This reminds me of a blog I used to read called "An Alaskan in Yucatan." I enjoyed the blog and I look forward to more videos like this one. Thanks for the great information.
Thanks for sharing. Compared to renting in Mexico something like this could pay for itself and in the long run provide very low cost housing for someone like me. Plus the owner design could be great. Take your time if you can to plan and reflect. Good luck.
Great presntation and straight to the point. Good that you pointed it out cost and estimated time to complete the project. very important that you mentioned about flodding as many of us seem to overlook this very important fact. One thing I would add though is some bird's eye view, layout of what you're doing, and wide angle videos... It is sort of hard to grasp the flow of things with closeup lenses.
I am using an iPhone, so I do not know if I can do a wide angle. I do have a gimbel. I could do a slow walk around the property to give a better flow. Thoughts? Gracias
Thanks for sharing your experience good luck on your next phase, Comment in regards for your bodega why wouldn’t you consider a wider door access? Perhaps a roll up door? For easy on and out, would you consider screens on the widows vent? Are you putting electric light? Or Acrilics Sunroof for natural light.
It was suggested. I do not think I need anything that wide. A new owner could change it. Also, I did not want to spend the extra money - it all adds up in the end LOL
Great help to me. As we are planning a visit to the Merida area and possibly purchasing a ruin for restoration. One question - do you have past experience with rehabbing old building?
Thanks for sharing your process. Is that ceiling what's called "boveda"? If not, do you know if there's a name for it? I think that scalloping is (gorgeous and) supposed to help with interior temps.
Thanks. I do not know what it is called. But, if you meant bovedillas then those are cement blocks with lips on the narrow sides. Bovedillas rest inside beams (vigas) with matching lips.www.jaumegrimalt.com/sites/jaumegrimalt.com/files/styles/product_image_thumb_desktop/public/59429-2233099.jpg?itok=gyWaYXMX×tamp=1457624832
David, thanks for posting these videos. They are very helpful to me since I'm going to try to do something very similar in 2 more years. As for questions, do you have any fear of squatters? (I read a post about it a while back on property that is not being actively lived in). And as a suggestion, you mentioned having to raise the floor 30CM, that is quit a lot. Wouldn't you just fill say 20CM with sand and then poor a new floor? (Just my ignorant thought though)...
In order to raise the floor above street level it’s gotta go 30 cm otherwise the water will come off the street. That is the min. I’m not worried about squatters because it is such a small Pueblo. My Albinil lives down the street and he wants to work so he’s watching the property. Also my neighbors in front of me into the side of me are watching the property. I’ve heard of the squatter problem but I haven’t heard it very often. And where I have heard it it occurs in Centro or the periphery not in these pueblos
@@dwkeelan Oh goodness, then you have lots of options to raising the floor. In my humble opinion, I would look at the pluming now as I can move anything anywhere (move bathrooms, kitchen etc.) since I could raise the floor by a foot or so and lay new lines, sand out the base, and pour a new foundation on top of that.
This reminds me of a blog I used to read called "An Alaskan in Yucatan." I enjoyed the blog and I look forward to more videos like this one. Thanks for the great information.
Those walls are gorgeous 💪🏽👊🏽💥
Wow congratulations that you love my city :)
Really love the project! The mampostería wall is just wonderful! Thanks for doing this series and I am looking forward to following along 😃
That wall is sooo sick 🤙🏽 well done ❤
Nice job in the back yard!! 👌👌
Great stuff , short and to the point ..
Thanks for this video, this is what I intend to do in the near future. Going for my canje next month. Checking some land and making decisions.
Good luck. Things are delayed. I will get another video up. Shorter and not as busy.
Thanks for sharing. Compared to renting in Mexico something like this could pay for itself and in the long run provide very low cost housing for someone like me. Plus the owner design could be great. Take your time if you can to plan and reflect. Good luck.
Great presntation and straight to the point. Good that you pointed it out cost and estimated time to complete the project.
very important that you mentioned about flodding as many of us seem to overlook this very important fact.
One thing I would add though is some bird's eye view, layout of what you're doing, and wide angle videos... It is sort of hard to grasp the flow of things with closeup lenses.
I am using an iPhone, so I do not know if I can do a wide angle. I do have a gimbel. I could do a slow walk around the property to give a better flow. Thoughts? Gracias
thank you .
Thanks for sharing your experience good luck on your next phase, Comment in regards for your bodega why wouldn’t you consider a wider door access? Perhaps a roll up door? For easy on and out, would you consider screens on the widows vent? Are you putting electric light? Or Acrilics Sunroof for natural light.
It was suggested. I do not think I need anything that wide. A new owner could change it. Also, I did not want to spend the extra money - it all adds up in the end LOL
But it is a very good suggestion.
Great help to me. As we are planning a visit to the Merida area and possibly purchasing a ruin for restoration. One question - do you have past experience with rehabbing old building?
No experience. Relying on social media (like this) and friends who have rehabbed
Looks great!
Thanks good info. A bit from me muh·ree·duh is the best pronunciation.
Still trying to get my pronunciation correct with all things Spanish. My native English speaking tongue keeps slipping into the English alphabet.
Great start Dave. How long did the bodega take to finish once the workers started?
About one month start to finish
Thanks for sharing your process. Is that ceiling what's called "boveda"? If not, do you know if there's a name for it? I think that scalloping is (gorgeous and) supposed to help with interior temps.
Thanks. I do not know what it is called. But, if you meant bovedillas then those are cement blocks with lips on the narrow sides. Bovedillas rest inside beams (vigas) with matching lips.www.jaumegrimalt.com/sites/jaumegrimalt.com/files/styles/product_image_thumb_desktop/public/59429-2233099.jpg?itok=gyWaYXMX×tamp=1457624832
Given the age of construction of the roof I do not know what method they used at that time (100 years ago).
Please keep the text up a little longer. Can you distinguish pesos from dollars visually? Maybe “Mex$” or “US$” instead of $ for both?
I will always express money in Pesos since viewers come from different countries. They understand the conversion of their currency better than I will.
Stop complaining Terry.
David, thanks for posting these videos. They are very helpful to me since I'm going to try to do something very similar in 2 more years. As for questions, do you have any fear of squatters? (I read a post about it a while back on property that is not being actively lived in). And as a suggestion, you mentioned having to raise the floor 30CM, that is quit a lot. Wouldn't you just fill say 20CM with sand and then poor a new floor? (Just my ignorant thought though)...
In order to raise the floor above street level it’s gotta go 30 cm otherwise the water will come off the street. That is the min. I’m not worried about squatters because it is such a small Pueblo. My Albinil lives down the street and he wants to work so he’s watching the property. Also my neighbors in front of me into the side of me are watching the property. I’ve heard of the squatter problem but I haven’t heard it very often. And where I have heard it it occurs in Centro or the periphery not in these pueblos
@@dwkeelan Thank you for the squatter answer. Just curious, how high are the ceilings at your house?
@@Anthony-dx2we 5 meters
@@dwkeelan Oh goodness, then you have lots of options to raising the floor. In my humble opinion, I would look at the pluming now as I can move anything anywhere (move bathrooms, kitchen etc.) since I could raise the floor by a foot or so and lay new lines, sand out the base, and pour a new foundation on top of that.
@@Anthony-dx2we that is a good discussion point for a future video. Thank you.
My birthday.
Water and electricity
I discuss that in an earlier
Video. Is their a specific question?