What are building materials?

Emily H

7 years ago

Majestic Oaks Residence · More Info

Seems like a ridiculous question, right? But, let's think about this.

If you were about to build a home, what would you need? (tangible and intangible materials included)

Share your experience!

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lbcnu

7 years ago

Money, and lots of it.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
This list is too long to even begin to answer it can change dramatically with style of house what you want really just not something that can be answered without a lot of info
Emily H
Original Author
7 years ago
Of course, but how about for you personally?
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
7 years ago
"Intangible materials" is an oxymoron.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
What is an intangible material? I am sorry but really this is just not answerable.
Emily H
Original Author
7 years ago
Off the top of my head? Plenty of time, bravery, patience, imagination, creativity...etc etc
chiflipper
7 years ago
ibcnu....You made my day! SO true.
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dreamdoctor
7 years ago
Programming - complete. Put the horse in front of the cart.
Diane Melgaard
7 years ago
Money, land, plans, plans, plans. Architect, builder, materials choices/ideas.
User
7 years ago
A very good designer!
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Armani Casa Miami
7 years ago
an arhitect,a builder, money...alot of money, good ideas, personality,
masembe
7 years ago
you need to have to build in the air first!
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Home Reborn
7 years ago
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katestiles
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
An open minded but informed client. A qualified and talented designer. A truly knowledgeable and experienced contractor who works with the best qualified tradespeople and does not unreasonably over price the job.
Yanka Bartosova
7 years ago
...and very good construction workers with lots of experience .
Allison
7 years ago
Wine
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Toshe Design
7 years ago
well thought out plan synching the homeowners style, needs etc with their budget. framing, drywall, electrical, trim, cabinetry, flooring, roofing, windows, paint, and a good project manager and contractors.
Akpokona Moses
7 years ago
Hmmmmm, maintenance might be luxury as age sets in. But it's all about choice.
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Linwood Green Homes by Brad Grindler
7 years ago
Land, great design, quality materials, reliable trades, suitable budget.
93cc
7 years ago
Twigs, leaves, mud
Angel 18432
7 years ago
Definition of intangible 1 : not capable of being touched - patience, time,
designgirl178
7 years ago
go to a big box lumber store where they have house kits. They can show you a list of the building supplies you will need for the home. They can tell you what the kit won't supply and what you are responsible for; these are all the building materials you will need. There are also contractors to help you--show them your plans, they will price it out for you and let you know the budgets for flooring, cabinets etc. Be sure and get quotes from other builders too, this will help you know if someone is coming in way too low or way too high. Pick a medium priced builder. Get names from friends' contractors who did great jobs for them and use them for quotes. Good luck.
User
7 years ago
You need passion, drive, and persistence!
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EL INTERIOR DESIGN
7 years ago
You need to develop the plan with your architects, interior designer. Moreover, you must have a diligent research with many vendors about the materials. All must be supported by MANY reviews about needed materials you will use. Try to have, as many as possible pictures, reviews, ideas, visits in model homes. It will help you to narrow your ideas by enlarging your views of positive and negative designs, materials and so fourth.
janzian
7 years ago
Tight, detailed contracts with everyone. But start with the dirt - will you need to remove sand and import more stable soil? what about the sewer line - how far will it have to go? and the other utilities? Then think about the foundation -- rebar? waterproofing? backfill? the list goes on
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Southern Cotton Design
7 years ago
materials for a home hmmm... first your foundation(wood, or concrete) if you will need plumbing lines done before the homes is built. also level ground thats the very first thing for your walls depending on size of house you will need 2x4s and 2x6s sheathing house wrap windows doors electrical wires outlets plugs insulation Sheetrock Sheetrock mud, flooring lights cabinets tubs showers (showers and tubs are intangible lol jkin) um sings fosets fixtures I mean everything on every isle at lowes you will be in.. list goes on and on and on and on

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