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Hi, Grace. I am a local and we usually go to our family dentist instead of a corporate-managed dental clinic. It is the same experience with you and that is for two generations. I don't think there is any convenient way to manage this except to ... Read More

When construction is done on a slope, using the cut and fill method, looks like there are 2 new retaining walls that are placed into each of the excavated/filled areas. On a slope where the frontage is on the lower portion of the slope, does the ... Read More

Thanks again Mark. Great input and information for anyone considering building/furnishing a holiday home. Which we are at some point in the near future, should all things play out. Was curious as to what thoughts people have on solar panels. In ... Read More

With regards to built in furniture, are there cheaper composite alternatives to wood for bunk beds?For quality bunk beds, I don't think there are alternatives yet. Steel and/or wood with a combination of plywood seems the best. My experience ... Read More

Came across an article on philstar dated Feb 2017 on Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). There was some mention of savings on foundation cost by around 25 percent with this method of construction. Has anyone heard of it? At the time the article was ... Read More

Are wall to ceiling windows common in residential construction? In bedrooms for example. Are tempered single panes a safe option in typhoon country?Do you mean windows that reach up to the ceiling? Windows that reached the ceiling in height are not ... Read More

Hi Pej. Our standard here is single-pane or single glazed windows. Basically, it just a panel of glass. Single-pane glass has two-types, ordinary and tempered. Ordinary is just regular glass while tempered is tougher and less brittle. Tempered is ... Read More

markad : There are a lot of old houses that used polished concrete as a floor finish. A little bit harder to maintain but Filipinos are used to it. We use half coconut husk (bunot) and Johnson's floor wax to make it shine. Good when you are on a ... Read More

We use a lot of stone veneers on our projects. Price is reasonable. Our recommended for mid-tier pricing is Stoneworks but there are other alternatives. Read More

Hi, Victoria. Maybe they are afraid that they will not be able to afford your asking salary? Read More

Nope, there is no danger if the structural design is good. We take into account lateral forces (meaning horizontal push and pull like earthquake and wind) when designing houses. At least that is our standard practice in our company. Read More

Hi, Niccar. Most businesses here are not as internet savvy. You have to call them to get a response. I am a general contractor by the way. Maybe I can help you with some of your queries. adventodesign.com Read More

What do you mean with equally sized floor space per story? Is it a house perched on the highest position of your lot area and with stakes to lift it? That will maximize the view. Most of the time, there is no safety concern since the structural ... Read More

Nope, you are not restricted. Your house guest may be confused though since they will be looking for the door at the frontage. Some designed it to have the main/service entrance at the top and a guest door at the frontage. Read More

Hard to say. I'm not the best person to give you an advice regarding the opportunity. You may need to look for an expat that is more familiar or try checking out large horizontal construction companies. A lot of large companies would love to ... Read More