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Thewaylifeshouldbe
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2018 22:45 - Edited by: Thewaylifeshouldbe
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I live in rural Maine and just purchased 22 secluded acres. The plan is to build our home without a mortgage, A goal that is very feasible but every dollar is going to count. Does anybody know of any resources for plans? I've searched and searched but there is A lot of clickbait and scams out there. And help would be much appreciated
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Borrego
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2018 12:21
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Why don't you just design it yourself and draw your own plans? Really not that hard and since you're doing your own building, they don't have to be perfect plans, just something to remind you where you're going as you build.....
(I'm assuming this is a non-permitted dwelling...?)
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Just
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2018 13:24
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In Canada any plans for a permitted dwelling must be submitted with a certified professional engineers stamp . And you will pay for that .
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ICC
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2018 14:30
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In the US whether or not plans need an engineers or architects stamps varies state by state. If a professional stamp is required the pro must be licensed in that state. Best to ask locally about what is needed before getting too far along.
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ILFE
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2018 17:48
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Quoting: Thewaylifeshouldbe Does anybody know of any resources for plans?
Not sure exactly what you are looking for, here. But, hopefully This List Of Resources will give you some direction.
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Princelake
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2018 17:59
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I don't think you'll find any actual stamped plans online. I would go in to a local building supply store and sit down and come up with basic plans and they would have a good idea with local building costs. It would be a basic plan to go off of. Also even if the building isn't being inspected it's recommended to stay as close as you can for code for strong cabin and liability.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2018 20:44 - Edited by: toyota_mdt_tech
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Try www.townandcountryplans.com and you can easily stretch a floor plan to the gable ends without changing lumber size. Find something that is close and make it longer if you need.
I used these and submitted them, passed with flying colors. It doesn't need to be engineered if you are using std construction practice, you start gettign out of the norm, need an engineer involved. I used the generic plans online, passed no issue. They did consider snow load.
I adjsuted my design with whiteout. Take the Peniac for example, made it wider (not deeper) and nothing changes, just longer. Same for the porch, stretch it full length, no change. But 2 sets of plans, one for you, one for submitting to bld dept.
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SE Ohio
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2018 16:40
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A lot of libraries have books with house/cabin plans. Check out is free!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2018 02:05
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Quoting: Borrego Why don't you just design it yourself and draw your own plans? Really not that hard and since you're doing your own building, they don't have to be perfect plans, just something to remind you where you're going as you build.....(I'm assuming this is a non-permitted dwelling...?)
yup
There's as much joy in the design as there is in the build
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creeky
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2018 16:27
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Quoting: Gary O There's as much joy in the design as there is in the build
Hang. Way more. Dream. Sketch. Fiddle. Improve. Experiment.
The build is a pain.
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Cowracer
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2018 17:51
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For me, there were no plans. We decided on 16x16 bottom floor, 16x20 top floor and then my master carpenter friend built it from there. I have a gambrel roof on top. we just kept tweaking the angles till it looked right, and gave me enough headroom upstairs.
It actually kind of gave me pause, because I am an engineer, we don't do crap without plans, but my buddy knew his stuff. It all came out great.
Tim
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Gary O
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2018 23:02
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Quoting: creeky Hang. Way more. Dream. Sketch. Fiddle. Improve. Experiment.The build is a pain.
I cannot improve on this post
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Ontario lakeside
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2018 00:39
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Hey Just
Im in Canada, 2 hours from Toronto and my inspector did not require any engineering stamp. Ive also done permitted renovations in the city without an engineer sign off. All drawn by me by hand.
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Just
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2018 08:16
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not sure may be different interpretation of the law. the rules changed a few years back. were l am they demand it for new construction.
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EsmeraldaDavis
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2018 02:52
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Hey you can design it yourself.
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Wendigolake
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2018 14:28
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I drew up the plans for my latest cottage addition. Only part of it that has an engineers stamp on is the engineered trusses. The addition has a 2nd floor and the trusses are attic trusses with 4 dormers in them. The rest of the plans I drew up myself and had no issues. I designed everything to "code" even though I am in an unorganized township in Northern Ontario and no permits and inspections are required.
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MikeOnBear
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2018 15:35 - Edited by: MikeOnBear
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Like Borrego said, design it yourself.
I used floorplanner.com. Lets you draw out walls, color the interior, and drop in furniture. Size everything like you want. I used this on our cabin to help both of us visualize everything. Then went with some light cad work to pattern out studs, ceiling joists, rafters, etc....
One design per account in floorplanner is free.
Attached is an early concept of what we did. You can draw in multiple layers for basements, lofts, etc...
We also used it for our home a few years back. Just drew out the floor plan and our contractor took it from there. We live in a very rural county in the lower US and permits / stamped drawings / etc.. are not required.
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paul8511
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2018 18:34
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Talk to the local authorities, some times u do not need that much, just pass inspections thhat are needed.
The book Code Check will guide you and perhaps the inspectors too.
now you have to decide several things
so are u building this mostly by your self? certain designs are more builder friendly
how many boing to live there or how much space u need
will it be built in stages?
build divisiable by 4 like 24 x 36 not 26 x 30
less cutting
get to know materials and sizes so it finishes out with out a lot of hassle
in most parts of the country 24 foot roof trusses are commonally available so low cost and light
do you have a flat site to build on
not sure what u need but a 24 x 36 is a good place to start myk first was this with a 36 foot wall down the middle with 3 small bed rooms and a bath on one side and kit , dine, live in one big space from one end to the other
this could be a 2 bed to bath if it suits u
if possible garage door and front door face east
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paul8511
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2018 18:36
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oh forgot, my best advice forget the windows just frame what u want for windows and doors then call the window guy for new vinyl windows to fit
so easy so good have them put them in
nice windows make a great house
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paul8511
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2018 18:38
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Thewaylifeshouldbe
I have a lot of experience and get where u are coming from fell free to contact me privately
paul
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moneypitfeeder
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# Posted: 27 Jul 2019 20:12
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This is an old thread, but I thought I'd share this link to North Dakota State University's listing of building plans. They have quite a few compiled, many might not be up to current codes, but they were all approved at the time they were made. The pdfs are all free to download (housing located here: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension-aben/buildingplans/housing) and I think you can contact them with the plan number if you need larger printed versions for a couple of dollars. Here's the link for all their building plans (barns, general construction, misc) https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension-aben/buildingplans
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