Cost of construction.

[dieselsmoke1]

Heres another example of building costs in summary form. It's a man cave that doubles as a garage and is built to match the residential construction of the house.



26 x 26 down 676 sf
18 x 26 up 468 sf
Total 1114 sf

Permits $399.00
Site Prep $175.00
Footings $1,302.00
Masonry $3,025.00
Slab $2,925.00
Plumbing rough in $750.00
Landscaping $292.00
Framing / Sheathing $4,630.00
Windows / Doors $1,910.00
Electrical $1085.00
Misc. Toilet etc. $350.00
Roofing $2,220.00
OH Door $1,735.00

Actual $20,798.00

Siding / Trim $2,700.00
Plumbing completion $1,450.00
Insulation / Interior trim $2,000.00
HVAC down and up $3,000.00

Projected $29,248.00

 

[rambler]

I'd do what I could to use tin siding on a shed/barn. It lasts forever, only have to do it once, doesn't rot.

If you want vinyl then do that right off the bat.

My experiences with the 4x8 foot wood stuff has not been good. Why do it twice.

--->Paul