{"id":19369,"date":"2017-09-20T11:37:13","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T16:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=19369"},"modified":"2019-07-01T12:12:40","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T17:12:40","slug":"building-estate-home-panama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/building-estate-home-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"Building An Estate Home in Panama &#8211; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Front.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19370\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Front.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Front.jpg 704w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Front-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this post, I will share some of my experience with building here in Panama. \u00a0This is packed with ideas that I can share with you and hopefully I can help you with your building\u00a0project here.<\/p>\n<p>During\u00a0 college, I learned the construction trade, building both all wood and all concrete structures. \u00a0I developed skills in carpentry and structured steel and concrete mid rise construction. \u00a0While I have bought a number of homes that I rebuilt, I never built a new one from the ground up until coming to Panama where I have completed 6 new homes.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I am\u00a0been building\u00a0\u00a0a new estate home here in Panomonte Estates and I am really excited to be a part of the team. \u00a0I finished my home shown above 3 years ago and I get up every morning with a feeling of fulfillment having done this. \u00a0 There is nothing nicer than owning a home that is custom built with all of your wishlist items.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21091\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"751\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ever since Susie and I moved into our new home, the bar has been raised in my neighborhood and the homes that are now\u00a0being built are getting bigger and more luxurious. \u00a0 \u00a0My\u00a0new project consists of a 7,800 square foot 5 bedroom 5 and a half bath home with a glass roof over a huge interior courtyard and a pergola over the outside fireplace patio. It will be magnificent and we are taking every detail into consideration from the initial design to the selection of finish materials and custom cabinetry.<\/p>\n<p>The first and most important step is to hire the right architect and builder for the job. \u00a0 It is important to have not only a good design, but a very complete set of engineering drawings and specifications. If you don&#8217;t have them, you can end up with a cheap house or you could end up fighting with the contractor for extras. It&#8217;s key to understand that the kind of plans you need to get approval by the government are super basic compared to the actual plans you need to build a house properly. Most house plans do not include for example cabinet designs, ceiling design, location of light fixtures, gutters and downspouts, not to mention detail drawings on steel and placement.\u00a0 After bidding the job with 2 to 3 builders, you still need to interview the individual and make sure that he or she will be on the job daily if not full time as my builder is on this job.\u00a0 I never want to hear that he or she was busy with too much work.\u00a0 Ok, back to where your money goes.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of getting what you pay for in a concrete and steel home. Large spans require large concrete headers and in some cases structured steel &#8220;I&#8221; beams.\u00a0 Why compromise when you can build a sliding glass wall vs a couple of picture windows.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21048\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-4.jpg 2016w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21049\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-2.jpg 2016w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is an incredible system and when you have views of the mountains that we have in Boquete, open your home to them!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/slide1.jpg.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21075\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/slide1.jpg.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"742\" height=\"417\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is a lot of steel going in this new home and the owners will not only enjoy the pride of knowing this but when the next shaker comes, they will be secure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21053\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-5.jpg 1862w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another thing to take into consideration when building is engineering the proper footers and reinforcing a \u00a0slab with steel rebar and then set on a proper vapor barrier. \u00a0 \u00a0Attention to detail.\u00a0 Support rebar with 2 inch dobbies or tie bricks to insure the rebar is in the middle of the slab.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21083\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We live in a wet environment here in Boquete and get a lot of rain. Phreatic pressure will force water up into an unprotected slab and cause future mold and mildew problems in a home. \u00a0We also have those pesky earthquakes so the proper planning will insure that neither will affect your dream home.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what you typically see on a job site for a slab being poured in Panama. \u00a0Yes, you do get what you pay for!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/slab-on-mud.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21069\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/slab-on-mud.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/slab-on-mud.jpg 595w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/slab-on-mud-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I call this the &#8220;slab on mud&#8221; technique! Who needs steel?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pex.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21063\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pex.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"594\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pex.jpg 500w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pex-248x300.