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Significant planning is always involved when building a new home, and one of the first decisions youu2019ll need to make, is whether to build a two, or single-story home. Usually, the plot location, size and budget are the main factors determining whether you opt for a single or two-story home, and the difference in cost between the two will depend upon the size of the foundation and roof coverage.<br>
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Significant planning is always involved when building a new home, and one of the first decisions you’ll need to make, is whether to build a two, or single-story home. Usually, the plot location, size and budget are the main factors determining whether you opt for a single or two-story home, and the difference in cost between the two will depend upon the size of the foundation and roof coverage. Much as you would when purchasing a home, you should carefully consider your finances and come up with a budget that you’re comfortable with.
If you’re still undecided as to which type of home to build, here are a few pros and cons of building a two-story home, to consider: The pros of building a two-story home For a primary residence, a two-story home is a popular configuration, and it leaves ample room for a kitchen, living room, bathrooms, bedrooms and additional space for a playroom, guestroom or office, for example. With a two-story home, you get the following: • More space – because you’re building up instead of out with a two-story home, you get all the space of a ranch-style home, but with less roof coverage, making it more cost-effective.
More square footage for your money – as mentioned above, a two-story home takes up less square footage on the ground, so if you’re buying a plot in an expensive area, or large plots are out of your budget (or not even available), you can still have the large home that you want and can afford, by building up, not out. More to see – while this is an obvious advantage, it’s an important one, especially if your home is in an area of natural beauty, or simply has great views from a second story.
The cons of living in a two-story home While a two-story home fits many families well, there may be some elements of the home that don’t quite suit everyone: • Stairs can be tricky – while stairs are simple enough to navigate when everyone in the household is fit and mobile, the minute an elderly or disabled person enters the picture, it can pose problems. • Two-story homes are harder to customize – there are typically many more opportunities to customize the exterior style of a single story home, but this becomes harder with a taller building due to its size and shape.
Cleaning takes more time – for houseproud homeowners, there’s a lot more cleaning involved with a two-story home, and because of the different levels, it can take a lot more time. Whether you want to build a single or two-story home, it’s absolutely essential that you choose a construction company who can handle the project from beginning to end, as having to hire contractors independently for every aspect of the build, can be stressful, time consuming and costly.
RZ Construction Group Inc is one of the best fully inclusive general contractors and home addition contractor in Queens NY. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both commercial and residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for home additions in Queens NY or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.
