| Q: The plan I'm interested in does not have a rear elevation. Can you get one for me before I purchase? |
| MHP: We most likely can. Just give us a call at 800-977-5267 or e-mail from the plan details page of the plan under Ask the Architect. |
| Q: How can I get a Material List for the plan I want to order? |
| MHP: If a Material List is available, you will be able to order it from the Order Page. If one is not available, the lumber yard you select to purchase your lumber from will probably do it for free as a service for purchasing your lumber from them. We also offer a complete material list with our 3-D Intelligent House Plan® model that can be added to your order. |
| Q: What do you mean when you refer to 'total square footage'? |
| MHP: The total square footage of a house plan is the total of the areas inside the exterior face of the heated walls. It does not include areas like bonus rooms, basements, garages, porches, or decks. You cannot determine the actual square footage of a house by adding the square feet of each room because it does not include the interior walls, stairways, linen closets, etc. |
| Q: Do your plans have everything I need to get my permits? |
| MHP: It's hard to say. It is quite possible that you will require location-specific engineering for your plan. For example, if you are building on the West Coast, your plan will most likely need seismic engineering. If you are building on the Gulf or Atlantic Coast, you will most likely need wind/hurricane engineering. If you're building in an area that experiences heavy snow loads, you will need to have beams checked to make sure they accommodate local requirements. Another climate factor is area-specific energy codes that need to be addressed. In all of these cases, you will need to consult with a professional licensed in your state. We recommend you check with your building department prior to purchasing plans so that you know what they will expect plans to include. Special restrictions apply in Nevada. Please call your local building department for further information before ordering plans for use in Nevada. |
| Q: Can I modify a set of house plans? |
| MHP: In almost all cases, yes. You may obtain a Modification Request from our designers by clicking the "Modify This Plan" button located just below the front view of the plan you are interested in. We will get back to you with a quote as soon as we get it from the designer which is usually within two days. |
