago I looked at this type of building with my now ex Thai GF. Her attitude was similar to a lot of Thais then which was they are old style. She and her pals /family were not for this. I also looked at completed full size houses like this that were of no real age and they all had termite damage. I have visited Australia quite a lot and in Queensland (similar climate to Thailand) many houses are made of Fibre cement cladding boards. I have often wondered if this would be a good option for Thailand. No termites, weather proof, and cool enough in the heat.
I guess the first decision to be made is not what type of house but what you want to use it for primarily. I can also see why Dammo is in love with that, it has a traditional look simply in the fret work 😃
sounds kinda odd but, put one of those prefabs on top of the existing house? You know the walls are simple brick, pull down that rotten roof and that pre-fab. Would be self-supporting. 2.5 meter high ceilings wouldn't be the greatest but? Something to consider, maybe? cheers and Happy Holidays to you and yours Ryan! ron:)
Yeah, they're cute little houses. I just find they are too dark. And a little too old fashioned looking. How about knocking the old farmhouse down, and building a little cottage similar to yours. Then your idea for a farmstay, or air b&b was a good one. I just think your little cottage is so nice, and you've got experience of building the other one
I like the styling of the house but my biggest issue would be termites and if they got into the wood it would be destroyed in a matter of months. If it could be built on concrete supports instead of wooden supports it would probably last for a decent amount of time if it was maintained. Hmm food for thought eh. Thanks for sharing
i think the house that damo liked was poorly layed out. The room could easyly be 1-1,5 m bigger to the front and left side. The porch is unresonable spacious. the whole thing is already covered by a roofe, so i dont think giving it a bigger room and less porch would drive the cost up to much.
If that’s with 100kms of Prakhon Chai, then I could very well be interested in something like that. What do people usually do with the old wood? What will you do with your wood if you decide to demolish?
Well, I would go look at some of the houses that are company built. They have some models in the 800,000 ($24000 US) range complete with fixtures. Made with Smartblock, insulated, tile roof. I built my 1100 sq M house for around one mil 5 years ago.. It does depend on what you will be using it for. If I was single, I could live in one of those, but as someone else posted, it would be rough in the rainy season.
My fiance's family has home like that only larger in her village. it's an option for me to repair but my fiance is not happy about it because there is a rice machine and a large megaphone behind the property that would make it kind of difficult to live in. I made a post on Facebook about it and most people said demolish it and rebuild it. I thought that the foundation and walls were worth keeping. replace the wood with non wood panels replaced a roof new wiring and plumbing and it would be a good house for less than a million... But I also have the option to build a new home on 2 rai and that's probably what I'll go with. she also has 5 rai nearby but it is too low to the paved road and would require a lot of fill... I don't like the prefabricated home I would stay away from it. you could build something cheaper...
I guess it all comes down to how long do you want the building to exist. 20 years is not that long to be honest. Obviously raised above ground would be a better prospect, as you can see any invasive species if on steel pillars, if you go the wooden choice. Other options may include an Earthen Home. Another channel that may inspire you is "Jon Jandai Life is Easy". He and his wife are also in Thailand. They have similar ideas as yourself and Demo. Goodluck.
I had a wooden door. It looks same this wood. It was gone in 3 years. Beaten by Sun and rain. So the inside wood probably wil be ok for 10+ years But the parts that open to the sun and rain. I doubt it will survive long.
I just recall you saying at the other property, which was wood as well that the insulation is a challenge. If this house be for your father visiting. Would there be any cooling challenges? It is lovely though. It might double as a Airbnb / Agoda?
@ that and infrastructure. If I would be a tourist I would expect ample facilities like shopping and restaurants to be available and close by. I don’t know. 🤷 I am very happy to see your progress overall. I am learning so much from you guys. Many other channels do not even compare to your content (I mean it).
I have a couple questions. 1. Have you determined a way to contribute to the Christmas party? 2. I saw you purchased what appeared to be a Samsung AC unit that disperses the air through small holes in the front of the unit instead of the typical AC unit. Is that the case and, if so, what do you think about it? I need to get new AC units for my condo in Bkk and I don't like a constant breeze the normal AC produces. Thanks. Let me know about the Christmas party donation.
