Well Cassie and I are still in the afterglow of our time in Rincon especially since we are in the depths of winter here in Colorado. Lately we have been going over plans on how to remodel the wood house. If we move a bathroom, pour some concrete and redo the interior and roof we think we could make something pretty cool. We would save quite a bit of money and make something special. Saving money would put us a lot closer to moving, which is the goal.
The house from the road in (with the ocean view as a backdrop)
We haven’t seen a whole lot of wood houses in PR. In Rincon however, they do exist throughout Puntas so it is do-able, possible and not entirely crazy. Our first thoughts about keeping the wood house revolved around the idea that, wood houses in tropical areas don’t last. After seeing the current wood house that has been there 20+ years and the wood that has been protected still looks fresh, we are starting to change our opinion.
Not a whole lot going on here. It’s winter and most people are staying inside. We had a good time with friends watching the super bowl and having get togethers, but we are ready for spring already!
Go wood! Wood last longer than concrete when construction is done right. Drawback is resale value since most banks won’t finance wood construction. You’ll need to find a cash buyer.
If I were you and building my dream home, wood would be it!
No, it is not crazy to have a wood house here. I have seen some that have lasted a long time. It is certainly unique, and has a certain coziness. As long as you treat it and maintain it (and keep your fingers crossed if a big hurricane comes through), it could last for many, many years. Since you’re willing to do all that, I see nothing crazy about keeping it. You might have trouble getting insurance in PR, though. Since the standard here is cement with flat roofs, you might have to pay more for insurance. — Fran
Wood houses are perfect for tropical weather, since they are cooler. And wood houses have a cozy and intimate feel.