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src1983 wrote:Hey fellas,
Critique my plan, and if possible average cost to build
Thanks
hong kong phooey wrote:src1983 wrote:Hey fellas,
Critique my plan, and if possible average cost to build
Thanks
i noticed you have your walk in closet for the master bedroom inside the bathroom. If you accustomed taking hot steamy showers i would suggest putting a door in between the the closet and the bedroom or make an opening from the closet to the bedroom instead. i suggest this due to moisture and mould formation in your clothes unless u plan on putting in a good extractor fan.
I also have an open concept, one thing to consider with the open concept is Air condition , the air condition cools the entire space
ProtonPowder wrote:src1983 wrote:Hey fellas,
Critique my plan, and if possible average cost to build
Thanks
Modelled it on sketchup at work and forgot to send it to myself to post at home. Last time i log in from work i got banned because of the proxy they use.
But is about 1.4M for the house alone, going by the square footage at 700/sf. I seeing a pool, but I am not personally familiar with the unit costs of building those, nor the areas around the house if using pavers.
rspann wrote:Would you agree that it's possible to build a good quality house ,without a contractor, for way less, if you manage your finances properly? I have built buildings for far less than the $700 per square ft quoted.
There is a difference between reduced cost and avoided expense.ProtonPowder wrote:rspann wrote:Would you agree that it's possible to build a good quality house ,without a contractor, for way less, if you manage your finances properly? I have built buildings for far less than the $700 per square ft quoted.
I wouldnt doubt that it is very possible and realistic for the people that have the knowledge, or access to people that do with their interests in mind.
There are large houses that I have visited in upscale areas in south that go for nearly half of that rate, and one in particular even complete with stucco on the outside. Granted the owner himself is a contractor, but it shows that it can be possible.
I apologise for my ignorance but please copy and paste the link you are referring to.Strugglerzinc wrote:Second result in Google. Second.
cutthroatInt wrote:I apologise for my ignorance but please copy and paste the link you are referring to.Strugglerzinc wrote:Second result in Google. Second.
So there is non online then. Have to buy from ttbs. ThanksDuane 3NE 2NR wrote:cutthroatInt wrote:I apologise for my ignorance but please copy and paste the link you are referring to.Strugglerzinc wrote:Second result in Google. Second.
http://chamber.org.tt/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Building-Codes-and-the-Regulation-of-the-Building-Industry-2011-Mark-Francois.pdf
cutthroatInt wrote:So there is non online then. Have to buy from ttbs. ThanksDuane 3NE 2NR wrote:cutthroatInt wrote:I apologise for my ignorance but please copy and paste the link you are referring to.Strugglerzinc wrote:Second result in Google. Second.
http://chamber.org.tt/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Building-Codes-and-the-Regulation-of-the-Building-Industry-2011-Mark-Francois.pdf
pugboy wrote:This was the house I saw in fishing pond,
the third container is to the back perpendicular to the other two
and roof is built off the two side ones.
Need sturdy footings though and best to cast a floor for the big middle area.
It's owned by the people who sell honey under the "herbwai" brand.
they are off the grid, using solar and lpg generator
QuietGiant wrote:Is it possible to build a house for under $150, 000. ? If so, what materials would be best for that budget?
Nothing fancy, no extra wasted space, just a small plain rectangular 2 bedroom house. One room on each side, bathroom to the back and the kitchen/living room in one. Basic stuff, just for a family of 3.
Currently in a very tight financial position so trying to make what i have do. Any advice would be appreciated.
https://ufile.io/r36wgcutthroatInt wrote:Good day can someone direct me to where I can get the rules and regulations building codes for Trinidad and Tobago. The ones town and country abide by. Can it be gotted anywhere online? My search has been futile so far.
Thanks in advance
Rory Phoulorie wrote:You would only install piles where a spread footing or mat foundation (referred to as shallow foundations), cannot support the anticipated loads.
Another instance with respect to where you may use piles is in expansive soils where the uplift pressure from the soil (in the wet season) exceeds the downward pressure on the foundation from the structure. The net uplift pressure will raise the structure up. You can identify potentially expansive soils in the dry season by deep and wide cracks in the surface. You tend to get expansive soils in south Trinidad. Your piles need to be designed to resist the uplift pressure from the soil, or you would get the same issue as with the shallow foundations.
You should consult the Small Building Code (TTS 599) for guidance on the design of the foundations for your house.
konartis wrote:Can anyone advise is the PVC ceiling can be used for a building going under a mortgage in relation to insurance and if it would be acceptable by T&C etc...was hearing it wudnt be acceptable due to fire hazards
SNIPER 3000 wrote:konartis wrote:Can anyone advise is the PVC ceiling can be used for a building going under a mortgage in relation to insurance and if it would be acceptable by T&C etc...was hearing it wudnt be acceptable due to fire hazards
I was told by an insurance agent that it will not be covered or if it is the insurance cost will increase,
adnj wrote:Assuming that you want about 800 sq ft of living space (about the minimum for 3 or 4 people):
Typical home (medium/some basic finishes) at $700 per sq ft: $560,000
Basic/limited finishes (where you do some of the work) $350 per sq ft: $280,000
Rustic cabin (bare concrete floors, you do most of the work, plain block walls) $200 per sq ft: $160,000
pugboy wrote:I've seen many cases of ceramic tiles on a driveway cracking not long after from the cars driving over, not sure why.
pugboy wrote:But I thought “open space “
Was the current style
So a 1.2 million to build and 100k for wall plus probably a 300 400k for the land?adnj wrote:If you get beyond the finishes and fixtures (which you can change later) what you might see is a relatively poor layout in the open space floor plan, electrical panel in the living space, ongrade construction, building footprint occupies more area than is preferred, outswing windows with no screens, a large ceiling plenum that will trap heat, and rudimentary surface drains.
If I had to hazard a guess: $550 per sq ft + $100K for the boundary wall.
House for sale for 1.75 mil.adnj wrote:I can't say anything about land price but it looks like a ~50×100 lot at 300 ft of border wall at $300 per foot for a 6 ft wall and $550 per square foot for the structure.
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