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Houston-72012596168100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

TheHoskensProject39,7121082901
1/19/2012Dome-ville, central, FL

30213,98919640
1/11/2012Belfair, WA

Workshop6,691630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Eschete-Dome9,60921400
12/30/2011Lafayette, LA

Tanglewood38,0616882,05242
12/12/2011Colorado Springs, CO

Our-simple-home3,247223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

NorthPoleHome11,86525780
11/23/2011North Pole, AK

Beaver-Creek-Ranch18,173142160
11/14/2011Santa Rosa, CA

ICF-Construction4,493500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...3,92811150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca6,598810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge1,732310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...19,020402770
10/17/2011Graeagle, CA

mckernanmc4,535320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

Family-Affair763100
9/28/2011

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...28,271431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Jay-House2,7486180
9/26/2011Sebastopol, CA

Large-Family-Compoun...941200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge2,738480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...5,29634310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD1,604200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn7,7194140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York1,433200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House7,26620282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome8,87618291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture6,980562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle2,371160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin5,827392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill3,772100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home2,216100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel3,341650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG1,985200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio3,1239130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse2,274100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader3,422200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome12,05120210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet5,467780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge4,65221660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead10,395601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

sherman7,500211410
12/7/2010Downers Grove, IL

AirparkHome-Remodel17,61522460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway4,359200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...2,955110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build2,871100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...3,063800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead9,80931740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...3,304200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild4,1465110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...12,188381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs4,641300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave4,573430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl4,209900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...6,54912230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead24,78364850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan4,288100
9/2/2010

octagonaltopsider34,93210920
8/25/2010Cupertino, CA

Commons3,351200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home3,785300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...11,665311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest3,381100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project3,825400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home4,9752100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...3,380140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...10,38022100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton29,582343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence3,122100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home4,397330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...12,7282360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi4,256100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home14,78520270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...4,105130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction3,819100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...3,89721910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...4,519130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley15,82532950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...6,63419980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

OwensNewHome35,7361023810
4/17/2010Chandler, AZ

The-Season3,422130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place3,590200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home6,553400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home7,048201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris8,248110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station3,626140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project7,076390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor17,226293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines4,558200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin3,886150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House3,534100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject9,2745390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

Richfield-Home3,883100
1/16/2010Richfield, WI

TheBeachHouse7,29413200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home7,849970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...7,25811310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman10,3364100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm4,532130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane8,574600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome5,4651130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx40,725321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs8,075100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables10,454201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner52,9001016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa4,891200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...4,397800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse35,543891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog42,407614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings3,754100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot8,2977900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...23,506552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House4,168220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ4,030100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home16,948385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking4,9221100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette4,108200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...4,465200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...3,932110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane4,229100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse3,937110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING4,442120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure9,352320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway4,391200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome21,371261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims11,92521590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse3,843220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start5,406610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...8,62010840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg8,687360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound3,854340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home4,082200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk7,639100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame7,150110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven4,716110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding4,370110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer15,52439880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp5,598111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0811,982211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...4,981120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road6,1934100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie4,116100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA4,3691130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed5,489100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8314,066100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas24,552301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant5,694260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart4,207100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse43,596136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun11,887311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets4,290120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA7,4079160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome5,036200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas5,883260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...7,7846320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch19,084334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home5,263460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house4,621100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...6,429670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal4,872110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH7,6491090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream4,793350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind5,274470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern6,655120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House4,9363100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista4,466120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House6,797150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF5,073110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo10,261111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon5,925430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln7,71214350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld11,96514880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...5,952100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting4,381100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse8,02819380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House4,874320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla4,500240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update5,9588100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA4,274400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges5,44411130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol7,97513520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio4,948600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman4,596360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--4,611600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...7,760100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim5,089110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...5,6244140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...4,967200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie3,987100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition11,7277140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead9,56612930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...5,739110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco5,5919290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web4,120100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...6,133510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington4,435100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House4,652420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas4,567100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome30,299731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House6,828590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence4,920200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House4,229100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb11,133400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House4,360200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...12,558271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...5,955200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo20,22444830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...4,257100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House4,701100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse4,524100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia6,882900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St6,016300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-9,713310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home14,25420270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc4,842310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF7,2955150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views8,356281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project6,2148230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House4,194100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...6,235830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome4,366100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home6,022110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF6,006330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe5,5091430
1/24/2008Eureka, MT

The-Larnerd-House6,8085210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella4,804100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House8,62617510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM5,44717570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...8,099310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...5,109410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills7,415260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna3,794100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree3,908100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra5,361230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...7,033700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...6,926480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara3,589100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate4,424240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain10,27027560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant4,265210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean4,484100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa5,7828220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad4,428260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray5,217300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX6,041330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn14,812481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...7,957730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet4,502250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family4,549100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge6,8526180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure4,668100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips5,253200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm6,0865250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome11,8801750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome5,037200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet28,72025260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house6,0533400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House23,896462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox4,514100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...5,1086330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...4,993200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX7,514270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream5,035100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

