Earlier, construction materials were obtained from village´s natural environment, and they had to meet the requirements of the local conditions.
In Thailand, houses have been built of teak or similar oily wood, because termites, ants and other insects quickly destroy the soft wood. The roof was made of grass, as it is cool in the hot season; grass roofs are still used in many local workshops, such as forges.
The construction of a wooden house was one of the skills possessed by men of the village. In the past, all the son-in-laws had to build to his wife a house , it was proof of husband capacity. In the dry season, there was time for construction.
At the beginning of construction work, an offer was made to the phii of the compound, the supernatural guardian of the place, where the new family came to live, and the souls of ancestors were also invited to protect their parents in the new housing.
Nowadays, professional builders are needed: masons, carpenters and installers. Houses in villages, too, are equipped with opening windows, electricity and water pipes.
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Building
After.....coming later
