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If you're ready to build your custom mountain home, don't start without the right design team. You may think that a general contractor will give you the design you want. But, that's not the case. This is especially true if you choose a contractor who builds homes in the city. If you want a custom mountain home, you need to work with an architect - one who specializes in mountain home designs. Here are four reasons why you need to hire an architect for your mountain home.
Ensure Green-Home Design
If you plan to move to the mountains to get away from the city, you don't bring you don't want to bring those elements with you. That's what can happen if you don't choose the right designer for your home. Now that you'll be living in the mountains, you want your home to be as healthy as the air you're breathing. The best way to do that is to work with a mountain home architect. They know how to incorporate green-home elements into your designs. This includes using materials that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
Make the Most of the Views
If you're building your dream home in the mountains, you want to take full advantage of the view. Most mountain lots have several views to choose from. To make the most of your home, you want to get the best view from your windows and decks. Mountain home architects know how to work with the land to ensure you get the best views. That includes designing your home to avoid full morning sun in your bedroom windows.
Solve Issues With Land Constraints
If you've purchased property to build your mountain home, you may be faced with land constraints. Those are the issues that can make building a home in the mountains difficult. For instance, your land may have steep hills or drop-offs that need to be accounted for. Those issues can be difficult to overcome, especially for an inexperienced contractor. That's why working with a mountain home architect is so important. They know how to solve problems involving land constraints.
Avoid Costly Change-Orders
Finally, if you're building a home in the mountains, you want to make sure your plans are well-documented. If plans need to be changed once construction starts, you may need to do a change-order. But, every change-order comes with extra costs. Unfortunately, change orders are difficult to avoid when you're not working with the right contractor. That's because they might not know what goes into building a mountain home. That's where a mountain home architect comes into the picture. They have the experience to give you an accurate work order the first time. That means you won't need to deal with the change-orders.
Share24 June 2020
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