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Those look like meaty pieces of kit, sometimewoodworker! ???? Interesting what you say about the yellow jagged-tooth drill probably not being good for multiple holes. I'll bear that in mind and see if the types in the pics you sent are sold locally. And that price seems not unreasonable! ???? The 2nd pic you sent looks as if it is your own personal set. Nice stuff! Right now I could sure do with offering a six-pack to borrow it for a few hours! ????

Gotta be honest, VocalNeal, not sure if I'm a 'tool guy', but I know I'm definitely a 'tight guy'! ???? Would prefer not to have to buy a complete set that I may never use, just to get that one size needed. That single big ol' yellow drill looks like the baby I need!

Yes, I did think of that being an option, Hummin. ???? Trouble is, I don't have a jig saw. ???? (Though of course I could get one. Just weighing up options first & the round drill hole plan is still first on list.) Thanks anyway. ????

Yes, I can imagine! Bit like some medieval instrument of torture ????. But...would like to (carefully!) try one out! ????

That's precisely what I was hoping to find. Thanks for sending the pic, OneMoreFarang. I will use it to show the salespeople in local stores. I'll see of they've got it first, or if not get on google and buy online. Cheers. ????????

Interesting, Artisi. Never seen one like that. I'm curious to know the price. Thanks for sending. ????????

Thank you, Woof999. That's very good to know. Will get myself down to the local Thaiwatsadu. I appreciate you including those links to different types. Yes, the first one you said was ok was what I had in mind. ???? The one you thought was junk is, I agree, probably a bit junky. (Home Pro did actually have that type but maximum size is 3 inches. Great stuff. Thanks again. ????

Hi.... The people who built my one floor house a decade ago only used tiny 'soffit' vent boards in a few corners of the overhanging eaves around the house. So, in my view, not nearly enough. Rather than replace the existing plain boards and replace them with soffit boards, I thought about just drilling 4 inch holes through the plain boards and fitting round slit vents (with mozzy mesh, strong plastic, decent quality, 189 baht each in Home Pro), 4 inches wide and fitting one every 2 metres or so around the eaves. But need a 4 inch drill. The kind that people use to drill holes for door knobs. Anyone know where I can find one? (Home Pro did not have.)

Regarding how to get to CW Imm., sidleonard I hope the information already provided is helpful enough. (I don't live in Bkk now but when I did years ago I would just get a taxi to CW. Easy, and with my mind on paperwork and full of dread at the horrors I might face there ???? I couldn't handle crowded public transport!) But anyway, just wanted to say I wasn't aware that you can now submit your application for the marriage extension online, uploading documents, etc, as you state, sidleonard. Online apppointments, yes, but not applications. So I am interested to know more about that if anyone reading this thread can provide more info'. (But if you still have to attend in person anyway then I wonder how online applications can make the process easier. ????) Anyway, hope your application goes fine. ????

I see your point. If condensation problems have arisen in your brother-in-law's case, I certainly wouldn't dismiss condensation as something that can't happen. ???? (I also put those "Roman" tiles in my old house here, beneath old style corrugated roofing sheets, upstairs where the heat was, hoping that would cool things down.......needn't have bothered! ???? (+ no insulation, so it was doomed from the start!) But, yes, no condensation problems!)

Well, that explains that ???? and I did kind of wonder about it being a likely issue. But I guess technically, the person who claimed it could be an issue was right, in a way. Maybe. ???????? So I'll scratch that off the 'concerns' list!

Ahh....really? Now that's interesting. Condensation & gypsum ceilings. That hasn't been something that I've heard about, but it does seem possible and I certainly don't doubt what your brother-in-law is saying. I'm guessing that plenty of venting + a lot of insulation on to top of ceiling would help towards making any condensation issues not too serious. But definitely something I wasn't aware of, so thanks Dave. ????????

Thanks Encid. ???? Most useful. Cheers! ????

Yes, I should have realised that was the likely case. ????. Well, I did to be honest, but the way SCG was being referred to in some comments led me to think there might be something I didn't know, so thought I'd ask! ????

