House plan and foundation
Sania Ali
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Preliminary house plans - foundation plan
Comments (0)I would like comments for changes before I proceed to builder. The house will be in a northern climate so snow and ice are considerations. Also plan to retire there. Image link:...See MoreCottage Revival House Plan from Architectural House Plans
Comments (3)I opened, hoping to see a farmhouse, but instead I saw a garage with a farmhouse attached. If you are building "in the woods," and especially if you have acreage, - please, please build a farmhouse that doesn't have the garage so prominent. fwiw, I can see why you are attracted to the plan - the kitchen photos are lovely, but that style kitchen can go into any other farmhouse (exterior) plan. That said, if you do end up building this plan, at least change the garage entrance to the side of the plan instead of the front....See MorePlease critique the foundation plan (New England)
Comments (6)scone911--it will go to a structural engineer, but as you know there are numerous ways to meet code. There are always other considerations including cost, issues down the road with one choice vs another that may not be immediately apparent. I posted this to solicit the sort of helpful insights from well informed homeowners and professionals that would assist in deciding between options when either might be recommended by a professional, for example, rigid foam vs closed cell insulation, or gypsum vs concrete board. Both are acceptable and both meet code and any given architect or engineer may specify one or the other but that does not imply that they are interchangeable. In general, as I think this and other boards demonstrate, the polite exchange of thoughtful and informed opinions can be very helpful in coming to a good decision and asking the right questions of the professionals one hires....See MoreNew home foundation pour in winter
Comments (7)Doesn’t seem like there are any other suggestions for questions to ask. I understand everyone is mostly on board with just trusting blindly and letting them go. I’m an engineer so I’m constantly asking why things are done a certain way and 100% believe in trust but verify. My nature has me always questioning things. I appreciate the input and attempts to build confidence. I think I’ll still ask some of these questions and the builder can answer or has his subcontractors answer them. I’m a curious person by nature....See MoreMark Bischak, Architect
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