yur place in the phils

[stevewool]

just a thought here, anyone ever heard about flatpack building in the phils, its just another thought of mine for getting there quicker

[grahamw48]

Not sure Steve.

I built conventionally.

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This time I'll be using my adapted caravan, hooked up to Jeepney. :)






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[Steve.r]

Is that roof typhoon proof ?? :Erm:

[lastlid]

Think Chinese

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2145013/Incredible-video-shows-instant-builders-storey-high-flat-pack-block-just-days--vow-build-worlds-tallest-skyscraper-FOUR-months.html

[grahamw48]

Is that roof typhoon proof ?? :Erm:

No, but at least I can tow it out of the way. :D

[stevewool]

thats a thought there graham, when i was in the phils last time we went up north to see steve and charie, i noticed there was lots of new looking jeepneys, toyota made and i said at the time they would look great converted to a motorhome, i have tried looking for them on the net but no joy, these was the same lenth but brand new and just the door at the back with sealed windows at the sides,

[grahamw48]

I've only ever seen one (proper) motorhome in the Phils..in Angeles City.

I was amazed. :icon_lol:

Yep, always fancied the idea myself...caravan or conversion job.

Just not something you see there is it. :Erm:

Import taxes are high on imported vehicles, but can't see it being a real problem. :)

[stevewool]

http://tuburan.olx.com.ph/lunar-zenith-sport-2004-4-berth-motor-mover-iid-352960002 look at this graham

[grahamw48]

Wow ! Others in the background too.

Who'd ever have thought it. :Erm:

Actually, I'm forgetting all about my friend's VW Camper that we used to wizz around in on the back roads and mountains of Bicol. :) Great vehicle.

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Here in the background.....

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[lastlid]

I wonder what its like towing a caravan round in Phils?

(BTW caravans aren't allowed on the roads in Isle of Man)

[stevewool]

[QUOTE=lastlid;362605]I wonder what its like towing a caravan round in Phils?

be intresting is all i can say

[grahamw48]

Apart from the crappy pot-holed roads...don't see why not. :Erm:

Look at SOME of the 'vehicles' you see on the roads there. :icon_lol:

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[fred]

[QUOTE=lastlid;362605]I wonder what its like towing a caravan round in Phils?

be intresting is all i can say

A lot of the toll roads in the R.P have interesting rules about what you can tow or what you can put on a roof rack.. We had some cases on the roof rack and was told to put them inside the vehicle... Lucky we didnt get a 2k fine..
Caravan?? Not sure to be honest.. A motor home might be a better idea.. You would probably have to choose a vehicle suitable for conversion and do it that way.. Perhaps a mini bus/school bus..
Other problem is where are you going to park? Where are you gonna plug in your A/C? Where are you gonna dump the contents of a chemical carzy? Where would you obtain the chemicals here? "Definitely out of stock Sir!"

I have some really good plans for shipping containers somewhere..Think you buy a 40ft container for around 120K each (You only need 2)..
No foundations required,Just a concrete slab.. When they are finished you wouldnt guess there was a container inside!!
Earthquake proof!
I`ll have a look...See if I can find them..

[fred]

Here`s the design I quite like and more suitable to a tropical climate in my view..
Advantages..No real foundations required..Just bolt them to a concrete pad. Earthquake proof,fire proof,good security,less labour intensive,No concrete posts or beams,Lots of designs and configurations. Foreigners can lease the land,assemble it and move the house at a later date on a container truck or two if they wish.

The roofs trusses are steel and welded onto the container lid... The perlins are all bamboo (Cheap as chips) and if it were me I`d thatch the roof with nipa or cogon grass and fit a nylon fishing net to protect it.. Natural roofs provide real insulation and with the gable type ends semi open at the top will provide really good airflow..

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[stevewool]

fred, thats just my way of thinking too, the pictures you have i have seen, some containers have side and back and from doors, even some have canvas roofs, lots of differant ideas could be made , all i want is to know what is the price of land that you will lease me:)

[fred]

We have set a very reasonable price of 750.00 PHP per sqr meter.. One of our tenants in Cavite is leasing 500 Sqr mtr`s later this year from us.. Looks like I may have a few new neighbors!!:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Lucky people!!

[grahamw48]

Can I book 4 square metres please ? :)

[fred]

Can I book 4 square metres please ? :)

Yes Graham...We can play hop skip and jump!!

[grahamw48]

Yes Graham...We can play hop skip and jump!!

Well I was thinking maybe...:Erm:


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Ok, shall we say 10 square metres then, to allow for the veg plot ? :)

[stevewool]

going up in the world there graham, is that for you or your birds

[grahamw48]

:Erm: We may have to share in the early days. :)