My pole barn...a solo affair

[bindian]

Eddie,
As usual, that look great. I will have to research handi siding more.
hugs, Brandi

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Brandi,

This is a house that I built last year for a client. It's done in Hardi siding that I painted, but could easily be stained to look like wood. Same with the posts and trim.

Eddie

So Eddie, what did you have to charge for that home? Just wondering since prices vary so much around the country.

 

[EddieWalker]

So Eddie, what did you have to charge for that home? Just wondering since prices vary so much around the country.

The homeowners helped out and did some stuff themselves. They also made some expensive changes during the build that affected the overall price. Then they found themselves short on cash and had to cut corners on some items that really hurt them. Insualtion in the ceiling isn't what it should be and the shingles are standard 3 tab. Money managment went from free spending at the beginning, to returning $200 door knobs for $50 ones. In the end, we used materials from the surplus stoor that turned out OK, but not what they really wanted. After putting on crown moulding and a few details with tile, it came out pretty good.

I built that house for $65 a foot.

Eddie

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The homeowners helped out and did some stuff themselves. They also made some expensive changes during the build that affected the overall price. Then they found themselves short on cash and had to cut corners on some items that really hurt them. Insualtion in the ceiling isn't what it should be and the shingles are standard 3 tab. Money managment went from free spending at the beginning, to returning $200 door knobs for $50 ones. In the end, we used materials from the surplus stoor that turned out OK, but not what they really wanted. After putting on crown moulding and a few details with tile, it came out pretty good.

I built that house for $65 a foot.

Eddie

It amazes me the enormous spread that materials can cost. And I'm talking similar types of materials. As I said before, Hardi planking in Colorado is less than half of what it is here and yet 2x8 T&G is less money here. Just two examples.

Hey when you see Rob and Loretta's place in person, I think that you will be pretty impressed with just about everything that they have done. I know that I was and I am not all that easy to impress.

My wife and some of her friends are going to Disneyland next weekend, crowds seem to be down a bit this year. I hope that you and your family have a good time out here.

 

[bindian]

The homeowners helped out and did some stuff themselves. They also made some expensive changes during the build that affected the overall price. Then they found themselves short on cash and had to cut corners on some items that really hurt them. Insualtion in the ceiling isn't what it should be and the shingles are standard 3 tab. Money managment went from free spending at the beginning, to returning $200 door knobs for $50 ones. In the end, we used materials from the surplus stoor that turned out OK, but not what they really wanted. After putting on crown moulding and a few details with tile, it came out pretty good.

I built that house for $65 a foot.

Eddie

Eddie,
I want oak in my kitchen also. Very nice work. I also like the bar supports.
hugs, Brandi

 

[dynasim]

Eddie,

I liked the kitchen. Do you know the reason that typical cabinets do not go to the ceiling. We are rebuilding our kitchen, will be building custom cabinets, and are questioning why not to build to the ceiling.

I am 6'8", so accessibility is not an issue.

Is there any other reason, except accessibility?

Thanks for y'alls insight.

Chris

edit: Sorry for the hijack.

 

[EddieWalker]

Premade wall cabinets come in two heights, 30 inche and 42 inch. The 42 inch cabinets go to the ceiling on a home with 8foot walls. The thing is that there is 18 inches from the top of the counter to the bottom of the wall cabinet. On custom jobs, there are no rules.

The most common reason that I hear for 30 inch cabinets over 42 inch models is that the top of the cabinet never gets used. The bigger cabinets cost a little more too. Back in California, where I'm from, 42 inch was more common, but here in Texas, it's 30 inch. Maybe it's a regional thing, but the smaller cabinets make the kitchen look bigger. It also creates a display area above he cabinet.

Eddie

 

[bindian]

Eddie,

I liked the kitchen. Do you know the reason that typical cabinets do not go to the ceiling. We are rebuilding our kitchen, will be building custom cabinets, and are questioning why not to build to the ceiling.

I am 6'8", so accessibility is not an issue.

Is there any other reason, except accessibility?

Thanks for y'alls insight.

Chris

edit: Sorry for the hijack.

Chris,
I don't mind. You ask a question I have thought about in the past. I have a kitchen step stool to reach the upper shelf.
hugs, Brandi

 

[RobS]

Premade wall cabinets come in two heights, 30 inche and 42 inch. The 42 inch cabinets go to the ceiling on a home with 8foot walls. The thing is that there is 18 inches from the top of the counter to the bottom of the wall cabinet. On custom jobs, there are no rules.

The most common reason that I hear for 30 inch cabinets over 42 inch models is that the top of the cabinet never gets used. The bigger cabinets cost a little more too. Back in California, where I'm from, 42 inch was more common, but here in Texas, it's 30 inch. Maybe it's a regional thing, but the smaller cabinets make the kitchen look bigger. It also creates a display area above he cabinet.

Eddie

We have a mix in our kitchen. 42 inchers in the corners and 30 inchers between. Makes a nice architectural detail to see the variations at the top. We have 10 foot ceilings so there is still space above the cabinets. Good place to stash all manner of collectibles (dust catchers). When we built, they were also pushing the use of different woods (light and dark). We didn't go that far. Glad we did what we did though, it looks nice.

 

[mikim]

Had to rebuild ours recently due to flood ....I designed the new cabinets and had a guy build 'em then helped him do the install. Note the size of the pot drawers and just to the left of them - deep towel drawers.