My House Has Been Destroyed By The Typhoon - Cebu Philippines 

When you rebuild, consider concrete slab for roof. It will most likely require concrete columns to support it. You can also use more & better steel trusses. Highly don't recommend using cheap corrugated sheet metal as roofing (for obvious reasons). The aluminum ceiling joists you used to hang your gypsum board ceiling is okay. Repairing the damaged ceiling areas shouldn't be too bad. Main thing is to build your walls and roof as solid as they can be. In event of another typhoon, boarding up your windows using plywood sheets from the outside is also a good idea. - Architect from Hawaii, USA.

Thank the lord you and your family are safe. I know you are feeling down because of the house but always remember that a building can be replaced. Sending love and prayers for everyone in the Philippines 🇵🇭

The first video I saw from you was when you were vlogging about your house. And now I saw this. I could not imagine how tough this is but I know you'll get through this. Stay strong. Praying for you and all those affected by Odette. God bless

I’m so sorry that your home was destroyed. I can’t imagine how heartbroken you must have felt after all that work you put into building your home.

Glad that you are all safe and still able to blog. Remember it is important to keep your strength and positivity. I can relay to your situation because I suffered the same fate during typhoon Glenda- i lost my entre house.Almost no water and electricity for more than a month. Lastly, I hope you guys stay safe, healthy and dont forget this too shall pass. God bless you more.

My heart breaks seeing you cry.... The rebuild will be better and stronger! I'm praying for you and your family.... The very first priority should be getting a roof on that house! Priority Number One! Tarp and repair the roof!

I’m a builder.There are special straps used to secure walls to the roof.They’re difficult to install without proper pneumatic tool, but while living in “typhoon alley, “ they’re essential.

There are many lessons in this situation. You need to improve the quality of materials when a repair is done. Crying will not change here. However, this is a great learning experience. This is part of the law of life. I noticed the quality of materials is not at par. Wipe your tears, be strong! Get on with life. You are alive, so is your family! The most important thing. There are others who suffered worst! Lost the entire family members.💪💪

I noticed at 14:58 that the truss was not properly designed. Wooden truss with the top chord and bottom chord dimensions of 1 1/2"x3" was not enough to withstand the wind forces. If it was steel truss the roof could have had survived. I suggest when planning to build your dream home contact first a civil engineer or a structural engineer.

Praying for you and your family. I am glad you are safe. Praying for restoration and quick recovery of your property. 🙏🏾

So sorry to see this. I have been through many hurricanes in Jamaica. I know exactly how this feels. My prayersand positive energy are with you and your family.

Praise The Lord you are all safe! The typhoon must have been very intense and scary for everyone inside during the storm. I pray you get help to repair your house.

So happy that everyone is safe and sound. I couldn't imagine going through what you all went through but the storm is over now. I know it's going to take time to rebuild but with you and the love of your family you can do it! Praying for you all! Stay Blessed!🙏🏾

You´re so strong Meljean! I am so sorry:( But hopefully in a few weeks this will just be remembered as a bad nightmare and your house will become safer and stronger when you will fix it. For the moment i am sending you help through paypal so you can start fixing right away! Much love from me and Ruby

Sorry for your loss. Everyone should watch the advertisement to support Meljean.

When you reconstruct, try to use steel truss and find anchors at the posts and concrete hollow blocks. Make sure also to cover all eaves so air suction is minimal.

It totally amazes me how such destruction can happen yet all Filipinos still smile. Sorry to hear about what's happened to all those effected especially days before Christmas 😪

So sorry. That storm was really terrifying. I am glad you are alive and your family is safe.

In your worst moments try to be strong as you can, praying for you and praying for all who were affected. You have all of us behind you, we’ve seen how much your house and family means to you. Shout out to all the ones who follow this channel, watch all of the vlogs this young lady puts out and please don’t skip the ads, also share the links to her channel so others can see how amazing this lady is and to help out as much as possible. Looking forward to the rebuild vlogs , life’s full of many chapters, you’ll get through this. Always in our prayers, so much appreciation for you sharing this and keeping it real. Chin up and soldier on.

