Owner Builders -This is the real cost in building a new home.

Wood is not a good insulator? Are you serious?

you can build a house that sells for 300k and will last 200 years for under 100k ezez if you do all the work wich is not hard now adays with the product lines available

I would like to see the cost comparison of a hip roof and a gable roof on a house to see the total cost difference

Those insulated pieces are called T-studs, by the way. Not sure why he was unable to same what they were

ICF. It eliminates so many contractors, is diy friendly, and builds the strongest homes. There are some drawbacks but it is my choice.

Hip roofs costs more, framing roofing.
It's easier to vent with gable roofs ( bath vents, stove vents)
Hip roofs waste a lot of material.

You did not owner build if you hired contractors lmao. I know, technially you were the general contractor, but come on dude.. You know that’s not what people are looking for

I heard hip roofs were more expensive to make.

I'm building 9' on both floors- but living room will be bumped up to 12' because no second floor above it- just roofing that extends over the back porch. I will use 2x6 on exterior- trying to find support on finishing out windows using a 2x6 frame- I know about jamb extensions- but want to see differences in finishing out windows compared to 2x4 exterior.

Omni Block

That is a helpful way of thinking about it. You didn’t talk about the plumbing and electrical contractors that also contribute to the cost of that wall area. Maybe that’s less an expense per square foot though and more about how many switches and outlets you’re getting.
Hempcrete would be a material that eliminates several contractors in this wall building- no painting, no insulation, no exterior or interior cladding required

ICF

what is your opinion on "the perfect block"?

I'm interested in the options for walls that you ve found that are available on the east coast.

Your electrician and plumber

Fortunately, things like setting insulation batts in walls are not very difficult tasks to do. Get yourself some good PPE and airflow equipment, and you don't need to pay a contractor for it. Ditto assembling framing, and even if you don't have the skill level to do your own wet plaster to a satisfactory finish, attaching the panels to the frame is not rocket science either.
For many people who build their own homes, one of the biggest expenses will be that you can't do all these hands-on tasks while also holding down a full time job. But if you're temporarily between jobs after taking a package, or you're recently retired but still abled enough to do careful work, there's a big opportunity to save by learning how to do these trades for yourself.
Earthworks, concrete, electrical, and plumbing, are worth paying the experts - and in plumbing I include your roof and gutters. Buying cabinetry is optional depending on your skill set. The rest? Learn the skills and do it yourself.

you have a really impressive channel, this is all very helpful information. I hadn’t considered the issues with costs for gabble roofs before this

The best new (old) technology: rammed earth build, you don’t need many subcontractors, especially if you are doing it yourself

Hello. I'm an architectural designer in PA. I am looking to help my clients figure out cost comparisons of technology to consolidate several layers or systems into one as you spoke of with the insulated stud walls. I was wondering what is the best way to compare the cost of these systems to conventional construction methods and is there a dramatic difference in cost between conventional framing and california framing?

Foundation will be my biggest cost.

Whats the ballpark price per sqft to self build an average "starter" home. Size would be around 1000-1200 sqft. Thanks for the videos

I waould love the information on that option to 2x6.

I'm interested in the framing with insulating you mentioned. Can it be used in a hot humid climate like south mississippi? Also where can I find it

What is cheapest or best to use for the exterior finish??
Would stucco be the most expensive? What is a better alternative instead of using stucco??

Excellent video

Thanks for the video, very insightful.

It seems a hempcrete structure cuts out a couple.
Frame, hempcrete, plaster.
Are you doing any hempcrete builds?
Have any links to anybody who is?

So you're saying a rambler (10 ft ceiling) with attic trusses and maybe a wall-out basement VS a 2 story with mono roof with walk out basement? (With ICF exterior)

Biggest cost of a home is labor and it always will be

I am about to build an ADU in California an I am trying to find people to help me with the construction. Some contractors say I can't let you do your moulding on your own because you might ruin the electrical or plumbing, or my flooring

what about SIP for walls? structural insulated panels for walls. labor cost is much lower i am told..

This confirms my thoughts about the potential cost savings of Rammed Earth walls. Thought?

We are in Florida. We just hire the termite, electrical, our friend that owns air conditioning company.
Other ourselves. Plus remove & additional culvert pipes
It costed us $57k
Even upgraded all our appliances
Now we are doing our swimming pool
That will cost us $18k
We we are saving tons of $$ and paid off . No mortgage payment

What do you think about shipping container homes…as far as cost?

Thank you, what is the new insulation technology you mentioned in this video? Thanks, JR

OK, Great points. Several questions.. I see that Hip roofing is actually MORE expensive to install (odd geometries and such) than you seem to suggest? Next, Did you mention window contractors.. that IS an expensive item! Last, I'm not sure that you make a convincing case about 8 vs 10 ft (I get 12 ft, makes sense..), so is there a way to be able to estimate this difference? Great point on the 2x6 substitutions.. though I don't see how that eliminates a insulation contractor. Thanks for at least bringing the idea to my attention. We would like to build soon..

Good tip about increasing roof area and decreasing wall area.

Very usual info!! What is that framing you showed called? Any thoughts on Cross-Laminated Timber? Could that replace sheetrock & interior paint? TIA!

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Thank God I can do everything myself or with a hired family member, 5th gen builder here

What about ICF walled build for outside fascia? What are some alternatives for that?

How can i reduce cost on building made of natural stone

How do I get insurance for owner builder

Very well put.

4 subs
1 st one roofing cause I hate roofing
2nd 3rd and 4th electrician plumber and septic
cause I'm forced to use them

Those pre fab walls add a lot of labor for any electrical contractor. It's a nightmare to wire

I've done painting and a bit of plastering now I'm planning on doing my apprenticeship in brick and blocklaying hopefully when i get qualified i would have saved enough to build my own home either way it should be a lot cheaper if do the plastering brick and painting work myself

I’m interested in the new tech wood. Thanks

So I'm going to make my have a basement with a roof lol.