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Housing Considerations

Housing Considerations. Decisions and considerations of choosing or building a new home. Money. Cost for building can restrict the size and type of housing a person chooses to purchase or build. A budget should be created to determine what is affordable. Cost Considerations:

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Housing Considerations

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  1. Housing Considerations Decisions and considerations of choosing or building a new home.

  2. Money Cost for building can restrict the size and type of housing a person chooses to purchase or build. A budget should be created to determine what is affordable. Cost Considerations: Labor is the number one cost in building a home Building Materials: includes cement, lumber, fasteners, shingles, flooring, drywall, etc. Land Cost Taxes

  3. Location • City or Township or Rural • Proximity Shopping Centers • Environment/Topography: Hills, Water, Trees etc • Taxes • Type of House Structure and Design • Ordinances/Regulations/Municipal Services • Schools

  4. Topograghy - Refers to the site characteristics such as contour of land, trees or other natural features. Information can be found on the Plot Plan Section of the House Plans - Depending on the topography of the site can either reduce or increase the cost of building. To remove dirt on a site a contractor may have to excavate to remove out dirt OR A contractor may have to bring in fill to make the site level or able to hold a building.

  5. Deed • Deed: is a legal document of property ownership. Also known as a Title • Property Search is needed to see if anyone owns the property before purchase or building can begin • Stipulations for deed: • Multi-story or style of home • Setback- Distance from the property Line to the Main Building • Animals • Fences • Easements- an agreed upon right to use another's property for non-building purposes. I.E roads, water, utilities.

  6. Building Codes and Zoning Reason • Safety- for the owner and other persons living in the community • Uniformity- codes make it easier on the service industry to fix any mechanical problems • Building Zones • Residential • Industry • Commercial

  7. Form vs. Function Form- is a feature of a home that is merely aesthetic purpose. Placed in the home for its beauty or uniqueness. I.E Stone-Slate Floor, Vaulted Ceilings, Circular Staircase Function- determines what each space will be used for. Each feature of a home serves some purpose. I.E Carpeted Floor, Kitchen,

  8. Structure Types • Based on Topography and Local Laws One One-Half Story One Story Two Story Split Level

  9. Floor Plan Layout Open Floor Plan vs. Closed Floor Plan Types • Square • Rectangular • L-Shape • Irregular • Foundation Sub Levels • Basement • Crawl Space • Concrete Slab

  10. Set of House Plans • Plot Plan • Foundation Plan • Floor Plan • Interior and Exterior Elevations • Electrical • Construction Details • Pictorial Presentation • Other: Mechanical, Roof Plan, Framing Plan, Plumbing Plan

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