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Building materials

11 years ago
I know that good quality concrete block can be found in and around Manila but how about on Palawan? Over my many trips to Phils I have seen commercial buildings using what appears to be structural concrete block, not the usual block that crumbles and washes away in 10 years of weather. The way most residential buildings are built the lesser quality block is ok as it gets parge coated both sides but if someone wanted block that would hold up well over many years and not erode with weather and be structural , is it available?
Also in a recent trip to Palawan and asking around I was told that some domestic woods like Mahogany and Narra are illegal to use within cities unless it is used lumber? I dont know about Iple but I have read some countries have banned its import and export.. Another question about the phrase "within city". Where is the line, say at Puerto Princesa since I have heard the entire province referred to as "city"? I would like to use some native woods when building but sure dont want to be illegal there.. Who knows any answers to these questions? Been in home building my entire life but I know that going to another country it pays to be certain of the laws

William Russell
William Russell

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