Commented: Overwhelmed! Should we get a complete plan first?I may not understand the scope. Make sure your bids cover everything - anything that is not explicitly covered in the contract will be extra.
Commented: What would make you go over budget on an addition?Sorry this post is so long, but...
It is my firm belief, and I have experience on both sides of this (I am a homeowner and a general contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area), that the seeds of budge...
Commented: Portland Cement? Which one?Years after the original post, I know, but:
Portland cement is what we all call "cement": the main component of concrete, stuccos, etc. Plastic cement is just regular portland cement plus so...
