Tuesday, February 28, 2012

$4000.00 budget just for nails!

I haven't spoken of the budget for this home but here are a few "Fun" facts:
  • The budget for nails really is $4000.00!  Seems like a lot to me, but building supplies are very expensive.  No, they're not gold plated.
  • It's cheaper, by a good amount, to buy an existing house in this market.  That being said, it's impossible to get exactly what you want without building.
  • This house will have over 40 windows and almost 30 interior and exterior doors.
  • The trusses (43 or so) were built way up in the 'county' at Aroostook Trusses and delivered by truck.  Everyone was a perfect fit.  http://www.aroostooktrusses.com/
  • Speaker wire costs $5.00 a foot?  Really?  HDMI Cables are even more.
  • We are so lucky to be building our home, only a jerk would whine about the costs.  Enough said.


The front gables are complete and the builders are
beginning to add trim.  The rear trusses should be completely
 installed by end of day tomorrow (weather permitting).

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