Thanks, moontang. I will check out the Polyglass site when I can. Sounds interesting. You mentioned SCG. Funny, I've been here 30 years and have seen the name everywhere, and recently the name has kept coming up on this site in relation to stuff I'm interested in, but I don't actually know much about them. Do they have their own stores, I wonder? I'll hit google and check them out. ????

Thanks, JAS21. Interesting. I'm up in Pakchong so a bit far from Nonthaburi, and your place unfortunately, but I will check it out somehow, by contacting the place in Nonthaburi directly or via the other videos you mentioned, or what stores around here know about it. It definitely deserves checking out. I note what you say about the 2M screws, thanks. And the 'sag' & steelwork issue too. If you can, at your convenience, post pics of your construction, etc, would be appreciated. Whenever you have time. Thanks ????????

JAS21....I love the look of this! Wow! This definitely interests me and I am very keen to find out more about its quality & effectiveness, etc, + its availability in Thailand. The commercial video is very impressively done, I must say. Indonesian? Don't understand the language, but the images alone are clear enough to understand. One query: strong enough for a person to stand on without damage? (In the right place, obviously!) Thank you for sending this link. ????

???? Yes, I kind of suspected that the 'glop' way might not be of much benefit! And I completely agree that to make a difference something of more proven effectiveness has to be done.....like the flying roof system that you mention. Re waterproofing metal sheets, what I have found is that proper installation is key: sufficient overhang, securing bolts with rubber washers + silicone AND actually being drilled in the right place and into the metal supports beneath, rather than missing the metal altogether and not actually screwing into anything! By the way....when you say insulation in this context, what kind is it, and where is it placed exactly? Is there an airgap between the metal & tiles open to airflow from outside down by the eaves & vented out higher up? Or is it sealed, ie, to disallow little birds getting in, etc? Sorry, lot of queries, but it does rather facinate me and I'm genuinely interested! ????????

yes, you're quite right. Walk on the right places otherwise things can turn bad! I may be mistaken, but I find boards placed across the supports kind of spreads the weight, away from full body weight on one spot. Light plywood's great for this + it's easy to lug it up ladders. ????

Know what you mean about not wanting to walk on that particular roofing but just to suggest : perfectly flat, light but sturdy boards placed on the roof can allow you walk to sort ot problems, but must be surefooted & careful. Helps if you're not too heavy! ????

Yes, I thank you for your comment about steel vs aluminium & their drawbacks & merits. Another poster did mention powder-coated steel and I would hope that that might prevent rust issues, especially if it's really good quality, etc. But, you do make a good case for aluminium! ???? Yes, know what you mean about walking on aluminium! Tricky! But I have managed to avoid damage by using boards put across it, wearing soft shoes, and being dead careful! Cheers. ????

Interesting, moontang. Thanks. I'm currently in the process of seeing what's on the market for that kind of thing. I tend to get a lot of blank looks or 'Mai Mee'. (A bit rural around here!) But the search is on! ???? Cheers!

Ah, I see. Just to mention, I have seen advertised a kind of thickish, rough-finish paint-on or spray-on gloopy looking 'stuff' that is applied to metal roofs to act as a heat barrier (and maybe also acts as extra waterproofing). It wasn't that attractive to look it at but if, as in my case, nobody will see the roof, no problem. Substance over style! Might look into it. Yes, oddly enough I did, only a few days ago, see a service advertised for that 'flying roof' and was pleased to see it, because it kind of vindicated my long-held thought that it's a great idea which ought to be more widely used or considered. (Though I know many might think it unnecessay. If so, fair enough.) Cheers. ????

Thanks for that, moontang. Interesting. ???? Yes, I do plan to vent & insulate as much as possible. Interesting what you say about the reflective elastomeric coatings. I shall try and find out more about that. Do you mean on metal sheet roofing? And, is it something that has to be applied separately or do certain brands already have it? ????

Thanks for that opinion, KhunLA. I can definitely see your points about lightness & economy of building materials. Makes sense. And thanks for being specific about which metal sheet type you'd go for. I will seek it out and have a look. ????????