I think its great, i always have it on wind free setting, it is also quieter in this mode and as it faces my bed i dont like the fan at night. This was announced in a previous vlog on the main channel, Cheers! VILLAGE KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY: You can contribute PayPal: paypal.me/lifeinbamboo Wise: wise.com/pay/me/ryank559 If you are within Thailand you can use: KTB 6786690068 Please note that by contributing your name will be added to a public ledger, if you wish to remain anonymous please indicate as such. If you want to buy something specific for the kids please find the price on lazada and I will order it for you: www.lazada.co.th and you will see it on the vlog If there is something else specific you wish to do let me know in the comments or by email. As mentioned we are sorry but we will not be accepting super thanks this year as its not a fair system. Additionally, all December Patreon and Membership will be going to this event, plus a small fund i have set aside from Damo and I will cover all the F&B. Cheers
I’d add air conditioner. Definitely more pleasing to the eye than concrete. The lack of roof insulation is a bit of a drawback. I’d want to modify it. Otherwise I’m with Damo. Good price
If you choose wood the fire house will be many km. Away if you need them. I like the old world charm but think the concrete knockdowns are a better choice.
Thailand is the land of concrete and steel for a reason. Most Thais avoid wood structures unless there is teak involved. New wood is getting more and more expensive and requires maintenance - something most Thais are unwilling to do. I want my future home to last at least 50 years with very little maintenance.
I would say the farmhouse is a tear down, although you already concluded that awhile back. IMO, I would go with a basic concrete structure. Wood is a disaster in Thailand. 😮. How many talang wah is the farmhouse property?
Just my B20, but if you are looking for a long term investment, go with prefab concrete knock down houses. Quick easy modular stronger similar prices. The wood is beautiful, but as you mention it is often not teak and attracts termites - this is why the wood has such a heavy lacquer. Build your empire to last.
a big no no for me getting a wooden house,,it will expand and shrink with the extreme weather we get here, termites too, i have had them and thats a brick built with wooden door standards buried in the foundations. its up to you .
If you could buy something that is premade, and be moved to your property. I can not believe that it would be cheaper to build on the land itself, and eliminate the move part entirely. Maybe even include the tear down of the existing house, for the difference in moving another house in?
It looks more like a beach shack. Way too dark. I Wouldn't like it in the countryside. Your own style is very nice, I would like it raised a off the ground 500 mm. Verandah is a must. Having your own property is a personal thing. For me I would like the building's to form a perimeter and have a courtyard with gardens. Any family members can have their own area/bedroom and you could have a joint area for recreation and kitchen etcetera. Doesn't have to be huge because the verandah would be part of this. I'm thinking block/cement as they are more durable and long lasting. I'm not a lover of tiles, but there are alternatives today.
Can you uproot & relocate/reuse this house at a later date, without demolishing it completely? If so, then you might consider going ahead with the cheapest one, using it as an AirBnB rental, until you get around to making a long-term decision on the property use. Better to use the property to generate some income, rather than allowing it to sit unproductively idle, for potentially several, or many, years. As a rental unit, always keep it simple, keep it cheap. When you finally make a decision on a more permanent build, you can either move the wood house elsewhere, or sell it, to recoup some of your original cost. Damo is probably right about wanting to avoid the hassle of yet another build. Keep in mind that you have your new business to run, which will probably take up more time & money, with likely growth & expansion of products & distribution over the upcoming years. And, ofc, you also have the two boys to raise - you will want to spend as much time with them as possible, before they grow up & head out on their own adventures. Just my 2 baht of opinion. As always, feel free to ignore! :)
actually they are not that economic, they will be broken by the time they are paid off, i would look to install yourself or have a qualified local do it, things are cheaper every year.
Thank you. We are buying land in Udon Thani where my lady grew up. We currently rent a small home in Chalon district in Phuket. I still live in California but will be retiring in Thailand by the end of 2025. We will be in Udon Thani for the month of April. I would love to learn the best option for building a small 2-3 bedroom home on the land in Udon Thani. I really appreciate your channel and watch the joy you have with your family. Thank you Lee Quisenberry
Wood is super expensive in Thailand - some of the Hardwood is beauty full stuff - i hope you know - great furniture wood its been aged and won't crack anymore.
Try to make a house a little bit more towards a tiny house idea. Ps do you have any advice on how to buy land. For example, someone who can help with the language. I want to buy land. In a few months. Together with my girlfriend. From Thailand.
I am looking into moving to Thailand, if you were to comple the project and rent longterm to Falang that would be a great income stream for you and you could buy further property for rent, I would be interested in renting.
😂 Damo has enough on her plate chasing kids. Overseeing another build is a lot of stress. Especially since her dad's stroke. Maybe you can find a modular that won't rot as fast and plop that on the farm. Thanks for the tour.
Walking on wood feels much better than on tiles. However, the lady is right. Wood houses need constant maintenance. If you don't live in them they decay fast.
