Why did the concrete blow apart? I've also seen this in the Philippines and what I saw looked like the rebar was barely covered. Maybe without...
Hello Brian...this is something that is highly debated and a topic (unfortunately) I have had to argue with government inspectors on my projects...
Thank you Sir...things are starting to come together on the build, can't wait to get back next month. It was not my idea to paint the rebar,...
Columns Hello all, Most of the columns are done and should be looking at roof beams soon and the roof slab shortly after that. The wife...
A picture of the family I thought this was a good picture that also included our dogs...the cute one in the middle is my wife. Shawn
We have a trike that the father in law normally drives so I have gotten to know quite a few trike drivers, like previously mentioned these guys...
Getting going on the columns A couple more pics of the columns. Things will start progressing pretty fast now. Shawn
Some pics from today There is some major clean-up needed, but things are progressing. Shawn
A few more pics of the nipa guest house The wife was running back and forth between the sugar cane and the house so she only remembered to take...
Nipa guest house progress We did end up having the 2 older gentlemen carpenters to keep working on the Nipa guest house (who really wants to...
Just walking around looking at utility poles you'll see a 10 or 15 kVA transformer with multiple houses off it with secondary running hundreds of...
Grounds are actually required for branch circuits in the Philippine Electric Code, it is very similar to the NEC. Newer houses may be installing...
Larry, I've heard of a few different voltage scenarios out there. I've confirmed our area is 220 phase to neutral. I've seen some places that...
Larry, It is likely I'll have to do some rework myself when I get back in a couple months. Re pulling some wire is not a big deal, just need...
Larry, You are correct, nothing should surprise me. I guess you assume that the things that pop up are more along the lines of making sure mid...
Nipa is coming along Hello all, My plan all along was to hire a guy to run the conduit in the house (I won't be there when that should be...
A bit of frustration The past few days have been a challenge, and there will be some rework. Shawn
Bamboo blinds Heavy rain today so no concrete placement. I did want to post a pic of some bamboo blinds/screens that I thought looked really...
I agree JB, solar panels will come down in price as the technology gets better. Solar LED light fixtures are almost near what you'd pay for a...
