Recent content by Cedar Eater

I've been thinking of hiring a GC to do/manage what I don't want to attempt. That would be foundation, attic trusses, roof sheathing and roofing, maybe drywall, maybe cabinets. The main reason would be to drive the subcontractors. The biggie is the foundation.

Thanks for the welcome. I do already own the property. I built a pole barn on it. I'm doing a preliminary design in Sweet Home 3D. I haven't checked with the local inspector yet, but I'm pretty familiar with the International Residence Code in the areas I plan to work in (framing, sheathing...

I'm seriously thinking of doing a major portion of the construction on a new house. I think I'll be able to save a lot of money if I do what I'm comfortable doing and that is quite a bit of the work. I'm turning 60 later this year and I'm working on ways to make it possible for me to...