beachbum Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Will all of you builders/architects please review this house plan. My wife is fixated on it because she loves modern architecture and because of it's compact size. I could take it or leave it. But what worries me is that because of it's unusual design, it might be expensive to build. Just from this link, could any of you enlighten me as to if this is too expensive to build?house plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Will all of you builders/architects please review this house plan. My wife is fixated on it because she loves modern architecture and because of it's compact size. I could take it or leave it. But what worries me is that because of it's unusual design, it might be expensive to build. Just from this link, could any of you enlighten me as to if this is too expensive to build?house plan<{POST_SNAPBACK}>What do you consider "too" expensive? Bill Gates wouldn't consider it too expensive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 the copper roof won't be cheap. wood shingle siding is a no no in these parts. you'd have to go with a fabricated siding that looks like shingles; again, not cheap. interesting floor plan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Where are you planning on building this? that will make a difference too...personally i wouldnt pay over 100k for this but im not a fan of the design but if ur wife is clinging to it...goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Where are you planning on building this? that will make a difference too...personally i wouldnt pay over 100k for this but im not a fan of the design but if ur wife is clinging to it...goodluck<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was looking to pay about $115,000.00 to have it built. Do you guys think this is realistic? Say, instead of copper, use raised seam metal roof painted copper color and use a siding (hardiplank type) that mimics real shingles. It would be built right by the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Do you already have a lot?If you do, I think can build this with some slight material modifications as been suggested.If you haven't bought a lot already, the overall costs would be a lot more unless you find something real cheap.Anyway, I love the floorplan. It's simple and has everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I like it so much, I want to move in with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs1419 Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 It's not out of the question to build 1,680 sf for $115k but you'll have to be cautious of the following:1. Copper Roof is definitely out. Metal roof at $300-$400 per square isn't likely an option either. Asphalt shingles are probably the only roofing material available at that price unless you make some siginificant concessions elsewhere.2. Foundation system. I don't know your proximity to the water, flood plain, etc. but if you have to build the house on piers the combination of the piers and the floor framing will be costly. If you can stick with slab on grade (post tensioned or otherwise) you're probably still in the game.3. As mentioned, wood shingle siding is out because of our climate. Hardi shingle will work. Being close to the water, you probably ought to look at furring the shingles/siding off the underlayment to let the assembly breathe. Not overly expensive and good for long term durability.4. You can probably afford selective application of upgraded materials like granite/stone/solid surface counter in the kitchen, nice flooring/shower in the master but otherwise, you'll have to be very careful about material selection on flooring, cabinets, and trim. Be especially cautious on trim because of its effect on the paint budget.5. On the plan you've selected, the master has something like 400sf of open 'loft' to the main living area below. That is likely a budget buster since you've got to pay for framing/drywalling/painting/heating/cooling that space and you were already up against the wall at 1,680 sf, let alone 2,000.that's my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted June 16, 2005 Author Share Posted June 16, 2005 It's not out of the question to build 1,680 sf for $115k but you'll have to be cautious of the following:1. Copper Roof is definitely out. Metal roof at $300-$400 per square isn't likely an option either. Asphalt shingles are probably the only roofing material available at that price unless you make some siginificant concessions elsewhere.2. Foundation system. I don't know your proximity to the water, flood plain, etc. but if you have to build the house on piers the combination of the piers and the floor framing will be costly. If you can stick with slab on grade (post tensioned or otherwise) you're probably still in the game.3. As mentioned, wood shingle siding is out because of our climate. Hardi shingle will work. Being close to the water, you probably ought to look at furring the shingles/siding off the underlayment to let the assembly breathe. Not overly expensive and good for long term durability.4. You can probably afford selective application of upgraded materials like granite/stone/solid surface counter in the kitchen, nice flooring/shower in the master but otherwise, you'll have to be very careful about material selection on flooring, cabinets, and trim. Be especially cautious on trim because of its effect on the paint budget.5. On the plan you've selected, the master has something like 400sf of open 'loft' to the main living area below. That is likely a budget buster since you've got to pay for framing/drywalling/painting/heating/cooling that space and you were already up against the wall at 1,680 sf, let alone 2,000.that's my two cents.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for your input! As far as the foundation, it will be on a slab, but elevated off of the street level about 4 feet. Wow! I did not know that metal roofing is so expensive. Does anyone know of an alternative metal roofing that is not so costly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Does anyone know of an alternative metal roofing that is not so costly? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Composition shingles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 sadly to say, but yeah, composite singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs1419 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Slab 4' above the street = lots o fill material if you are going to use a slab (and the site doesn't already have that slope). You will need to check with your municipality. If they have a 'zero net fill' requirement for a building permit, the fill to +4 won't be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Yeah,And then you'll have to move to peirs.Couldn't you just build the house on peirs so you can park under it. The Garage space would become another room.Cars, boat, patio, and etc could be under the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Home Cablers Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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