Additions Using Our Framing Packages

We are frequently asked if we can create a framing package for an addition.  The answer is yes.

An over size garage on one side of an existing house.

And a two story 5000 square foot addition on the other side.

And two weeks after the delivery the packages are completed to  closed in shells.

 

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A recommendation of North Coast Packaged Homes

Building a home is a large and daunting project and for many it is perhaps the first time they have every tackled such a large project outside of the area of their own expertise.  Our goal is to make it at least a bit easier and manageable so that each of our clients can achieve the dream of building their own home.

 

Thank you very much for the information about PMHI products, company, etc.  I am looking forward to the factory visit Wednesday.

As it stands now, we are looking proceed with the purchase of a modified version of your New Haven plan.  I’ve decided to use your dealer: Ann Zollinger of North Coast Packaged Homes for this purchase.   Ann is very helpful and forthcoming with information; Contractor and other trade referrals for this project.  She is taking an active role in the process.  So far everything I have experienced with Ann has been nothing but outstanding.

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Using Manufactured Trusses

One way to keep costs in check is the use of manufactured trusses.  These trusses differ from a cut roof with a large beamed ceiling but a coffered or center vault can still be achieved as trusses come in many different designs.

Trusses are manufactured at the factor using a very cost effective and green method of construction.

We provide the truss plan and truss calculations to submit to the building department and to build the truss roof.

Truss roof can be used with a variety of exterior appearances such as hip roofs or a straight gable.

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February Price Increase

The good news is that at long last the construction industry is turning around.  I am busier than I have been in years and have more active clients than in the last four years combined.

But with this increase in traffic - and obviously not just my business - an increase in the demand for materials and labor in the construction industry.  We have observed the price of lumber and lumber products rise slowly but consistently week after week.  And it is anticipated that these increases will continue during the upcoming months.

If you are interested in building this summer now is an excellent time to start the plans and get your building project underway.  The energy codes are going to change on January 1, 2014 as California as well which will again increase costs just to meet the new codes.

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Annual Meeting with Pacific Modern Homes

Today was our annual PMHI meeting.  In addition to our normal financing news and marketing tips, we had an excellent presentation my Dave Morgan who prepares the Title 24 and CalGreen checklists for the clients who use our home building kits for their framing.  As their are going to be major code changes next January it is imperative that we work together to hopefully get your permit prior to that time.

But if not, we at North Coast Packaged Homes will be prepared to work with you on design options to make this transition for your panelized framing package and the overall design as painless as possible.

For more information please contact us at info@northcoastpackagedhomes.com or visit our website at www.northcoastpackagedhomes.com.

Cut Roof or Manufactured Trusses ?????

One of the most common questions people typically request is about either having a vaulted ceiling or an attic.

First, most of our packages typically are built with manufactured trusses:

Manufactured trusses are a cost effective way to support a room.  They can come in a variety of shapes:

Using a scissor truss can create a vault although it is not as deep as a cut roof - it is a less expensive alternative.  It does though require that the exterior roof pitch be steep enough to allow for a scissor or studio vault type roof.

An attic truss can create a small attic for storage or for the heating unit - but it does not create a second story like a cut roof can create:

We can design an open rafter roof to allow for an attic or an "open beam" vaulted roof but the cost difference and labor involved to build a cut roof as opposed to rolling manufactured trusses must be taken into consideration.

 

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Holiday Building Crew

Holiday Crew The Santa Claus Crew (Can be quickly built after package delivery.) Info@northcoastpackagedhomes.com www.northcoastpackagedhomes.com Build Your New Home With Your Own Crew 1 lb large strawberries 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3-4 Tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Remove the top, (enough for a hat). Clean out the whole strawberry with a paring knife, if necessary (some of them are hollow already. Prep all of the strawberries and set aside. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag or Ziploc with the corner snipped off. Fill the strawberries with cheesecake mixture. 3. Once strawberries are filled, top with the ‘hats.’ Decorate according to photo. Happy Holidays from North Coast Packaged Homes