My apologies for posting a question that may have been answered on this list or covered on Rocio's site but I can't seem to find a trace of it - so here goes -...
More specifically for me- I want to use the lightweight concrete with radiant heat in it- over a walkout basement. Still nobody that has done a rooftop deck...
Sorry, one more thing- has anybody added any sort of overhang so that the windows could remain open in the rain? Love the form, but just thinking about the...
Hey Dan and Chris- any chance that you monitor this message board? I am planning on building LVL over walkout with garage in Marin county (just outside of...
Bill, There is an overhang. That is the "faux wall" which juts out a little. As for concrete, we spec'ed them with radiant flooring. You can definitely do...
Bill, I am planning to build this summer in Point Arena, CA. I am currently waiting for a City permit which is prior to getting the county's building permit....
I also seriously thought about adding a bit more of an overhang to ensure that the summer sun from the south doesn't creep in too far, but decided that it...
Greetings. I am so glad to be a member of this group. My wife and I are/will be first time home buyers, and the option of an LV versus the overpriced shacks...
On the rooftop deck, I don't know anyone who has done it, but I do know that there have been conversations about putting solar panels on the roof and the ...
Cork will not allow radiant heat to work if it is installed in the floor. It acts as insulation and blocks heat. It's a wonderful solution, but you will need...
Hi Chris, We're building in WV, (albeit in a county that is adjacent to one of the most affluent counties in VA, so costs are surprisingly high), and the ...
Actually there are some electric radiant heat options that will work with cork (according to a local eco-green distributor and the manufacturers) but we gave...
Chris, We, too, have looked at several prefab home options in SoCal. Although it appears greater than your budget, there is a lot for sale right now in BelAir...
I'm glad to find a group dedicated to this. I was interested in making this my first homes. I live in the state of florida and feel this would be a great...
Hi - I am currently looking for property in SE Arizona to eventually build an LV home. Does anyone know how to get in touch with the family that has already...
Interested in seeing the LVL with walk out basement in NY- we live in the Rhinebeck area- In the town of Clinton- I know there are some around and also...
Hello everyone Does anyone know the name of the contractors who built the LV homes in New York and if they service New Jersey? Thanks for your response. Oui...
... this list or covered on ... can concrete floors be used ... I don't know if anyone replied to you, but yest you can. It would obviously be easiest if you...
You could always add another building to your property if you needed more space, if you used the slab foundation. Has anyone built or spec'ed building a roof...
Hi All, New member here. I noticed a lot of questions about LV home locations. I have taken a minute to set up a small table to list LV home locations. I hope...
My girlfirend and I along with another couple are planning on building and LVL home on Orcas Island in the San Juans. Washington State! Does anyone have a...
Folks I am getting quotes right now for a GeoThermal heat pump systems of the LVL we are doing. We are doing a full non-walkout liveable basement. Building in...
Folks I have gotten back my first window proposal $25K(materials only) - ouch. Was hoping to be a little closer to $20K. I have the specs out to another...
Will a geo-therm system support an additional out building (say a pool house or studio) as well or does it all need to be under one roof. I've been considering...
I am leaning towards purchase of a small plot of land on which I could build a LVM to live in for 4-5 winter months somewhere warmer than Minnesota. Does...
OUr was high for our climate as well; I think a 4.5 ton system, where typically you would use a 3 ton system in that climate for a "regular" house. We wound...
