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| Items that can affect floor plans after the design is complete: |
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| Depending on the design of the home, the homeowner�s choice of plumbing fixtures
(especially tubs and/or shower stalls) can necessitate changes to the floor
plans. Although every effort is made to
design for appropriately sized fixtures, there are many non-standard sized
fixtures that the homeowner can choose from. If there is any concern about
fixture sizes, the homeowner(s) should
pick out all plumbing fixtures before framing begins, so that any necessary
adjustments can be made to the plans before any work must be undone. |
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| Items not on blueprints: |
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| There are a number of items that do not appear on the blueprints that can affect
either the interior or exterior appearance of the home. Although the homeowner is usually consulted
on the placement of most of these items, there are times when the builder
and/or subcontractor do not have this information at construction time and must
use their own discretion in locating these items. Since this can result in items being placed
somewhere other than
where the homeowner wants them, and since it is very difficult to move some of
these items once they are installed, it is best to discuss the placement of
them with the builder and/or subcontractor well in advance. Below are some of
the items that may need to be considered: |
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- Electric meter(s).
- Main electrical service panel
- Telephone service entrance.
- Sump pump discharge pipe
- Air exchanger inlet and outlet
- Dryer vent
- Air conditioner unit.
- Exterior water taps
- High efficiency furnace intake and exhaust
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Note: This should not be considered to be a
complete list. Since every construction
project is unique, there may be additional items to consider that are not
listed here.
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