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We use a Pex Plumbing System in our homes which is a flexible continuous flow tubular system. \u00a0The advantages are ease of installation, only two points of connection, vs. multiple joints and potential leaks as well as flow management with the use of Manablocs shown above.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1670-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21055\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1670-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1670-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1670-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1671-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21057\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1671-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1671-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_1671-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When we are building the foundation, we use lighting mitigation methods to insure that the home is protected as we do have lightening that comes with living in a tropical environment. \u00a0Proper grounding methods and materials are installed at numerous points and tied into the entire steel framework of the home including the reinforced concrete and steel rebar floor. \u00a0This will insure the best protection to occupants,\u00a0 structure and electrical systems.<\/p>\n<p>Another concern often overlooked when building in Panama and other newly developed countries is dealing with the fluctuating current we have that can drop by 25% and shoot back up 10% above normal 120 volt currents. \u00a0If you have good quality electrical appliances, computers, security systems and expensive audio video equipment, you should be planning for this or expect to be replacing that equipment before it&#8217;s normal life span.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/load-distribution-box.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21058\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/load-distribution-box.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"368\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/load-distribution-box.jpg 893w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/load-distribution-box-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/load-distribution-box-768x739.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21059\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Leviton-Panel-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We always plan a room in the home that is dedicated to cable systems, both Voice and Data, \u00a0IT equipment, security equipment, battery back up and voltage regulation equipment. \u00a0 We are now using \u00a0Cat 7 cables that are the latest class to hit the market, one that allows for up 10 Gbs speeds. \u00a0Cable Onda now provides for 500 Mbps cable internet service to a lot of Panama so you can have blistering\u00a0 fast internet for communication of data. \u00a0 You \u00a0can also work with \u00a0wonderful applications like IPTV and not even subscribe to cable TV. \u00a0We get 1,400 channels, VOD and Pay per View at $165 per year. \u00a0 \u00a0You can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DREAMLINK-T1-Streaming-Receiver-Recording\/dp\/B06Y63D85C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dreamlink T1Plus<\/a> box on Amazon for only $89 and you get a\u00a0<span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\">4K Android TV Box Streaming Media Receiver w\/ PVR Recording Feature. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The War Room. \u00a0All critical electrical circuits come to a panel in this room and are centrally protected. \u00a0Power quality problems can be as obvious as electrical components that are damaged or fail prematurely or as subtle as equipment that randomly malfunctions. The real problem with poor power is how much it costs in terms of damaged equipment\u00a0that must be replaced. \u00a0The expense all of doing this pales in comparison to replacing high end appliances and audio video equipment. \u00a0This is where good quality voltage regulators come into play.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rack-and-rail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21067\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rack-and-rail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rack-and-rail.jpg 580w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rack-and-rail-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Rack and Rail System \u00a0&#8211; Proper planning<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Properly rack mounted equipment with good cable rail management systems will make for ease of maintenance, repairs and replacements of any components if\u00a0 needed.<\/p>\n<p>So now we are at the stage of construction where we finished the slab, exterior and interior walls, tie beams and structural steel. \u00a0We have properly grounded the home and installed our plumbing system.\u00a0 All electrical and cable conduit is in place and centrally connected to our dedicated IT\/ Electrical room ready for future installation.\u00a0 We will soon be mounting the roof structure and it is an exciting time watching and working on another dream home in Paradise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>Last year we started this grand luxury home and today we are completing the finishes on the interior.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21091\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/new-home-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here we are at the end of the 3rd quarter 2018.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vi-2018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24240\" src=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vi-2018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"508\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vi-2018.jpg 932w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vi-2018-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vi-2018-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/345204615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Here is the finished product<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Please <a href=\"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>contact me<\/strong><\/a> if you would like to discuss building your dream home in Paradise. \u00a0We can tour my home and another under construction so that you can see this process first hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, I will share some of my experience with building 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