The Journal

Guides, stories and answers for building a FRESH® home in Panama.

Durability

Steel Frame vs Concrete: Which Lasts Longer in the Tropics?

An engineering-led look at how steel frame and concrete homes actually age in tropical conditions — corrosion, cracking, thermal mass, seismic flex,...

May 25, 2026
Climate resilience

Coastal Corrosion in Panama: How Real Builds Survive the Salt

How salt corrodes traditional construction in Panama, what marine-grade actually means, and the documented maintenance schedule behind FRESH coastal builds.

May 25, 2026