11-22-2020, 07:33 AM
(11-22-2020, 03:37 AM)kalianna Wrote: Why not buy an existing home with the features you're looking for?We are only looking at existing houses but are unfamiliar with living in the tropics. We are seeing both new and traditional styles in our preferred areas and price range. I was just wondering if one was better than the other for the climate/comfort/upkeep. I have been reading about ventilation and air movement being key, but I didn't know if that wasn't as necessary in the newer builds as noted below regarding better insulation and vapor barrier.