

Terrymaya
American looking for information about Belize
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Lives in San Pedro, Belize
Registration: 30 January 2018
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Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

I had a shell built on 9' concrete posts with a block garage and enclosed stairwell for $33,000. The same Mennonite contractor is now doing a bit smaller version without the garage for $45,000. I can send you more info if you need it. Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

Hi Terrific. I have those kinds of sounds all around me and enjoy their noise but didn't know they were a problem for dogs, ya learn something new every day. I have friends with dogs in the area so it will give me something to ask them about. If ... Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

Ha! I'm sorry, a window shaker is a window ac unit, cheep and easy to install. For a bedroom they seem to work just fine even with louvers. It sounds like you are pretty savvy on most things so wasn't as worried about you as some of the ... Read More


The best apps for expats in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Belize. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...

A lot of the locals use WhatsApp, if you have internet it is totally free around the world with talk, text and video chat and it is encripted on both ends. Read More


cars for sale corozol by telus01
Looking for reasonably priced vehicle under 5k .

Go talk to Rocky, the owner of the Jam Rock bar in Corozol. He deals in a little better car than that normally but he has a good sense of what is in the area and is totally honest. Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

Hey Will, the problem with sliding pane windows is that only about half the window surface can let the breeze through when open and some days there is so little breeze that every little bit helps. That is when you might wish you had your louvers ... Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

So is mine and I happen to agree with you on all of the above but if you remember I was responding to a person who was wanting to know how I kept the insects out of my insulation. In the past I have had numerous huge black scorpions in the second ... Read More


I want to move to Belize by unclebob1223
Hello, I have been doing research for many months and have decided that I want to move to Belize. I have about 1 1/2 years till I retire and want to make the process as smooth as possible. Right now I am leaning towards either the Corozal District ...

Of coarse I agree with you on yur choice of places to retire and I think you have picked the two best areas also. I would say that the main differences in the two would be jungle or water for your preference. I have heard recently that the Cayo is ... Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

Hi! Back at ya. My Mennonite house is three years old and was built by Johon Webe from Shipyard. He is a good guy but has had a steep learning curve dealing with expats who expect a first world house at third world prices. Ten or more years ago a ... Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

I've been coming to Belize for 20 years, although that doesn't make me any kind of an authority, I have seen rising wood prices bringing the cost of wood almost to the same as concrete. I have also seen plenty of cement roof cracks resulting ... Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

I've been coming to Belize for 20 years, although that doesn't make me any kind of an authority, I have seen rising wood prices bringing the cost of wood almost to the same as concrete. I have also seen plenty of cement roof cracks resulting ... Read More


Mennonite Built Home versus cement by margewest
I would appreciate feedback on the pros and cons of both. thanks in advance for your time. I am talking about beachfront building.

Just wondering if the wood upper was well insulated. I have the same setup but haven't been here in the hot months yet. I have heavy insulation and metal roof. Read More