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re: Self Contract New Home Build.
Posted on 2/7/24 at 2:55 pm to Elusiveporpi
Posted on 2/7/24 at 2:55 pm to Elusiveporpi
Another question I had was does simplicity really translate to a lower cost house? For example, if a roof is not complicated, I know it will be faster to build and possibly less material, but does that translate into saving for me, or will the subs mostly suck that up in there pricing as profit for them?
That goes for other things like # of corners in exterior walls etc...
That goes for other things like # of corners in exterior walls etc...
Posted on 2/7/24 at 3:29 pm to Elusiveporpi
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For example, if a roof is not complicated, I know it will be faster to build and possibly less material, but does that translate into saving for me, or will the subs mostly suck that up in there pricing as profit for them?
The ridiculously over complicated roof designs and even the ridiculously steep pitch all adds up. Yes more materials, more labor, more cost.
You're normally going to pay a standard rate to your roofer on roofs 7/12 pitch and lower. Once you get to a 8/12 pitch, steep charges start kicking in. The price goes up the steeper the roof because the work becomes harder and harder the steeper it gets. Unless you're dead set on having a steep, cut up, not practical roof, go with a more simplified roof design.
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