ElephantEgo Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 I would like to ask opinions as to whether this is a reasonable quote for building 100 sqm of walls (ceiling 4m, we are in Phuket): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Obviously not a Thai contractor???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 If it helps you, I can look up my quotation for small indoor AAC (white big "bricks") wall. In general, I like to give you the following advice: Make sure you specify that the walls must be flat and plumb and the corners 90 degrees, and maybe an acceptable margin of error. It sees if it looks straight is good enough for many Thais. But if you want to install straight and right-angle furniture then not so straight walls are headache. Don't ask me how I know ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElephantEgo Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) @OneMoreFarangGood point about the 90 degrees! By the way, the AAC is also known here, I believe, as Qcon. I've come to see that the 7.5 cm ones are available and the 10 cm ones are currently scarce/expensive. Overall the more normal type of cinder block bricks it seems, are 10-15% less pricey than the 7.5 CM AAC. So I think I will go with the cheaper brick option. I realize it has a bit less insulation value which is the main drawback? Edited September 18, 2023 by ElephantEgo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, ElephantEgo said: @OneMoreFarangGood point about the 90 degrees! By the way, the AAC is also known here, I believe, as Qcon. I've come to see that the 7.5 cm ones are available and the 10 cm ones are currently scarce/expensive. Overall the more normal type of cinder block bricks it seems, are 10-15% less pricey than the 7.5 CM AAC. So I think I will go with the cheaper brick option. I realize it has a bit less insulation value which is the main drawback? I call them the white blocks, I don't remember how Thais call them. There are a couple of reason why I like the white blocks more (for indoor use, not load bearing): They are straight blocks with right angles, and it is easier to create straight walls (see above). The are light (to transport). It's easy to drill holes into them. What I don't like about red bricks is that they have big holes inside. And if you drill a hole into these bricks then likely you drill through maybe 2cm brick, and then there is a hole. That is a real headache to mount things on those walls which need support like for a sink, kitchen cabinets, hood, etc. That is just my DIY experience with other people creating the walls and me drilling holes into those walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElephantEgo Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 @OneMoreFarang How about cinder block types of bricks? Any thoughts on those type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, ElephantEgo said: @OneMoreFarang How about cinder block types of bricks? Any thoughts on those type? No idea. Just in general I prefer solid bricks or blocks for the reasons described above with drilling holes. But this is just my personal experience with my own walls. I never worked in that industry and never discussed the differences with any professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, ElephantEgo said: @OneMoreFarang How about cinder block types of bricks? Any thoughts on those type? If you mean these things..... They soke up water, water passes through them, too thin to hang a picture on because of the hollows..... I would not use them again...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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