(no subject)

Reagan,

Thank you for the quick response on the bid for the residence.  Below is a

list of questions on the specs:

1.  Is the framing Lumber #2 yellow pine?  Wouldn't fir or spruce warp less

and cost about the same?

2.  What type of floor joist would be used?  2x12 or some sort of factory

joist?

3.  What type for roof framing?  On site built rafters? or engineered trusses?

4.  Are you planning for insulation between floors to dampen sound?  What

type of insulation in floors and ceiling?  Batts or blown?  Fiberglass or

Cellulose?

5.  Any ridge venting or other vents (power or turbine)?

6. Did you bid for interior windows to have trim on 4 sides?  I didn't know

the difference between an apron and a stool.

7.  Do you do anything special under the upstairs tile floors to prevent

cracking?  Double plywood or hardi board underlay?

8.  On the stairs, did you allow for a bannister?  I was thinking a partial

one out of iron.  Only about 5 feet.

9.  I did not label it on the plan, but I was intending for a 1/2 bath under

the stairs. A pedestal sink would probably work.

10.  Are undermount sinks different than drop ins?  I was thinking undermount

stainless in kitchen and undermount cast iron in baths.

11.  1 or 2 A/C units?  I am assuming 2.

12.  Prewired for sound indoors and outdoors?

13.  No door and drawer pulls on any cabinets or just bath cabinets?

14.  Exterior porches included in bid?  Cedar decking on upstairs?  Iron

railings?

15.  What type of construction contract would you use?  Fixed price except

for change orders?

I want to get painfully detailed with the specs before I make a decision but

this is a start.  I think I am ready to get plans drawn up.  I am going to

call Cary Kipp to

see about setting up a design meeting to see if I like his ideas.

Phillip

I