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All home plans are based on the following design assumptions: 8 foot basement ceiling height, 9 foot first floor ceiling height, 8 foot second floor ceiling height (if used), gable roof; 2 dormers, average roof pitch is 12:12, 1 to 2 covered porches, porch construction on foundations.
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Previous Q & A
Previous Questions and Answers
Q:I have several questions: Is there a pantry? What are ceiling heights in rooms on first and second story What are dimensions on bathrooms, laundry and closets What is width of fireplace Is it possible to remove second story and have taller ceilings throughout 1st story? Or just make upstairs one open space with shorter ceiling height and use as storage to have taller ceiling downstairs.
A:First floor ceiling height is 10’-0”
Second floor is vaulted up to 10’ – the edges are around 5’
Fireplace is a 36” box
You could remove the second floor and have higher ceilings or just revise as storage.
Q:The measurements on laundry and bathrooms please
A:The laundry is approx.. 5’ x 8’.
The bath is approx.. 11’ x 9’
Q:Thank you for the information. I need more information on the second floor. Given that the ceilings slope from 5’ up to 10’... how much of the spaces are actually usable? Maybe a specific way to think about it is, how much of the floor space has 7 foot ceiling or higher above it?
A:The 7’ line is approximately 29” in from the 5’ line.
Common Questions:
Q:Can I make modifications to this plan?
A:Yes you can! Please click the "Modifications" tab above to get more information.
Q:What is the estimated price to build this plan?
A:The national average for a house is running right at $125.00 per SF. You can get more detailed information by clicking the Cost-To-Build tab above. Sorry, but we cannot give cost estimates for garage, multifamily or project plans.
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