@thenakedguru thank you good to know. I am in the process of starting a homestay business and coffe shop I. Krabi..this might be a good investment for extra accommodation. Thanks again Ryan please forward my best wishes to your lovely family
hi, i am looking to buy land. where would you advise for the best places to look? i use the normal thai real estate websites but wondered if you know any others?
You can not buy and own land in Thailand unless you are a Thai. You can lease land but not a good idea. Having been conned by an agent in Hua Hin who do a " Property search " I would advise you NOT to pursue this as it is a minefield. The legal system is never in your favour and most legal companies will never give you the true facts
The extant structure is uneconomical to repair and renovate. Demolish it. Salvage the timber and steel for farm infrastructure. Smash the masonry in situ and use it to elevate the new buildings foot print or at least contribute to strategic terra forming. For the cost of those wooden engineered cottages you could build and complete a new, customised, "better " masonry structure. This is true, however you need to put a value on your time and tranquillity too. The finish on those timber cottages is dark. They've used that nasty red varnish outside. Some on the inside too. One room wasn't too dark with light timber tones and the clear varnish. If you order a cottage I'm sure you could specify alternative finishes (eg satin urethane outside, rubbed smooth natural or waxed for inside) and timber tones. Unvarnished smooth floors get a wonderful patina when polished with human skin over time. I like old wood's potential for patina. Up on concrete piers this would be great. Ask for 3m piers, they won't say no, they want to sell you a house. You have the whip hand mate. Take my advice... please yourself!
Beware the timber, if is shit you will know in no time. It will bend, fade etc. Plus what crap are they fixing everything with. Watch it being built for your own sake and temites don't eat concrete.
I would be concerned about the termites that you have out there how long would it last like you I would go for a concrete house long-term it seems I'm better option. Always interesting and informative and entertaining
As nice as the wooden house is. It might be an easy answer at the start, but later will be the problems !!! A lot of maintenance, they are very dark, so higher electricity bills !!! Termites and other insects !!!I also think that living in such a dark house would be depressing after awhile !!! Nothing better than a house made out of brick or concrete !!!
Knock it down start from scratch usually works out cheaper, we have have a 3 bedroom bungalow in Nong Bua very modern concrete one, we built 2 years ago we did pay 1.5 million baht plus the wife decided to put lots of expensive extras in but for £50,000 it is beautiful.
Would not go there to renovate a old Thai house. I built in northeast 15 years ago,concrete,clay bricks,steel trusses,tile roofing,only have teak stair case for second floor,bought teak over in loas.
Old house and land is 250,000 baht. How much land in Rai; Nang; Wah2 or m2? When I look at these old properties, I value the building as zero and just value it as land. don't bother looking at these "unique building methods". Those pre made wooden houses rot and need a lot of maintenance revarnishing. Stick to pre made concrete posts and roof made of steel welded with either a steel roof or cement board roof and walls.
Man...I 'have been living in Thailand 26 years,built several houses and bought many 'rai' of land,lost it all.Finially got myself a small old cement home with 30 years lease and a selling contract in my daughter name.forget about wood,to many bugs eating it up. For 475'000 bath you can build a cement home double the size of the wood one you showed us. Rent land,build a high post 'mai fà cherà''cement wood,if land lord kick you out you can move your home with you. The only issue is if your wife will accept that,good luck!
Definitely knock farm house down sell off old timber....walls and floor would make base hard standing for cars....put little wooden house on concrete pillars above flood level...can always add to little wooden house like more outside sun shade......can all be finished in one week no stress..,
Would like to know your thoughts on buying one of these houses
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Maybe you can look into HEMPCRETE building? Im finding a few thai companies who delivers it. Would be cool and perhaps cheap as well. the world needs more hemp
@@thenakedguru Nothing wrong with those houses and they are well made plus a great price if you want something tempary. If you are thinking of something to leave for the boys then its definately concrete in my book.😁
The knockdown wood houses need to be maintained with sealer/coatings every couple of years to keep from deteriorating over time. Full comment in "comments".
Buildinig in concrete is fast and cheap. If you keep things simple by squaring rooms off instead of trying to shove them all together, you'll end up with extra space and it will be basically the same price. Also ensuring room walls go where support beams are needed, reduces the complexity of the project as well. Things only start getting more expensive and complex with the 2nd story, so keeping it all on one story really makes things easier to manage.
I actually like the idea of a separate wooden house but para ya ..says no.mpr.She quotes termites....Got Surfshark about 6 months ago..its good tried others but they messed up my laptop..Live about 500 mtrs above sea level in the boonies of CM..So dee mak jao..Enjoy your channel..
