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Old 08-15-2011, 09:56 PM
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First of all Lilac Home I mis-spelled

We were bound and determined to build a Iris . I stretched the lani 4 feet the garage 4 feet, rounded corners on the drywall. Up graded cabinets. Floor Tile and or Hardwood can be done later. Keep the Cost down for taxes.

Then I looked at the garage size and home specs. You gain 7 inches with the frame vs BLock. You can insulate the frame wall in a garage, Block is Block your done once it's up. I'm a CarGuy live in the garage I fight for every inch of available space. LOL

We saved 10k building the same home frame vs Block . This allowed us to bump out the front bedroom, were banking the money keeping the price down for taxes and will add additional insulation, a birdgage and change the flooring when we move in.

Just a suggestion, I was bound and very determined to build a Iris and changed my mind at the last minute. Both can be your beautiful home. At the last min I could change my mind back! Have 6 months to figure it all out.

You have been given some excellent advise from the above posters.

Last edited by CarGuys; 08-15-2011 at 10:03 PM. Reason: Typo