Home Design
288 posts on home design.
Concrete vs. steel — which is actually better for hurricane zones?
Concrete vs steel in hurricane zones: both can be engineered tohold, but corrosion, termites and humidity make concrete the coastal default here.
· Read →How long do concrete homes actually last here?
How long concrete homes last in this climate: 50 to 100+ yearswhen maintained, with upkeep falling on finishes and waterproofing, not thestructure.
· Read →Are wood houses even legal to build in Mexico?
Wood houses in Mexico are legal to build, but humidity, termitesand hurricanes mean special engineering and ongoing maintenance most ownersskip.
· Read →Why is almost everything here built from concrete instead of wood?
Concrete vs wood construction in Mexico isn't really a contest:humidity, termites and hurricane winds make reinforced concrete the practicaldefault.
· Read →What are the biggest mistakes foreign buyers make when building here?
The three mistakes foreign buyers make most often: skippingzoning verification, hiring unvetted builders, and underestimating infrastructurecosts.
· Read →Do I need a permit to remodel, or only to build new?
A remodel permit in Mexico is required for structural work andadditions, filed as Ampliación y/o Modificación and approved before constructionstarts.
· Read →How long does it actually take to get a construction permit?
The construction permit timeline in Mexico runs 3 to 8 weeks aftersubmittal, and Solidaridad's fast track can clear low-impact projects in 10 days.
· Read →What permits do I actually need to build a house in Mexico?
The permits to build a house in Mexico: Licencia de Construcción,Uso de Suelo, stamped plans, plus environmental approvals when the site requires it.
· Read →What is a fideicomiso, and do I actually need one?
A fideicomiso is the Mexican bank trust that lets foreigners holdcoastal property rights, and in most of the Riviera Maya, you will need one.
· Read →What’s the actual step-by-step process to build a house here as a foreigner?
How to build a house in Mexico as a foreigner in seven steps, fromchoosing land and hiring your team to permits, construction and final inspection.
· Read →What actually causes construction delays here?
Most construction delays in Mexico trace back to five things:design changes, permit timing, weather, soil surprises and imported material holdups.
· Read →What are the actual phases of building a custom home here?
The eight phases of building a custom home here, with realisticmonth counts for design, permits, foundation, structure, finishes and landscaping.
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