Pensacola-Waterfront4,696100
7/16/2007Pensacola, FL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST10,39315320
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm5,005220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ8,22411260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home5,901310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House7,229200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter4,726200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite5,416100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...6,351600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...8,404410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...5,634240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay7,476490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress7,022540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma5,048100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens5,497300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver5,547140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...5,8776110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home5,141200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock5,078110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin5,231300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight5,839330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family5,963100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house5,921200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building5,344370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home5,766120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream6,669600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner6,78518150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy7,5674140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest24,298471480
3/23/2007Colorado Spgs, CO

PolkCityProject8,6097110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam5,840200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll5,300100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower10,085241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa6,029200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER5,467120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome5,6274140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love6,580110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Rockport-TX5,692100
3/10/2007Rockport, TX

Forrest-Towne5,538220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True5,073100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...5,034100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog5,679100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse6,927300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-6,008100
2/21/2007north plains, OR

BuzzardsNest7,793310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome6,436200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle5,769100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel5,603100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20076,171100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode6,934200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona7,297250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland646,237300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...8,7281020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome11,46511640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade6,171110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...5,538120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud5,797100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...6,646100
11/25/2006uniontown, OH

FettConstruction6,766460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home6,978100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain8,93014590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...6,807100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven6,203100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus6,148100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition8,774100
10/13/2006Chuluota, FL

bigal7,053100
9/30/2006Whittier, CA

Stella-Maris-II6,827100
9/11/2006Orlando, FL

Lake-House8,223100
9/6/2006Kansas City, MO

My-First-House19,831100
9/5/2006APO, AE

Angie-Mossy-Oak-Acre...9,155740
8/15/2006Lake Helen, FL

Peaceful-Valley-in-M...6,817100
7/23/2006Republic, MO

Lake-Wales-Fl6,611100
7/17/2006West Palm Beach, FL

JohnKat7,076110
7/16/2006Fort Worth, TX

Cedarcrest7,099100
7/15/2006Sparrows Point, MD

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Planning Stages Part Two

Posted to MargaritaVilla by Jeff in Raleigh, NC on 8/4/2008

Well, all my SIP bids are out. Getting good communications with the SIP providers. Price ranges from $38K up to $80K total. I will probably come in around $68K installed.

My sticker shock was Zone Three Impact resistant windows. Quotes are coming in between $65K and $70K... just as expensive as the SIP panels and roof!!!!

Took a day off and went to the Outer Banks of N.C. and toured two homes of this same floorplan. The link to the photo album is: thesharpes.smugmug.com
Saw things I liked and some I didn't. Got to meet the owner of one house and she provided some good insight on her home.

Key areas she focused on that she did different than the floorplans:
- Widened dining room
- Made kitchen windows smaller to support more cabinets
- Widened rear decks by 8'
- Added screen porch to bedroom #2

- Added steps from rear top deck to bottom deck
- Added a front door to the ground floor
- Added a return vent on the second floor for HVAC
- Added some additional cans to the ceiling for lighting

My changes would include those above, plus:
- Additional bathroom to bedroom #4
- Reduce size of bedroom #2 closet and widen bath #2 to accommodate handicap access
- White trim and more color
- Improve kitchen layout (currently too small)

Spoke to the piling installer, and he's quoting material plus installation at $75/piling. That's coming out to be 60 x $75 = $4,500. Much better than I originally budgeted.

My first Excel pass is almost complete on material and labor. Looks like I can get the house foundation, pilings, shell, windows and doors for around $120K. Siding and roofing is being estimated now. I'm researching if I need furring strips and additional OSB between shingles and SIP roof. I read yes, but the suppliers are saying no.

More to come.
Jeff


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Planning Stages Part One

Posted to MargaritaVilla by Jeff in Raleigh, NC on 7/24/2008

Well, this is the first month of many (I'm sure) with building a beach home.

Synopsis of home:

- Location - oceanfront, North Topsail Beach, NC
- Floorplan - SpinDrifter from Florez & Florez Coastal Designs
- Key elements = Reverse floorplan, elevator, three master suites, one bedroom, 4 1/2 baths, cathedral ceilings, screen porch, large front porch, two rear decks, impact resistant windows, doors, 70' deck to beach.
- 3,100 sq. ft. heated,
- 538 unheated (below flood plain)
 
I've accomplished a few items during my planning stages:

  • Floorplans, architect and requested changes
  • Construction methods (SIP)
  • Budget sheet developed and being filled in based on sub input
  • Proposed start date and end date (October 14, 2008  - closing date - May 22, 2009
  • SIP bids out
  • Getting quotes from subs
  • CAMA, NTB permits requested and process
  • General contractors lined up for assistance and consultating.
Many hours have also been spent on researching the engineering and coastal codes for North Carolina. Luckily, I'm familiar with the building codes and local contractors as we built a house down there in 1996, and have many contacts with the locals.

I've also found this is a good time to build, as the coastal area is dead right now for building and the contractors are needing work. I've also picked the winter as rental property is cheap if the subs or I need to stay a few days to a week.

I've included photos and floorplans of our build.

More posts to come on SIP.

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Proposed house #1
Proposed house #2 with additional bath (what we are wanting)
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Aerial photo of lot


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