Two Months

After two months, minus the two weeks of holiday vacation, here is our home: front and side view. I have to control myself because I am so excited... very happy.

Thinking Out of the Box Part 2

Our second out of the box experiment are the 3-D panels. Instead of using typical CHB’s as walls for the second floor, we decided to use the 3-D panel. Funny as it might seem at first installation because of the Styrofoam sandwiched between wire meshes, it is said that these panels are stronger and more durable than typical raw materials. And it is cooler because of the insulating effect.

Somebody went to Costa Rica and missed the sight and view of the metal deck and the panel installation. I liked going up the wooden stairs to the second floor and watching with amazement on how it is done.

Thinking Out of the Box Part 1

For the first floor ceiling/base of the flooring for the second floor, we decided to go a little out of box and use the metal deck. It has a ribbed design, interlocked with screws. Metals bars are placed and then concrete slab is poured over. Our supplier is Puyat Steel Corporation. We weighed over the advantages and disadvantages and though it is bit more expensive, I liked the overall outcome. Now the second floor is on it way.

New Year

We welcomed 2009 at the Cereno’s, with Nanay. Bonding with the cousins, who are growing faster than I imagined. We played cards, with the lipstick dot as punishment. You’ll know who got the most punishment from the picture.

I look forward to the days and months of 2009. Praying for good health, safety and happiness. And hoping for new and good things ahead.