Sunday, March 29, 2009

The List Keeps Growing

Since I am on such I tight budget for this build, I have tried to think of most of the steps involved and get a basic idea of the cost. Some of the steps I have been looking into include;

Location, Land purchase
Design
Site work
Building Permits
Well - drill
Septic system
Electric - Solar & Wind
Foundation
Timber-frame (hybrid) packages
Insulation - many different options
Roofing - SIP panels, faux slate shingles
Walls - SIPs or stick framing
Siding -
Windows -
Plumbing - Pex tubing, solar heater or LP Gas / Tankless
Toilets - composting, low or no water systems
HVAC - radiant floor heat

Interior items
Flooring - concrete, bamboo, ???
Wall finishes - ???
Cabinets -
Appliances -
Lighting -
Furniture -

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