Comments on: So, you want to live differently… http://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/2012/09/06/so-you-want-to-live-differently/ A New Web Page Every Day from Guatemala, Central America Wed, 01 May 2013 06:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: normhttp://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/2012/09/06/so-you-want-to-live-differently/#comment-1048 norm Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:28:00 +0000 http://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/?p=2144#comment-1048 In a place that shakes a bit now and then, wood is better for the parts that might fall on your head. I think using both, cement and stone for the lower walls, wood for the trusses and roof sheeting support on top.

]]> By: Hugo Muralleshttp://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/2012/09/06/so-you-want-to-live-differently/#comment-1043 Hugo Muralles Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/?p=2144#comment-1043 Right, that’s why wood constructions becomes expensive in Guatemala City. I’m glad you liked the picture. Perhaps I can show you more of this home on another occasion :)

]]> By: Duffboyhttp://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/2012/09/06/so-you-want-to-live-differently/#comment-1042 Duffboy Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.guatemaladailyphoto.com/?p=2144#comment-1042 Really enjoy this photo`s light and composition. Wood also requires a lot of maintenance, right? I mean, from water damage, termites and damages to the barnish.

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