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Comments (7)Back with more help needed. The aluminum windows from Milgard are not available with a thermal break or otherwise at all in California. The Style Line vinyl from Milgard also isn't available in awaning or casement like we will need (plus after seeing the varying thickness of the vinyl we don't want them). Our next shot was with Marvin Integrity Ultrex fiberglass inside & out wiht a sheet rock return - we would need to do some re-design on our plans as they aren't available in the larger sizes we want with 3 windows side by side etc... So we are looking for other options and need help!!! We don't want wood or vinyl if we can help it - we would prefer fiberglass at this point, but would go with aluminum if we have to. Again this is for a modern home - so a bronze or dark finish on the outside - sheetrock return with pain white on the inside is fine. The Blomberg windows would work - but will be pretty expensive, ditto with Inline...So I am looking for some better choices. Thanks!...See Morenew build kitchen plan, need advice
Comments (8)For such a large space there's remarkably little convient work space. Where's primary prep? Most convenient place for primary prep is counter between sink and range, which doesn't really exist in this layout. That alone makes this layout dysfunctional. Also best if DW doesn't interfere with primary prep. Fridge and pantry seem to crowd each other and seem generally misplaced. It's best to place the fridge and bulk storage at the edge of the kitchen so that passthru/light users can get what they want quickly & efficiently without interfering with primary prep activities. Also, opposite landing is more convenient than side landing for french door fridges. So, for example, the fridge would work better at the at the other end of that counter (near breakfast area). How many differnet orientations of fridge, sink, DW, and range have you considered? I suggest that you draw the empty space out on graph paper, make 20 copies, sketch out 20 different configs, and sleep on it for a week....See MoreBuilding a new home. Not sure about floor plan
Comments (39)The fact remains that neither of those plans is good for a growing family for many reasons. So if you're planning for a family, you can do better. And neither is particularly conducive to the way I would imagine a couple with no kids will want to use their home. (admitting that I have only been part of that "couple with no kids" demographic for about 10 months lol) There is no room for entertaining friends, the first plan has good space for guest room/hobby rooms/office but the second doesn't. The second plan has a practical guest bathroom. In both plans you need to walk 30 ft before you get to a spot to hang your coat or put down the bottle of wine you brought! And good luck getting shoes on and off in that bottleneck....See MoreFloor Plan Design Dilemma for New Build (Need Architect Advice)
Comments (158)In Ontario any homeowner can submit their own drawings, however, they will be reviewed by the planning department to ensure the drawings meet code. However, a professional I,e, draftsman, designer, architectural technologist etc must complete and pass exams and thus obtain a (Building code identification no) BCIN. An architect does not require a BCIN, however, they must be licensed in the province in order to have construction drawings approved. Some further explanations http://www.andythomson.ca/2016/11/15/why-a-bcin-is-not-an-architect/...See MoreRelated Professionals
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