Pwtr02ss home build

[pwtr02ss]

Easy enough

White was the original plan from the beginning, but my boss is working on a "garage" with living space above. He's working with some architect that was 6 months out, recommended by a guy that was 2 years out, so you see why I put garage in parentheses. It's going to be something extremely nice. Anywho, he says to never match your garage to your house (he's building on a lot next to his current house). That's why I was considering doing the grey. Gives some contrast to the place, but not sure how it will age. White and black seems like a classic choice

 

[pwtr02ss]

Male hookers

Speaking from experience I see

 

[tuckerrnr1]

Would one color be better in aiding heating/cooling during parts of the year

 

[89Suburban]

Speaking from experience I see

No it’s just you guyas are “rubbing off “ on me.

Product of the environment, im an innocent victim of upbringing

 

[pwtr02ss]

Would one color be better in aiding heating/cooling during parts of the year

It will be insulated so I hope it wouldn't make much of a difference.

 

[THE YETI]

Did you use already made plans or did you hire an architect to build exactly what you wanted?

We have a virtual meeting with an architect in September. The fees for 5k-8k sqft home (under roof) is around $40k+ all in for a completely custom home with all structural plans and so forth.

It is broken down into a tiered system depending on when you want to get things done. They are local to the house in NC and also work with our builder.

I would post this in my thread but it’s not quite as entertaining as yours is.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Did you use already made plans or did you hire an architect to build exactly what you wanted?

We have a virtual meeting with an architect in September. The fees for 5k-8k sqft home (under roof) is around $40k+ all in for a completely custom home with all structural plans and so forth.

It is broken down into a tiered system depending on when you want to get things done. They are local to the house in NC and also work with our builder.

I would post this in my thread but it’s not quite as entertaining as yours is.

We found plans online that we liked. I've posted them here. When we met with our builder, he told me to not buy the plans, he has an architect he works with that can take those plans and make the changes we need. She works for the material supplier where he buys the materials. I'm not sure what the cost will be, but he acted like it was around $5k. They build and design their own trusses and framing packages, so that part should be engineered. I assume there's a standard for footings and things like that as well.

My house is pretty basic and the builder has built several that are similar to what we want, so I have confidence in him.

The HVAC will be designed by the company he subcontracts that to.

A full blown architect would be beneficial for and exceptionally custom home. They design all the lighting and everything, at least the one the owner of Barger is using. I'm not concerned with exact lighting patterns and all that tho. It seems that the majority of home builders know these things and it works.

For me, it's not worth $40k for that level of detail. I'm also confident that things will change on the jobsite. I work with engineered drawings all day and somethings simply don't work in real life. I spend an excessive amount of time fixing their errors so maybe I'm biased.

If it's worth it to you, I say go for it. I'm sure there are benefits. Again, my house is pretty straight forward and not extremely "custom" even tho they call it that.

 

[THE YETI]

Our lot has some interesting setbacks on it. I think it’s better for us to use a custom architect. I’m fairly confident we are gonna hit well into the $Ms with this build.

Thanks for the info. They do have some plans they’ve done already that we might be able to piggyback. But I’ll find all that out when we have our consultation.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Our lot has some interesting setbacks on it. I think it’s better for us to use a custom architect. I’m fairly confident we are gonna hit well into the $Ms with this build.

Thanks for the info. They do have some plans they’ve done already that we might be able to piggyback. But I’ll find all that out when we have our consultation.

You'll def be in the multi millions. You've got all the right words to guarantee it. Lake and custom. Tack on that 8k sqft and you're in there. Big dollars. Have a seat before they give you the quote.

My POA has basic set backs so picking a spot was pretty simple. Just stay like 30' off the property line and you're good. We have some tree clearing requirements from and structure since we're in a "Fire wise" development but it's pretty much common sense.

 

[THE YETI]

I should have added, the actual house we are building will be between 4-5k sqft. But the architects charge for what’s under the roof, so garages, porches, etc puts us in their 5k-8k sqft tier for the costs

 

[pwtr02ss]

I should have added, the actual house we are building will be between 4-5k sqft. But the architects charge for what’s under the roof, so garages, porches, etc puts us in their 5k-8k sqft tier for the costs

I got ya. I'm not sure what the cost per ft is in NC.

 

[Geotrash]

We found plans online that we liked. I've posted them here. When we met with our builder, he told me to not buy the plans, he has an architect he works with that can take those plans and make the changes we need. She works for the material supplier where he buys the materials. I'm not sure what the cost will be, but he acted like it was around $5k. They build and design their own trusses and framing packages, so that part should be engineered. I assume there's a standard for footings and things like that as well.

My house is pretty basic and the builder has built several that are similar to what we want, so I have confidence in him.

The HVAC will be designed by the company he subcontracts that to.

A full blown architect would be beneficial for and exceptionally custom home. They design all the lighting and everything, at least the one the owner of Barger is using. I'm not concerned with exact lighting patterns and all that tho. It seems that the majority of home builders know these things and it works.

For me, it's not worth $40k for that level of detail. I'm also confident that things will change on the jobsite. I work with engineered drawings all day and somethings simply don't work in real life. I spend an excessive amount of time fixing their errors so maybe I'm biased.

If it's worth it to you, I say go for it. I'm sure there are benefits. Again, my house is pretty straight forward and not extremely "custom" even tho they call it that.

Good call. Maybe you'll luck out and your builder has a sense of humor:

I also found some additional design ideas for you to consider for the main house:

I also do art consultations. For example, this piece would go great in the dining room:

 

[pwtr02ss]

Good call. Maybe you'll luck out and your builder has a sense of humor:

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I also found some additional design ideas for you to consider for the main house:

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I also do art consultations. For example, this piece would go great in the dining room:

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Taking notes

 

[tuckerrnr1]

 

[pwtr02ss]

I'm kinda leaning towards this layout.

 

[tuckerrnr1]

I'm kinda leaning towards this layout.

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Why yes, yes now I will go camping.

 

[Geotrash]

Why yes, yes now I will go camping.

Ah yes...what could go wrong?

 

[pwtr02ss]

Well, we have power..

 

[PG01]

Yeesssss WE HAVE THE POWER!!!!!

 

[Tonyv__]

Well, we have power..

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POWA

is the meter required to be on a post close to the road for utility company access or will it eventually be placed directly on your house?