Here are some pictures of the new house my Wife and I are getting built. Have a look at the pictures and if anyone has any questions PM me. I also have many more pictures starting from Day 1 of Construction if anyone want to see the process. Cheers

I always loved Meccano

Do keep us updated on progress, this is a relatively new construction technique for Thailand.

Nice............What do you plan to use for siding and the roof?

Thanks Rhino - I look forward to seeing more pics as construction progresses

The UK used this type of construction for a number of years and I actually owned one of them. It was built by a company called 'True steel' They float a concrete foundation raft then fix the steel on to that, very quick and makes a lot of sense. Only problem I found was the noise the steel made after a hot day when the structure contracted.

I looked at some of these here in Thailand down in Bang Saray they seem to use a lightweight ridged and galvanized steel. The houses I saw only used this method on the roof not for the entire construction. At the time I was not convinced with the method of fixing or the size of the steel they were using. I doubted at the time the ability of the trusses to hold up a heavy C Pack roof. Your roof has a LOT of steel and bracing.

For the most part the steel is fixed with self tapping screws not welded. I can also some what look like bolts in places.

Pay attention to the location of the butt joints in the attached there seems to be a row of them at a critical point.

Pics look great.

Now you only have to worry about the termites eating the door & window frames. Good move.

I always loved Meccano

Do keep us updated on progress, this is a relatively new construction technique for Thailand.

Yes, second one on TV if I remember correctly. Common construction in Aus, esp for large, luxury prefabs.

Nice one Rhino, the termites will be pithed off.

Can we see rough plans?

Update!! Here are some updated pictures of the house construction.

More updated pictures!!

I'll be updating pictures of the house every week or so.

Is that smart board cladding or something?

What sort of insulation are you using?

Looks good, thanks for the updates.

I'm speechless It's got a steel roof

I had no idea you could build a house from steel like that! Fantastic pictures. Thanks for taking time to do that and post updates. Interested to see the final result. Good luck.

I'm speechless It's got a steel roof

I was so busy staring at the wall cladding I didnt even notice the roof.

OP, What about insulation? What do you have up ur sleeve for that? You've got me wondering if your going to use shredded steel or something?

Here is an example of what they will use to insulate the walls. I also added some other pictures of the house to see.

Here is the website of the Company I'm using to build the house. www.freshflowservice.com (site is only in Thai). They will build anywhere in Thailand. I have to say I'm totally happy with the work they have done and the workers are hard working and not lazy. So far so good. Will keep you posted regularly. If anyone has any questions contact me anytime.

Great information and pics! Steel housing makes so much sense, can use recycled steel, (stronger) bolted connections and most termites don't like munching on steel (Better make that all termites...)

Will it rust (where cut or drilled) due to the moist air?

I have built and designed a house or two for my self, this is an interesting build is it cement clad board? I think I would try to get as much insulating into the build as you can and do not forget to insulate the ceilings and vent the roof. I had to add insulation to the ceilings and vent the roof of my new house in Chiang Mai, made a big difference. Good luck.

Will it rust (where cut or drilled) due to the moist air?

They guarantee no rust. I ask them the same question before I decide to build with this company and what they told me is they use a special material to cut the metal which won't make the trusses rust at all but if you use the wrong material to cut the trusses it will rust. The metal trusses have been out in the rain a lot and no rust what so ever.

Hi Rhino.

Thanks for posting your WIP pics.

How wide are your eaves?

I really like the style

Here are some pictures of inside the house. They are just insulating the walls and will start running all the electrical stuff tomorrow.

I am presently in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the local wat was built using the all white steel construction. The building was a modified Thai Wat style with the steep roof line.

Are you using aluminium backed fibre insulation in the walls?

If you are I would suggest doing some research as convention dictates that the foil should be facing into the building.

Interesting. However, what about header (for strengthening) at top part of large opening spaces?

Also, the heat and sound of an all metal roof (including support members) could be a factor. I recall a story I heard where an Arizona couple who missed wet weather, moved to Oregon and had a metal roof put on because they wanted to hear the rain pounding down.

I'd recommend getting styrofoam pieces (at stationary stores) and having them glued on the inside of the roof panels. As good low-cost glue is hard to find in Thailand, I've done that (with standard roof panels) using a mix of white glue with good quality cement. Or you could use the plywood glue that comes in caulk tubes.

Nice ones ...but Whats your foundations like...

We used bamboo rather steel as re-bars covered in a layer of concrete ..Plus the usual tiles (from Global).

.eco friendly and all that suger...etc...

Putting up the curtain rails and hanging pictures is gonna be a bitch!

I've never seen the toggle type of wall plug here.

Here are some pics from Day 1 of construction till now. You can see how the foundation was done. A lot of rebar was used in 3 different steps. I don't have any pictures of the rebar they used when they put the last layer of concrete on the top of the foundation.

I was reading some replies and someone mentioned the rain sound on the metal roof. It shoulden't be a problem at all, they spray a sound and heat reflecting material on the roof. This will deaden the noise and will also keep the house cooler.

Hanging curtains and pictures on the wall won't be too difficult. All you need is a stud finder and once you find a stud drill the screw into it. There are plenty of metal studs in the house. The weight limit per picture or what ever you want to hang on the wall is 20 kgs per hanger/screw.

The eves are 80cms.

Looks nice whats on the outside?