AZORES -ADOPTING TO NEW WAYS OF HOME BUILDING -Making it quicker & affordable for a newbuild. Ep 205
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Welcome back to the channel, friends.
On this video we discuss one of the quicker & most affordable ways to build your dream home in the Azores. We will show you a different option than the traditional way of blocks or lava rock.
We will share with you what we have learned about modular prefab wood property options, now being built in the Azores. Learn about the product, modular, cost, ordering, wood etc.
We hope you find value in this video, this would also be the way we would build our next property!
Glad you are with us on our journey
Carlos & Laura
xoxo
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I heard a lot about the modular scams as well. Kerry Tarnow is probably the best TH-cam channel that introduces modular products from various builders in NA and Europe. His videos are very well researched.
You always have to be careful when checking various product & companies. I will check Kerry Tarnow, thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Hello, Thank you so much for doing this video and providing us with this information, I love these ideas...You have given me something to think about... Say hello to your wife from me. Have a good day!😊
We're really glad you found value in the video. I will continue to share any new or valuable information on this subject. I will say hello to Laura. Take good care!
Hello Carlos and Laura from a fellow Oakvillian and Micalense. I am moving back to the island next year and will be building there. I have been framing new builds in wood or heavy guage metal for 30+ years. Pretty sure any wood or steel structure fastened down with hurricane roof clips and wall strapping directly to foundation would easily handle any wind loads. I also believe that by building from scratch instead of modular can be just as cheap and almost as fast as a modular build. Giving you the ability to build whatever style home you like. The exterior finishes could also be mix of stucco, wood or hardie board which is very durable. I usually build the shell of a 2500-3000 sq. ft build in 4 weeks. Interior finishing depending on your tastes would be a month or so. I remember watching you guys do your reno there and was pulling my hair out. Much easier way to do some jobs. Contact me if you would like a lakeshore lunch on me.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Manny. We are trying to learn as much as we can about not only this type of build, but also about how things are done, materials etc. I also welcome any information that comes directly from someone that really knows about building this type of structures. I would love to have a conversation with you at some point. Here is my email, hopefully we can connect in Oakville. Take care!
soarescarlos64@gmail.com.
A small retirement home in the Azores for US$ 150,000 or less would be a dream. And a donkey for me! 😊
This is definitely doable, just keep the criteria of less is more. Take care!
Hi guys, very interesting. Does this company have a website that i can have a look at? They really look like great homes. So these wood products are sustainable with the Azores climate?? Thanks, really interesting and informative.
This is a proven product! Send me an email, and I will send you the proper contact. Take care! soarescarlos64@gmail.com
Boa tarde
Também gostaria de saber o nome da empresa , se me poder enviar agradeço.
Obrigado
Rui
Boa tarde! Manda me um email, depois envio a informacao. Obrigado! soarescarlos64@gmail.com
If you do use wood, it MUST be pressure treated with insect resistant chemicals. Soft woods and any plywood are absolute candy for termites. If you have the only house built of candy in the neighbourhood, the termites will be calling.
That is correct! I mention on the video that all reputable companies use Industry accepted treated wood, they must have proper quality codes. This also means that they only use real wood, not ply wood or any other type of imitation wood. Then it's up to you to treated as recommended by the company. If you follow this road, this wood units will last a long time, and the termites will have to find somewhere else to live. Really appreciate you taking the time, take care!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Yes, I noticed you did give that very good advice. I just wanted to confirm that it is absolutely necessary. I had to replace a wall (installed by the previous owner) that I found with a large colony of termites living inside. I replaced it with 2 drywall panels that they cannot eat and placed sound insulation inside. I hope that solved my problem, but only time will tell. Fortunately the wood used in the structural elements is teja, an extremely dense type of pine (It nearly sinks in water) that the termites hate. After more than 150yrs, this wood still has a very sticky sap that termites find difficult to live with. It's hell on my power tools too. Most walls are 50cm thick and made of stone, finished with a calcium based morter. Nice because it also acts as an insulation that can hold warmth in winter and stay cool in summer. In Canarias, I do not need either heating or air conditioning... so far, although temperature minimums and maximums have creeped up 4°C during the last 10 years. Temperature range used to be 11 to 27°C. Last year that was 15 to 31.
