new build, native hut,

[stevewool]

hi all which would you prefure, a brand new house never been lived in, or one that requires work, myself i would like a old property and then to put our own stamp onto it, i love the native style homes, i would love to have something like that, but the cost, anyone have any ideas, there is a site called sibonga that can build your home in the phils, anyone heard of them too,:)

[Dedworth]

This one needs a bit of work

http://i.pbase.com/u13/johnglascock/large/42576205.PIFarmersNipaHut022501.jpg

[Terpe]

This one needs a bit of work

http://i.pbase.com/u13/johnglascock/large/42576205.PIFarmersNipaHut022501.jpg

If only I could see it :Erm: Is it my computer again ? or something with the image?

[stevewool]

its the image or my com has gone too:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Dedworth]

Odd the image vanished


http://i.pbase.com/u13/johnglascock/large/42576205.PIFarmersNipaHut022501.jpg

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[fred]

not sure if an old native structure is a good idea as it is probably infected by termites due to untreated timber.. Filipinos are not usually known for maintenance upkeep either so personally id opt for a new build..there are some really old spanish buildings in the provinces that are a bit special..problem is many of them are rotting away and would prove to be a huge money pit to renovate..

heres a pic of our native structure which we designed and built our ourselves for about 1.5 php..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/fred42/hsenatve.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/149822_1615722507711_1075783276_31661077_246799_n.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/fred42/Img00039.jpg

[stevewool]

wow , just looks beautiful fred and very large too

[malditako]

while nipa houses looks cool they are difficult and expensive to maintain. You also have to consider the climate and the neighbors around you. Burglars everywhere :)

[fred]

while nipa houses looks cool they are difficult and expensive to maintain. You also have to consider the climate and the neighbors around you. Burglars everywhere :)

The climate was our main concern and thats why we went native.. We have A/C s in the bedrooms but rarely use them because of how cool the house interior is..
Cement houses are heat sincs here and are very expensive to run due to huge A/C expenses..
In regards security..Same as any house..You cant get in without a key. :xxgrinning--00xx3:


stevewool
wow , just looks beautiful fred and very large too

Probably too big for your needs Steve as I`d imagine it just for the two of you?
You could probably halve our construction costs!!

[grahamw48]

Fred, I agree.

The beauty of the Nipa design is in it's use of natural insulation.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

The locals have had a hell of a long time to develop a house suited to both the climate and local resources.

My only concern would be its ability to house the local wildlife too.

As far as security goes, a determined intruder will find his way into most types of building.

A pack of dogs is the best security measure in the Phils, IMO. :)

[lastlid]

The "Nipa" house looks a bit of a fire risk to me, whether it be ignited electrically, via cigarettes or through spontaneous combustion etc.....or am I being naive?

It looks fantastic though and a pleasure to live in no doubt.

[grahamw48]

You'd think so wouldn't you.

Curiously you don't seem to see many reports of such events though.:Erm:

[fred]

fire is a consideration that everyone with a nipa hut needs to be aware of in just the same way as owners of thatched houses in the uk have to be aware..our kitchen is all cement construction and away from the main house and no fires are allowed anywhere near the property.. we have fire alarms installed in every room.
never heard of a native house or a resort building burning down so it must be quite rare.
there are water systems available that can be fitted to protect the roof and keep it wet if required..