Man you don’t sound like any other contractor I’ve ever heard speak. Professional, intelligent and polite.I bet subs fight over working on your jobs 😂 Great video!
Thxs ( do move in until you get everything done ) I didn't think about that 🤔.... Also were in outskirts Tallahassee FL in country and we're going to be owner builder.... ...Your video's are inspirational 😁.....
Keith, planning a build in CO at 7500 ft. What are your thoughts on breaking ground in July/August and have it dried in by November? This way I could use the cold winter months to work on the interior. Thank you!
Thanks Keith. BTW, could you do a video on windows? So confused right now as everyone (my contractor) is pushing vinyl and I just cringe at putting plastic up everywhere.
I like wood clad in Vinyl. You want Vinyl on the outside, its the best for maintenance and wears well. Inside could be wood but this is more costly. I will add this to a future video.
Hi Keith. You give great advice on your videos. Thank you very much. You inspired me to be my own GC. Do I need some kind of insurance before I start my project? Thank you again.
Yes, good sense says yes. However, talk with an insurance broker in your area about state requirements and even talk with your local building department. They may have certain requirements.
When there is no mud or when snows turn to more rain. Or mid summer when you have a good dry spell. I personally try to stay away from cold winters to do finish. Figure 8-12 month from start to finish.
Framed an $8m home. It took over 5 years to finish it. Not an owner/builder, either. I suspect that a first-time owner/builder is going to take quite a bit longer than a professional builder, simply due to inexperience, and not having the same "pull" with subcontractors' schedules...
Man you don’t sound like any other contractor I’ve ever heard speak. Professional, intelligent and polite.I bet subs fight over working on your jobs 😂 Great video!
That's kind of you to say, sometimes I feel I am an alien in my profession. There is no need to feel stressed or to stress others. That's how I roll.
Keith, thanks again for another good video. You've been a valuable resource. Have a great day!
Thanks 👍
Good advice Keith! Thanks.
Glad to help
@@HowToBuildYourOwnHome how can I know how many load of dirts I need to bring to elevate, to meet the minimum requirement to build? Thank you!!
Thxs ( do move in until you get everything done ) I didn't think about that 🤔....
Also were in outskirts Tallahassee FL in country and we're going to be owner builder.... ...Your video's are inspirational 😁.....
Oh wow! Thanks for the comment. Follow my other channel here, on how to build a community. ruclips.net/channel/UCAat5wJX0no-kLootoGEWMQ
Keith, planning a build in CO at 7500 ft. What are your thoughts on breaking ground in July/August and have it dried in by November? This way I could use the cold winter months to work on the interior. Thank you!
It is a little tight schedule, but can be done. Sooner would be better.
Thanks Keith. BTW, could you do a video on windows? So confused right now as everyone (my contractor) is pushing vinyl and I just cringe at putting plastic up everywhere.
I like wood clad in Vinyl. You want Vinyl on the outside, its the best for maintenance and wears well. Inside could be wood but this is more costly. I will add this to a future video.
@@HowToBuildYourOwnHome Thank you soo much,this makes better sence!
Hi Keith. You give great advice on your videos. Thank you very much.
You inspired me to be my own GC.
Do I need some kind of insurance before I start my project?
Thank you again.
Yes, good sense says yes. However, talk with an insurance broker in your area about state requirements and even talk with your local building department. They may have certain requirements.
@How to Build Your Own Home Thank you.
How can I determine how many load of dirt truck you need to elevate your lot to meet county requirements! Thank you
I would ask a good excavator how many loads of dirt. They would have a good eye for this. From my experience it tends to take more than we thing.
When is the best time to break ground? We live in the South (Arkansas).
When there is no mud or when snows turn to more rain. Or mid summer when you have a good dry spell. I personally try to stay away from cold winters to do finish. Figure 8-12 month from start to finish.
Framed an $8m home. It took over 5 years to finish it. Not an owner/builder, either.
I suspect that a first-time owner/builder is going to take quite a bit longer than a professional builder, simply due to inexperience, and not having the same "pull" with subcontractors' schedules...
Wow, that must have been a challenge.
mazel tov!!🎉