NEW HOME BUILDS - EPISODE 2: Brgy Mabini Update (House Building in the Philippines)

[@incon3037]

Each time I see updates on builds using fiber boards, it makes me happy that I chose this medium to build our future home.

[@Neal_only1]

Magandang Gabi po

[@bobbywilliams6961]

Wow James that's going to be a "BIG" House 5 Br's Wow.

[@DimaculanganPunch]

Thank you. I grew up there. So crazy. Was just there november to visit my grandfather.

[@geofffergusson7438]

Very interesting construction technique. Be interesting to see how the electric is going to be run inside the walls.

[@drewnc6196]

That is amazing to use that material as the final wall substrate that holds the caste concrete between. What a great idea! I am sure it helps speed up the building process to not have to come back and render each wall and smooth it out before skim coat. Thanks for sharing!

[@Synfulz]

Great seeing these builds and different technologies.

[@hervemastin1371]

Very nice home and also very big I especially like the Huge open space which is may be the reason why he is using the 16 mm rebar to support the huge roof beam that will be with no support in the middle Keep on the good stuff

[@ArtCoDroneAndEntertianment]

Awesome video James. I really enjoy watching these home builds and seeing the different techniques used. Love the drone shots.

[@barryinthepi390]

Nice big lot and House. The lot looks about 3,000 sqm. Thanks for sharing this build.

[@richardgilbank2872]

James, that's one large house and lot. Nice to see modern construction techniques being used in the Philippines as well.

[@cristinateller9107]

huge house! thanks for sharing James

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Very nice.. Big big..

[@pjack2533]

Good morning James and Necie😊😊

[@colingamble-beresford2387]

Wow that would be my ideal layout for a place in the Philippines !!! Really can’t wait to see the final result on this one. The new wall system certainly looks like a great way to speed up the construction! Stay safe👍🏻

[@keltelford4066]

Love these new home builds. Thank you 👍

[@michaellebreton4294]

You should do a video of the walk you used to when you were building your house . This one reminded me of that time . I wonder if things have changed and if some of the people you met along the way are still around ?

[@MyPIDream]

Good idea!

[@michaellebreton4294]

@@MyPIDream I really enjoyed your morning walks to the jobsite , they never got old .

[@TheEnimabandit]

i love the feeling of space but in practicality it cause huge issues with cooling the space, you either spend huge amount of money to power it or you don't do it and the space becomes unusable. We had similar issue with our build our lounge is huge and we can't keep it cool enough to make it usable for non-locals. The locals can deal with the heat but expats not so much!

[@ArPhiLTV]

Magandang omago too, boy you have no idea i missed your voice and vlog lol. i want to see more fruits in your house how's your plants doing. Are you planning to buy a farm? just for fun to plant's more fruits like mango's?

[@ejeyprejoles2187]

That’s a very big house.

[@papotmejica8914]

Good morning my PI dream. Hehe new subscriber coz ur from lipa city 🙏🤜😉

[@MyPIDream]

Welcome my friend!

[@papotmejica8914]

@@MyPIDream im enjoying watching your vlog my friend..👍🤜💯😉

[@Einreb1022]

Hi James Idk if you remember me? I am one of you avid fans😁 If you have a slot here in your House Builds series maybe you can pay mine a visit it is located in Ponte Verde Sto Tomas. Remember I told you I am planning to build my retirement house there? Well it’s now under construction, it actually started last October 15, 2023. Let me know if you can include it so I can give you more details.

[@MyPIDream]

Hello sir. If we have an opportunity to be in your area I will try to stop by. Please email me the details at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@anniesoucek8216]

You should have a Golf Cart to drive around viewing home constructions.

[@MyPIDream]

I need the exercise 😉

[@darinhoffman1839]

I love this new wall build, James have we got a cost comparison between say 1 sq metre of hollow block and traditional vs the new wall design style?

[@MyPIDream]

Will have to ask Romeo next time we do an update.

[@randyberti6606]

James, how often do you guys come back to the US. We just recently got stationed at MCAS Cherry Point.

[@MyPIDream]

We normally try to visit each year but no plans so far for our next trip back to SC. I'm sure MCAS Cherry Point will be an outstanding assignment as it being on the coast of NC and similar to the coast of Charleston which is a beautiful place to call home. Good luck with the new assignment and thank you for your service!

[@jmfarrell5]

Always a helpful video and discussion on home builds in the Philippines. Question James, do you have a name or contact information of the concrete board material retailer in the Philippines? It looks like it’s a lot easier to transport than AAC blocks to the provinces Leyte). Thanks for your channel as always. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@MyPIDream]

Contact Romeo Nocete. I'm sure he would be willing to share his source of supply for the AAC blocks. facebook.com/Caribbeanconstructions/

[@lamberko]

At minute 3:00 I can see pipes or tubes in the columns. Are they for the rainwater? I'm asking that, because I'm pretty sure that tubes in poured concrete and load bearing columns violate the build code.

[@MyPIDream]

All electrical conduit and plumbing PVC/PPR are concealed within the concrete walls/slabs in the Philippines and considered SOP.

[@Vadha2]

is that already built home and other stuff going to remain on the property after that nw home is built? The other home is like six feet from the new house.

[@MyPIDream]

Yes, the other house belongs to other family members.

[@TheEnimabandit]

If memory serves me the regulations state in most area, any columns for a house need to be 16mm not 12mm!!

[@MyPIDream]

There is no one fit all size for steel reinforcement. Structural engineers consider many variables before approving plans and refer to each country's structural design standards for reinforced concrete. What I've observed here in the Philippines, 12mm on single story bungalow type house construction is typical and 16mm has been reserved for multi level projects with increased load bearing. I'm not a structural engineer by trade so I rely on the experts to follow code.

[@elopez3929]

Sir, do u known what kind of adhesive thwy using? Please tell me..tnx in advance

[@MyPIDream]

Please be more detailed in your question. Adhesive for which part of the construction?

[@marianaval4404]

That house is so big what’s your budget for that size and model house?

[@MyPIDream]

I haven't spoken with the owner or contractor about the cost of this unit but I would estimate ~P20m-P22m. This would include the fencing around the property.

[@donaldhelie115]

Are they using hardy board to form up the walls and what thick

[@MyPIDream]

It's not Hardy Board. The cementitious board stays in place after filling with cement and is the finished board becomes the wall.

[@greg3296]

James, Can i get a Carribean Construction T Shirt from Romeo in a XXLarge, T shirt not polo shirt. Of coarse i will pay for shipping to the US . Just thought I would ask

[@MyPIDream]

You can contact Caribbean Construction on their Facebook page for more info: facebook.com/Caribbeanconstructions/

[@greg3296]

What is the size of the lot?

[@MyPIDream]

I believe this around 5,000 sqm

[@brianbentz3931]

James, can you estimate the size of the lot this builder has? It will give me a comparison to the size we just purchased in Cebu.

[@MyPIDream]

I believe this lot is 5,000 sqm. I'll check with the builder. It also includes the older house and workshop on the property which is part of the family property.

[@brianbentz3931]

@My PI Dream thank you James, one more question I'm curious about the size of Glenn's new build. The ceiling accents are a great touch that we will use in our home.