Thursday, March 26, 2015

Pricing out the plans

This is another part in the series of getting started. I previously posted about getting the plans done (yes, it was a long time ago, I am back on it again). Once the plans are finalized, it is time to send the plans out for quotes. This is the time to decide on certain items such as metal roof verses composition shingle, spray foam insulation verses batts and blown, etc. We can get quotes on the various choices so you can make an educated decision on what is built into your home. It is important to note that the different decisions will impact an array of components. A metal roof requires a different roof decking than comp shingles, tile roofs require more framing for the extra weight. Spray foam insulation requires a different sized HVAC unit, with different venting. It also will need return air included in the system for air quality. An experienced builder is needed to understand how a change in a single component can impact a wide range of other components used in the construction of your home. Decisions on these items need to be made at this stage so that the construction phase goes smoothly. Otherwise, some choices will no longer be available, or you have to go in and demo what has already been done so that everything is built correctly. It just takes the proper planning at this stage so that the construction stays on track and on budget.