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20' wide by 34 normal size, but add 20'x42 for the one with thermal battery.
20' wide by 34 normal size, but add 20'x42 for the one with thermal battery.
=Lowest Cost Option=


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#20'x34' consists of effectively 2 16'x20' sections, 20' trusses on the base. For 34 feet we have 18 trusses at $80 a pop.  Across we have
#Insul r38 = 1400 sf = $1820
#Insul white foam $1k [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/foam-board-insulation/r-8-expanded-polystyrene-2-x-4-x-8-foam-board-insulation/1632118/p-1444435971902-c-5779.htm?exp=false]
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Revision as of 08:20, 21 July 2025

Not counting the foundation, such as in the FIP, we have the following costs for a starter home:

Size:

  • bedrooms - 385 sf
  • Suite - 186 sf
  • Main - 680 sf
  • Total 1250 sf

20' wide by 34 normal size, but add 20'x42 for the one with thermal battery.

Lowest Cost Option

FOr the lowes
  1. 20'x34' consists of effectively 2 16'x20' sections, 20' trusses on the base. For 34 feet we have 18 trusses at $80 a pop. Across we have
  2. Insul r38 = 1400 sf = $1820
  3. Insul white foam $1k [1]