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Previous Q & A
Previous Questions and Answers
Q:Does this plan have a full brick veneer? Can I get both the slab and crawlspace foundations when I order? I might also order the 2x6 wall option.
A:This design is full brick.
If you want both foundations I’ll send you the full set of
the foundation that you order and the foundation sheet
only from the 2nd option.
Q:1. I the roof design based on trusses or built on site?
A:The roof is a stick design built on site.
Q:1) Does it cost to change the exterior walls to 2x6 studs? 2) On the crawl space design does the brick exterior walls rest on the footer or on the porch floor?
A:There is a $380 fee to modify to 2x6 walls.
The brick exterior rests on the footing.
Q:Is it a gas or masonry fireplace?
A:The fireplace is a 36” gas pre-fab ventless FP.
Q:What is the best r factor insulation you can get in the walls? What kind of siding is on this house?
A:You may want to discuss the insulation factor with your builder.
It has 4 ½” walls.
Also, this house calls for a brick exterior not siding.
Q:Does the plan shows footers for the slab and crawlspace foundations?
A:Yes, footings are shown.
Q:I am looking at Southern Style Home Plan 46666. I understand that you are providing Arch plans only and the mechanical (Elect, plumb and HVAC) are not part of your package although a foundation plan is provided. I am wondering about the level of detail? Cross sections complete with dimensions and elevations. Truss/wall (24 vs 16" centers) details?
A:That isn’t a completely accurate statement.
We show the suggested location of the HVAC and the locations of all
plumbing fixtures on the floor plans. We also show all electrical outlets,
switches, and fixtures with wiring on the floor plans.
In addition to the above, this plan consists of the foundation plan, floor plan,
main body framing section, all rafter and joists sizes and spacing, cabinet
details, roof plan, porch column base detail, pier/post detail, glass block wall
detail, and all 4 elevations.
Let me know if you have any others questions about the plan.
Q:Could you let me know which rooms have a different ceiling height other than 10 ft listed? Thank you!
A:All of the rooms have 10’ ceilings.
Q:In the family room there is a fireplace but in the exterior views it does not show one. Is it not a fireplace?
A:It's a pre-fab ventless fireplace.
Doesn't require a chimney..
Q:What is the typical window size? Depending on the answer I may want to add more.
A:The standard size for a single window is 2’-8” x 6’-0”.
Q:wondering if the crawlspace is just under the living area or is the foundation all the way out to the end of the porch? Is the porch floor decking or concrete/poured?
A:The 18” min. crawlspace is under the main living area only.
The porch is a deck of:
Pressure Treated 2x6@16”OC Floor Joists
Lowered 4” From Main Level
Have a great day!
Q:I do not want the HVAC and water heater to be in the attic. Where can it go instead ,
A:This is the answer from the designer:
Move toilet at Master Bedroom to allow for a water heater accessible from the rear porch.
Secondary bedroom work in a furnace closet.
Have a good week!
Q:Can the house drawing for this home be modified before ordering this plan ? My question is, can the open area in the center of this house have a vaulted ceiling instead of 8 or 9 ft ceiling heights ? What is the measurement for the family room "wall" between the the two windows ? What size television could be hung from wall between these two windows ? Can electrical outlets "plugs" be installed in the eves 360 degrees around the eves for plugging in Christmas lights? Thanks Robert
A:1. We can not make changes to a plan before it is purchased.
2. We can vault the ceilings for you.
3. The wall is 5’-4” or 64”.
4. We can also show electrical outlets in the eaves.
The quote for these modifications is $380 and the start time is 3-4 weeks.
Have a great weekend!
Suzie
Q:Is the "wall" and "post" in the dining structural or decorative (can it be omitted)? If it's structural, is there a drawing or another plan that has a picture as to how this would look on the inside?
A:I’m sorry. I’ve tried to locate some pictures to explain this design but wasn’t successful.
The post is a load bearing post but there aren’t any walls on each side of it. What holds the weight
are two beams in the ceiling that rest on top of the posts. It’s similar to false beams in a ceiling.
These are indicated by the dashed lines that are shown. They drop down at 12” and are usually
encased in sheetrock. The dining room is totally open to the other rooms.
Suzie
Q:What material is used on the House itself, 1x6 White Hardie Board?
A:What is shown on both the crawlspace version and the slab version is brick
all the way around.
Suzie
Q:The hot water heater in the attic makes me really nervous from past experience. Can it fit anywhere else’s?
A:An enclosure could be added to a bedroom closet or added to the utility room next
to the freezer space.
Q:Is the fireplace in this design a wood burning fireplace and of not could it be modified into a wood burning fireplace. Sometimes we have bad winters here, and loss of power so to use a wood burning fireplace would be amazing option.
A:The ventless fireplace can be modified to a wood burning for
a fee of $170. Start time would be approx. 2 weeks.
Suzie
Q:where does the water heater and hvac go, in the Utility Room? Where is the washer and dryer area
A:The water heater and hvac are designed to be in the attic. There is a pull down
stair in the hallway between bedrooms #2 & #3.
The washer and dryer are in the utility room between the breakfast room and
bedroom #3.
Q:Does this plan have 8 ft doors throughout? Does plan have walkin pantry? If not where would it be?
A:This design has a 27” x 24” pantry cabinet between the refrigerator and the door to master bedroom.
If you want a walk-in pantry in addition to the cabinet you can reduce the closet for bedroom # 3 to 2’ x 5’
and use the remainder for a 3’ x 5’ walk-in kitchen pantry.
All doorways are 8’.
Suzie
Q:Thank you for responding back to my email. What if we were to reverse the plans where would be the option for the stairs then. Is there a way with reversing the plans you put a wall by the dining room coming into the house then add the stairs there. Thank you
A:Adding the stair between the breakfast rm and the family rm is the only place we can put it without increasing the sq footage.
It can be added along a wall inside the front door if we add 3 feet to the width of the house. That will keep your other room sizes the same.
We would also have to rework the windows on the front elevation to keep the balanced look.
I’m about to leave the office and won’t return until Friday. Feel free to ask any additional questions but I won’t be able to reply
until I get back.
Have a good Thanksgiving.
Suzie
Q:Is their an option for this plan to add a loft.
A:Thank you for your interest in our home design.
We can definitely add a stair and loft to this plan. The only location for the stair would be
in the space between the family room and the breakfast area. You would lose the view
between the two rooms. I’ve attached an example of what I’m referring to.
The quote to do this for you would be $510.00 and it would be approx. 2 weeks before we could start on it.
Suzie
Q:Where is the water heater and A/C unit located in this plan?
A:Thank you for your interest in our home design. The plan is designed for the units to be placed in the attic. There is a pull down stair in the hallway just outside of bath #2.
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