Only Rosewood or Teak unless you want to invite termites. Rosewood is s protected species in Thailand and Teak is expensive. There are other pre-made hoses in simular stile made from metal and cement board that looks like wood. Look at Rides For Kicks vlog, he just showed on his channel
I built s house up north 30 years ago from Rosewood and Teak only. It still stands perfect but with a bit of maintenance to keep the wood look good. We use glace once every 5-6 years to keep the colour from fading. When we built the house we got the wood from “ special sources “ and it was delivered 3-4 Am by the village chief!
I am sitting in the hospital waiting on my lady to have my first baby, I've enjoyed your videos to see how you do things with your family. We also have plans on doing something similar in her village. Probably set up a hydro garden, and some fruit trees, for personal consumption and she wants to sell in the local market. But thanks for all the videos, I'll keep looking for good ideas and learn from your experiences on raising a family in Thailand as a foreigner.
Thanks Dan and all the best with the baby- congratulations 🙏🙏🙏
Been married to a thai 40 years lived here a decade built a small bungalow absolutely no wood involved concrete steel pvc termites will destroy these wooden overpriced huts in 6 months
Plenty of termites in America, and most houses are wood frame. You get termite pre-treatment every 10 years. No problem. You must be a UK guy.
@@GUITARTIME2024 Termites come from the ground so you treat under the foundations.
@@GUITARTIME2024I'm in Thailand 32 years and have built 3 houses over that period. In every case everything made from wood destroyed itself. My last house is rural and we learned our lesson. NO WOOD. It will rot or disintegrate. Stay away. Many other materials are better suited to this environment.
@@GUITARTIME2024My house is in the City and not just me but my neighbors had not only the wood door jams eaten but they ate the paper on the plaster board ceilings and you don’t know till lumps of ceiling start falling on your head. Things a lot better these days as we got termite control guys. My bungalow is all concreted and tiled around it so I pay 8,000 THB every 2 years and they come every 4 months and put the stuff down the holes they drilled and seal them back up with a bit of grout when they finished and I never had any termite problems since. If you got land around say your slab you can do it yourself once every 5 or 6 years by digging the 6 inch deep trench around the slab and mixing up and pouring in Chaindrite SC 30 Termite stuff you can buy here like you do with the stuff you get in the USA. So yeh you can deal with termites these days but back 10 years or so ago we didn’t have any of this and you couldn’t even buy borax which readily available now along with boric acid on Lazada.
I had teak they eat that too
We live in Darwin, Top End of Oz. Realitively similar weather to you. Couldn't imagine going thru build up to Wet Season 96% humidity,without that lovely silver paper wrap over our heads. Build yer own again with teak and concrete footings, you know what yer doing now. U got a good team a builders ,too
Worked with alot of Isaan boys in Isreal, bloody good workers!!
Hi Ryan & Damo
I look at similar houses to the ones in this video. However, I found that the rooms were too small for my needs as they were based on a 3m grid. In 2028, the price was ฿300k, but when I asked about adding another 25% section to it, the price shot up to ฿1M. I, of course, walked away.
If you decide to go down the root of a wooden similar to those you have shown. Then, due to the flooding problem, I would raise it up on at least 1 metre of concrete pillars or a concrete base.
This would stop any wood from rotting due to the flooding.
I love the style of ban knock houses. Its just something about the rustic wood that brings out the old world feelings. We m have a small plot about a half mile from where we built our house that has a U shaped pond on it. I would love to put one of these on the peninsular so that it is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
I would knock it down and put side the useable timber material then rebuild it in the same style and use the timber again, it would be a token guest house as would be a traditional isaan style and would be a easy build for local builder that could be rebuilt in a matter of weeks
Go concrete on a raised plot, so that your kids can have it later after income from Airbnb. My feeling is if the wood is younger and not dried properly it will separate and have many gaps with time and heat. Sure it looks great now, but go ask her to see one purchased and in the sun for a year.
I live in a wooden house and you can't beat the warm feeling they have. But maintenance is a must to preserve the timber and being vigilant against termites
I like that little wooden house. Looks so much nicer than concrete and once it weathers a bit it will look even nicer. Guess I agree with Damo on this one 😊❤
I love wood houses but in thailand a lot of maintenance and bugs love wood more work to take care. Love the video
Put it on concrete stilts then rap a cloth smothered in thick grease around a section of each stilt and that will keep the mites out and ants change it when ever you need too .
A friend of mine did the same, wooden home, on leased land, not far from a beach down south in Satun !
