April 19, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Our Philippine house building project: concrete roof beams. The roof beams support the large steel roof structure. Our site is especially exposed to typhoons so we want to be be sure things are done properly. Rebar splicing suggestions. Continue reading
August 16, 2011
by GOIloilo
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What we learned about reinforcing bar splicing while building our Philippine house. Continue reading
July 24, 2011
by GOIloilo
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An American’s detailed account of building a house in the Philippines. Continue reading
January 15, 2010
by GOIloilo
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After months of planning and many changes we finally have our house plans completed, we have a foreman and crew and are ready to start construction next week. First step buying a cement mixer and concrete vibrator. Continue reading