So very sad. I was video calling my girlfriend when she lost her home in Cebu, it was shocking and traumatic, I felt so helpless. Thankfully nobody was hurt and we can rebuild. Stay strong and you will get through this x

We were also there at that time in Cebu, we also thought that we wouldn't be able to go back to Mindanao because the house we were staying in was really damaged, everything flew, good and we were able to evacuate early to their neighbor's house which is concrete and strong. We are also very grateful and the Lord gave us a second life.

My heart goes out to you and your family. Be strong and rebuild! 🇵🇭

I was waiting and watching for you my Dear Meljean…oh my goodness 😢😢😢 so sorry, you worked so hard…heart and soul into everything. At least you’re safe, the rebuild will follow soon. It was a pleasure doing business with you, but this time I will try to do my best to help. Stay safe my friend…🥰 help is on the way 🙏👌

MJ, I've recently started watching your videos, and was shocked to see the storm damage to your lovely home!! I pray that no one was seriously injured, and that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you while you endure this temporary setback. Jesus will take care of you, so stay strong in the face of adversity - AMEN!!🙏🙏

My prayers for you and your family and all the Filipinos I'm heart broken seeing all the devastation. Be thankful all y'all survived and you are strong and will build back.

i swear as a person who has a filipino heritage, it’s really heartbreaking to see what other fellow pinoys are going through after the typhoon in my home away from home (i live in a european country but i visit the philippines every few years). lucky that you survived and your family by the way. sending prayers to you and your family. stay strong po

Just discovering your channel. I am so very sorry for all your losses. You are a brave, strong courageous young woman who will prevail, who will overcome! Blessings to you, Meljean.

Meljean, I am so very sorry for your loss, the typhoon was devastating for the Cebu Island area, many people have lost everything and some have lost their lives as well our prayers are with everyone affected by the powerful typhoon, you and your family have been spared as you still have your lives Glory be to God. Your house can be rebuilt and objects can be replaced. I'll do my part to help and I urge everyone to do the same. I will watch all of your videos over and let the ads play all the way during my day while doing housework and when I'm at work teaching my classes I'll mute my tablet and let it play your videos and never skip an ad. When my Asawa and I built a house in Naga City, Cam Sur the one thing I insisted on was everything be built with CHB (concrete hollow block) and concrete including the roof of the house for two reasons, termites and typhoons my only suggestion to you is to do the same. God bless you and your family and the people of the Philippines. MarknLily

As a sympathy for you and the rest of the Cebuanos, I will watch this video without skipping the ads. We were victims of Yolanda too years ago here in Leyte! Hope all of you are ok and will recover from losses.

Just come across your channel. Have friends who come from Cebu. Heart wrenching to watch the devastation. The main thing is you and the family were all safe. Material things can be replaced. Sadly lives cannot. Stay safe ❤️ 🙏

I'm so sorry Melijean, I can relate because I live in a hurricane prone area in Texas. Just count your blessings, you and your family made it through safely. Keep your head up, have faith and rebuild. My prayers are with you.

WHEN CONSTRUCTED I CAN SEE CLEARLY THAT NOT ONE IF ANY HURRICANE STRAPS OR BRACES WERE INSTALLED, THAT'S WHY YOUR ROOF DETACHED WALL TO RAFTER SECURMENT IS A MUST FROM THE FRAME WORK OF THE HOUSE A SOLID CONNECTION JUST AS THERE SHOULD BE WOOD TO CONCRETE STRAPS TO KEEP THE WHOLE HOUSE FROM DETACHING AND FLY AWAY WITH THE EXTREME HIGH WIND.

