What is the Difference Between an Open and Closed Floor Plan?

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Floor plans are an important part of a new home construction and renovation. This blog will help you decide which floor plan to choose if you’re planning on building or renovating a home. This blog will discuss the pros and cons of each, and help you choose the right floor plan for you home. What floor plan is it?

What is an open floor plan?

An open floor plan is a house that has multiple spaces joined together to create a larger space. This eliminates the need to divide rooms by partition walls. One great example is to join the living, dining and kitchen spaces, making it a shared living space.

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What is the most expensive part of building a new home?

new homeIt is important to understand how much it costs to build the home of your dreams. Making wise decisions is key to keeping your budget within reach and still achieving everything you desire. These are the top five costs when building a new home.

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Framing

Framing can be the most costly part of building a home. Although exact framing costs are difficult to predict, there is a guideline that will help you understand the factors that will increase your house’s cost.

Size. The larger the house, the more it will cost to frame. 

Type. Stick framing (approximately $100- $200 per square feet) is the most popular and least expensive. Timber framing, a special kind of framing, uses carpentry techniques instead of nails to secure the frame. The cost per square foot is between $100 and $200.

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