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That's certainly a clear preference. Do you mean 'by far' in terms of them being 'cooler', Vinnie? Or better able to prevent rainwater leaking in?

Hi to all who read this. I'm having a separate little room built adjacent to my house. Basic. One floor. Living room doubling as bedroom + bathroom. About 8×5 metres. (Bit of privacy from relations!) Basic, but I want it done in whatever way is best to avoid problems later. I avidly read relevant posts on this site about DIY + construction and so on, and have learnt a great deal from other people's chats. But I'm now ashamed to say that I obviously haven't paid enough attention, as now I want to do a spot of building myself, I find myself needing to ask for advice on pretty basic stuff. So my first query (there'll be others ????) is about the roof. I plan on a flat, sloping roof with a nice generous overhang and with radiant barrier foil + insulation, soffit vents etc. But clay tiles or metal (aluminium) sheet? (Actually....are they clay or concrete? I'm talking about the heavy, wavy-shaped tiles. ????) Having zero rain leakage thru the roof is a big one for me, so if metal, I'd want it done really well. And which tends to have the potential to affect room temperatures more, clay/concrete or metal? (PS, I know I could probably google all this, but like I've said before, I'm so impressed by the level of knowledge & expertise from people on this site, especially those in Thailand. It beats google every time!) ????

'TIT' indeed. (Bins around the country must get full of brand- new, unused toilet ring seals just discarded!) The small size hole? Did it not match the 4 inch soil pipe? Aren't they a standard size? (These are all genuine questions, by the way. I honestly don't know. I just assume they must be a standard size. Oh, well. ????)

Encid....brilliant! That's the baby I need. Will download picture and take it to Home-Pro. Thank you so much! ????????????????

????????......Well, I won't be ordering one anytime soon, but it's got me thinking - seriously - why go with boring white? Can't see why makers can't offer normal-priced stuff in different colour schemes. No doubt they do, I reckon, but tend not to see them much. (Not around where I am, that's for sure!) Ermm.......definitely got me thinking! ????

Thanks for the very clear illustration. I can see what you mean. ???????? We only have the outside air vents, one large diameter vertical pipe before the sceptic tank, and one thinner pipe after the sceptic tank. The vent before the tank is large diameter, but being along the output pipe 2 metres from the toilet itself, it isn't really in 'the immediate toilet drain area'. But, water flow doesn't seem to be a problem at all. After considering the helpful advice of yourself and many others, I'm set to: a) get myself a wax or rubber sealing ring kit, and b) a proficient handyman who recognizes without any hesitation what the ring kit is for and how to properly fit it! (Under my supervision!) PS: if b) proves impossible, I'll try and do it myself. But I'm getting too old for that stuff! ????

Thanks for your comment, lopburi3. ???? Can I just ask about one thing you say, which I can't quite understand: '....or air vent after thought (many do not use) hole......' Not sure what you mean, though I do understand the bit about the hole not extending 'beyond the toilet base'. Cheers. ????

???????? I'm sure you will agree though.....it felt very embarrassing, so I kinda hoped no one would ask ????......though as it turned out I went for the confession instead! Full disclosure! So yeah.....no bolts. Can't even see signs of a flange of any kind, either, rubber or wax, though it's possible there might be, but doesn't look like it. Oh, the rich pageant of it all! ????

This is an area of advanced 'toilet science' I am not qualified to speak of, itsari. ???? You may be right. But I am curious to know why it is 'not hygienic' to have them up against the wall. The reason I say that is because I noticed many toilets for sale are of the completey enclosed-base type, with no opening at the rear......which, to my mind, amounts to the same as having an open back toilet sealed against a wall. No? I would genuinely like to know why one type might be considered better (ie, more hygienic) than the other. I"m on a learning curve here....????????

You mean immediately round the u-bend even before flushing? That's next-level stuff. Way out of my league. Respect. ????

