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[*] posted on 6-15-2013 at 07:47 PM


I have seen block walls broken open with double jacks. They don't fill every cell in Mexico. Two guys can break through a wall really fast.
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[*] posted on 6-15-2013 at 08:37 PM


Years ago we used offshore containers as tool sheds at construction sites. The thief's just started bringing cutting torches and cutting a hole in the side. :light:
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[*] posted on 6-15-2013 at 08:44 PM


This entire discussion is making me depressed. :(

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[*] posted on 6-17-2013 at 11:10 AM


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Very nice. I think we had some conversations in the past via U2U regards shipping containers, and getting them to central Baja. I too found them prohibitively expensive. Buying materials locally and using local labor is also an upside to building. It would be great if you would share the dimensions and approx. costs of materials and labor. I'm assuming the roof is framed with lumber, and covered with metal laminas?


Its a little over 600 square feet. The garage was built over one year as we saved money. So, these are rough estimates.

1. Structure: cinder blocks, rebar, cement, lamina, metal beams for roof, plywood, sand, labor... about $7,000.00

2. Stucco, concrete sand for interior and exterior finish plus concrete floor in garage with labor.... about $2,000.00

3. Metal doors and metal bars for the two windows with installation... $1,300.00

4. Two windows with installation.... about $240.00

[Edited on 6-17-2013 by drzura]
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[*] posted on 6-17-2013 at 01:48 PM


Thanks for providing the details, I'm sure many other folks other than myself appreciate the info you provided - that's what this forum should be about. Unfortunately it seems more often than not a post gets hijacked by the vocal and prolific 'regulars' who have nothing better to do than post their random thoughts and opinions on topics not necessarily related to the original post. That's why they call this a forum I suppose.

That's a good looking building, and should serve you well for you needs.
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