FlorC

When I wrote in first post : I 'm getting an upgrade as in a new build room , it is not with my choice of builders . It is adapting the bungalows/rooms like they built several more to what I want better , and paying to do so , but I don't own it. So I'm limited . I did get through to get a double wall (second = qcon) at the south & west side. But I'm glad to have posted here , because I now see the risks in pushing a concrete ceiling when it might not be safe . Yes I've seen builders make floors with reinforced concrete , but that is not going to fly here. The costs will be too high , even if they agree to it. I will never own it , and the location is not good enough to work out some ground rental deal, and really make it my little house.

These are semi professional builders . The question is , do I trust them with a concrete ceiling over me or my car ? And do I trust these locally made concrete plates. But I haven't heard of floors of shop or townhouses falling down. I'll email those window companies tomorrow , I live in Phrae , so even Chiang mai is pretty far.

Hey guys I 'm getting an upgrade as in a new build room. But the thais still don't get insulation. Has to be cheap , but I'm paying too and I want a concrete ceiling. They are not too happy or eager with that. Now the room is 6 x 4,5 meter and the only concrete ceiling I can find is the standard Thai 4 meter. Is it true that there aren't longer ones ? Yes shophouses or townhouses all are 4 meter wide , but there are wider buildings without support . Why I really want concrete ceiling like having a second floor ? For sound (especially low frequencies ) and I want to stop the heat coming through , because the heat is not stopped by their angled roof (roof tiles of those colored roof plates) and a thin ceiling plate/tiles like thin gyroc. Second thing : Windows (and sliding glass doors) !! Is there no double glazing in Thailand , except for some expensive companies in the Pattaya/Bangkok area ? Here up north , Global house and Home pro have 4 or 5 different makes or windows , Windows Asia seems the biggest , non have double glazing. Some have PVC or/and Aluminium. It gets worse , they all have a green filter , some more than others . It gives the light coming in a greenish shine , I absolutely don't like. I want clear white light. You can't even replace the glass ! If you break it , the whole windows needs to be replaced ? That is what they told me. Well they are cheap . Like a 2 sliding window with mosquito net about 1,5 x1,5 meters is only 2500-3500 baht. Or 2 sliding doors with lock only 7000 B . But green light and no double glazing for sound and heat ? Back in my country , living in a street with lots of traffic , double glazing did absolute wonders. Now again , I'm not far from a big road and potentionaly loud people .