LAST EDITED ON Apr-06-11 AT 05:31AM (MST)[p]I've seen many people try to build their own!
Seen very few of them that were even somewhat right when they were finished!
Here's what I see most:
Alot of people get 40k-60k saved & they think they've got enough to 'Build Their Own House'!
There's several of them here in the Basin that have been perty much destroyed by the weather because the homeowner run short on funds after they got the House Framed & Sheeted!
Wafer Board ain't made to sit out in the Weather for several years!
If you're gonna build Your own ya got to at least get the House Dried Out!
I know very few people/Contractors that know all the codes for all Trades!(I do know some SMART-ASS Building Inspectors that think they know every-f'n-thing!)(I also know some damn good Building Inspectors!)
The 3 most important Trades are:HVAC,Electrical & Plumbing,if you don't know what you're doing it'd be wise to hire Pro's to take care of it & You'll Sleep better when the House is Finished!
A house built Professionally might be more money at the start,but sure is gonna be cheaper down the road in years to come!
I see it all the time where it was not up to code because somebody was pinching Pennies,Bites em in the Ass everytime!
Not trying to Discourage you,just trying to help!
Another thing I see all the time is where people try & sell a House/Try & get a Loan/ that was never up to Code,FHA & others have Inspections done & if it's not up to Code....................it makes for a Tough Sell/Buy!
Keep us Posted on the House Build,there's quite a bit of Help here on MM if you've got questions!
I don't care if they're big or small!
If they throw lead I like em all!