Category: Fine Furnishings

How to build an ICF home in the Philippines

Here in the Philippines there are major stumbling blocks when trying to build an ICF Insulated Concrete Forms home. The stumbling blocks are: 1. Local building code requires columns and beams; 2. Its very hard to find a concrete conveyor. Ready mix concrete companies here usually only have high pressure pumpcrete; 3. Workers need in …

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Wide tiles always bend over time

You have noticed here in the Philippines if you use wide tiles – they always bend over time – and when they bend – they detach from the floor causing accidents and other problems. Wide tiles like the 60cm tiles easily bend over time because it’s wider surface area means there are more chances of …

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Industrial scale reverse osmosis water treatment for your house

How about having your own water treatment right at your roof top so you don’t need to buy outside and you can assure your water is the cleanest since you directly maintain your water purification. All tap water supply systems anywhere in our country are now just used for bathing and washing the cars. Unlike …

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Base cost commercial structure in Medellin Cebu

This 3 level commercial structure owned by the kindest couple in the Medellin area is designed to give budding businesses in this northern part of Cebu a good start on their business. The location is very strategic – slightly out of the busy part of town and halfway towards the subdivision areas. Great for those …

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Quick and fast pre cast 2x8ft panels for your walls

In the traditional way of constructing homes and buildings, people have relied in the hollow blocks for decades now until something new came along – the pre cast walls. The main advantage of pre cast walls is the rate of speed at which it can be piled and installed to make walls or partitions for …

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Metal Doors advantages and disadvantages

Metal doors have been around a while yet most builders and home owners still prefer the traditional wooden doors despite it being more expensive compared to metal doors. Here’s a few reasons why most builders prefer traditional wooden doors despite it being more expensive. Wooden doors are more popular thus you can easily order it. …

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Renovating a church

Renovating a church requires a lot of scaffolds since most big churches such as catholic churches have very high ceilings. You need to secure your workers when they work – thus you need a lot of scaffolds. Some workers are comfortable with metal scaffolds while most workers especially those coming from the rural areas prefer …

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San Pedro Calungsod Parish Pastoral Building

This parish office building (pastoral building) in San Pedro Calungsod Parish in Sogod Cebu is a fully donations funded structure and will be the first formal office structure for this parish. Currently, the business office is one small room on the way up to the priest’s quarter. This structure will surely be a blessing to …

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I-Beams in Constructing Strong and Reliable House and Building Structures

When it comes to constructing houses and building structures, ensuring strength, durability, and stability is of paramount importance. One essential component that plays a significant role in achieving these qualities is the versatile I-beam. Let’s explore the use of I-beams in the creation of robust and reliable structures. What are I-Beams? I-beams, also known as …

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Modern Minimal Scandinavian interior design

Here’s a touch of modern Scandinavian design for a small home. Only the neutral colors made this a Scandinavian minimalist – neutral colors… And since most people nowadays prefer the modern design thus the cubist appeal. This design thus is a modern minimalist Scandinavian. The colors for the interior will just be white and then …

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