house plan critique. main level and 2nd story
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2nd Floor Layout- Critique please!
Comments (30)Sure, the city might have noticed the stair error but they would have had no obligation to you to do so; they could have issued a permit and then flag it as a violation after it had been built, so never rely on an inspector for code compliance, that's your responsibility even if you hire a designer and a builder. Regarding the future room square footage, are you asking about zoning ordinance, building code, sewer/septic, or HOA regulations? I can't think of any maximum square footage restrictions in a building code; it is primarily concerned with safety and energy conservation so if you show a door to the space you must give it a use and design the floor structure for that use even if it is only storage. So call it storage so you don't need emergency escape windows and design the floor structure for a bedroom/living loading. You would probably show exterior insulation, a utility light, subflooring and omit all finishes. Are you suggesting that you might build above the Great Room later? Incidentally, a two-story space on a corner of a building needs additional attention for lateral bracing because wind forces are greater at corners and it is the floor that provides bracing for exterior walls so be sure to hire a good structural engineer....See MoreSecond level living floor plan vs. Main level floor plan? Anyone
Comments (13)My current house is "reversed" as well. It's 3-stories/five levels to maximize the ocean views. First level is the foyer/garage, half-flight up is the master facing the ocean, half up from that are two guest rooms facing the street, half up is a story-and-half great room facing the ocean (over the master bedroom footprint). Half-flight up from that is the kitchen, dining room and library, all with ocean and street views. Every morning, looking at the sunrise and dolphins in the waves I know it's worth it to carry groceries all the way up!...See MoreMaking windows fit in 2nd story with porch
Comments (15)It's OK to use a few Andersen 200 series windows but I would try to get at least the 400 series Tilt Wash for the rest of the house. I don't know where you live but in a cold climate you need 2x6 studs just to meet the energy code. If you dropped the entire porch roof structure another 4" from what I originally recommended and the bottom of the truss overhang is high enough for the trim boards everything should work. The only way to know is to draw a wall section very carefully. I could do that if I knew the truss support and roof eave detail. Trusses save money and many houses discussed on this forum have used them but I have never used them nor have I seen them used for a single-family house; it's a multi-family developer technique in the northeast perhaps because attic space is of such great value....See MorePlease Critique Main Floor Plan
Comments (54)Nana Doors: From on initial concept of a high curtain wall I changed to two 16x8 4 panel doors and one 12x8 3 panel fixed door, all with transom windows above. I looked at Nana doors then have quotes from Panoromic doors and waiting for a quote from yet another manufacturer who recently added the type of doors to their collection. I love Parnaromic doors since they are in line with our needs and at a much better price. They also have an option of a full size screen. Check them out; they are in CA....See MoreJamie Ludwig
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