Joe and I have thought about adding a ramada to our garden area. Every time we pass this second story construction going out-of-town we stop to take in the details that these workman have added to make this not just a porch but a real tropical retreat.
The detail is exceptional. I am not sure if we can build this a full two stories just bamboo and have it strong enough but I am sure willing to check it out.
Just look at the detail work. I am so amazed at what you can do with bamboo.
EDIT TO ORIGINAL POST:Received this email from our friend Jackie Ross and wanted to share it with all of you:
Hi Nancy–just saw your blog re: bamboo. Thought that I would let you know that we found out last Fri at lunch that the bamboo construction cost $30,000. The workers and I all almost fell out of our chairs. So before you decide that you want the same thing, just wanted to give you a heads up. However, it is beautiful. Everytime the workers and I drive past, we comment on it and think it is absolutely fabulous. But after we heard the price tag decided it was definitely out of my budget. Jackie
and ours as well, thanks Jackie for the information, Nancy
Finding our Paradise in South America 
I love the look of this place too. I have kept track of the construction with the building crew as they have worked. They are very proud of the job and, as you say, have added lots of extras like the trim around the concrete of the original concrete structure, the tar paper roofing, and built-in barbeque in the corner. True craftsmen!
Hi John and Mary, It is beautiful. I got an email from Jackie Ross that I have added to the bottom of the original post, seems she found out that the cost was $30,000 for that work…quite a bit to spend in my opinion, but still very beautiful. Nancy
Than doesn’t surprise me since it’s more of a second story addition than a ramada.
Bamboo is really strong. If you add a bamboo ramada be sure to post pictures for us!
Hi Deb, not sure what materials we will be using. Found out the cost for this addition was $30,000 that is way out of our budget for a ramada for sure. Nancy
We took a picture of this construction! It is so beautiful, and the details are amazing! I agree…it is fascinating what can be done with bamboo. It would really fit into the whole feel of your yard too Nancy!
Diane, I added to the original post including what a friend found out that they spent for the additon…take a look. Nancy
Wow…that is a very steep price! It is incredibly beautiful, but I am sure there are beautiful options for a more reasonable price!
Diane, absolutely but without all the fine weaving etc. I felt $30k can get you a home here so to spend it on a porch, no matter how beautiful, is excessive. Nancy
I love the bamboo and I think it is so pretty and screams tropical!!
Susan, thanks for your comment. How are you feeling? N
The detail is amazing. Please post pictures when it is completed. Reminds me of Swiss Family Robinson.
Hi Jan, will do. I did add some information to the original post cost $30,000 for that addition…
Oh, do it! That is beautiful….true artistry!
Thanks for your comment. Nancy
Nan,
The detail is extraordinary. However, I’m not sure what we’re looking at. Can you post pic’s of the entire structure? Are you thinking about building a two story structure in your yard.
I have some questions for you about life in Ecuador can we email back and forth?
Laurette, something went wacky on a few of my posts with the pictures I used. I think I have corrected them both it was this one on the Bamboo Construction and the one on Sonia’s Ramada. All the photos should be in place now, if not let me know, Nancy
Hi Nancy. Yo también vi esta construcción en el centro de San Clemente y me gustó mucho. Pero mi esposo y mi cuñado dijeron que esta caña guadúa (bamboo) la habían conseguido en Quito. Igual que tú, sueño algún día tener mi propia ramada. Un abrazo, Esthela
Muchas gracias Esthela. ¿Está de vuelta en Quito? Nancy
Sí, con pena, pero ya debía volver al trabajo. Fue a verla un martes en la mañana, mientra estuve en San Clemente, pero no la encontré, era porque ese día mi suegra (mother in law) y yo íbamos a preparar viche, y yo recordé que Ud. quería aprender. Luego por un post, me di cuenta que Ud. no estaba ese martes, porque había ido a Portoviejo de compras. Sorry, maybe in the next vacation you and I cook the delicious viche.
Hola Esthela, Siento mucho que te he echado de menos. Hubiera sido maravilloso para aprender a hacer la sopa. Desde nuestro regreso de Guayaquil he tenido problemas con mi presión arterial. Así que no he hecho gran cosa, ayer en los médicos y en la actualidad al cardiólogo en Portoviejo. Sentirse mejor, pero creo que voy a necesitar medicamentos presure de la sangre. Que estés bien, Nancy