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so where is the load bearing on a small 4x4 extension ? Two side walls will be tied to the existing building , with only two corners to form the front wall the only load onto the new walls would be on the front wall, which would have a wll plate fixed to fasten the lightweight steel mono pitch roof to , with the high point of the roof fixed to the existing building, so no load on the side walls from the roof are you saying 100mm oe 125mm blocks are not strong enough to stnd up and the bonded corners are not sufficient ? Surely the bonded corners ar as strong as the clip or nails the use to tie the blocks in with ?

thanks 100mm is stock where i am, but could go to 125mm , just creates more problems around the door and window, which are 100mm not sure what you mean by ring beam for roof ? Its a mono pitch, fixed at the high point to the existing building, with the only light load being on the front wall, which would have a steel wall plate strapped down, which would spread the light weight on the full width why the need or a concrete beam ? where is the load bearing , apart from the front wall? which will have minimal load ?

thanks putting lintols over openings is a given, standard practice used foam before with windows, due to fixing problems in the cheap concrete blocks But rof will be a lightweight mono pitch steel roof, fixed to existing house wall, with steel wall plate at the other end+ its an extension rather than a separate building, tied two sides to existing building and one front wall with door and window +size is 4mx4m max, so not a large unit or large spans I have built a couple of dwarf walls using these blocks with 45 degree angles and surprised how strong the actually are when impacted

100mm is standard bock size in many countries. especially the UK. So not sure why the need for a post on the corner when it would be cross bonded, which would be as strong, if not stronger then butting up to a post each side ? Ant the roof would be lightweight steel, mono pitch, bearing on to a steel wall plate, so spreading the light load ? No wind shear to factor in, wil be built between existing buildings, so sheltered from sun and wind

they are reasonably solid, unlike the cheap concrete hollow blocks, and are bonded with adhesives rather than sand and cement

Hi there thinking of building a small 4m x 4m room using the lightweight blocks , 100mm thick , build off a concrete slab Any reason why i need to use concrete posts on the corners, instead of just bonding the corners? The roof will be a lightweight steel frame with steel sheets over, so no weight on the walls Seems to be the norm to use either standard concrete posts, or to form reinforced posts on the corners and intermediates Thanks

so more tourists to rip off with their ridiculous fares and to an island that is struggling to provide enough water to the existing population ?

had quite a few speeding tickets over the years, had about 12 under my desk Told by Thais not to bother paying them so never did even the roadside stops, would argue no photo, no pay and again not paid one for years have no problem taxing my motors , was taxed only last month but they are still registered to my old address, so not sure how many they get through the post now where i am, there are no speed limits, no signs, no cameras and very few police, so no worries here ,

maybe because its often cheaper to drink water than a smoothie or a coffee, plus it a nice cool, long drink ?

so is it illegal for me to take or pick up my friends from the ferry, even though i do not charge ?

Hi there will be flying out of Don mueang airport on Wednesday Can i get a re entry visa from there, and if so, where do i need to go n the airport and how much for single entry Thanks

most people i speak to say that the prices charged are a rip off and much cheaper ti fly Surat Thani Im flying out in a couple of weeks, will save over 8.000 baht by using Surat thani, which is a pity because Samui is a nice airport

Hi there looking to fly out of Surat Thani airport and was wondering if there is still free parking ? Will be away for around 10 days Thanks

Hi there couple of questions im on a non O retirement visa im leaving the country for a few weeks next month Is there an office in Don Meung airport to purchase a re entry visa and if so, where is it ? My existing visa is due for renewal in March , does this still keep the same after i return, or does the new renewal date become the date i actually land back here ? if so, does this mean i have another year before renewal ? Thanks

seem to have lots of weed shops here, still keep opening up, and paying very high rents too but they are complaining there is too much competition and not making enough, surprise surprise