Ever consider precast foundation walls?
I've seen 'em and looked them over. I think they are definitely a consideration for a basement foundation, but wonder how cost effective they are for a simple 4' tall foundation wall that is buried below grade for a slab installation. Also, and you're gonna love this, Dski and I are considering doing the concrete work ourselves.
Don't you need foundation walls thicker than 8" for a brick exterior finish?
No brick, Ryan. It's the operator of the design progam (moi) that can't adjust the exterior to reflect the lap siding I desire.
How about Doors instead of windows downstairs in the bedrooms and a patio underneath the deck so you can take advantage of the shade on hot days?
Good call! I plan to use a waterproofing system underneath the balcony framing and screening in the area below it. The entrance door in the plan (next to the bedrooms) will provide access to the outside area, allowing someone to enter the house to take a pee in the powder room without having to go thru another door in screen room. We will accept having to use a screen door to enter the screen room when we want to use it.
and a full bath should be near, or at least on the same floor as the bedrooms as should a laundry room. Carrying laundry up and down stairs gets old quick...at least so I'm told.
Agreed!...but this is where the plan meets reality. This is a nice cabin, not the final home. Quite frankly, we are thrilled at the thought of having 1-1/2 baths, as opposed to 1 in a structure like this. Remember; we are talking about 1200 sq feet of living space and I gotta use it to serve the best purpose. As I noted above, the sleeping zone is reserved for just that. Having a place for old-timers like me to pee 3 times during the night is sufficient.
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...keep 'em comin'
