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#Interior doors - 7 - $700 [https://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows-millwork/interior-doors/shop-all-interior-doors/c-1642874344636433.htm?Spec_DoorStyle_facet=Classic]
#Interior doors - 7 - $700 [https://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows-millwork/interior-doors/shop-all-interior-doors/c-1642874344636433.htm?Spec_DoorStyle_facet=Classic]
#28 exterior frame modules - $17 OSB + $32 metal at $1/sf. + 4*7.5 lumber [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/dimensional-lumber/2-x-6-pre-cut-stud-construction-framing-lumber/1021334/p-1449804844260-c-13125.htm] = $80 per exterior module with metal.  
#28 exterior frame modules - $17 OSB + $32 metal at $1/sf. + 4*7.5 lumber [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/dimensional-lumber/2-x-6-pre-cut-stud-construction-framing-lumber/1021334/p-1449804844260-c-13125.htm] = $80 per exterior module with metal.  
#Drywall is $9 [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/drywall/drywall-sheets/1-2-x-4-x-8-lightweight-drywall/1311223/p-1444421962026-c-5656.htm?exp=false]. 28 ext + 24 int + 22 ceiling = 74 sheets. Sheet! that is a lot.
#Drywall is $9 [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/drywall/drywall-sheets/1-2-x-4-x-8-lightweight-drywall/1311223/p-1444421962026-c-5656.htm?exp=false]. 28 ext + 24 int + 22 ceiling = 74 sheets. Sheet! that is a lot. $700.
#12 interior wall modules -  framing  - $4*4=$16 ea *12 = $200 in lumber.
#12 interior wall modules -  framing  - $4*4=$16 ea *12 = $200 in lumber.  
#Exterior insulation - 60 cents/sf 9'*108' perimeter = $600
#Exterior insulation - 60 cents/sf 9'*108' perimeter = $600
#Interior insul 0.3 per sf [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/insulation-rolls-batts/r-11-ecoroll-reg-15-x-40-kraft-faced-fiberglass-insulation-roll/817228/p-1444436999588-c-5780.htm?exp=false] $130
#Interior insul 0.3 per sf [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/insulation-rolls-batts/r-11-ecoroll-reg-15-x-40-kraft-faced-fiberglass-insulation-roll/817228/p-1444436999588-c-5780.htm?exp=false] $130

Revision as of 08:47, 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

  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. With roof we have 36 trusses. $2880
  2. Insul r38 = 1400 sf = $1820
  3. Insul white foam $1k [1]
  4. FRP -
  5. Floor and roof - 1400/32*21 [2] - $920
  6. Doors and windows- 3000
  7. Interior doors - 7 - $700 [3]
  8. 28 exterior frame modules - $17 OSB + $32 metal at $1/sf. + 4*7.5 lumber [4] = $80 per exterior module with metal.
  9. Drywall is $9 [5]. 28 ext + 24 int + 22 ceiling = 74 sheets. Sheet! that is a lot. $700.
  10. 12 interior wall modules - framing - $4*4=$16 ea *12 = $200 in lumber.
  11. Exterior insulation - 60 cents/sf 9'*108' perimeter = $600
  12. Interior insul 0.3 per sf [6] $130
  13. Vanities - $600
  14. Electrical - $1.5k
  15. Plumbing - $1000
  16. Service entrance and - $200
  17. Tubs - $1500
  18. Toilets - $200
  19. Heat pump - $1600
  20. Stove/cooker - $1000
  21. Flooring - $1.5/sf $1050 [7]
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