They would probably build one for you with minor adjustments. I for one don't like the fancy trim and imagine it would be the first thing to break. Also I don't like the glossy finish and prefer a bit more flat and natural. Also a tintless stain on the inside might keep it lighter in color. If you build on stilts, you can make use of the area underneath in many ways: kitchen, toilet, etc. You can also put a small moat of oil around each post so insects, especially ants and termites, cannot come up into the structure. For a visual on this, go to any forest temple and see how the wooden accommodations are built. Consider a traditional high pointed roof with open grates on opposite sides for air flow and heat release. I like the curved ergonomic seats. I would put them on both sides of a corner for conversation with guests. All in all, a lot to be said for these structures. They are much more sturdy than the modern style ones called "knock downs" which are pre-fab but often of poor materials, at least in the ones I've seen so far.
I helped remodel one in Nong Khai. Just like the one you have on the land now Ryan. It will be standing long after I am gone. Replaced rotted wood,painted, real windows a nice CR, everything tiled, it was very nice in the end. We didn’t have the flooding problem though.
My brother in law has a wood build house between Nang Rong and Buriram. It is stunning, very dark inside and is sealed off from the heat and insects. Air con helps. One bedroom, internal wet room and external kitchen. It's a lovely home.
I like the idea of having a small little prefab house on the property possibly a two-story if possible and definitely lighter colored wood for the inside
you might be able to use part of the existing foundation (concrete slab and the first few rows of the walls) to pour a thicker and slightly higher slab in (need to add rebar offcourse)
this should give you a good foundation for anything you are going to put on there , as a former house it possibly allready would have the utillitiesallready installed too
if youre choosing the wood house you could put concrete pillars under them wish might help against termites and rot
those houses you whent to see do look beautifull , as a single guy like me it probably be good enough if it has aircon hot running water internet and utillities and is close enough to stuff like a supermarket and mall
might actually set a house like that on 2 seacontainers finish those containers with the same sort of siding as the house and get a workspace under it and maibe a better view , those containers are REALY strong
You get what you pay for, we have 2 wooden houses about 1km. from the Ko Lanta ferry, they are made from recycled golden teak and the small one(which is bigger than those shown) cost 1million, they are both Ayutthaya style and look stunning, but they do require maintenance to guard against rot.
Where did you buy them. Any links
Right on Ryan, you have a great life out there in the countryside, love your openness and insight keep on keeping on my man
Cheers Joe, just checked out your channel, looks like you are based in pattaya way, ill look you up next time i go!
@ we’re in Chanthaburi, definitely let us know if you’re in the area 🙏🏻
We are doing the exact same thing west of Khun Khan, house was OK But too low and all neighbours had raised theirs. So we demolished it and hope to build thai style raised 2.5m. Wood is more expensive than concrete but much nicer. I can send drone footage of demolition if you like
HEY RYAN, I have been watching for several years now. I recently did a video at a knockdown house builder that uses re-purposed wood. They told me they will teardown wood structures, for free, to get the wood. If you do not plan to use your wood, you may want to look for someone similar in your area to get the majority of the building taken down and disposed at no cost. Just a thought. Also, the knockdown wood houses need to be maintained with sealer/coatings every couple years to keep from deteriorating over time.
Keep the downstairs walls and put the wooden prefab on top...?
More than 10 years ago I looked at this type of building with my now ex Thai GF. Her attitude was similar to a lot of Thais then which was they are old style. She and her pals /family were not for this. I also looked at completed full size houses like this that were of no real age and they all had termite damage. I have visited Australia quite a lot and in Queensland (similar climate to Thailand) many houses are made of Fibre cement cladding boards. I have often wondered if this would be a good option for Thailand. No termites, weather proof, and cool enough in the heat.
I guess the first decision to be made is not what type of house but what you want to use it for primarily. I can also see why Dammo is in love with that, it has a traditional look simply in the fret work 😃
What about air con , can you install , and would it hold the cool air without costing a fortune
sounds kinda odd but, put one of those prefabs on top of the existing house? You know the walls are simple brick, pull down that rotten roof and that pre-fab. Would be self-supporting. 2.5 meter high ceilings wouldn't be the greatest but? Something to consider, maybe?
cheers and Happy Holidays to you and yours Ryan!
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Really hope ye opt for a build. Love your new place. And that lovely patch of land deserves it.
Yeah, they're cute little houses. I just find they are too dark. And a little too old fashioned looking. How about knocking the old farmhouse down, and building a little cottage similar to yours. Then your idea for a farmstay, or air b&b was a good one. I just think your little cottage is so nice, and you've got experience of building the other one
I like the styling of the house but my biggest issue would be termites and if they got into the wood it would be destroyed in a matter of months.
If it could be built on concrete supports instead of wooden supports it would probably last for a decent amount of time if it was maintained.
