Housing construction methods in Mexico are very different than the stick-built construction method commonly used in the US or Canada.

Homes are typically built from cement, cinder-block and/or red brick. Only the poorest homes are constructed in wood.

When finished, this house being built, will be a beautiful luxury home.

The Main Steps in Building a Mexican House

Step one: The cement foundation is poured. Rebar forms, which will become the support posts, are embedded in the cement.

Step two: Wooden forms are built around the rebar and cement is
poured into the forms. This forms the supporting posts for the roof or
another floor.

Step three: Wooden scaffolding is built to support the cement poured
for the roof. On top of the scaffolding a rebar framework is
constructed and tied on to the rebar in the support posts.. This rebar
gives the roof it’s strength.

Step four: The cement for the roof is poured and allowed to cure. Once the cement is cured the scaffolding is removed.

Step five: The walls are built with cinder-block or red brick.

Step six: Space to run the plumbing and electrical lines is grooved into the cinder-block. This is done with a hammer and chisel. A very laborious process.

Step seven: The finishing coats of cement are applied to the walls, inside and out.

Step eight: Tile or stone flooring is installed. Bathroom and kitchen fixtures are installed. Doors are installed.

Step nine: The house is painted and is ready to be lived in.

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