Building Permit

fincanuevacreacion Active member

Member since 25 October 2023

fincanuevacreacionActive member22 March 2024 20:57:24

Hello,

I have land and a beginning farm in Humacao, but haven't built a house yet. I found one builder that I like so far. I also have a finalized drawing done on a computer program. It's a simple 40x40 concrete block house with a concrete roof. The builder had a company that handled the permits, but the architect was too busy to mess with my project when he could work on something more expensive.

Suggestions?

Thanks

mtorres1131 Member

Member since 12 March 2022

mtorres1131Member22 March 2024 21:40:21

Since you have your own drawings have you considered ICF construction?

fincanuevacreacion Active member

Member since 25 October 2023

fincanuevacreacionActive member22 March 2024 23:32:27

@mtorres1131 at one time I did, but it's more expensive than what I can get a block house done for. I'll also be doing a lot of interior work myself as well as painting.聽 I'm an agricultura, so my budget is small.

mtorres1131 Member

Member since 12 March 2022

mtorres1131Member23 March 2024 00:00:40

More expensive? interesting. From what I鈥檝e researched ICF has an advantage on labor because of the speed of construction with the use of the forms and micro rebar. Also energy consumption is less long term because of the insulation. (shit, sounds like I work for an ICF company)

I鈥檓 not against block builds. Casa Mi Anhelo seems to be pretty affordable and they can connect you with engineers and builders. Thanks for sharing your real time stories. I hope to learn myself from your experiences.