@@bipl8989 I totally understand. We used drywall on our renovation. These products will continue t o be reinforced and improve in coming years. Take care!
Olá Carlos ,
Posso saber o nome da empresa que constrói as casas ?
Obrigado
Hugo
I just sent you an email. Take care, Hugo!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Hello, this is not my email. I'll send you an email.
thanks
Hi, Great idea. Are modular homes available on all islands?
Hi Ana! I want to thank you again for buying a couple of coffees, really appreciate it. The answer to your question is yes, they can be shipped to all islands. Just keep in mind that you will have to submit your project(what you want to build) to the local town, for approval(building permits). I will also add that building modular wood or lsf homes is pretty new, so you wont find loads of them. Take good care, thanks again.
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 that is good to know. For I was told modular homes was not approved to build on the islands.
@@anachiodo4819 Hi Ana! Maybe in the old days, but not now. They exist, legally! Cheers
Love your channel. The content is great.
Q: Why are there so many properties for sale on Terceira? Just causallly browsing for sale listing, there seems to be a disproportionate number of properties for sale on Terceira. Is there any reason?
I'm leaning towards Sao Jorge(in spite of the "rumblings) because from what I've learned, so far, the pace of life there more resembles the "good ole days" on the Azores. 😅
Planning an extended (3 months at least) visit sometimes (not set yet) in 2025, hopefully spring or early summer. I do plan on coming straight to Pico to see you guys!
Charles
Ps.. what is your tentative schedule for staying in the islands next year?
We're glad you enjoy the channel, it means a lot. I did see quite a bit more inventory than usual on most islands. The island of Terceira is the 2nd most populated, they always have more to choose from than the other 7. At the moment, we are looking to go back at the end of November. We will most likely stay until May or June...not 100%. You can always email me when you are getting close to deciding to go. Cheers! thetravelguys@picoholidayexperts.com
Building what we want to escape? No thanks. I am rebuilding/renovating a traditional house, with traditional materials, just as you are. I will not upset the traditional architecture with styles that change the character of the island. I couldn't ever do that. Fit it in, or don't build it. The last thing I wanted was to live in an American suburb! Wood south of Scandanavia is almost unknown in Europe. Many consider a wood house inferior and a fire hazard. Banks may not even loan money for a "temporary structure". Wood construction is not thought of as permant. Some town planners may not even know what category they fit into. It may take them an extra year just to decide that. If you like wood, Scandinavia is calling.
Totally understand your point & position. This is why I mentioned on the video that this type of build is not for everyone. I believe in various types of builds, especially the ones with low footprint. It's also a good thing that wood & lsf builds are becoming more mainstream and authorized by local Governments. Take good care, and good luck with the rebuild. Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 House is finished now. This year we will do a workover of the patios & gardens. We already have a nice orange tree, a 4m tall avocado, fig, 2 papayas 6m high, 2 pomagranets and 8 bananas. Just picked the first few avocados of this years crop. We finished the oranges in March. Absolutely delicious when you catch them falling off the tree.
@bipl8989 That is awesome! We love the oranges we get from my uncle's quinta. Cheers
I would be concerned to build such homes because there are strong winds and flooding in Azores. I would not take the risk. Thank you for your videos. I do enjoy them.
I do understand your concern, with a top quality wood home...you wouldn't have to worry about that. Glad you enjoy our videos, it means a lot. Take care! Gina.
That bungalow you visited looked really nice, if it was a little bit bigger it would be perfect. I went to their website and it looks like they can ad on, so that would be awesome. Thanks for the info Carlos.
You are welcome, they can build all sizes. Let me know if you need more specific information, I will put you in touch with the Azores representative(he is a friend of mine). Take care!
Sounds interesting - maybe later for a guest house - but first we have to finish our traditional house ;-)
That is a great idea, it's always an option. First thing is first! Take care!
Very useful information. Thanks 😊
Thank you, glad it was. Cheers!
Interesting thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!