auctions or timber sales Golden Teak north Thailand?

[aussieinthailand]

Hey guy's,

Any info on Golden Teak sales/auctions in north east/west Thailand?

Apparently it's cheaper if you supply your own timber too a builder and have builder construct your Thai style house, rather than off the plan/model ?

But I'm a little skeptical as there are a number of possibility's that your timber may go for a walk without insurance, or insurance won't cover for whatever reason???

For money possibly saved maybe not worth the hassle? Any info would be appreciated, cheers

[steven100]

Teak wood trafficking is illegal in Thailand I believe therefore you will be unlikely to find any sales or auction. Also teak is becoming hard to get so the price has risen quite a lot in the last 3-5 years.

You will probably be able to purchase hardwood logs from a local timber supplier.

Common timber found in Thailand would be Pinkyado, Balau, Padauk, Pine, Oak, Chengal, Keruing, Ash, Makkha, Krathin, Sadao.

I am not saying you won't find any teak at all, just pointing out the difficulties.

You may but it is scarce.

thai wood house - Google Search

There are alot of photos of houses on the google results page just down from the top. I was looking this morning, also have a few other websites.

I think it may be very difficult and time consuming to buy the logs and get the builder to cut them even though you can save a bit.

On a 1.5mill baht house how much will you save ? 20% - 30% 375k ? maybe some risk also ?

I would be more inclined to purchase a timber house made up of some teak and mostly hardwood all work to be done by the supplier that way all the risk is with the builder / supplier. You make progress payments and thats it.

[CharlieH]

Just becareful of "dipped" timber, not the real deal died to make it look like it is.