Hmm food for thought eh. Thanks for sharing
i think the house that damo liked was poorly layed out. The room could easyly be 1-1,5 m bigger to the front and left side. The porch is unresonable spacious. the whole thing is already covered by a roofe, so i dont think giving it a bigger room and less porch would drive the cost up to much.
If that’s with 100kms of Prakhon Chai, then I could very well be interested in something like that. What do people usually do with the old wood? What will you do with your wood if you decide to demolish?
I think the termites would love those wooden houses over the years
My thought exactly.Im living up north and I would stay away from wood.It requires a lot of maintenance
Well, I would go look at some of the houses that are company built. They have some models in the 800,000 ($24000 US) range complete with fixtures. Made with Smartblock, insulated, tile roof. I built my 1100 sq M house for around one mil 5 years ago.. It does depend on what you will be using it for. If I was single, I could live in one of those, but as someone else posted, it would be rough in the rainy season.
Bevare of Thermites. Have a friend that have a similar house. He had to replicerer most of it after just 3-4 years.
My fiance's family has home like that only larger in her village. it's an option for me to repair but my fiance is not happy about it because there is a rice machine and a large megaphone behind the property that would make it kind of difficult to live in.
I made a post on Facebook about it and most people said demolish it and rebuild it. I thought that the foundation and walls were worth keeping. replace the wood with non wood panels replaced a roof new wiring and plumbing and it would be a good house for less than a million...
But I also have the option to build a new home on 2 rai and that's probably what I'll go with. she also has 5 rai nearby but it is too low to the paved road and would require a lot of fill...
I don't like the prefabricated home I would stay away from it. you could build something cheaper...
If could get double glazed windows that would help a lot with insulation. I have not seen it in Thailand
I guess it all comes down to how long do you want the building to exist. 20 years is not that long to be honest. Obviously raised above ground would be a better prospect, as you can see any invasive species if on steel pillars, if you go the wooden choice. Other options may include an Earthen Home. Another channel that may inspire you is "Jon Jandai Life is Easy". He and his wife are also in Thailand. They have similar ideas as yourself and Demo. Goodluck.
I had a wooden door.
It looks same this wood.
It was gone in 3 years.
Beaten by Sun and rain.
So the inside wood probably wil be ok for 10+ years
But the parts that open to the sun and rain.
I doubt it will survive long.
I just recall you saying at the other property, which was wood as well that the insulation is a challenge. If this house be for your father visiting. Would there be any cooling challenges? It is lovely though. It might double as a Airbnb / Agoda?
i think so but maybe hot for guests, thinking for air bnb maybe need a pool and something more high end :)
@ that and infrastructure. If I would be a tourist I would expect ample facilities like shopping and restaurants to be available and close by. I don’t know. 🤷 I am very happy to see your progress overall. I am learning so much from you guys. Many other channels do not even compare to your content (I mean it).
Painting some of the walls would help the darkness issues.
I have a couple questions. 1. Have you determined a way to contribute to the Christmas party? 2. I saw you purchased what appeared to be a Samsung AC unit that disperses the air through small holes in the front of the unit instead of the typical AC unit. Is that the case and, if so, what do you think about it? I need to get new AC units for my condo in Bkk and I don't like a constant breeze the normal AC produces. Thanks. Let me know about the Christmas party donation.
I think its great, i always have it on wind free setting, it is also quieter in this mode and as it faces my bed i dont like the fan at night.
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Hi Steve, well received thank you, if your don't mind i will add this to the bouncy castle!
I’d add air conditioner. Definitely more pleasing to the eye than concrete. The lack of roof insulation is a bit of a drawback. I’d want to modify it. Otherwise I’m with Damo. Good price
If you choose wood the fire house will be many km. Away if you need them. I like the old world charm but think the concrete knockdowns are a better choice.
Great gecko reaction noise 😂😂😂 it’s ok pom 🤙
thats cool it can be 2.5 high, you could have a garage under
Thailand is the land of concrete and steel for a reason. Most Thais avoid wood structures unless there is teak involved. New wood is getting more and more expensive and requires maintenance - something most Thais are unwilling to do. I want my future home to last at least 50 years with very little maintenance.
I would say the farmhouse is a tear down, although you already concluded that awhile back. IMO, I would go with a basic concrete structure. Wood is a disaster in Thailand. 😮. How many talang wah is the farmhouse property?
i havent measured actually but i will in future :)
the horizontal internal wall boards why not vertical.