As someone from Cebu, I never cried when it happened. Maybe still in shock. But this brings back that very traumatic exp.. This made me cry

That's heartbreaking Meljean. I literally watched your videos from the time you were buying every board and nail to build your beautiful little house in the province. Fortunately you have a LOT of support and friends through RU-vid so you can build it back even better. But I know it's a hard blow to take at the moment.

It’s heartbreaking, what happened to Germany; other parts of Europe, the recent tornado in the US and now Siargao and Cebu. I am glad that you guys are safe.

I'm also.from cebu and also a victim of Odette and even now still recovering from the worst typhoon God is always with us keep believing and praying I'm also here for u and praying for fast recovery after this situation, be safe mel idol

Meliean, I can't imagine the heartache people are going through over there. We just had a major disaster here in the US too. Over a thousand homes in Kentucky and surrounding States were destroyed by tornadoes so keep your spirits up.

Im so sorry Meljean, I know the Cebu was hit so hard. Walls at the school that my GF works as in Cebu City got holes in it too. Our prayers are for you and all the people affected by this horrible situation. Remember the important thing is that you are physically okay and it appears that your family is okay as well.

So sorry Meljean for your house damage. I know now it seems like the worst has happened to you but all of this can be repaired. You can thank God that all your family and yourself are not injured 🤕. All that is damaged can be repaired like new. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You can start to plan to repair and make better than it was before. Don’t look back, look 👀 forward. God bless you sweet, beautiful, young lady.

As a construction and demolition company owner here in USA with 30+ years of experience, it is sad to see people lose their house. I must say, these houses are poorly designed and built. The roof of your house is not to safety standard and would not pass a safety inspection even for a shed (building designed for storage only) let alone as a habitant for people. I understand most want to build houses for the least amount of money spent, BUT when your roof is 100% destroyed, how much money did you save? Is saving money to build cheap really worth putting your life in danger? I hope everyone in your family is safe, I also hope you hire a competent contractor to rebuild your home properly.

Your all alive! that is what matters sweetie! property can be repaired, people cant! prayers are with you all there!

In the face of adversity you stood strong, little shaken but with the help of family ,friends and the good lord you became stronger, life’s lessons add character and help shape us into who we are…almost a year later we’re all better because of it. Still will never forget the brave man doing all he could to help secure the roof , bloody heart hit the floor when Mother Nature decided it’s time to let go because this roofs coming off , brave young man was wise enough to know to let go at the right time , otherwise the ending could’ve been much worse. You’re brave as well , little by little you have a more solid structure for the future , keep on smiling and many blessings of more success. It’s very true what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Saw videos couple days ago , hope everyone is safe damage can be repaired 🙏

It seems that your house is still fairly new. How come it didnt stand all that storm? It seems pooor quality of construction materials were used. Mukhang tinipid kaya madaling bumigay sa bagyo!

I had literally just watched your new home build video, and then to see this one. You have a really nice home. One thing I did notice, is your roof was not anchored properly to the building. This I have noticed in my wife's home also, down near GenSan. Strong walls but very poor roofing standards you have there. We in Australia know severe weather and Typhoons also. I'm happy you were all safe though.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you, your loved ones and all the filipinos/filipinas affected

The roof structure looks like it could have used a few more beams to screw not nail the metal roof down . Sorry for your damage , glad everybody is safe .

Ate i noticed that the spacing of your wooden purlins where the G.I. roof is attached is too far apart. The recommended maximum spacing should be only 60cm, below 60cm the better. The wider the spacing between each purlins the weaker the roof is.

I am so sorry this happened....You have such a sweet heart and genuine giving personality that is enjoyed by many every week. Set up a fund for donations and I am sure you will be able to rebuild very quickly as all who follow you I believe will contribute to your effort...So glad all your family is safe and healthy.....Thank you for being you !!!!!! Rare these days !!!!

We in Florida are praying for everyone affected by this storm. Stay safe, we subscribers will help you rebuild. Just stay safe, sending the love of a brother to you.

Didn’t your contractor made any suggestions or recommendations on how the roofing should be built? The main thing is y’all are ok thank you Lord!

