Gregg, thanks so much for starting this group. We have many people contacting us for info and I will let each one know this discussion board is here. I have...
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luminhaus
Aug 2, 2005 9:05 pm
Here is a break-down of our construction costs for Luminhaus: LV Home Kit = $29,833 (includes $2,100 delivery fee) Excavation = 3,808 Septic = 3,000 Well =...
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turarithil
turarithil@...
Aug 19, 2005 10:00 pm
Thanks very much for this post Mark. Very informative for those of us considering LVLs. My biggest challenge is aquiring land and getting zoning permits. Both ...
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theschultzy
Aug 31, 2005 6:29 pm
We are seeking bids on windows. Does anyone have any good or bad experiences/recommendations? Sorry I have not posted anything substantively in a while;...
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luminhaus
Sep 1, 2005 1:55 pm
Gregg, Are there any distributors of West Windows in Sperryville? West Windows custom-made our windows and we are very happy with them. WW's plant is located...
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theschultzy
Oct 10, 2005 6:29 pm
This week's New Yorker reviews the LV. http://www.newyorker.com/critics/skyline/articles/051017crsk_skyline...
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theschultzy
Oct 10, 2005 6:38 pm
Sorry for the lack of posts. We had a delay because the people we bought the property from perked the very rear of the site to maximize the mountain views....
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theschultzy
Oct 10, 2005 7:51 pm
Rocio has added 4 new testimonials, pics included on her site. One of them is for an LVL. Interesting to see the modifications people make, in particular...
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manifestollc
manifestoinv@...
Oct 12, 2005 5:00 pm
Hi everyone. My name is Gina.. I will be buying an LVL soon. I have looked over all the modern prefabs at least a million times and I keep coming back to the...
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theschultzy
Oct 13, 2005 6:55 pm
Today, finally, we began the process of building. Our cost to build is currently estimated at $180/foot. We hope to bring that down a little, but in reality...
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nwallaceart
nwallaceart@...
Oct 17, 2005 1:20 pm
Hi, I'm considering buying an LV or LVL home to put on some property in Charlottesville so having your updates on the process is very helpful! I'm a bit...
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gregg schultz
theschultzy
Oct 17, 2005 1:39 pm
Hi Nancy. I went to UVA for law school and I bet an LV would look great in CVIlle. Don't be too discouraged. I believe with patience you could perhaps get...
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nwallaceart
nwallaceart@...
Oct 18, 2005 12:41 pm
... Thanks for the additional info on the extras in your house project. The 10K savings of a slab foundation is something I'd like to pursue--I hate basements....
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wmtcook
Oct 19, 2005 6:45 pm
Hello, My name is Bill and I just spent the weekend in Jennifer's house. I learned of the LV house quite a while ago, and I thought it would fit nicely on a 3...
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guidobaratta
Oct 22, 2005 9:03 pm
Hello. I am a Italian graphic designer that have recently moved in the US for Business and I am really thinking about building an LVL for my your family...
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Martin A. Spiegelberg
slugo4449
Oct 31, 2005 5:32 am
I am interested in buying an LVL and, if possible, a three car garage. I will be using this as my retirement home in the foothills in Central California. I am...
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gregg schultz
theschultzy
Oct 31, 2005 2:06 pm
Martin, Local building codes are going to dictate window insulation factors. My bet is that CA will take care of you, meaning they will have the most...
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Martin A. Spiegelberg
slugo4449
Oct 31, 2005 6:19 pm
Gregg: Thank you for the quick reply. I understand that California should have some of the highest standards but I want overkill. I keep looking at all that...
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kassisitagirl
Nov 12, 2005 9:05 am
Well, I just discovered this prefab heaven and I am seriously considering it. My parents actually live in MO but Perryville is about 3 hours away....
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gregg schultz
theschultzy
Nov 14, 2005 3:09 pm
You might want to try and drop Rocio and email; she may be flexible (I don't know). THe first LV (Luminhaus) is also available for rent (www.luminhaus.com)....
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ekling211
ekling211@...
Nov 14, 2005 7:19 pm
So I was very excited about building an LVL with a basement until I started reading this blog. I keep thinking that I can do this all for around $100sf,...
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jlwatson1
jlwatson@...
Nov 14, 2005 9:27 pm
We built our LV Home for around $85/sq.ft. It can be done with alot of DIY time. jlwatson...
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llamaghia
Nov 15, 2005 12:22 pm
We were able to save $$$ by paying manufacturers prices for our interior items (flooring, cabinets, sinks, appliances, toilets, etc.) as members of Direct Buy...
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urbanrancher88
Nov 16, 2005 4:27 am
I went to Perryville and was VERY impressed with the LV. It is a comfortable, well designed and gorgeous home. The fit and finish of the metal panels is very...
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gregg schultz
theschultzy
Nov 16, 2005 1:49 pm
Yes, we were going to put ours on a slab. The cost is a wash, because you save money on the foundation, floors, and framing. Radiant flooring is slightly...
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ekling211
ekling211@...
Nov 16, 2005 2:25 pm
Where are these photo's you posted? I'd love to see the other colors as I was thinking of using those as well. ... comfortable, well designed ... tight and the...
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ekling211
Nov 16, 2005 2:29 pm
Forget it, I found them. Very cool looking, thanks for doing that, gives me a much better idea of what it'll look like. ... colors ... house ... for...
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shin_dale
Nov 18, 2005 10:27 pm
Hello, just joined the group today. been lurking on other modern prefab sites and came across this from the luminhaus info on lv's website. anyhow, for those...
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brianecarlson2
Nov 19, 2005 8:29 pm
In addition to the previous post by shin_dale, any energy costs are appreciated. I do have another question though. Has anyone used solar power for their LV...
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luminhaus
Nov 20, 2005 12:38 am
... your ... located? ... Dale, Our monthly electrical bill is averaging around $70. Even though it is a vacation home, our LV Home has been occupied almost as...
