Dominican construction

bob saunders · Feb 9, 2011

I think this photo shows a good representation of Dominican construction techniques.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28730583@N02/5431806930/" title="JARABACOA #2_2010 09 11_1312 by rsaunders2008, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5431806930_0f8b5fc1a5_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="JARABACOA #2_2010 09 11_1312" /></a>

Mr_DR · Feb 9, 2011

bob saunders said:
I think this photo shows a good representation of Dominican construction techniques.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28730583@N02/5431806930/" title="JARABACOA #2_2010 09 11_1312 by rsaunders2008, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5431806930_0f8b5fc1a5_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="JARABACOA #2_2010 09 11_1312" /></a>

I like it, and it looks like they use plenty of rods.

Celtic Queen · Feb 10, 2011

This looks like the place I would drive by in Sabenete (sp?) while there over the holidays...I'd cringe everytime!!!

la_barbie · Feb 10, 2011

My Health and Safety guy would have a field trip out there lol

DavidZ · Feb 10, 2011

This is way more professional looking than most construction sites I see in the DR...at least on the North Coast...

bob saunders · Feb 10, 2011

I posted it because it shows the different stages. The staging is actually very sturdy and firm but no safety harnesses....etc. My observation in Jarabacoa is that most finishing work is done by Dominicans and more of the basic construction is done by Haitians, but often the crews are mixed.

bachata · Feb 10, 2011

bob saunders said:
I posted it because it shows the different stages. The staging is actually very sturdy and firm but no safety harnesses....etc. My observation in Jarabacoa is that most finishing work is done by Dominicans and more of the basic construction is done by Haitians, but often the crews are mixed.

Ok, I have seen constructions going on this way in DR.....Haitians starts digging the land then Dominicans works framing the steel, Haitian are good mixing cement and installing the blocks but very few of them are skilled empa?etando the blocks, installing ceramic or painting. This jab must be done by Dominicans.

JJ

coastlineconstruction · Feb 11, 2011

Mr_DR said:
I like it, and it looks like they use plenty of rods.

Only problem is those rods will be forever sticking out of the roof-

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bachata · Feb 11, 2011

coastlineconstruction said:
Only problem is those rods will be forever sticking out of the roof-

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And that is not good as the vibrations when land shake multiples for this reason making the roof concrete crack...

JJ

Ezequiel · Feb 11, 2011

coastlineconstruction said:
Only problem is those rods will be forever sticking out of the roof-

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Those rods are sticking out of the roof, because they are planning to build a third flood in the future.

Chirimoya · Feb 11, 2011

Those rods are an expression of Dominican optimism.

windeguy · Feb 11, 2011

coastlineconstruction said:
Only problem is those rods will be forever sticking out of the roof-

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You never know when you might want to add another floor! :cheeky:

Ezequiel · Feb 11, 2011

Chirimoya said:
Those rods are an expression of Dominican optimism.

You are right Chirimoya! Those are the good luck rods. It always remind you that you have to build another flood on top.

Chip · Feb 11, 2011

I'll take any concrete well built house here in the DR over the typical fare of the States. I would never have to worry about hurricane winds that's for sure.

BIO · Feb 21, 2011

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Deyvi · Feb 21, 2011

Had this type construction been used in Haiti they would'nt have ruble and bodies everywhere. And yes, optimism, We are in process of a 3rd floor now, when I figured only two. Waiting for a big drop in material prices again. Probably not long after Leonel is set for being able for another run.

bachata · Feb 21, 2011

windeguy said:
You never know when you might want to add another floor! :cheeky:

Nope, you need to know you'll need another floor before to start the construction as the foundation, las columnas and vigas de amarres should be stronger as if the building is designed for one level only.

JJ

Gilles Beaulieu · Feb 21, 2011

Welcome to the Dominican Republic.

~~anna~~ · Feb 21, 2011

Ezequiel said:
Those rods are sticking out of the roof, because they are planning to build a third flood in the future.

A few years ago we were told that a building is taxed once it is completed. By leaving the top unfinished with the rods sticking up technically the building isn't finished, so no taxes are paid. Any truth to this?

Ezequiel · Feb 21, 2011

~~anna~~ said:
A few years ago we were told that a building is taxed once it is completed. By leaving the top unfinished with the rods sticking up technically the building isn't finished, so no taxes are paid. Any truth to this?

No not truth at all, whoever told you that is lying.

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