Photo - resize to proper home demensions

[reeljustice]

I appreciate that.

Since it is likely I will have to have someone actually draw the plans http://www.eplans.com/house-plans.hwx/Q/Plan.HWEPL00918 Would you recommend I purchase the plans with the reversal then let someone draw expand the plans from that so they would have the roof and such?

[Allen42ACJ]

If you want to use the exact floor plan you should buy it.It is stealing if you don't.
If your going to design it mostly yourself I recommend getting Pro 7.
Think you said you were using home 6..
If you get Pro 7 someone with Chief 10 could work on it for the permit drawings and you can still edit it with Pro.
It will help with decorating to.
Don't worry to much with plywood.It is the joist and rafters that will determine it more.
Round off to full numbers by 2'..

[reeljustice]

I agree Allen.

I purchased HD Pro tonight and have been working more on the re-design. I think I'll be reading some more. I have been playing with some of the sample editable plans. Looks like to me it is going to be a bit of a learning curve in building the roof and ceilings (among many other things).

You mentioned expanding or decreasing in denominations of 24". Back in the 70s through early 80s when I was helping Granddaddy and Daddy in the building, I remember we always did pretty much everything on 16" centers. I know a lot of residential builders use 24" centers. I didn't get a chance to call my family to see what the current standard is. I'm reasonably certain I may go with 6" exterior walls as opposed to 4", but, still not sure. I suspect we will go with the foam insulation as opposed to the batten insulation. I am also researching the more modern geothermal heat pumps since we have plenty of land to work with.

As I get a little more into the design and layout, if you guys don't mind, I'll come back with more intelligent questions.

Thanks for all your help.

Joel

[Allen42ACJ]

Hi Joel
Yes on the 16" OC.I was thinking the length of 2x lumber coming in 2' increments.
8' 10' 12' 14' and so on.
If your going with I-JOIST more flexibility because the extra is figured for another place.
As a framer I like 2x6 walls because you can get longer plate stock,
Keeps the walls straighter with less joints in the top plate.

Your garage should be 24' wide for 9' wide doors.

[reeljustice]

Thanks Allen. I'll be working on the design more this weekend. Have a wonderful weekend.

[Allen42ACJ]

Your welcome
You have a good one to..