Coconut Lumber
Coconut lumber is the cheapest lumber to use in building a house. I don't know why but it's been like this ever since I've known about lumber. Since a lot of coconut trees fell after the typhoon, the people used this opportunity to repair or rebuild their houses. Thankful for this opportunity or not but I must say it's a little worrying. We all know how much coconut trees provide so many things. From the tree, fruits, leaves, and some part of it.
My post will not be about the market but it will give you people ideas what to do if you want to buy coconut lumber. It might not be suitable for the #marketfriday post by @dswigle (Denise) but I think it's kind of related. You can buy lumber of course with some hardware but for sure the prices or the amount of money you can use will be much. Well, the prices will always be manipulated by businessmen so that will be expected.
As you can see our house was destroyed by the typhoon Odette. You can barely see it as a house since the roofs and the walls were damaged. I remember how I begged some time ago after the typhoon because I couldn't believe it. It's rather a sudden drama but I couldn't help it considering how broke I felt seeing our house. It's painful to see but yes, pain can still be eased in time especially when you can see something good will happen. That's why the day before I went to a certain place and talked to the owner to buy coconut lumber.
The price was low and no need for permission from the municipality in buying it because it was stated we're in calamity. Normally, every tree can be sold to 500 to 1000 each but because it already fell down I bought 300 each. I was told by my sister to buy at least 35 pieces of coconut lumber with a measure of 2x3x12 and 15 pieces of 2x5x12. The chainsaw operator calculated it overall with 360 bullpit. I don't know how they called the exact measurement but that's what they called it. Also, I spent 5000 pesos or 100 USD overall in buying coconut lumber.
I spent a lot because transporting it into our house was a bit far. I helped the person who transported it but it's kind of heavy. I felt my shoulder start to numb so I just guided them. Well, it's not easy to carry heavy materials if you're not used to them.
We ready the materials for building the sketch of our house. We prioritize building the foundation so that we can have a roof in our house. As of now, we're still using a plain tarpaulin to shelter us from the rain and the sun. It's just a remedy for now so we can sleep at night and at least staying at home will not trouble us.
Slowly, I'm hoping we can build a roof so my mother will not be worried if a strong wind will blow. It's easier for it to be damaged if it will last because of the sun and the rain. Somehow, we're forgetting the nightmare created by the typhoon and getting back to how we used to be before.
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Thats also the price now in my place. Many of our coconuts fell down too. Have to cut it for lumber for use. In my place, we have been offered free trees to cut like mahogany, for the local. We only paid the chainsaw guys and also the one who carry it to the house. I always hear the that 'bullpit' as used to measure the cut lumbers. It determines how much you gonna pay. But later found out the right term when I tried to understand how do they measure that way. Its 'board feet.' but I understand why its sounds 'bullpit.'in our dialect.
Hahah,your profile pic is new and facing. Dili preha sa una nga talikodgenic.it lookS like you are lighting the dark. Good bless on your house build. We are slowly getting there too.
hahaha dogy raman ng profile pic but ang signature atubang na pero d lang klaro, ahahaah
salamat sa always, can't reply right away because of connection
Great initiative you did! Not only will you have to pay less for materials, but using those downed trees will also help in cleaning up your place! I hope you the best, and stay strong despite the unfortunate events you had to endure.
Thanks, we'll be there in time soon.
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Who would've thought you could build with coconut lumber! It is actually so obvious. And how wonderful that it clears up debris at the same time. I think this is a very unique and interesting contribution for Denise's fabulous #MarketFriday
yes, we can use it even though it provided us destruction. Thanks
Hi, Paul @mrnightmare89 It is the perfect addition to #MarketFriday. I have never heard of building with coconut lumber, but honestly, why not? It is readily available and I imagine it works fine.
I can't tell you how many times I have thought of you and hope that your structure would fare a little bit better. But, this will give you the opportunity to rebuild and make any changes she desired.
I am so grateful that you were able to get a good price on the lumber. I hope that your family is not having any hardship right now, concerning food and other necessities. Life is hard enough without worrying about that. Be careful doing the heavy lifting. Your mom doesn't need to have an injured son.
Thanks for thinking of #MarketFriday!
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