Plan Details:
bedrooms: 4
baths: 4.5
garage stalls: 3
levels: 2
width: 78'
depth: 48'
walls: 2"x6"
roof pitch: 12:12
square feet: 3652
main floor: 2319
upper floor: 1333
garage: 624
bonus: 399
Lifestyle Features:
unfinished/future space
suited for corner lot
den/office/study/computer
open floor plan
Lifestyle Features-cont
open floor plan
oversized garage
great room/living room
covered rear porch
suited for view lot
kitchen island
hobby/rec room/game room
walk-in closet
master sitting area
peninsula/eating bar
volume/vaulted ceiling
main floor master bed & bath
side-entry garage
media room
guest suite
teen suite/Jack & Jill bath
nook/breakfast area/dining
Question: Is it possible to increase the width and depth of this plan while keeping the size of the rooms in proportion to the original plan, thus increasing the overall square footage?
Answer: Hello and thank you for your inquiry. Yes, it would require modification to the plan but it could be done. You could either purchase a reproducible master or AutoCAD format, which comes with a copyright release and have the changes made by a professional in your area or have our Modification Department quote on the changes for you. For more information Click the "Modify this Plan" tab. This will walk you through the process of ordering a modification quote. We will forward your request to the designer and get back to you with a quote to make the changes. The $50.00 fee will be credited to you if you choose to proceed.
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where the house is going to be located on the property. You might also need beams
sized to accommodate roof loads specific to your region. Your home builder can usually
help you with this. You may also need a septic design unless your lot is served by a
sanitary sewer system. Many areas now have area-specific energy codes that also have
to be followed. This normally involves filling out a simple form providing documentation
that your house plans are in compliance.
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In some regions, there is a second step you will need to take to insure your house plans
are in compliance with local codes. Some areas of North America have very strict
engineering requirements. Examples of this would be earthquake-prone areas of California
and the Pacific Coast, hurricane risk areas of the Florida, Gulf & Carolina Coasts. New
York, New Jersey, Nevada, and parts of Illinois require review by a local professional
as well. If you are building in these areas, it is most likely you will need to hire a
state licensed structural engineer to analyze the design and provide additional drawings
and calculations required by your building department. If you aren’t sure, building
departments typically have a handout they will give you listing all of the items they
require to submit for and obtain a building permit.
Additionally, stock plans do not have a professional stamp attached. If your building
department requires one, they will only accept a stamp from a professional licensed in
the state where you plan to build. In this case, you will need to take your house plans
to a local engineer or architect for review and stamping. In addition, plans which are
used to construct homes in Nevada are required to be drawn by a licensed Nevada architect.
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