Spec PlanK: Exterior Home

spec plan-K: exterior home

Spec Plan K: Exterior Home

what you need to know —

Identify what will be need for exterior home:

— types of exterior siding
— decor such as shutters, cornices, and more.
— chimney or other smoke vent
— columns, gables, and corner posts
— porch design and entry

— windows and doors [ see plan ]
— driveways, pathways, sidewalk [ see plan ]
— roofing and gutter systems [ see plan ]
— foundation [ see plan ]

Protective exterior includes mess wire for ventilation, guards for prevention of snow and ice buildup, and other miscellaneous.

If you have a chimney, it must be designed for proper air flow to prevent smoking the house.

You porch design can be a simple entry, partially covered porch, or fully covered porch.

 

Types of type of exterior siding to consider:

• view pros/cons insulated siding:
  energy.gov

 

Types of type of exterior decor to consider:

resource info
	5 Renovations That Bring Charm to Your Home’s Exterior

 

Visit our Home Improvement Showcase for exterior home:

additional information
	topics: exterior decor
	planning: exterior home
	best sellers: home exterior

 

From howstuffworks.com:

• learn how siding is installed:
  about exterior siding

spec plan-K: exterior home

Getting Started

Step 1: develop the plan

• take a completed draft of the exterior home spec sheet to your architect or planner, who will can customize a remodeling plan or revise an existing plan that meets your specs.
  
• use your spec sheet and floor plan to bid the construction project out to contractors

exterior home spec sheet

 

Step 2: get required building permits

• It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.
  all about permits
• Check with your local jurisdiction regarding site and change permits:
  local government for permit information
• It would be good idea to purchase as reference an illustrated building code book to make sure your project is up to code:
  • building codes illustrated

 

Step 3: find pre-screened contractors and other service providers

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	Siding		Waterproofing
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spec plan-K: exterior home

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