Are the plans we furnish stamped by an architect or engineer?

Are our plans designed for high roof snow loads of a particular area?

Do our plans come with a materials list?

Do our plans come with detailed instructions?

How many copies do you receive?

Do we have other plans not shown on this website?

Are AutoCad files available?

How do you pay for the plans?

How soon can you receive your plans?

Can plans be modified to meet special requirements?

Yes. We can make any modifications to our plans.  The cost for modifications depends on the quantity and complexity of the modifications.  Many modified plans are priced between $300 and $800.  Minor modifications are allowed to be made by the customer.  We send a master drawing with each package to allow marked up plans.  The user may move a window or add a door to a standard plan with little effort and no additional cost.  We encourage customers to make many other simple modifications to save the cost of a custom plan.  Many changes may be as easy as changing one number.

What does it cost to build one of our plans?

The cost to build depends on many factors.  We have seen our garage plans constructed for between $35 and $65 per square foot of space not including rough storage space.  Cabins and houses are between $80 and $125 per square foot of living space.  The class of finish will influence the cost greatly as will added living space.  We encourage you to use our Free Plan or purchase one that is closer to your requirements and present the plans to several builders for bids.  That is the best way to determine finished cost.  We also encourage customers to shop for materials.  We have had customers purchase an entire truss package for less than the cost to purchase the lumber to construct them.

Are our plans designed for high roof snow loads of a particular area?

No and yes.  Our framed roof plans are generally designed for 30 pounds per square foot of live roof load.  It requires a recalculation of all roof members to increase the live load for a framed roof garage plan.  This will be a custom plan or additional engineering.  Our truss roof plans will meet most increased live roof loads because the truss design is performed by the truss manufacturer to meet the individual live load requirement of your area.

Do our plans come with a materials list?

Yes.  A materials list is free and a standard part of each garage plan package.  There is no additional charge.  Most plans have the free materials list available right on the web page.  The materials list details all major lumber, concrete, roofing, siding, and steel brackets.  It is missing nails, windows, doors, and other miscellaneous components.  The purpose of the materials list is to allow a supplier to provide a cost of materials for planning purposes and to allow a basic materials package to be ordered.  The actual materials with vary from the list due to individual builder practices, local area driven substitutions, or customer contingencies.   We do not warrantee the accuracy of the materials list.  The customer should verify the materials list before purchasing the material.

Do our plans come with detailed instructions?

No. Our plans are suitable for a builder with some experience.  Many first time builders have used our plans to successfully construct their building.  The plans are meant to allow a building permit, to obtain bids from builders, and to build the garage.  There are many do it your-self books that show step by step every phase of building a garage.  We have not attempted to duplicate their information.  Our drawings are the plan for the garage or building but not instructions for the technique.

How many copies do you receive?

One. We provide the master drawing on 24" x 36" vellum and permission to make as many copies as you need for your project.  We do not charge for additional copies.  Typically a copy will cost about $1.30 in your area.  This also allows you to make minor changes to the plan before making copies.  Your planning department may require one to five copies.  You will want copies for contractors.  Shed plans are Emailed and you print as many copies as you need.