Just my B20, but if you are looking for a long term investment, go with prefab concrete knock down houses. Quick easy modular stronger similar prices. The wood is beautiful, but as you mention it is often not teak and attracts termites - this is why the wood has such a heavy lacquer. Build your empire to last.
a big no no for me getting a wooden house,,it will expand and shrink with the extreme weather we get here, termites too, i have had them and thats a brick built with wooden door standards buried in the foundations. its up to you .
If you could buy something that is premade, and be moved to your property. I can not believe that it would be cheaper to build on the land itself, and eliminate the move part entirely. Maybe even include the tear down of the existing house, for the difference in moving another house in?
Thank you for this video. Do these home a bit bigger? Looking at 3BR 1BTh??
Will have land near Udon Thani next year.
Yes they also have huge ones but not at this particular shop, though i would not recommend long term
It looks more like a beach shack. Way too dark. I Wouldn't like it in the countryside. Your own style is very nice, I would like it raised a off the ground 500 mm. Verandah is a must. Having your own property is a personal thing. For me I would like the building's to form a perimeter and have a courtyard with gardens. Any family members can have their own area/bedroom and you could have a joint area for recreation and kitchen etcetera. Doesn't have to be huge because the verandah would be part of this. I'm thinking block/cement as they are more durable and long lasting. I'm not a lover of tiles, but there are alternatives today.
Can you uproot & relocate/reuse this house at a later date, without demolishing it completely? If so, then you might consider going ahead with the cheapest one, using it as an AirBnB rental, until you get around to making a long-term decision on the property use.
Better to use the property to generate some income, rather than allowing it to sit unproductively idle, for potentially several, or many, years. As a rental unit, always keep it simple, keep it cheap.
When you finally make a decision on a more permanent build, you can either move the wood house elsewhere, or sell it, to recoup some of your original cost.
Damo is probably right about wanting to avoid the hassle of yet another build. Keep in mind that you have your new business to run, which will probably take up more time & money, with likely growth & expansion of products & distribution over the upcoming years. And, ofc, you also have the two boys to raise - you will want to spend as much time with them as possible, before they grow up & head out on their own adventures.
Just my 2 baht of opinion. As always, feel free to ignore! :)
I seem to recall you installing solar panels some time ago
What's your opinion now ?
Was it worth the outlay ?
actually they are not that economic, they will be broken by the time they are paid off, i would look to install yourself or have a qualified local do it, things are cheaper every year.
Has the wood been fire proofed ?
I don’t know but I doubt it
With ref the knockdown home, build your own! Give your money to local and family.. you can add wood to the design.. but do it when you have the energy
Thank you. We are buying land in Udon Thani where my lady grew up. We currently rent a small home in Chalon district in Phuket. I still live in California but will be retiring in Thailand by the end of 2025. We will be in Udon Thani for the month of April.
I would love to learn the best option for building a small 2-3 bedroom home on the land in Udon Thani.
I really appreciate your channel and watch the joy you have with your family.
Thank you
Lee Quisenberry
Where in Udon Thani? We are in Ban Mung close to Kham Chanot.
Another great video I think you are better building in concrete as it will stand for much longer than wood❤
Beautiful video god bless you all always stay safe 🙏💘🙏
Great video Ryan thanks
Looks like a good idea ryan. Save a lot of work 😊😊
Wood is super expensive in Thailand - some of the Hardwood is beauty full stuff - i hope you know - great furniture wood its been aged and won't crack anymore.
I live near the main road doing resort gas station across the road. 7 eleven good location
Try to make a house a little bit more towards a tiny house idea. Ps do you have any advice on how to buy land. For example, someone who can help with the language. I want to buy land. In a few months. Together with my girlfriend. From Thailand.
So when do you take your kit off then
Beautiful huts/houses but the fear of termites would always push me towards using concrete for a property.
Love those wooden homes I’m with Damo ❤
I am looking into moving to Thailand, if you were to comple the project and rent longterm to Falang that would be a great income stream for you and you could buy further property for rent, I would be interested in renting.
😂 Damo has enough on her plate chasing kids. Overseeing another build is a lot of stress. Especially since her dad's stroke. Maybe you can find a modular that won't rot as fast and plop that on the farm. Thanks for the tour.
When can I move in?
😁🙏
Walking on wood feels much better than on tiles. However, the lady is right. Wood houses need constant maintenance. If you don't live in them they decay fast.
Strange how different these things are from East Africa!
I expect they would be open to insulating the ceiling of a custom built model.
Hi Ryan. Just wondering you said free delivery. Would that be anywhere in thailand or local? Many thanks
they said within 100km, they are based in nang rong :)
@thenakedguru thank you good to know. I am in the process of starting a homestay business and coffe shop I. Krabi..this might be a good investment for extra accommodation. Thanks again Ryan please forward my best wishes to your lovely family
Cheers if i am down there i will stop by!