Dante....you were right......but I didn't say so until now because I felt so stupid. How on earth did I miss that??? My goodness, it was always so obvious. Now I do feel rather embarrassed......but grateful to you for pointing this old fool in the right direction. Much obliged. ????

59,900 baht!!! Pass me the smelling salts, Muriel! ???????? I was not born to enjoy these finer things in life, Encid! ???? PS: Then again, no USB ports? No cigarette lighter? No built-in toaster? No wine rack, obviously. Beginning to wonder whether one really gets one's money's worth here, Encid......????????

Yes! That is the key feature I have been advised to get. Will do so. From what I'm able to see atm, before lifting the whole thing from the floor is that my case also originally involved a big ol' bodge job. Just as you describe. (Thing is, house was built 8 years ago, I bought it two years ago. Guy who fitted them & committed this act of bodgery must be halfway to Mexico by now, living under aliases & false paperwork. Chances of tracking him down are next to impossible........ ????.......sorry, forgive my silly sense of humour!) ????

Ahh....now I have a two tap rig up like this, but they are of a different, more inferior design, being a <deleted> for my big mitts to turn on & off. These look perfect. ????

30 years? Long time. That's mileage as a Japan afficianado. You may be my go-to source should I ever seek advice about going there, even for a holiday. My own connections with the country in anyway, apart from a wish to go there, is merely a long (looong!) liking for Asahi beer. ????

Yes, you're right and it's a practical feature which, by good fortune, my toilets were indeed fitted with.....though with silly-size tiny tap things you can't easily turn with your fingers. S'pose it ain't the end of the world though. I can bear it.????????

Jeepers! I gotta go to Japan, at least once, before I run out of road. Stuff like this intrigues the heck out of me. Thanks for laying out those specs in detail. No beer can holder though, I did note that. Oh, dear. Could be a deal breaker. I might just hang on to that 730k I had set aside for a decent lavatory. ???????? Thanks, sometimewoodworker. ????

Wow! That baby must really have all the bells & whistles......!????????

Thanks for the tips. I will be ready to do as you advise. ???? Will also remove any necklaces or loose coins/keys/pens in shirtpockets! (Yeah, I've known it happen!????) As you say, a blocked pipe would really, really ruin my day!

24k??!! Wow, now that's quite a 'throne' you've got there. And my goodness....it really does look like a very sturdy, handsome piece of kit. (Kit for the cat!) And the plants do help to enhance the whole look. Nice! ???? (And PS: nah, I couldn't afford it. You can have the Rolls Royce of toilets, I'll have to make do with a Yaris! ????)

Ok, I will do that. Got a feeling I might have tried that before, without success. But....even if so, I will try again anyway. Thanks, Dante! ????????????

What (in my view) needs to be said about this has been very well said already, by others. One does appreciate the need for Aseannow to make the moolah to keep the site running, to develop it, expand, etc......but even for a site I feel priviliged to be able to use for free, accepting that ads are a part of the deal, this pop-up lark is getting beyond ridiculous. Sad. ????

For peace of mind and a hassle-free life, I'd be willing to pay for it! ????

Have attached a photo. You'll see that it's a hell of a mess, due to the wire mesh taped around the opening to prevent the insects from coming in the bathroom....which they manage to do anyway! So at the moment I can't really conveniently get my hand in there. However, I do remember trying to do that before fitting the mesh and I'm pretty certain I couldn't reach in far enough to feel any bolts. If I had felt bolts, I feel sure I'd remember. So all in all, I'm starting to feel more certain that it really is a bolt/nut-free affair, with it plonked down onto cement of some kind. Fortunately, I have an old chisel fit for the purpose of breaking through it when the time comes! (PS: I'm no design expert, but I am astonished at how poorly thought out (imho) the designs are for most of the bathroom fittings in my house. In terms of ease of access, practicality, detachability & reattachability, etc. And they're not cheap! ) Thank you for attaching that photo of your own set up, by the way! ???? ????