I'm glad that you and your family are okay and that no one got seriously hurt. I will continue to pray for the whole of the Philippines.

Sometimes we try to work very hard to achieve what we want in life, but in a second it can all go, but the important thing is that all u guys are safe. Prayers never fails, always do good things for the lord and he will cover u under his wings. We live in this world where we are going to face ups and downs. I pray for u and ur family.

OMG! I had goose bumps with the Senior Santo Nino still in place.❤🙏🖤.

Thankfully everyone is okay.. God's blessing upon you all .. The best thing is that You will rebuild.. 😎🏆

You have to look at the positives: Everyone is ok. Half of the roof remains after a category 4 typhoon. Yes, it may appear as a total loss, but it is not. Think about priorities. 1 Repair the roof first because it prevents more damage. 2. remove all of the gypsum walls that were wet. You have to prevent mold growth. 3. with the gypsum removed, the roof can be strap secured to the foundation with the goal of having the roof ready for a category 5. 4. Once the interior is dry, replace the gypsum walls and ceilings. All wet gypsum has to be removed and replaced(floor level probably up about a foot. If it is dry and remained dry, then leave it in place. Long term(1 year), add a small hollow block structure to the property with a roof tied in with steel trusses. Then you will have a disaster shelter for if and when this happens again. This will get better, this is just the first test.

i notice the roof is very flat. cyclone proof roofs need to be at a 25 degree to 40 degree angle. flat roofs will not withstand the winds, and will fly off like we saw here

that's tough! Seeing your roof come apart like that is devasting! Thank God that all of your family is safe. May the re-building be quick.

Meljean I’m sorry that happened to you. Thank God you guys are alive and well! Meljean you should give us your PayPal link so we can donate money for your repairs!! I can’t give much but if all of us chip in you will have enough for repairs!! I hope you can get it fixed soon!!

So sorry that happened to you. It broke my heart to see you cry

What a tough blow Meljean. The important thing is everyone is safe. You’re a strong young woman and we have a saying here in the US “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”. The important thing is everyone is safe. In time you will rebuild your home and will be better for the experience.

Sorry for your loss and damage to your home. Glad your family is safe, that’s the most important thing!

I'm glad you and your family are safe. I saw your video in TikTok as well... In my province of CATANDUANES (the land of the howling winds), we always experience super typhoon. That is why some houses their built in concrete roof, with typhoon guard for the glass doors and windows.

Everybody is safe, that’s what matters.. Clean up, help your neighbors clean up and rebuild and this time better structurally sound to withstand a typhoon.The roof seemed like the weak spot of the home but the rest of the home was fine, that flimsy metal roof doesn’t cut it, you get a little bit of wind underneath and that’s it.. God bless you!

Meljean, we will help you rebuild back stronger. These kinds of homes usually don’t fare well in hurricanes/ typhoons. Let them do a better job on the roof structure even if it costs a little more, don’t settle

I'm so sorry this happened to you and many others around you. I've been in Cebu City Downtown on a missions trip. I'm glad you and your family are safe. My prayers are with you.

I don't know what to say when I'm watching this vlog but I thankful that I see you'll safe and no one hurts. House can rebuilt but life can't. I'm sure that who's watching this vlog will help you in any ways. Stay strong. All I know that you're stronger than me.

HI Meljean, most important is you and your family are safe ! I'm sure your community would donate if you ask for help ! good luck and keep the faith !

I just saw another RU-vid vid that praised your excellent character so I thought I'd check out you vid. I don't know what part of Cebu you are in but you are somewhere near where I am. I'm an American who moved from Calif. USA to Talisay in 2010 and found my wonderful wife here just recently. We were fortunate in the storm, just one broken window that was sheltered by the carport a little water got in. From what I saw in the other video you are just one more example of why I love the Philippines and the Filipino people so much. The other vid showed you as an example of the Prov. 31 woman. Yes, women of my own kind are just not anything desirable at all. I am so glad I married a Filipina.

