Roofs

All pitched and flat roofs shall be constructed of reinforced poured concrete with a minimum thickness of 12cm. Roofs shall be finished fine with a skim coat of panete. Roof styles shall include tiled barrel. Flat roofs shall be treated with a water proofing product for an impermeable membrane. 

Walls

Walls shall be constructed using poured reinforced concrete walls without block infill, tying all together for a monolithic structure.

Floors Slabs

all non-foundation floor slabs shall be minimum 12 cm (5-inch) reinforced concrete.

Foundations

all villas shall be constructed with either poured 8-inch reinforced concrete stem walls on poured footings or with a “Plataforma” type foundation

Floor Finishes

 Standard floor finishes shall include ceramic or porcelain or polished concrete with color and pattern. Bathrooms shall have tiled floors throughout as well as tiled wallsto 1.00 meter except in shower stalls where tile shall extend to a height of 1.80 meters 

Ceilings

All ceilings shall be finished with panete, a mix of sand and cement, trowelled on like plaster.  The panete forms a water-resistant barrier and can be finished rough, smooth or with patterns.  The panete is then painted in water-resistant primer and 2 coats of final color.

Roofs Finishes

MOD for cast cement cupped tiles

Interior Wall Finishes

All Interiorwalls shall be finished with panete, a mix of sand and cement, trowelled on like plaster.  The panete forms a water-resistant interior barrier and can be finished rough, smooth or with patterns.  The panete is then painted in water-resistant primer and 2 coats of final color.

Exterior Wall Finishes

All Exterior walls shall be finished with panete, a mix of sand and cement, trowelled on like plaster. The panete forms a water-resistant exterior barrier and can be finished rough, smooth or with patterns. The panete is then painted in water-resistant primer and 2 coats of final color.

Exterior Doors and Windows

Exterior doors and windows supplied shall be manufactured from a superior grade aluminum, powder-coated, anodized or otherwise protected from airborne salt.  Full-height glass door units, whether swing or sliding, shall be furnished with tempered glass.  Hardware shall be aluminium or stainless steel.

Primary Entrance Door

The main entry door shall be offered in coated or painted steel or wood, set with 3 stainless steel hinges per door.  Wood shall be roble (oak) or other hardwood.  No pine or other soft wood shall be used.  Finishes shall include stain, stain and varnish or paint.

Window & Door Hardware

Hardware for manufactured exterior units shall be as supplied by maker.  Exterior and Interior doors of wood shall be equipped with stainless or high-nickel finish hardware from Qwikset, or Otiti.

Interior Doors

Interior doors shall be solid-core wood, either raised-panel or shaker-style, set with 3 stainless steel hinges per door.  Wood shall be roble (oak) or other hardwood.  No pine or other soft wood shall be used.  Finishes shall include stain, stain and varnish or paint.

Kitchen Cabinetry and Hardware

All cabinetry shall be of solid wood construction with no press-board or other loose-composite paneling.  Finish of cabinets shall be stain, rubbed-look, varnish or paint.  Hardware shall be of salt-resistant type, stainless steel where practicable.

Bathroom Vanities, Cabinets

All cabinetry shall be of solid wood construction with no press-board or other composite paneling.  Finish of cabinets shall be stain, rubbed-look, varnish or paint.  Hardware shall be of salt-resistant type, stainless steel where practicable.

Air Conditioner

Units supplied for each bedroom shall be manufactured by TGM or equal with wall unit/diffuser and exterior condenser unit for each bedroom.

Interior Lighting

All fixed lighting fixture shall be supplied with best in class LED energy efficient from North America manufactures with strong warranty

Solar Water Heater

All Villas can be equipt with small low impact solar water heaters.  These are typically located with maximum Sun exposure and provide abundant hot water on demand for Showers and sinks.

Ceiling Fans

Fan with integral light supplied for each bedroom, dining area and living area.  

Laundry Appliances

Standard household washer and dryer shall be manufactured by GE, Maytag, Samsung or equal. A concrete laundry sink with faucet set shall be supplied.

Bathroom Faucets, Mixers, Hardware

Shall be manufactured by Moen, Elvex, Tilvix or Kohler or equal, supplied in chrome finish.

Bathroom Fixtures

Toilets, sinks and tubs shall be manufactured by Kohler, Elvex or American Standard or equal, supplied in bone or white.

Exterior Lighting

Exterior door shall have 1 wall-mount light except entry door which shall have 2. High-capacity security lights shall be supplied. Garage / Carport shall have overhead surface-mount fixture.  Front Walkway shall have 2 ground-mount area light fixtures. Pool terrace shall have 4 ground-mount area lights.

Kitchen Appliances

All appliances including standard stove with oven, double sink, refrigerator and dishwasher shall be manufactured by GE, Maytag, Samsung, KitchenAid or equal.  Sink shall be double stainless-steel with single-lever hardware/spray by Kohler, Moen, Elvex or equal.

Pools

Gunnite pools are available in various sizes, depths and Configurations.  Choices of entrys, water line tile work, filtration systems and various pool pumps options are avaiable from our locally produced and Supported suppliers.  Salt water options and black bottom pools are Additional choices which can save maintance and keep you pool warmer in the evening.

Kioskos

Traditional kioskos are fabricated from local log timber and thatched roofs. These kioskos are constructed on site to custom sizes and configurations. Strong and supportive of the need for shaded areas in the pool deck or backyard.