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Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
We have continued some more "minor" upgades to the house. We are now in the process of finalising the outdoor pergola.Some wooden slabs are still missing on the top, and at some point we will opt for some more covering (sunshde). Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Great thread !!! The house ls beautiful, thanks for the constant updates, very interesting. I've been to Buzios many times and find the area overall a wonderful place to stay for a holiday, but, I could easily imagine myself living there as well. - ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
@fred2brazil, love what you have done here. Buzios is on my "to go" list and hope to see your handiwork in person. Well done! - @Pablo888 Feel free to let me know when you're planning to visit. My place is available for use! Speak soon! Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
12/04/24 @fred2brazil. Fred, your house looks absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing the whole adventure with us, step by step. I wish you and yours many, many happy years living there. You certainly deserve it! - @abthree Thanks! There is still ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
The house is finally finished...! more or less!I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Overall we are very happy with the results.Not all rooms are shown in the images below. Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
@fred2brazil Parabéns on your place, it looks really nice. One regret we have with the our reforma here in Brasilia is that the architect convinced us to install rectangular/flat-bottom sinks on the bathrooms. It appears that your decorator ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
@carla10Thanks for following our progress! I am glad my posts and information have helped you. I posted some new images and descriptions. If you have any questions, just ask! Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Hi all, thanks for your messages and questions. A lot has happened since my last post.Pretty much all of the interior tiles have been laid (120x120cm). The outside area will slowly be worked on now.The terrace sliding doors were installed. These are ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Hi Pablo,We did not move in yet. We already installed some solar panels. We currently have "only" 5 of them installed, but we chose an inverter that has the capacity to add another 5 or 10 solar panels. We used the company SolarJet from Cabo Frio. I ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
03/08/23 @fred2brazil. Wow, Fred -- looks really great! Have a move-in day yet? -@abthreeThanks! Well, it has a roof so actually I could move in tomorrow! In all seriousness; the house will more or less be finished in three or four months. ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
A lot has happened since the last update! The roof is on, most of the walls are finished, some woodwork (pillars) for the covered area are installe and the pool is looking more like a pool.I made a 360 degree virtual tour - have a look here: ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Hey, so how's your build going? Any updates on progress or where things are at now? -@robertjamesJust finished reading and wow what a great source of information and gold mine I feel I've stumbed upon. It's really appreciated thank you. How are ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Kind of jealous of all the materials and equipment available to you. We built a multi-level house in Bahia back in 1985 and didn't have so much available like there is now. -@cindylidoAh yes, Bahia. Another one of my favorite places in Brazil. ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
10/11/22. Wow, Fred - looks fantastic! How are they doing against your schedule? -@abthreeI doubt we will manage to get the build completely finished by the "deadline" stated on the permit. Then again, I have been told that some of these ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Some more picture updates!The first steel beam has been put in placeClay bricks have arrivedMore exterior/perimter wall foundation has been builtA decision about where to put the whirlpool water jets has to be made Read More