With concrete delayed and heat advisory alerts, progress on the interior continues this week. To our surprise, the interior temperature was somewhat pleasant without the air conditioning operating (considering today's high is 105 degrees and "feels" like 116).
Driveway progress to resume shortly, as we are learning concrete is now picking up in demand and lead times are increasing.
Wood Stair "Kits"
An economical and convenient ways to finish stairs is to use a stair tread kit. Stair tread kits are comprised of pre-cut and pre-finished pieces of wood or other materials that fit over the stair structure. They usually include prefinished treads, risers and trim. Some kits, like the one used on this project include seperate nosing, which is the rounded edge of the tread that extends beyond the riser.
Since this project is a lease house.. many factors were considered, including budget, scheduling, durability of materials and components that can easily be replaced by normal wear and tear.
Dropping driveways to save cost
If you are planning to build a new home with a garage, you might be wondering how to save money on the foundation. The foundation is the most important part of any structure, as it supports the weight and stability of the walls and roof. However, building a foundation can also be expensive and time-consuming, especially if you opt for a split level or have challenging topography.
Dropping garage foundations means lowering the level of the garage floor below the level of the house floor, creating a step-down effect. This can have several benefits for your home design and your budget.
Benefits of Dropping Garage Foundations
One of the main benefits of dropping garage foundations is that it reduces the amount of excavation and concrete needed for the project. It is faster and cost efficient to construct than other types, as it requires less digging, materials, and labor.
Another benefit of dropping garage foundations is that it creates more space and height for your garage. By lowering the garage floor, you can increase the clearance for your vehicles, boats and storage items, as well as improve the ventilation and drainage of the garage.
You can also add windows or skylights to your garage roof, creating more natural light and ventilation.
Dropping garage foundations for new residential home design is a smart way to save money on your foundation project while creating more space, height, and appeal for your garage.
To learn more about this exciting project, please check out our project page.
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