Mel, we cried and hurt with you, and we felt your pain. Just please try to feel some comfort knowing the lord is watching over you and all the people of the Philippines. He will take care of you! Our love is with you ❤️

The great thing is everyone survived this calamity. However, you need to remove everything that is wet from your home: otherwise, black mold will set in very soon. Also, when you rebuild, please use hurricane straps (they are cheap to install) to lash the roof to the framing of your home. That should be a requirement of every home built in the Phils. Good luck to your and yours.

Thank u Lord that u are all safe. Just a comment though prang msyadong light ung materials used for your ceiling kht ung knkbitan po ng roof. Hope next time u fixed it po, with a more sturdy materials po sna.

We all are happy to hear from you dai 🙏🏼 Thank God no one was harmed, unfortunately heart broken.. have been really worried, my family is in Negros and I saw how devastating the situation is there I can’t imagine how it was to be hit the hardest. Our neighbors also lost their rook, my tito’s church also has damage and like your house his newly finished home was hit by a huge mango tree. I send you my sympathies, you have done such good the past few Holidays God will surely reward you with all help needed. You keep your head up even though this is the worst thing ever, I know you can get through this also. You and your family are in my prayers ❤️

My heart go out to you and your family! And for all of the Philippines.

I've been through a few hurricanes living in the Bahamas so trust me I feel your pain. I'm so sorry for your home but happy you and your family are OK.

I am glad you guys are okay! My heart goes out to your family! Keep praying for you 🙏🕊🕊

I know this is totally unimaginable for all of my fellow Filipino people!! But i am so happy that all of you are ok!! God continue to protect you and bless you!! 💕🙏🏼🙏🏼

That is so adorable watching the little one helping to get the water out. Sorry everyone went through that but when family works together it can be done in time. Prayers to all of you.

Sorry for the bad situation you're experiencing! But more importantly glad to see everyone in your home came out safe! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!

I am sorry to hear and see all that has happen MJ . On the bright side you you're family and friends are safe and still alive that is the most important thing . Time heals just need some time now . You will rebuild it better then before. I am not Tom but if I was there I would offer you a hug. I have seen a lot of videos on that storm and I can't believe how many Filipino's lost their only place to sleep. So many people have a hard time just putting food in their belly Now they have this to deal with on top of that soon it will be Christmas Day . My Heart goes out to all the People in the Philippines.

Pagsubok Lamang yn Hwag susuko nndyan aNg my kapaL, ky Ganda ng buhay na dapat ipapasaLamat. Laban Lang, importante okay Familia nimo. Ang uban Luoy pud nawad’an ug mga kinabuhi, unta maabtan na sila ug donasyon. Amping mo dnha

So sorry Meljean for the ordeal that you and your family went through! A lot of wreckage and water damage, but blessedly you and your family stayed safe. You can rebuild again over time, but still I know it's sad what happened to you and your lovely house and others like you.

Some very scarry stuff in your video. So glad it the storm has past and you and your family are safe. You will get through this. Your videos have covered many topics from travel, Philipine life, and your charity videos where you reached out to those in need. Now it's time for helping you and your family recover. You are an inspiration to many. Thank You.

Ok ra mohilak miga, kay wala man jud tay laban sa kalikasan. Moabot man jud ng leteral nga bagyo sa kinabuhi. Kinahanglan nato mag adjust ug dawaton ang tanan. Ang importante safe mo tanan. Move on nalang naa pay ugma para magpadayon sa kinabuhi. ampo lang ta kaya ra lage na

The wind was able to take off the roof because it extended beyond the house wall and it was light enough. The ceiling slabs fell because the screws or glues were loose by the wind. These vulnerabilities should be noted when building houses prone to typhoons or hurricanes.