@@thenakedguru your be more than welcome
hi, i am looking to buy land. where would you advise for the best places to look? i use the normal thai real estate websites but wondered if you know any others?
We do everything by driving around looking for signs and word of mouth, sometimes facebook market place, but never with agents :)
You can not buy and own land in Thailand unless you are a Thai. You can lease land but not a good idea. Having been conned by an agent in Hua Hin who do a " Property search " I would advise you NOT to pursue this as it is a minefield. The legal system is never in your favour and most legal companies will never give you the true facts
The extant structure is uneconomical to repair and renovate.
Demolish it. Salvage the timber and steel for farm infrastructure. Smash the masonry in situ and use it to elevate the new buildings foot print or at least contribute to strategic terra forming.
For the cost of those wooden engineered cottages you could build and complete a new, customised, "better " masonry structure. This is true, however you need to put a value on your time and tranquillity too.
The finish on those timber cottages is dark. They've used that nasty red varnish outside. Some on the inside too. One room wasn't too dark with light timber tones and the clear varnish. If you order a cottage I'm sure you could specify alternative finishes (eg satin urethane outside, rubbed smooth natural or waxed for inside) and timber tones. Unvarnished smooth floors get a wonderful patina when polished with human skin over time. I like old wood's potential for patina.
Up on concrete piers this would be great. Ask for 3m piers, they won't say no, they want to sell you a house.
You have the whip hand mate.
Take my advice... please yourself!
termites never sleep ! its only couple of month ! no matter what ,concrete way to go !asbestos !check from house !too much little rooms !etc etc
So you recommend asbestos materials?
Beware the timber, if is shit you will know in no time. It will bend, fade etc. Plus what crap are they fixing everything with. Watch it being built for your own sake and temites don't eat concrete.
I would be concerned about the termites that you have out there how long would it last like you I would go for a concrete house long-term it seems I'm better option. Always interesting and informative and entertaining
Do termite barriers not exist in Thailand ?
I think they have them but not common in the rural areas.
That dark wood is nice in day time, but when the sun is down in the country side, it will be REALLY dark.
I suggest you think about what you want to leave to your family. That should guide you when building a family home.
As nice as the wooden house is. It might be an easy answer at the start, but later will be the problems !!! A lot of maintenance, they are very dark, so higher electricity bills !!! Termites and other insects !!!I also think that living in such a dark house would be depressing after awhile !!!
Nothing better than a house made out of brick or concrete !!!
I dont remember how much you and Damo spend..
But it looks like you did a better house in your land.
You could have them insulate it for you when they build it.
I did the same. But built instead just thourt of long term it's not much cash for wot you get just help it last 🎉🎉
Knock it down start from scratch usually works out cheaper, we have have a 3 bedroom bungalow in Nong Bua very modern concrete one, we built 2 years ago we did pay 1.5 million baht plus the wife decided to put lots of expensive extras in but for £50,000 it is beautiful.
Cute gecko 😊😊😊 ❤❤
Would not go there to renovate a old Thai house. I built in northeast 15 years ago,concrete,clay bricks,steel trusses,tile roofing,only have teak stair case for second floor,bought teak over in loas.
Old house and land is 250,000 baht.
How much land in Rai; Nang; Wah2 or m2?
When I look at these old properties, I value the building as zero and just value it as land.
don't bother looking at these "unique building methods".
Those pre made wooden houses rot and need a lot of maintenance revarnishing.
Stick to pre made concrete posts and roof made of steel welded with either a steel roof or cement board roof and walls.
Btw guys any tips on where to learn thai? Would love any tips you guys got thank you ❤
Man...I 'have been living in Thailand 26 years,built several houses and bought many 'rai' of land,lost it all.Finially got myself a small old cement home with 30 years lease and a selling contract in my daughter name.forget about wood,to many bugs eating it up.
For 475'000 bath you can build a cement home double the size of the wood one you showed us.
Rent land,build a high post 'mai fà cherà''cement wood,if land lord kick you out you can move your home with you.
The only issue is if your wife will accept that,good luck!
Definitely knock farm house down sell off old timber....walls and floor would make base hard standing for cars....put little wooden house on concrete pillars above flood level...can always add to little wooden house like more outside sun shade......can all be finished in one week no stress..,
Looks great. It's the 20-year life span that throws a spanner in the works.
asbestos -poson cancer etc
Raise it on concrete pillars, the wood will rot in water
By the look of the house maybe it's better to just buy an empty piece of land, and build a brand new house.