You’ve reached a point of time in your life where you feel ready to get your own brand-new home. It is definitely an exciting time, but do keep in mind that it can get stressful too because there are a lot of aspects to consider when you embark on such a major personal project such as building your home in the Philippines. For both safety and comfort purposes, you should never even consider cutting corners when building your home. After all, you don’t ever want to have your rooftop collapsing on you after a mere few months, nor having not enough lights at home or having to shower in cold water every day just because you forgot to factor in electrical wiring layouts or plumbing services. Needless to say, a comfortable and safe home is possible, but in order for that to happen, you need to do your due planning.
What kinds of materials should you use? What kinds of furniture should you get? Should you install a tankless shower heater? Well, there are many factors to consider when building a house in the Philippines. In this article, we shall be sharing with you some points so that you can have an easier time when planning and building your comfy abode.
It’s now time to select a contractor who will work with you through the construction process after the architect has polished the design and blueprints of your home.
It is essential to hire a professional and trustworthy contractor to ensure that your budget is not exceeded and your dream house is built to your specifications. There may be many builders are out there, but finding one who will work well with you every step of the way, while ensuring that you stay within your budget, yet not compromising on quality materials and workmanship is never an easy task. Hence, do your due diligence on that, and make sure to thoroughly check your partner contractor’s background to ensure he/she can deliver your dream home.
Unsure how to check? Here are some questions that you should be asking.
For starters, check what kind of materials he/she will be using to build your home. Ensure that they are using only high-quality materials that can withstand all conditions for many years to come. After all, for your own safety, as well as the safety of your loved ones, you don’t want to scrimp and save by using cheap quality materials. For workmanship, demand from your contractor past project references. This is so that you can have an idea on what kind of building projects your contractor had, and if he/she will be able to deliver your home in good quality.
Apart from ensuring the structure of your home is solid and sound, you should also make sure that the system of your home is accurate and working perfectly. Confused about what we are referring to as the system of your house?
The systems we are talking about here is the electrical and plumbing mechanism of your house. The best way to design a plumbing system is to consider what needs you have now and what you may need in the future. To ensure functionality, work closely with your plumber to determine where drain lines, plumbing, and sewage will be installed. Be sure to incorporate every current, and possible future water needs into your plumbing system now so you won’t have to pay too much for future installations.
As for your house’s electrical system, there are some important considerations as well. Primarily, how much power do you foresee you and your family to be consuming? Also, where do you want to place your lights and switches, as well as where do you need power points to be at? How many power points do you require, and what specific electrical requirements do you need? For this, you will need to work closely with your electrician to determine this.
If you are financially blessed to be able to afford outdoor space, then this section will be applicable for you. While the indoor area is important, you should not neglect your outdoor space.
Unsure how big of a space you need? Well, start by picturing in your mind what kinds of activity do you want to be doing outdoor? Do you intend to build a swimming pool? If so, then you will need a fair bit of space. Do you intend to do some simple gardening? Then maybe you do no not need that large a space.
One good idea for your consideration is to account for space for a table that is able to fit six to eight people for outdoor dining. If you want to, you can also allocate space for additional seating areas, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, barbecue, and other furniture.
At the end of the day. it depends on the type of activity and how many people you plan to have in your outdoor living area. There is no maximum size for an outdoor living area, but do make sure that you don’t leave the outdoor space too big and leaving yourself with too little indoor space, and a whole of regret in later years.
Now that you have your house ready, as well as electrical and plumbing systems well in place, you need to start thinking about hot water and hot showers. If you are concerned about your carbon footprint, as well as your monthly utility bill, then we humbly suggest getting a solar water heater. But we have to be frank here: a solar water heater in Philippines will not come cheap. While the upfront cost is high, solar water heater is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and reduce your environmental impact on your home as it uses solar energy emitted from the sun to heat up water.
But if cost is a concern, you can always opt for an electric tankless shower heater. Fret not, as an electric water heater price will not be as astronomical as solar water heaters. As the name suggests, tankless water heater does not come with a storage tank, which means that you do not need to devote a large amount of space at home to install a storage tank.
If you are in search for a good quality electric tankless shower heater, we suggest considering Rheem’s Prestige Platinum Electric Instant Water Heater. Designed and built using quality materials such as a stainless-steel heating chamber and incoloy heating element, Rheem’s Prestige Platinum Electric Instant Water Heater can guarantee you with years of quality shower experience. In the unlikely event of a component malfunction, the stainless-steel heating chamber and incoloy heating element are removeable too, which means that you need only to replace the faulty parts instead of replacing the entire water heater unit, saving you time and money. To learn more about Rheem’s Prestige Platinum Electric Instant Water Heater, click here: https://www.rheemphilippines.com/product/prestige-platinum-instant-shower
So, are you ready to start building your own home? After reading the points above, you are definitely now better equipped with more information and knowledge before you embark on this gigantic project. From choosing the right contractor with experience and building materials, to getting the right electrician and plumber, as well as the right tankless shower heater, all these are just necessary steps that you must do at the start so that you can enjoy a safe and comfortable home to go to after a long day at work!
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