My God Meljean I was in tears watching you & your family, Poor Scarlett must of been terrified. I'm by no means rich but I will donate what I can to get you back to normal. You showed so much courage during that disaster I've always loved watching your video now I admire you more than ever ❤ ♥ 💖 From Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ Brett.

it's ok MJ it's only the house the important is your is very safe and nothing injured thanks God you and your family is safe

I watched this house being built. It was very interesting. I knew the roof was flimsy but hey, it’s the Philippines. I thought maybe it was cooler to build like that. Rebuild your roof with 2x6” lumber on 16” centers. Of course, I have no idea what that would cost. Whatever you, it’s not going to be a total loss.

Hey Meljean. I'm soo sad about the damage to your house. Luckily no one was hurt during the typhoon there. Your roof needs to have a better design to avoid typhoons. I saw from here in Melbourne the strength of the typhoon from pics and video sent from Liza in our house in San Isidro on Camotes Island. We are lucky no damage to our house bc it was designed to be strong enough for typhoons. Strong gables support each corner to make the roof stronger. I think using steel beams will strengthen your roof and use tiles. The guy tie up the roof is soo lucky not to have gone with the roof when it was blown away Meljean. In time you will recover from the shock and dissapointing damage to your countryside home. You can rebuild your home and improve the building process of your home Meljean. My prayers are with you and your family Meljean. 💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Look how far you’ve come MJ with your family. God is Good. May He Bless us all.

I’m crying here like you did😭spec when your roof was banished by the typhoon, I’m shouting here, im really waiting for your video to upload....be strong and hopefully you can be more stronger for your sister its good that your mommy house is ok....

I’m so sorry Meljean 😔 That must have been terrifying for you all. My partner’s family home in Cordova was also badly damaged and my heart breaks for your country right now. Stay strong 💪🏼🇵🇭❤️

suggestions lang dahil daanan ng malalakas na bagyo ang ating bansa mas maganda kung may sapat din nmn na budget pa slab nlang ang bahay kasi ang yero napadali lang sirain ng hangin, debale medyo mabigat sa bulsa ang slab pero sigurado matibay

😭 This is so sad… The storm must have been so terrifying being in it! So glad you’re all physically okay.

Hope you and your family and friends are well and safe,take are prayers for all the people in the Philippines God bless🇳🇿❤🇵🇭🙏🏻

Praying for you all Hope all will get back to normal soon Stay safe n blessed

The lesson that you got learned is that you should have used more durable equipments to your house . It is the most impt. things that you use with your money.

So many there in the same situation, god is testing everyone everywhere...covid, earthquakes, typhoons...list is endless... stay strong ! Hugs you can do this!

I was in Marikina during Milenyo, Ondoy and Ulysses and I was in Samar during Yolanda. Yes na experience ko lahat ng major Super typhoons ng Pinas. Nung Ulysses akala ko Kaya ko na kasi sanay na ko pero iba talaga ung trauma. Panay pahid ko ng vicks sa dibdib ko kasi sobrang kabog ng puso ko Ewan ko Kung ano un panic attack na siguro un. Sabi ko bawal ako mahimatay kasi walang puma pasok na rescue sa street namin hanggang bubong na ng second floor ang baha at wala kaming kasamang Matanda na kapamilya namin 2 Lang kami ng Mas Bata Kong pinsan. May mga kapitbahay na lumikas pero syempre pag maging worst pamilya Nila ang una ire rescue. Kaya panay pahid ko ng vicks 🤣🤣 sa nerbyos. Haysss I feel you nakakaiyak talaga at trauma is real. Kahit nga biglang buhos lng ng ulang habagat naiiyak na ko. Pero Laban lng sist mga materyal iba balik Yan ni Lord ng sobra pa. Importante safe ka at ang family. Pray Lang.

Glad everyone is healthy after such a storm. To put a positive spin on the house: The glass in the windows is still good. The frig will be fine, the walls and floor are structurally sound. The roof has to be replaced but, all in all, I think your home did really well in such a big storm. Your car is ok, as is your carport. God Bless You and your family.