stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Had a bit of block-work done and a new back door fitted. However, the new door is already split in several places. I think it was the cheapest door they could find. I have told my wife to reject the door, but the builders say they cannot return the door and another coat of paint and it will be ok! I have instructed my wife not to pay the final payment until it is replaced as the splits will only get bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Second hand, reject it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 What do they charge for the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Upnotover Posted October 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2022 Never mind the splits, who chose that colour? 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 The total job, laying about 15 Q-con blocks, rendering and fitting a new door was 12,000bt. They were told that we wanted quality hardwood door to match the other back door on the opposite side of the house before the price was given. The door style is the same but the quality is low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Upnotover said: Never mind the splits, who chose that colour? Actually, that is another issue. It should be light blue, not green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted October 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, stubuzz said: They were told that we wanted quality hardwood door to match the other back door on the opposite side of the house before the price was given. If that was agreed, then that should be delivered. The question is if it really was agreed and if your wife is on your side that that was agreed. If you are the only person who thinks the door is not what you agreed to, even if you are right, you have a problem. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 won't worry the termites will eat the door soon and then you can buy a proper door 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 OWe have cheap double doors like that at one of our rear entrances to our kitchen. 21 years old. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: The question is if it really was agreed and if your wife is on your side that that was agreed. My wife agrees the door is low quality. The builder is asking for another 8,000 baht to fit a quality door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, pomchop said: won't worry the termites will eat the door soon and then you can buy a proper door Door is hardwood, termites prefer softwood, like pine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, 2baht said: Door is hardwood, termites prefer softwood, like pine. tell that to the termites that ate my door very similar to that in chiang rai.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Just now, pomchop said: tell that to the termites that ate my door very similar to that in chiang rai.... Do they understand English? ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, 2baht said: Door is hardwood, termites prefer softwood, like pine. They are Thai termites so they get a diet of hardwood since there is very little softwood in Thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Quality wood doors is expensive indeed, and a good reminder to to be on top of every little detail when building a house and buy what you think are important yourself. I would ask for the reciept 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Patina???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Hope you didnt pay yet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Hummin said: I would ask for the reciept I am guessing a door of that quality costs around 1,000bt. Thaiwatsadu has similar dried teak doors for 2,100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Just now, CharlieH said: Hope you didnt pay yet ! Paid 6k upfront, still have 6 to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 minute ago, stubuzz said: Paid 6k upfront, still have 6 to pay. Dont get paid until job meets what was agreed, would be my response. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 minute ago, stubuzz said: I am guessing a door of that quality costs around 1,000bt. Thaiwatsadu has similar dried teak doors for 2,100. When we where building I bought everything needed myself, and if he ordered something I payed and got the reciept myself. He useally took the added bonus when he ordered, but useally some crappy <deleted> I did not want or needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said: They are Thai termites so they get a diet of hardwood since there is very little softwood in Thailand/ As long as the door is treated properly there is no problem with termites as I'm sure you know. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: As long as the door is treated properly there is no problem with termites as I'm sure you know. ???? I wondered why I bought this small container, possibly 5 gallons (US) 555555 ???????? Edited October 13, 2022 by sometimewoodworker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encid Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 50 minutes ago, stubuzz said: The total job, laying about 15 Q-con blocks, rendering and fitting a new door was 12,000bt. 11 minutes ago, stubuzz said: Paid 6k upfront, still have 6 to pay. Check out the timber doors and their prices at Thaiwatsadu online... then compare them with what you have now. I would not be paying 1 satang for a second hand door, even with such a lovely paint hue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, stubuzz said: The total job, laying about 15 Q-con blocks, rendering and fitting a new door was 12,000bt. They were told that we wanted quality hardwood door to match the other back door on the opposite side of the house before the price was given. The door style is the same but the quality is low. Thats the trouble with a lot of them, silly prices esp when the white face is spotted. We got such outrageous quotes rather have a go myself. That does not look like a hardwood door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, 2baht said: Second hand, reject it! Adds character 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, proton said: Thats the trouble with a lot of them, silly prices esp when the white face is spotted. My wife is dealing with them as i am out of the country at the moment. She called several builders, most did not turn up. The ones that did were not interested in small jobs the others measured up and did not bother to send a price as agreed. The builder we used was from Facebook, his page shows pictures of nice work he has done. He came on time and gave the price on the spot. The work started 2 days later. Unfortunately, he has tried to get away with supplying low quality products. My wife is trying her best to deal with the situation, but she suffers from Thainess! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said: I wondered why I bought this small container, possibly 5 gallons (US) 555555 ???????? ???? Good call I prefer wood opposed to lamanates, chipboard and ply or plastic. Edited October 13, 2022 by Kwasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonJoe Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Only pay him after the door issue gets resolved. If it was me I'd offer to buy a better quality door and he can eat the labor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 minute ago, BostonJoe said: Only pay him after the door issue gets resolved. If it was me I'd offer to buy a better quality door and he can eat the labor I don't think it's the quality of the door it's the initial preparation that hasn't been addressed, it started as a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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